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Right to Education Act, 2009 — Section 12 — Uttar Pradesh Right of Children to Free and Compulsory Education Rules, 2011 — Rule 8 — Neighbourhood School Obligation — A neighbourhood school has a constitutional and statutory duty to admit students forwarded by the State Government without delay, as mandated by Article 21A of the Constitution and relevant provisions of the RTE Act and UP RTE Rules — The school cannot question the eligibility of a student once the government has completed the admission process and forwarded the list. Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code, 2016 — Section 5(8) — Financial Debt — Corporate Guarantees — A liability arising from corporate guarantee for money borrowed against interest qualifies as financial debt — The execution of corporate guarantees, even if challenged on grounds of timing or non-disclosure, are considered valid and enforceable if their execution is admitted or demonstrably proven, making the appellants entitled to recognition as financial creditors. Civil Services — Tenure Curtailment — Not Punitive Unless Stigmatic — Curtailment of tenure and reversion to a lower post is not punitive or stigmatic merely because it is premature or based on unsatisfactory performance reports, as long as the order itself does not impute misconduct or stigma beyond unsuitability for the role. Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code, 2016 (IBC) — Section 7 — Application under — Limitation period — Calculation — Default date — Right to file application under Section 7 of IBC accrues on the date of default, which is when the corporate debtor first fails to discharge its repayment obligations — Limitation begins to run from the date of classification of the account as Non — Performing Asset (NPA) — Application filed beyond the prescribed period of limitation, even after considering extensions due to CIRP and Covid — 19 pandemic, is barred by limitation — NCLT and NCLAT orders admitting the application are quashed and set aside. Service Law — Regularisation of Service — Daily Wage Employees — The Supreme Court held that a scheme formulated by the respondents, which contemplated engagement on a temporary basis, was at variance with the Tribunal’s directions for engagement on a permanent footing — The Court set aside the scheme and directed the regularisation of services for the appellants with permanent status.
Education

Right to Education Act, 2009 — Section 12 — Uttar Pradesh Right of Children to Free and Compulsory Education Rules, 2011 — Rule 8 — Neighbourhood School Obligation — A neighbourhood school has a constitutional and statutory duty to admit students forwarded by the State Government without delay, as mandated by Article 21A of the Constitution and relevant provisions of the RTE Act and UP RTE Rules — The school cannot question the eligibility of a student once the government has completed the admission process and forwarded the list.

Apr 30, 2026 sclaw
I B C

Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code, 2016 — Section 5(8) — Financial Debt — Corporate Guarantees — A liability arising from corporate guarantee for money borrowed against interest qualifies as financial debt — The execution of corporate guarantees, even if challenged on grounds of timing or non-disclosure, are considered valid and enforceable if their execution is admitted or demonstrably proven, making the appellants entitled to recognition as financial creditors.

Apr 30, 2026 sclaw
Right to Education Act, 2009 — Section 12 — Uttar Pradesh Right of Children to Free and Compulsory Education Rules, 2011 — Rule 8 — Neighbourhood School Obligation — A neighbourhood school has a constitutional and statutory duty to admit students forwarded by the State Government without delay, as mandated by Article 21A of the Constitution and relevant provisions of the RTE Act and UP RTE Rules — The school cannot question the eligibility of a student once the government has completed the admission process and forwarded the list.
Education
Right to Education Act, 2009 — Section 12 — Uttar Pradesh Right of Children to Free and Compulsory Education Rules, 2011 — Rule 8 — Neighbourhood School Obligation — A neighbourhood school has a constitutional and statutory duty to admit students forwarded by the State Government without delay, as mandated by Article 21A of the Constitution and relevant provisions of the RTE Act and UP RTE Rules — The school cannot question the eligibility of a student once the government has completed the admission process and forwarded the list.
Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code, 2016 — Section 5(8) — Financial Debt — Corporate Guarantees — A liability arising from corporate guarantee for money borrowed against interest qualifies as financial debt — The execution of corporate guarantees, even if challenged on grounds of timing or non-disclosure, are considered valid and enforceable if their execution is admitted or demonstrably proven, making the appellants entitled to recognition as financial creditors.
I B C
Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code, 2016 — Section 5(8) — Financial Debt — Corporate Guarantees — A liability arising from corporate guarantee for money borrowed against interest qualifies as financial debt — The execution of corporate guarantees, even if challenged on grounds of timing or non-disclosure, are considered valid and enforceable if their execution is admitted or demonstrably proven, making the appellants entitled to recognition as financial creditors.
Civil Services — Tenure Curtailment — Not Punitive Unless Stigmatic — Curtailment of tenure and reversion to a lower post is not punitive or stigmatic merely because it is premature or based on unsatisfactory performance reports, as long as the order itself does not impute misconduct or stigma beyond unsuitability for the role.
Service
Civil Services — Tenure Curtailment — Not Punitive Unless Stigmatic — Curtailment of tenure and reversion to a lower post is not punitive or stigmatic merely because it is premature or based on unsatisfactory performance reports, as long as the order itself does not impute misconduct or stigma beyond unsuitability for the role.
Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code, 2016 (IBC) — Section 7 — Application under — Limitation period — Calculation — Default date — Right to file application under Section 7 of IBC accrues on the date of default, which is when the corporate debtor first fails to discharge its repayment obligations — Limitation begins to run from the date of classification of the account as Non — Performing Asset (NPA) — Application filed beyond the prescribed period of limitation, even after considering extensions due to CIRP and Covid — 19 pandemic, is barred by limitation — NCLT and NCLAT orders admitting the application are quashed and set aside.
I B C Limitation
Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code, 2016 (IBC) — Section 7 — Application under — Limitation period — Calculation — Default date — Right to file application under Section 7 of IBC accrues on the date of default, which is when the corporate debtor first fails to discharge its repayment obligations — Limitation begins to run from the date of classification of the account as Non — Performing Asset (NPA) — Application filed beyond the prescribed period of limitation, even after considering extensions due to CIRP and Covid — 19 pandemic, is barred by limitation — NCLT and NCLAT orders admitting the application are quashed and set aside.
I P C

