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In a landmark decision, the Supreme Court has reaffirmed the entitlement of Central Industrial Security Force (CISF) personnel to House Rent Allowances (HRA) if they are not provided with accommodation. This ruling comes as a reinforcement of a previous judgment by the Delhi High Court, which upheld the rights of CISF members to receive allowances …

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In a momentous verdict, the Supreme Court quashed the 2018 Asian Resurfacing judgment, which had enforced a six-month automatic expiration on interim stay orders issued by High Courts in civil and criminal trials. This ruling, delivered on Thursday, marks a pivotal shift in jurisprudence, upending the previous stance that such orders would lapse unless explicitly …

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In a recent ruling, the Supreme Court has thrown its weight behind the Rajasthan Government’s stance on restricting candidates with more than two children from applying for certain government positions. The contentious issue revolved around Rule 24(4) of the Rajasthan Police Subordinate Service Rules, 1989, which bars individuals with more than two offspring from eligibility …

Supreme Court Backs State’s Limit on Children for Govt Jobs Read More »

In a significant turn of events, the Supreme Court, in its recent verdict, overturned its 2018 Asian Resurfacing judgment. The apex court emphasized that it cannot enforce directives stipulating the automatic expiration of interim orders after a predefined period under Article 142 of the Constitution. The ruling carries weight, urging both High Courts and the …

Supreme Court Advocates Flexibility in Time Management for Judicial Proceedings Read More »

In a recent judicial directive, the Supreme Court has emphasized the imperative need for the Tamil Nadu state government to provide extensive training to its police force regarding the acquisition of certificates for electronic evidence, as mandated under Section 65B of the Indian Evidence Act. The court’s remarks came during the deliberation of a case …

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In a recent development, the Supreme Court has shed light on the temporal scope of its interim directive restraining the establishment of zoos and safaris within forest precincts. Contrary to previous interpretations, the edict will remain effective solely until a final adjudication by another bench on the same matter. This clarification, unveiled amidst legal deliberations, …

New Perspective: Supreme Court Clarifies Timeline for Zoos/Safaris Ban Read More »

In a notable legal ruling, the Supreme Court has overturned a decision made by the High Court, emphasizing a crucial procedural requirement in criminal cases. The Court’s decision holds significance for the summoning process in cases where a Magistrate seeks a report from the police under Section 202 of the Code of Criminal Procedure (CrPC). …

Legal Precedent Shift: Supreme Court Rules on Summon Procedure Read More »

In a recent ruling, the Supreme Court of India unequivocally reaffirmed the legal principle that contracts entered into by minors hold no enforceable weight in the eyes of the law. The judgment, delivered on 27th February 2024, underscored the nullity of a sale agreement involving a minor party. The Court’s decision stemmed from a case …

Legal Invalidity: Supreme Court Deems Sale Agreement with Minor Null and Void Read More »

In a recent ruling, the Supreme Court has solidified the precedence of filing a First Information Report (FIR) over recording information in the General Diary maintained by the police. This landmark decision underscores the significance of formalizing allegations of cognizable offenses promptly and properly. The apex court emphasized that any information disclosing the commission of …

Supreme Court Establishes Priority of FIR over General Diary Entries Read More »

In a recent ruling, the Supreme Court demonstrated its commitment to upholding procedural integrity by overturning a decision made by one of its Registrars. The decision in question pertained to the rejection of a curative petition due to the dismissal of an underlying review petition after an open court hearing, rather than through the usual …

 Supreme Court Asserts Registry’s Limitations, Stresses Compliance with Rules Read More »