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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.

Chintan Shah
Apr 23, 20255 min read


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.

Chintan Shah
Apr 21, 20252 min read


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.

Chintan Shah
Apr 18, 20254 min read


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.

Chintan Shah
Apr 17, 20254 min read


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.

Chintan Shah
Apr 14, 20252 min read


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.

Chintan Shah
Apr 11, 20254 min read


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.

Chintan Shah
Apr 10, 20254 min read


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.

Chintan Shah
Apr 8, 20255 min read


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
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