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3 days ago4 min read
Quando Aliquid Prohibetur Ex Directo, Prohibetur et Per Obliquum – Supreme Court Upholds Retrospective Solatium & Interest in Land Acquisition Cases
Supreme Court rules solatium & interest must be awarded retrospectively in land acquisitions, ensuring equity & justice for landowners.
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4 days ago4 min read
Mere Proof of Robbery is Not Sufficient – Supreme Court Acquits Accused in Landmark Judgment on Criminal Identification
Mere proof of robbery is not sufficient – Supreme Court sets aside conviction, emphasizing procedural integrity in criminal trials.
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6 days ago4 min read
Trial Courts Continue to Convict Based on Assumptions – Supreme Court Acquits Karan Singh in Dowry Death Case
SC overturns dowry death conviction, citing lack of evidence of cruelty before death. A crucial ruling on IPC Sections 304-B & 498-A
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Jan 314 min read
Summoning of an Accused Must Reflect Judicial Application of Mind : Supreme Court Quashes Case Against JM Laboratories
Supreme Court quashes case against JM Laboratories, ruling that summoning orders must reflect judicial application of mind.
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Jan 284 min read
Courts Must Exercise Restraint in Interfering with Arbitral Awards’: Key Takeaways from Somdatt Builders v. NHAI
Exploring judicial restraint in arbitration: Key lessons from Somdatt Builders v. NHAI for public contract disputes.
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Jan 275 min read
The Criminal Justice System Must Not Be Utilised to Settle Private Scores’ - Analysis of Madhushree Datta vs. The State of Karnataka & Anr.
Analysis of Madhushree Datta vs. State of Karnataka: Workplace harassment, criminal law misuse, and judicial restraint highlighted.
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Jan 204 min read
To Punish or to Protect? Investigating the Fine Line in Section 306 IPC Cases
A nuanced judgement reiterates the higher threshold needed to invoke Section 306 IPC while safeguarding against its misuse.
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Jan 204 min read
A High Court Judgment Cannot Be Declared Illegal’ – Analysing the Supreme Court’s Stand on Procedural Remedies
Supreme Court emphasises procedural discipline in rejecting a writ petition under Article 32, reinforcing judicial propriety.
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Jan 134 min read
Recruitment Rules Must Be Interpreted by Words and Necessary Implication, Not Assumptions
Analysis of the Supreme Court's interpretation of recruitment and promotion eligibility under executive orders and statutory rules.
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Jan 114 min read
Strict Timelines Must Be Upheld: A Test of Section 34 of the Arbitration Act
The Supreme Court of India reiterates stringent limitation rules for challenging arbitral awards under Section 34 of the Arbitration Act.
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Jan 34 min read
The Ends of Justice are Higher than the Ends of Mere Law: Supreme Court Quashes Criminal Proceedings Against Naresh Aneja
SC quashes criminal proceedings against Naresh Aneja, emphasizing high standards for quashing and the importance of tangible evidence.
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Jan 23 min read
SC Upholds Strict Interpretation of Section 53A in Giriyappa vs Kamalamma (2024): 'Justice Must Be Seen to Be Done
The Supreme Court dismissed the petition, emphasizing the strict criteria for invoking Section 53A of the Transfer of Property Act.
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Dec 30, 20244 min read
Supreme Court Warns Against Misuse of Section 498-A IPC: Not a Tool of Personal Vendetta
SC warns against misuse of Section 498-A IPC in matrimonial disputes, emphasizing the need for concrete evidence and judicial scrutiny.
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Dec 27, 20244 min read
Revenue Records Do Not Constitute Title: Supreme Court Clarifies Section 17 of the Registration Act
SC clarifies that revenue records don't constitute title, and compromise decrees affirming pre-existing rights are exempt from registration.
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Dec 23, 20244 min read
Sustained Contribution Demands Fairness - A Landmark Analysis of Employee Regularisation in Indian Law
Supreme Court rules for regularisation of long-serving employees in ad-hoc roles, emphasizing equity and constitutional fairness.
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Dec 21, 20245 min read
Analysis of the Judgment in His Holiness Kesavananda Bharati Sripadagalvaru vs. State of Kerala
The Kesavananda Bharati case established the Basic Structure Doctrine, limiting Parliament's power to amend the Constitution.
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Dec 19, 20243 min read
Orans are not merely tracts of land but sacred groves deeply interwoven with the spiritual and cultural ethos of local communities– Supreme Court Reinforces Protection of Sacred Groves in Rajasthan
Supreme Court upholds conservation of Rajasthan's sacred groves (Orans), emphasizing ecological and cultural preservation
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Dec 17, 20244 min read
Expansive Interpretation of NIA's Powers: The NIA Can Investigate Any Offence Connected with a Scheduled Offence
Exploring the NIA's power to investigate connected offences under Section 8, empowering a broader approach in national security cases.
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Dec 17, 20243 min read
Unauthorized Constructions Must Be Addressed with an Iron Hand: Supreme Court's Landmark Ruling in Rajendra Kumar Barjatya v. U.P. Avas Evam Vikas Parishad
SC rules unauthorized constructions can't be legitimized by time, emphasizing strict enforcement of urban planning laws.
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May 13, 20244 min read
Supreme Court Upholds Democratic Integrity: Arvind Kejriwal's Interim Bail and the 'Vis Viva' of Democracy
Explore the Supreme Court's decision on Arvind Kejriwal's interim bail and its impact on democracy and elections in India.
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