In a recent ruling, the Supreme Court upheld the presumption that a blank cheque, voluntarily signed and handed over by the drawer for payment, is issued in discharge of a legally enforceable debt, as outlined in Section 139 of the Negotiable Instruments Act. Citing the precedent set in the case of Bir Singh v. Mukesh …
Presumption of Debt: Supreme Court Rules in Favor of Blank Cheque Validity Read More »
In a recent landmark ruling, the Supreme Court has reaffirmed the limitations on law enforcement agencies in matters of financial disputes. Stripping away any misconceptions, the Court emphasized that the police lack the jurisdiction to intervene in monetary conflicts or function akin to a civil court for debt recovery. The verdict, echoing the principles of …
Judicial Verdict Empowers: Police Restricted in Money Recovery Read More »
In a recent verdict, the Supreme Court reaffirmed its stance on the extension of appeal timelines beyond the stipulated period under Section 5 of the Limitation Act, 1963. The bench, consisting of Justices Sudhanshu Dhulia and P.B. Varale, supported the High Court’s ruling, asserting the court’s authority to condone delays in filing appeals against acquittals. …
Supreme Court Upholds Power to Extend Appeal Time Beyond Limitation under Limitation Act Read More »
In a recent decision, the highest judicial authority of the land, the Supreme Court, has reiterated a fundamental principle in criminal law: the necessity of corroborative evidence to support an extra-judicial confession. The case in question, heard on Tuesday, February 20, saw the apex court overturning the judgment of the High Court. Central to the …
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In a recent courtroom drama, the highest judicial authority in the land found itself bewildered by the unexpected stance taken by the State in a case concerning the financial support of a wife and her minor daughter. The Supreme Court, renowned for its impartiality and commitment to justice, couldn’t help but express its incredulity at …
In a landmark verdict, the Supreme Court has elucidated that individuals designated as Scheduled Tribe (ST) members in one state or union territory cannot automatically assert the same status upon migrating to another state or union territory where the tribe isn’t officially recognized as ST. This pivotal decision, articulated by Justices BV Nagarathna and Augus, …
Supreme Court Rules Migration Doesn’t Guarantee Scheduled Tribe Status in New State Read More »
In a groundbreaking verdict, the Supreme Court of India has issued a resounding condemnation of gender discrimination within the Military Nursing Service. The case in question revolves around the unjust termination of a female nursing officer, Gyanvi Khanna, solely on the basis of her marriage. The Division Bench, comprising Justices Sanjiv Khanna and Dipankar Datta, …
Landmark Verdict: Supreme Court Demands Justice for Ex-Military Nurse Read More »
In a recent verdict, the Supreme Court invalidated a ruling from the Madras High Court, citing the crucial point that the presiding judge issued it post-retirement. The bench, led by Justices Abhay S Oka and Ujjal Bhuyan, emphasized the impropriety of a judge retaining a case file after stepping down from office. This decision comes …
Supreme Court Nullifies High Court Decision Over Post-Retirement Release of Judgment Read More »
In a landmark ruling that reverberates the essence of justice, the Supreme Court recently upheld the plea of a patient who suffered the grievous consequence of medical negligence. A poignant tale unfolded as the court awarded a compensation of Rs. 10 lakhs to the victim, whose voice was robbed of its clarity due to an …
In a groundbreaking decision, the Supreme Court dismantled an assertion put forth by the Odisha State Consumer Commission, challenging Apple India’s responsibility to track stolen iPhones using unique identity numbers. Deeming the Commission’s stance as unwarranted, the apex court dismissed any obligation on Apple’s part. The bench, presided over by Justices Vikram Nath and Satish …
High Court Vindicates Apple: No Obligation to Track Stolen iPhones via Unique IDs Read More »
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