Indian Penal Code, 1860, S.304 Part II–Culpable Homicide—As per post mortem report injuries were not sufficient in ordinary cause to cause death and deceased had survived 14 days from the date of incident—Order of High Court in acquitting three accused and conviction of other two accused persons u/s 304-Part II, IPC upheld

Jul 4, 2018 sclaw

(2018) 102 ACrC 309 : (2018) 181 AIC 159 : (2018) 1 AICLR 260 : (2017) AIR(SCW) 5048 : (2017) AIR(SC) 5048 : (2017) AllSCR(Crl) 1989 : (2017) 4 BomCR(Cri)…

C P C

THREE GOLDEN PRINCIPLE FOR INJUNCTION GRANT : (plaintiff) was able to make out all the three neces­sary ingredients for grant of permanent injunction with the aid of evidence, namely, the prima facie case, the balance of convenience and the irreparable loss and injury, if the injunction is not granted to him. Since the respondent held a Patta of the suit land, there was a prima facie case in his favour. Secondly, he was also held to be in possession of the suit land and hence the other two ingredients, namely, the balance of convenience and irreparable loss and injury, were also in his favour.

Jul 4, 2018 sclaw

(2017) 179 AIC 116 : (2017) AIR(SCW) 5094 : (2017) AIR(SC) 5094 : (2017) 125 ALR 468 : (2018) 1 ALT 51 : (2017) 6 AndhLD 59 : (2017) 3…

Cr P C

Normally, retrial has to be ordered by appellate court under S.386 Cr.P.C—However, in exceptional circumstance, such a power can be exercised by the High Court under Art. 226 or by Supreme Court under Art. 32 (ii) Such a power can be exercised even before the pronouncement of the judgment by the Trial Court.

Jul 3, 2018 sclaw

  (2018) 1 AICLR 240 : (2017) AIR(SCW) 5690 : (2017) AIR(SC) 5690 : (2017) 3 AllCrlRulings 3409 : (2017) AllSCR(Crl) 1928 : (2017) 4 BomCR(Cri) 661 : (2018) CriLJ…

Rent

Landlord & Tenant–Eviction–Parting with Possession-Appellant took shop for running ration shop in 1964-He entered into partnership in 1977 and parted with possession without consent of landlord-­ Eviction upheld on ground of parting with possession without the consent of landlord without adjudicating about the genuineness of the partnership agreement. 

Jul 3, 2018 sclaw

  (2017) 179 AIC 245 : (2017) AIR(SCW) 3353 : (2017) AIR(SC) 3353 : (2017) AllSCR 1621 : (2017) 125 ALR 186 : (2017) 3 ARC 15 : (2017) 3…

Civil Cases

Specific Relief Act, 1963, S.20–Specific Performance-Agreement to Sell—Once the Trial Court, first and second Appellant Court formed an opinion and decided to grant the specific performance of the agreement to the plaintiff in exercise of their respective discretionary powers, Supreme Court being the last court in hierarchy cannot disturb such concurrent findings while exercising power under Article 136 of the Constitution of India—Such concurrent findings are binding on Supreme Court.

Jul 3, 2018 sclaw

  (2018) 181 AIC 255 : (2017) AIR(SCW) 3601 : (2017) 4 AIRJharR 415 : (2017) AIR(SC) 3601 : (2017) AllSCR 1855 : (2017) 5 ALT 29 : (2017) 5…

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Education

Right to Education Act, 2009 — Section 12 — Uttar Pradesh Right of Children to Free and Compulsory Education Rules, 2011 — Rule 8 — Neighbourhood School Obligation — A neighbourhood school has a constitutional and statutory duty to admit students forwarded by the State Government without delay, as mandated by Article 21A of the Constitution and relevant provisions of the RTE Act and UP RTE Rules — The school cannot question the eligibility of a student once the government has completed the admission process and forwarded the list.

Apr 30, 2026 sclaw
I B C

Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code, 2016 — Section 5(8) — Financial Debt — Corporate Guarantees — A liability arising from corporate guarantee for money borrowed against interest qualifies as financial debt — The execution of corporate guarantees, even if challenged on grounds of timing or non-disclosure, are considered valid and enforceable if their execution is admitted or demonstrably proven, making the appellants entitled to recognition as financial creditors.

Apr 30, 2026 sclaw
Service

Civil Services — Tenure Curtailment — Not Punitive Unless Stigmatic — Curtailment of tenure and reversion to a lower post is not punitive or stigmatic merely because it is premature or based on unsatisfactory performance reports, as long as the order itself does not impute misconduct or stigma beyond unsuitability for the role.

Apr 30, 2026 sclaw
I B C Limitation

Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code, 2016 (IBC) — Section 7 — Application under — Limitation period — Calculation — Default date — Right to file application under Section 7 of IBC accrues on the date of default, which is when the corporate debtor first fails to discharge its repayment obligations — Limitation begins to run from the date of classification of the account as Non — Performing Asset (NPA) — Application filed beyond the prescribed period of limitation, even after considering extensions due to CIRP and Covid — 19 pandemic, is barred by limitation — NCLT and NCLAT orders admitting the application are quashed and set aside.

Apr 30, 2026 sclaw