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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.

Chintan Shah
Mar 6, 20254 min read


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.

Chintan Shah
Mar 5, 20254 min read


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.

Chintan Shah
Feb 25, 20254 min read


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.

Chintan Shah
Feb 24, 20253 min read


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.

Chintan Shah
Feb 19, 20254 min read


A Taxpayer’s Vested Rights Cannot Be Retrospectively Altered – Supreme Court Strikes Down Rule 21(8) of Punjab VAT Rules
Supreme Court rules that tax benefits cannot be retroactively reduced, striking down Rule 21(8) of Punjab VAT Rules as ultra vires.

Chintan Shah
Feb 18, 20254 min read


Supreme Court Judgment on Arrest and Human Dignity: Landmark Vihaan Kumar Case
The Supreme Court upholds the right to dignity in custody, ruling that arrests must comply with constitutional safeguards.

Chintan Shah
Feb 10, 20255 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.

Chintan Shah
Feb 6, 20254 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.

Chintan Shah
Feb 5, 20254 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

Chintan Shah
Feb 3, 20254 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.

Chintan Shah
Jan 31, 20254 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.

Chintan Shah
Jan 28, 20254 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.

Chintan Shah
Jan 27, 20255 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.

Chintan Shah
Jan 20, 20254 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.

Chintan Shah
Jan 20, 20254 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.

Chintan Shah
Jan 13, 20254 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.

Chintan Shah
Jan 11, 20254 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.

Chintan Shah
Jan 3, 20254 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.

Chintan Shah
Jan 2, 20253 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.

Chintan Shah
Dec 30, 20244 min read
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