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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.
Chintan Shah
Mar 24, 20254 min read
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.
Prajjwal Tiwari
Mar 20, 20254 min read
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.
Chintan Shah
Mar 13, 20254 min read
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.
Chintan Shah
Mar 11, 20254 min read
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
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