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A Clear Case of Breach of Natural Justice: Supreme Court Quashes Excise Demand in Oswal Petrochemicals Case
Supreme Court rules excise re-classification illegal, citing breach of natural justice and Rule 9B non-compliance.
Apr 294 min read
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Recovery of LD Was Valid Contractually and Legally: Supreme Court Reaffirms Limits of Judicial Review Under Section 34 of Arbitration Act
Supreme Court upholds arbitral award on liquidated damages, reaffirms limits of judicial review under Section 34.
Apr 294 min read
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Karnataka High Court Rejects Plea Challenging Chief Minister Siddaramaiah’s Election from Varuna
Karnataka HC dismisses petition challenging Siddaramaiah's Varuna election victory, upholding Congress' election promises as valid.
Apr 292 min read
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It Would Be a Travesty of Justice: Supreme Court on Limits of Suspending Sentence in POCSO Convictions
SC sets aside suspension of sentence in POCSO case, stressing justice for minor victims and limits of appellate discretion.
Apr 235 min read
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Supreme Court: Supervisory Officials Can Be Held Liable for Non-Payment of ESI Contributions, Regardless of Title
Supreme Court: Supervisory role, not title, decides ESI liability; General Manager's conviction for non-payment upheld.
Apr 212 min read
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Jurisdiction Flows from Consent: Supreme Court Clarifies Joinder of Non-Signatories in Arbitration
SC holds that arbitral jurisdiction depends on consent, not mere notice—clarifies joinder of non-signatories under Section 16.
Apr 184 min read
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Rules Must Not Be Inconsistent with the Act: Supreme Court Strikes Down Rajasthan’s Power to Cancel Form C under CST Act
Supreme Court rules Rajasthan's power to cancel Form C under CST Act as ultra vires. Upholds legislative discipline.
Apr 174 min read
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Madras High Court Sentences DRT Recovery Officer to 5 Years for Corruption
Madras HC convicts DRT officer and associates in corruption case, sentencing them to 5 years for undervaluing property in auction.
Apr 142 min read
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Limitation Is Not Merely Procedural—It Shields Bona Fide Purchasers’: Supreme Court Quashes High Court Remand In 17-Year-Old Property Suit.
SC restores dismissal of 17-year-old property suit, says limitation protects bona fide purchasers and legal certainty.
Apr 114 min read
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Accused Concealed Themselves Despite Knowing About Proceedings: Supreme Court Sets Aside Anticipatory Bail In ₹4,000 Cr Fraud Case
Supreme Court slams accused for evading arrest in ₹4,000 Cr fraud, sets aside bail in SFIO v. Aditya Sarda ruling.
Apr 104 min read
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Railway Freight Dispute Not Arbitrable Under Arbitration Act: Supreme Court Clarifies
Supreme Court rules insurance claim can't be denied for breach of impossible condition; sets precedent in policyholder rights.
Apr 85 min read
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Justice on Merits Should Not Be Scuttled Due to Technicalities" – Supreme Court’s Analysis in Inder Singh v. State of Madhya Pradesh
Justice on merits should not be scuttled due to technicalities– Supreme Court rules on condoning delay in Inder Singh case.
Mar 244 min read
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The Moment ‘Seat’ is Determined, It Becomes an Exclusive Jurisdiction Clause – Supreme Court’s Landmark Ruling in Disortho S.A.S. vs. Meril Life Sciences
Supreme Court clarifies arbitration seat vs. venue distinction in Disortho S.A.S. vs. Meril Life Sciences, reinforcing India’s jurisdiction.
Mar 204 min read
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Chinks in the Faith of Public Administration" – Supreme Court Sets Aside Bail in Rajasthan Exam Fraud Case
Supreme Court revokes bail in Rajasthan exam fraud case, reinforcing public trust in competitive recruitment integrity.
Mar 134 min read
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The Law Prescribing Greater Punishment Shall Prevail – Supreme Court Clarifies IPC vs POCSO Sentencing in Landmark Judgment
Supreme Court clarifies IPC vs POCSO sentencing, ruling that the law prescribing greater punishment shall prevail.
Mar 114 min read
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Mere Allegations Cannot Justify Conviction: Supreme Court’s Ruling in Patel Babubhai Manohardas v. State of Gujarat – A Legal Analysis
Supreme Court sets aside conviction under Section 306 IPC, ruling that mere allegations cannot justify criminal liability.
Mar 64 min read
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We Accordingly Allow This Appeal and Acquit the Appellant" – Supreme Court’s Analysis on Dying Declarations in Suresh v. State
Supreme Court acquits appellant in a murder case, highlighting inconsistencies in dying declarations and lack of corroborative evidence.
Mar 54 min read
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Inference of Guilt Must Be Incompatible with Innocence – Supreme Court Acquits Appellant in Circumstantial Evidence Case
Inference of guilt must be incompatible with innocence—Supreme Court sets aside conviction in circumstantial evidence case.
Feb 254 min read
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Forgery Must Be Proven Beyond Doubt – Supreme Court Upholds Conviction in Corruption Case
Forgery must be proven beyond doubt – SC upholds conviction in corruption case, reinforcing accountability in financial fraud cases.
Feb 243 min read
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The Promise of Equality in Our Constitution Must Not Be Foreclosed– Supreme Court's Landmark Ruling on Bail and Remission Policies
The promise of equality in our Constitution must not be foreclosed"—Supreme Court clarifies remission policies for convicts.
Feb 194 min read
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