In a landmark decision handed down by the Supreme Court, a significant legal precedent was established regarding the prosecution under Section 3(1) of the U.P. Gangsters Act (“Act”). The court emphasized that to sustain a charge under this act, the prosecution must substantiate that the accused, as a member of a gang, has engaged in …
In a recent development, the Supreme Court has underscored the importance of cautiousness in granting bail to accused individuals, particularly in cases involving the recovery of substantial quantities of narcotics. This stance comes as a reversal of a decision made by the High Court, which had granted anticipatory bail to an accused individual amidst the …
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In a significant ruling, the Supreme Court overturned the dismissal of a Class-IV court staff member who had dared to voice concerns directly to higher authorities regarding salary issues. The court emphasized that the act of sending representations outside the established channels should not warrant termination, especially when an employee faces financial distress. The verdict, …
In a recent legal ruling that underscores the nuances of medical practice and regulatory compliance, the Supreme Court overturned a doctor’s sentence of imprisonment under the Drugs and Cosmetics Act, 1940. The case revolved around the failure of the doctor to disclose the source of medicines stocked in his clinic, an offense under Section 18(A) …
In a recent ruling, the Supreme Court deliberated on a habeas corpus petition concerning the custody of a younger sister. The crux of the matter lay in whether an elder sister possesses inherent legal guardianship over her younger sibling. The apex court, represented by the Bench of Justices Aniruddha Bose and San, unequivocally stated that …
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In a recent judicial appraisal, the Supreme Court laid down a firm directive emphasizing that the assignment of cases by the Chief Justice stands as the sole authority guiding the hearing schedules of all benches. This decree reiterates the court’s stance that no bench possesses the jurisdiction to entertain a case unless it has been …
In a recent judicial revelation, the Supreme Court has illuminated a critical legal loophole, asserting that an accused individual who voluntarily surrenders before a court cannot be subjected to custody, particularly when the court has not issued a summoning order subsequent to acknowledging the case. The court emphasized that even if the court has taken …
Legal Loophole Unveiled: Surrendered Accused Protected, Supreme Court Rules Read More »
In a recent judicial pronouncement concerning a contentious title declaration, the highest court of the land revisited and elucidated crucial facets pertaining to the doctrine of adverse possession. Within the annals of legal discourse, the plea of adverse possession is not a monolithic construct but rather a nuanced interplay of factual evidence and legal principles, …
In a watershed moment that reverberates through India’s political landscape, the Supreme Court has rendered its verdict on the contentious issue of electoral bonds. With a decisive stroke, the Court has deemed the electoral bonds scheme unconstitutional, sending ripples of change across the nation. Gavel to bench, the Court decreed that the anonymity inherent in …
In a groundbreaking verdict, the Supreme Court has shattered the veil of anonymity cloaking electoral bonds, emphasizing that while curbing black money remains paramount, there exist avenues less restrictive than the controversial bonds. The apex court, through a Constitution Bench, underscored that the shield of anonymity cast upon donors under the electoral bonds scheme encroaches …
New Horizons in Curbing Black Money: Supreme Court Unveils Less Restrictive Measures Read More »
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