In a landmark decision on January 17, the Supreme Court addressed the scope of Section 197 of the Code of Criminal Procedure (CrPC), emphasizing that it pertains solely to actions performed by public servants in the course of their official duties. The court ruled that the requirement for prior sanction for prosecution under S.197 CrPC …
In a significant legal development, the Supreme Court has overturned orders from the Rajasthan High Court, restoring the appeals of an assessee in the case of Herbicides India Limited versus ACIT. The apex court, led by Justices P.S. Narasimha and Aravind Kumar, set aside the High Court’s dismissal, emphasizing the taxpayer’s entitlement to a hearing …
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In a groundbreaking legal stride, the Supreme Court has mandated all High Courts to swiftly instate Vulnerable Witnesses Deposition Centres (VWDCs) across districts. The apex court underscores the imperative of completing this pivotal initiative by April 30, 2024. This extraordinary move comes in response to a Miscellaneous Application addressing the imperative need for vulnerable witness …
In a pivotal decision today, the Supreme Court has deferred the judgment on former Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister Chandrababu Naidu’s plea to quash a First Information Report (FIR) in the skill development scam case. The disagreement between justices Aniruddha Bose and Bela M Trivedi centers on the applicability of Section 17A of the Prevention of …
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In a recent judicial development, the Supreme Court, presided over by Justices Vikram Nath and Satish Chandra Sharma, has issued a notable notice responding to a plea challenging the bail granted to an accused in the infamous Gauri Lankesh murder case. The petitioner, none other than Gauri Lankesh’s younger sister, Kavita Lankesh, fervently seeks the …
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In a recent pronouncement, the Supreme Court highlighted the imperative duty bestowed upon High Courts when exercising power under Section 482 Cr.P.C to dismiss a criminal case. The Court emphasized the need for a meticulous examination to ascertain if the accusations leveled could genuinely amount to the alleged offense(s). The apex court overturned a prior …
In a recent pronouncement, the Supreme Court emphasized the necessity for a trial court to establish a prima facie determination regarding the maintainability of a civil suit before contemplating the grant of interim relief. This directive came in response to situations where the legitimacy of a civil suit is challenged, and opposition to interim relief …
In a recent verdict, the Supreme Court has put an end to legal proceedings against an individual accused of raping a minor. The court’s decision was prompted by the fact that the First Information Report (FIR) was filed a staggering 34 years after the alleged incident, solely based on a bare statement asserting the prosecutrix’s …
In a landmark decision, the Supreme Court has overturned a civil suit decree, emphasizing that a court cannot render judgment solely based on a defendant’s default in filing a written statement. The court clarified that the plaintiff must substantiate their case with evidence for a decree to be justified. The bench, comprising Justices BR Gavai, …
In a significant move to safeguard the historical marvel of Chittorgarh Fort in Rajasthan, the Supreme Court has issued a landmark directive prohibiting blasting activities within a 5 kilometers radius. The court’s attention was drawn to the rich history and heritage of the fort, prompting this decisive measure. The bench, comprising Justices Sanjiv Khanna and …
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