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In a recent ruling, the Supreme Court sternly admonished the Tamil Nadu Police for their involvement in coaching witnesses to testify against defendants. This directive came as a response to concerns raised about the integrity of the judicial process. The Court’s rebuke was unambiguous: law enforcement’s interference with witnesses undermines the very foundation of justice. …

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In a resolute stance against the Union of India’s plea for condoning a substantial delay in filing a restoration suit, the Supreme Court has upheld the sanctity of legal time limitations. The Court, in its interim order on Wednesday, rebuffed the Union’s attempt, stating that to overlook such a prolonged delay would be tantamount to …

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In a recent legal revelation, the Supreme Court dissected the intricate interplay between civil and criminal proceedings. The court’s pronouncement elucidates that while outcomes in civil matters don’t per se bind criminal proceedings, they do have a significant bearing on criminal verdicts, particularly in sentencing and damages assessment. In a case under scrutiny, a check …

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In a landmark decision on April 4th, the Supreme Court issued a crucial directive, emphasizing that unless the findings of a scrutiny committee on caste claims are clearly erroneous, High Courts should refrain from intervening. The judgment, delivered by a bench comprising Justices JK Maheshwari and Sanjay Karol, underscored the principle that higher courts should …

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In a landmark decision, the Supreme Court has affirmed that unless mandated by law, an accused individual is not obligated to furnish evidence to establish innocence. This ruling emerged from a case where a person accused of rape was acquitted by the court. The justices emphasized the absence of a legislative provision assigning a negative …

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In a decisive ruling, the Supreme Court has wielded its gavel, imposing a hefty fine of Rs 5 lakhs on the Himachal Pradesh Housing and Urban Development Authority (HIMUDA). The charge? A collusion of deceit with a private company, orchestrated to snag a tender under false pretenses, thus hoodwinking the High Court in the process. …

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In a recent development, the Supreme Court has addressed a persistent issue concerning the turnover of legal representatives in States and Union Territories following changes in political leadership. The court, noticing a pattern where such transitions lead to adjournments, emphasized the need for continuity in legal representation to maintain the smooth functioning of the judicial …

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In a resounding verdict echoing the sanctity of trial court decisions, the Supreme Court delivered a stern message, emphasizing the impermissibility of High Court interference unless the trial court’s stance is deemed perverse or impossible. The ruling, unveiled on Tuesday by the esteemed bench comprising Justices BR Gavai and Sandeep Mehta, unveiled a crucial legal …

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In a landmark decision, the Supreme Court has overturned a conviction in a Section 138 Negotiable Instruments Act case. The ruling, issued on Tuesday, stems from a civil court’s declaration that the disputed cheque was solely intended as security. The Court emphasized the binding nature of civil court judgments on criminal proceedings, particularly concerning sentences …

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In a significant ruling, the Supreme Court has underscored the essence of justice by excluding the time spent by litigants contesting bonafide litigation in the wrong forum from the computation of limitation under Section 14(2) of the Limitation Act. Dismissing the High Court’s findings, a Bench comprising Justices Sanjay Karol and Aravind Kumar emphasized that …

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