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Recognizing Sacrifice: The Selfless Service of Armed Forces Personnel Deserves Respect, Not Needless Litigation
Supreme Court recognizes soldiers’ sacrifices, grants family pension to widow in a landmark judgment.

Chintan Shah
Dec 4, 20243 min read
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Imposing Capital Punishment in Such a Case Shocks the Conscience of This Court: Analysing the Supreme Court's Landmark Judgement in Ashok v. State of Uttar Pradesh
Supreme Court sets aside a flawed death penalty conviction, highlighting lapses in legal aid and procedural fairness.

Chintan Shah
Dec 3, 20245 min read
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How to Handle Nuisance Complaints and Preventive Actions Under BNSS (2023)Â
Explore how BNSS 2023 transforms nuisance complaint handling, empowering citizens and authorities for a safer, harmonious society.

Chintan Shah
Dec 2, 20244 min read
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What is the Process for Proclaiming and Attaching Property of an Absconding Person Under BNSS?
Explore how BNSS 2023 ensures justice by proclaiming absconders & attaching their property to uphold the rule of law.

Chintan Shah
Nov 29, 20245 min read
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Suspicion Cannot Be a Substitute for Proof: Supreme Court Acquits Accused in Landmark Circumstantial Evidence Case
Suspicion cannot replace proof: Supreme Court acquits accused in a case relying on circumstantial evidence.

Chintan Shah
Nov 29, 20245 min read
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Promotion Becomes Effective Only Upon Assumption of Duties" – Analysing a Landmark Supreme Court Judgment
Supreme Court rules that promotions take effect only upon assuming duties, reinforcing service rules and administrative accountability.

Chintan Shah
Nov 29, 20245 min read
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State Cannot Favour a Privileged Class: Landmark Supreme Court Verdict on Public Land Allocation
Supreme Court’s verdict underscores that public land cannot be allocated to the privileged few, emphasizing equality and public interest.

Chintan Shah
Nov 26, 20244 min read
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How to File for Forfeiture of Property Under BNSS 2023: A Step-by-Step GuideÂ
Learn how BNSS 2023 streamlines the forfeiture of criminally acquired property with clear legal procedures and safeguards.

Chintan Shah
Nov 21, 20246 min read
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Disciplinary Proceedings Post-Retirement Are Void: Supreme Court's Landmark Ruling on SBI Case
SC rules disciplinary proceedings post-retirement invalid unless initiated during service; clarifies jurisdiction in SBI case.

Chintan Shah
Nov 20, 20244 min read
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The State Cannot Claim Adverse Possession Over Its Citizens’ Property: Landmark Supreme Court Judgment
Supreme Court: State cannot claim adverse possession over citizens' property, reaffirming citizens' constitutional rights.

Chintan Shah
Nov 20, 20244 min read
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Failure to Record Evidence Renders Inquiry Void: Supreme Court on Natural Justice in Disciplinary Proceedings
Supreme Court reaffirms procedural fairness: Evidence recording is mandatory in disciplinary inquiries involving major penalties.

Chintan Shah
Nov 19, 20244 min read
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Equity Cannot Confer Benefit Without Legal Basis: Supreme Court Clarifies Compassionate Appointment Rules
Supreme Court clarifies compassionate appointments, reinforcing relief as a policy exception, not a vested right.

Chintan Shah
Nov 14, 20243 min read
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Where Law Ends, Tyranny Begins: Supreme Court's Landmark Judgement on Protecting Citizens' Rights Against Arbitrary Demolitions
Supreme Court reinforces rule of law, protecting citizens' right to shelter against arbitrary demolitions by executive actions.

Chintan Shah
Nov 14, 20244 min read
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Impartiality Cannot Be Compromised: Key Takeaways from the Landmark Judgment on Arbitration Autonomy and Fairness
Summary of the Judgment Case Name: Â Central Organisation for Railway Electrification vs M/s ECI SPIC SMO MCML (JV) A Joint Venture...

Chintan Shah
Nov 11, 20244 min read
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Competency Standards Are Crucial for Public Servants: Supreme Court Ruling on Sanction Requirements in PMLA Cases
Supreme Court clarifies the need for prior sanction to prosecute public servants under the PMLA, reinforcing legal protections.

Chintan Shah
Nov 7, 20244 min read
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Competency Standards Are Crucial for Transport Vehicle Drivers - Insights from Bajaj Alliance vs. Rambha Devi Judgment
Exploring the Bajaj Alliance vs. Rambha Devi judgment on vehicle licensing and road safety standards in India's transport sector.

Chintan Shah
Nov 7, 20245 min read
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Certainty is the Hallmark of Law’: Analysing the Supreme Court’s Nabha Power Judgment on Binding Legal Changes
Exploring the Supreme Court's Nabha Power judgment on legal certainty in energy contracts and binding changes in law.

Chintan Shah
Nov 6, 20244 min read
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Balancing Individual Rights and State’s Welfare Obligations: Key Takeaways from the Property Owners Association vs. State of Maharashtra Judgment
Exploring India's balance between property rights and state welfare: A landmark judgment on Articles 31-C and 39(b) of the Constitution
Prajjwal Tiwari
Nov 6, 20244 min read
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Consistency and Fairness in Public Obligations: Supreme Court on Limitation for Electricity Dues
Summary of the Judgment Case Name : The Madhya Pradesh Madhya Kshetra Vidyut Vitran Co. Ltd. & Ors. v. Bapuna Alcobrew Pvt. Ltd. & Anr....

Chintan Shah
Nov 5, 20245 min read
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Consistency and Fairness in Public Recruitment: Supreme Court Upholds Rule of Law in Kerala PSC Judgement
Supreme Court affirms the importance of consistency in public recruitment, ruling on qualifications for Kerala PSC's LDC posts.

Chintan Shah
Nov 5, 20244 min read
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