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Guiding Principles for Appellate Courts in Assessing Appeals from Acquittal: Supreme Court Elucidates

In a recent pronouncement, the Supreme Court has underscored the criticality of respecting the trial court’s decisions in cases of conflicting evidence leading to acquittal. The apex court emphasized that when evidence presents two plausible interpretations, with one supporting innocence and the other guilt, appellate courts must prioritize the former. A bench comprising Justices Bela …

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Upholding Justice: Supreme Court Stresses Validity of Claims, Regardless of Form

In a significant ruling, the Supreme Court has underscored the importance of substance over form in corporate insolvency cases. In a judgment rendered on February 12, the apex court emphasized that a claim backed by evidence cannot be dismissed solely due to its presentation in a non-standard format. The ruling stems from a case where …

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Supreme Court Affirms NCLT’s Inherent Power to Recall Resolution Plan Orders Under IBC

In a recent verdict, the Supreme Court reinforced the authority of the National Company Law Tribunal (NCLT) to retract its approval of resolution plans under the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code (IBC) if they fail to adhere to the Code’s stipulations. The case involved a Resolution Applicant (RA) who petitioned the AA (Adjudicating Authority), namely NCLT, …

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Supreme Court Deems Election Petition Challenging K Babu’s Victory as Admissible Amid Controversy Over Lord Ayyappa’s Images on Voting Slips

Amidst a backdrop of controversy surrounding the utilization of Lord Ayyappa’s images on voting slips during the 2021 assembly elections in Kerala, the Supreme Court has rendered a significant ruling. On February 12, the apex court pronounced its decision on the election petition submitted by M Swaraj of the CPI(M), challenging the victory of K …

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Inclusivity Upheld: Supreme Court Recognizes GST Officer under ‘Reserved Female Category’

In a recent development, the Supreme Court has emphasized the importance of avoiding overly technical interpretations of clauses that could undermine the intended effect of corrigendum or instructions. Overturning the decision of the High Court, the bench, led by Justices Vikram Nath and Satish Chandra Sharma, has ruled in favor of recognizing a GST officer …

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Expanded Pension Eligibility: Supreme Court Broadens Interpretation

In a recent ruling, the Supreme Court has expanded the scope of pension eligibility for government employees under the Gujarat Civil Services (Pension) Rules, 2022. Emphasizing the significance of pensions as a reward for dedicated service, the court allowed the inclusion of central government service towards pension entitlements. Highlighting the essential role pensions play in …

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Supreme Court Rebukes Jharkhand High Court Over District Judges’ Selection Criteria

In a recent legal showdown, the highest judicial authority of the land, the Supreme Court, voiced its disapproval towards the Jharkhand High Court’s unilateral decision to modify the selection criteria for District Judiciary Judges midway through the process. Justices Aniruddha Bose and Sanjay Kumar presided over the bench, delivering a stern directive to rectify the …

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Supreme Court Recognizes Application Seeking Further Investigation as Legitimate Protest Petition

In a recent ruling, the Supreme Court has reshaped the landscape of legal procedures, acknowledging that an application for further investigation can serve as a legitimate form of protest petition. This groundbreaking decision signifies a departure from conventional norms, emphasizing the judiciary’s commitment to ensuring justice prevails, even in unconventional avenues. The essence of the …

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Supreme Court Issues Directive: Trial Courts No Longer to be Termed ‘Lower Courts’

The corridors of justice echoed with a significant decree as the Supreme Court issued a resolute directive to its registry, urging the cessation of labeling Trial Courts as ‘Lower Courts’. “Even the records stemming from Trial Courts should shed the moniker of ‘Lower Court Record (LCR)’,” remarked Justices Abhay S. Oka and Ujjal Bhuyan with …

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Judicial Leniency: Supreme Court Sets Precedent on Contempt

In a recent landmark ruling, the Supreme Court has articulated a significant precedent regarding contempt of court charges. The apex court clarified that a mere delay in adhering to a court order does not necessarily constitute contempt, unless there is clear evidence of deliberate or willful defiance. The bench comprising Justices B.R. Gavai, Sudhanshu Dhulia, …

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