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Presumption of Innocence: Supreme Court Upholds Individual Liberty in Anticipatory Bail Case under Section 306 IPC
Supreme Court affirms personal liberty, granting anticipatory bail under Section 306 IPC, balancing justice and individual rights.

Chintan Shah
Jan 104 min read
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A Modern Legislature Must Adapt: Analysing Section 143 of the Railways Act in the Digital Age
Supreme Court clarifies Section 143 of the Railways Act, adapting it to e-ticketing in a landmark judgment on unauthorized ticketing.

Chintan Shah
Jan 104 min read
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Saving Lives in the Golden Hour: Supreme Court Directs Timely Implementation of Section 162 of the Motor Vehicles Act
Supreme Court directs timely implementation of Section 162, ensuring life-saving treatment for accident victims during the golden hour.

Chintan Shah
Jan 93 min read
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Law Must Be Applied in Context, Not in a Vacuum – Supreme Court Clarifies Interim Custody of Seized Vehicles Under NDPS Act
Supreme Court clarifies interim custody of seized vehicles under NDPS Act, balancing evidence preservation and property rights.

Chintan Shah
Jan 84 min read
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The Word Shall Must Align with Public Interest: Analysing Key Supreme Court Judgment on Lease and Statutory Rights
SC ruling emphasizes 'shall' in lease law, aligning statutory rights with public interest, equity, and legal obligations in land conveyance.

Chintan Shah
Jan 84 min read
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How Solitary Confinement is Regulated under BNS: Key Guidelines and Judicial Oversight
Explore Section 12 of BNS: Solitary Confinement in India, balancing justice, humanity, and rights with judicial oversight.

Chintan Shah
Jan 77 min read
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Adherence to Legal Discipline: Supreme Court Upholds Procedural Integrity in IBC Cases
SC reinforces legal discipline, limits judicial interference in insolvency proceedings. Highlights natural justice vs. expediency.

Chintan Shah
Jan 63 min read
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Arbitration Aims to Provide Speedy Resolution: Supreme Court on Section 14(2) and Limitation
Supreme Court clarifies Section 14(2): Notice of filing award and limitation in arbitration emphasising speedy resolution.

Chintan Shah
Jan 64 min read
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Anticipatory Bail and IPC Section 302: Supreme Court Demands Judicial Diligence in Heinous Offences
Supreme Court clarifies judicial discretion in granting anticipatory bail for heinous offences under IPC Section 302.

Chintan Shah
Jan 14 min read
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Procedure is the Handmaid of Justice - Analysis of Order IX Rule 13 CPC and Section 5 of the Limitation Act
Justice prioritised over procedure: Analysis of Supreme Court ruling on Order IX Rule 13 CPC and legal counsel negligence.

Chintan Shah
Dec 30, 20244 min read
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Supreme Court's Landmark Judgment on Section 306 IPC: Without Positive Instigation, Conviction Fails in Prakash v. State of Maharashtra
Supreme Court reiterates the need for intent and proximity in abetment to suicide cases in Prakash v. State of Maharashtra.

Chintan Shah
Dec 26, 20244 min read
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The High Court Erred in Reducing the Valuation of the Land – Supreme Court Ruling
Supreme Court restores fair compensation for Mewat landowners, reinforcing justice under the Land Acquisition Act, 1894.

Chintan Shah
Dec 25, 20243 min read
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Negation of Bail is the Rule, Grant is the Exception– Key Takeaways from the Supreme Court’s Ruling in NCB vs. Kashif
SC reaffirms mandatory bail provisions under NDPS Act, emphasizing compliance with Section 37 and Section 52A.

Chintan Shah
Dec 25, 20243 min read
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The Power to Levy Taxes is a Sovereign Function: Analysing the Landmark NOIDA Toll Bridge Judgment
Supreme Court rules on toll collection by NTBCL, emphasizing public interest, transparency, and accountability in PPP projects.

Chintan Shah
Dec 24, 20244 min read
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Generalised Accusations Cannot Substitute Specificity in Criminal Law: Supreme Court's Landmark Ruling on Misuse of Section 498-A IPC
Supreme Court quashes FIR citing lack of specific allegations and highlights misuse of Section 498-A in matrimonial disputes.

Chintan Shah
Dec 23, 20244 min read
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Uniform Refund Policy Across ADR Methods Will Eliminate Discrepancies: Supreme Court's Landmark Judgment on Court Fee Refunds
SC clarifies court fee refund norms for ADR settlements, highlights state autonomy, and encourages legislative uniformity across states.

Chintan Shah
Dec 20, 20244 min read
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Public Demand Means Any Arrear Mentioned in Schedule I– Supreme Court Clarifies Recovery Under Public Demands Recovery Act
Supreme Court clarifies 'public demand' under Bihar Public Demands Recovery Act, upholding recovery from Rice Millers in Bihar.

Chintan Shah
Dec 19, 20243 min read
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Robbing the Law of Certainty: An Analysis of Tej Bhan v. Ram Kishan on Section 14 of the Hindu Succession Act
Exploring judicial interpretations of Section 14 of the Hindu Succession Act and its implications on property rights for Hindu women.

Chintan Shah
Dec 10, 20245 min read
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Understanding Contempt of Court and Summons Non-Compliance under BNSSÂ Â
Non-compliance with summons under BNSS can lead to contempt of court, impacting legal processes and judicial authority.

Chintan Shah
Dec 6, 20244 min read
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Justice Must Not Only Be Done but Also Seen to Be Done: Supreme Court Transfers Politically Charged Case to CBI
SC orders CBI probe in politically sensitive case, ensuring justice is seen to be done in a landmark ruling on fair investigations.

Chintan Shah
Dec 5, 20244 min read
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