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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.
Feb 184 min read
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The Right to Live with Dignity is a Fundamental Right – Supreme Court's Landmark Ruling in Vihaan Kumar v. State of Haryana
The Supreme Court upholds the right to dignity in custody, ruling that arrests must comply with constitutional safeguards.
Feb 104 min read
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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.
Feb 64 min read
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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.
Feb 54 min read
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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
Feb 34 min read
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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.
Jan 314 min read
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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.
Jan 284 min read
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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.
Jan 275 min read
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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.
Jan 204 min read
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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.
Jan 204 min read
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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.
Jan 134 min read
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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.
Jan 114 min read
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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.
Jan 34 min read
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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.
Jan 23 min read
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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.
Dec 30, 20244 min read
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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.
Dec 27, 20244 min read
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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.
Dec 23, 20244 min read
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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.
Dec 21, 20245 min read
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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
Dec 19, 20243 min read
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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.
Dec 17, 20244 min read
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