Judgements & Legal Precedents
Access summaries of leading legal judgements and precedents from the Supreme Court of India, High Courts, and Specialized Tribunals. These summaries are for educational and awareness purposes only and do not constitute legal advice.
Leading Judgements & Precedents
Summaries of important legal decisions from the Supreme Court, High Courts, and Tribunals. These are for educational and awareness purposes only.
Right to Property - Land Acquisition Compensation
The Supreme Court held that compensation for land acquisition must include fair market value with 100% solatium and 12% additional interest from the date of notification.
Read Full SummaryDivorce and Maintenance - Husband's Liability
The Court ruled that a husband is liable to pay maintenance to his wife even if he is unemployed, if he is capable of earning and has deserted his wife without reasonable cause.
Read Full SummarySARFAESI Act - Right to Appeal before DRT
The Supreme Court held that borrowers have a right to appeal before the DRT under Section 17 of the SARFAESI Act even after the property has been auctioned.
Read Full SummaryProperty Succession - Hindu Succession Act
The Court clarified that daughters are entitled to equal share in ancestral property under the Hindu Succession Act, 1956, even if the father died before the 2005 amendment.
Read Full SummaryRERA - Homebuyer Complaints and Delayed Possession
The Supreme Court ruled that homebuyers are entitled to compensation for delayed possession even if the builder cites force majeure, unless the delay was due to unavoidable circumstances.
Read Full SummaryConsumer Protection - Deficiency in Construction Services
The Court held that builders are liable for deficiency in service under the Consumer Protection Act, 2019, for providing sub-standard construction and delayed possession.
Read Full SummaryRTI - Disclosure of Information by Public Authorities
The Supreme Court upheld the right to information under Section 2(f) of the RTI Act, 2005, and directed public authorities to disclose all information except those protected by law.
Read Full SummaryCriminal Law - Anticipatory Bail and Custodial Interrogation
The Court held that anticipatory bail can be granted to protect the accused from arrest, but custodial interrogation may be necessary for serious offenses, requiring balance.
Read Full SummaryNRI Property Rights - Succession and Inheritance
The Telangana High Court ruled that NRIs have the same property succession rights as residents, and can inherit property under the Hindu Succession Act or Indian Succession Act.
Read Full SummaryDRT - Recovery of Debts by Banks
The Debt Recovery Appellate Tribunal held that banks must follow proper procedure under the SARFAESI Act and provide adequate notice before taking possession of secured assets.
Read Full SummaryImportant Legal Notice
The judgements and case summaries provided on this page are for educational and awareness purposes only. They do not constitute legal advice and should not be relied upon without independent legal verification. Shaivy Law Office does not take responsibility for any actions taken based on these summaries.