2015 case stories
Plain-language explanations of Supreme Court of India judgments tagged 2015 on NyaSis.
Family & Property
Must a Sister's Relinquishment Deed Be Registered?
Can a note strip your share? In Yellapu Uma Maheswari v. Buddha Jagadheeswararao, the SC held unregistered relinquishment deeds cannot prove partition.
12 min read
Business & Tax
Which Court Hears a Cheque Bounce Case?
Should a Section 138 cheque bounce complaint be filed at your bank or the drawer's? Bridgestone India v. Inderpal Singh (2015) fixes the court city.
11 min read
Family & Property
Can a Seller Forfeit Your Entire Earnest Money?
Can a seller keep your earnest money deposit if a deal collapses? Kailash Nath Associates v. DDA (2015) says no; the Court ordered refund with interest.
9 min read
Criminal Law
Can You Be Suspended for Years Without Charges?
Can a government employee stay suspended for years with no charge memo? Ajay Kumar Choudhary v. Union of India (2015): not beyond 3 months without one.
12 min read
Family & Property
Can a Father Lose Custody of a Child Under Five?
Does income decide a custody fight? Roxann Sharma v. Arun Sharma, [2015] 2 S.C.R. 572: custody of a child under five ordinarily stays with the mother.
10 min read