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In a landmark decision, the Supreme Court has affirmed the rights of tenants holding possession of Watan property under the Maharashtra Hereditary Offices Act, 1874, on the auspicious occasion of ‘Tiller’s Day’. This ruling, which carries significant implications, states that such tenants, exempted from paying land revenue to the State Government, are now entitled to …

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In a significant ruling, the Supreme Court delineated the parameters surrounding interim compensation in cases of cheque dishonour under the Negotiable Instruments Act. In a decision rendered on Friday, March 15, the Court emphasized that the mere initiation of a complaint under the Act does not ipso facto confer the right to seek interim compensation …

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In a recent verdict, the Supreme Court rendered a significant interpretation regarding the legal implications of filing an anticipatory bail application by an accused individual. The apex court delineated that the mere act of filing such an application through legal representation cannot be equated with the appearance of the accused before the court, especially in …

Supreme Court Ruling: Anticipatory Bail Application Doesn’t Equal Appearance for Absconding Accused Read More »

In a recent verdict, the Supreme Court has rendered a crucial decision that sends ripples across the legal landscape. Deliberating on the intricate interplay of legal provisions, the apex court has emphatically stated that individuals facing the looming specter of a non-bailable warrant coupled with a proclamation under Section 82(1) of the Criminal Procedure Code …

 Supreme Court Rules: No Anticipatory Bail for Accused with Pending Non-Bailable Warrant and Proclamation Read More »

In a groundbreaking verdict, the Supreme Court has pronounced that employees engaged in tasks of perennial or permanent nature cannot be unjustly classified as contractual workers. The ruling, delivered on Tuesday, rebukes the practice of denying job regularization benefits to such workers under the Contract Labour (Regulation & Abolition) Act of 1970. The esteemed Bench, …

Judiciary Upholds Rights of Perennial Workers: Regularization Granted Read More »

In a recent judicial decree, the highest echelon of legal authority, the Supreme Court, has underscored the legality of government employee transfers instigated by Members of the Legislative Assembly (MLAs). This watershed ruling reverberates with profound implications for the governance landscape. Dissecting the intricate legal fabric, the court discerned that interventions into transfer orders, catalyzed …

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In a recent ruling, the Supreme Court made a significant declaration regarding anticipatory bail, highlighting that its denial cannot be justified solely on the state’s assertion of needing custody for interrogation. The court emphasized the fundamental principle that anticipatory bail shouldn’t be withheld merely due to the state’s desire for custodial interrogation. The decision underscores …

Supreme Court Asserts Right to Anticipatory Bail Despite State’s Demand for Custodial Interrogation Read More »

In a recent judicial saga unfolding within the hallowed halls of the Supreme Court, a clarion call for justice reverberated as the highest judicial body dismissed a contempt petition, encapsulating a pivotal principle: the act of filing a suit to assert rights shall not be deemed a contemptuous affront to the court’s sanctity. With an …

Supreme Court Affirms: Asserting Rights Through Suit Filing Not Contemptible Read More »

In a recent ruling, the Supreme Court highlighted the importance of maintaining a delicate balance between judicial oversight and administrative autonomy. The case revolved around the Punjab and Haryana High Court’s decision to overturn Chief Minister ML Khattar’s assessment of senior IAS Officer Ashok Khemka’s Performance Appraisal Report (PAR). Emphasizing the principle of judicial restraint, …

Supreme Court Upholds Administrative Autonomy, Warns Against Judicial Overreach Read More »

In a recent ruling, the Supreme Court has illuminated the intricacies surrounding land conveyance, shedding light on the temporal aspect of property transfer. The apex court’s verdict emphasizes that conveyance through sale crystallizes solely upon the registration of a sale deed, as stipulated under Section 17 of the Registration Act, 1908. The legal discourse unfolded …

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