In a momentous turn of events, the Supreme Court, on December 1, expressed reservations about its 2018 decision in the case of Asian Resurfacing of Road Agency P. Ltd. Director v. Central Bureau of Investigation. This landmark ruling stated that interim stay orders issued by High Courts and other courts in civil and criminal cases …
In a landmark ruling on November 30, 2023, the Supreme Court emphasized the imperative of ensuring dignified working conditions for judicial officers, both during their active service and post-retirement. The pivotal case, All India Judges Association v. Union of India, focused on the implementation of recommended pay hikes for judges, as proposed by the Second …
In a groundbreaking decision on Tuesday, the Supreme Court emphasized the importance of proper stamping for admissibility, stating that an insufficiently stamped document cannot serve as secondary evidence. The bench, led by Justice Abhay S Oka and Justice Sanjay Karol, cited various legal precedents to underscore this principle. Case Background: Battle Over Agreement to …
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In a groundbreaking decision on November 28, the Supreme Court overturned a conviction under Section 307 of the Indian Penal Code (IPC) for attempt to murder. The court attributed its decision to two crucial factors: the absence of repeated or severe blows and the simple nature of the injuries sustained by the victims. The court …
Introduction Order 22 of the Code of Civil Procedure, 1908 (CPC), plays a pivotal role in civil litigation in India. It addresses the procedural framework for the abatement and survival of suits in cases of death, marriage, and insolvency of parties involved. Key Provisions of Order 22 Automatic Abatement (Rule 1): A suit automatically abates …
I. Introduction The term ‘Ex parte decree’ under the Civil Procedure Code (CPC) holds significant jurisprudential implications in the Indian legal landscape. An ex parte decree is a judicial decision passed in the absence of one of the parties involved in the case. This practice note aims to provide an exhaustive and comprehensive analysis …
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