In a recent pronouncement, the apex court has issued a directive to all High Courts, mandating the consolidation of bail applications stemming from the same First Information Report (FIR) to be listed before a singular bench. The move aims to streamline the adjudication process and enhance judicial efficiency. The Supreme Court’s edict, delivered without attribution …
In a recent ruling, the Supreme Court has emphasized that in the absence of a set limitation period for filing an appeal, it must be done within a reasonable time, determined by the unique circumstances of each case. “In the absence of any particular period being prescribed to file an appeal, the same would be …
In a recent judicial pronouncement on December 13, the Supreme Court dismissed a criminal appeal while highlighting a nuanced perspective on the inference drawn from withholding witnesses during legal proceedings. Contrary to the belief that the absence of eyewitnesses might inherently cast a shadow on the prosecution, the Court emphasized the importance of considering the …
 Supreme Court Asserts Nuanced Stance on Withheld Witnesses in Criminal Appeals Read More »
On December 14, 2023, a verdict from the Supreme Court, as delivered by Justices Hima Kohli and Rajesh Bindal, addresses the intricacies of a master-servant relationship during a suspension period. The court ruled that the workman remains obligated to adhere to all rules governing the post despite the suspension, debunking the notion of voluntary retirement …
In a recent development on December 11, the Supreme Court has expressed grave concerns about the persistent delays in the consideration of anticipatory and regular bail applications by various High Courts. Justices C.T. Ravikumar and Sanjay Kumar, forming the bench, noted with disapproval the lack of efficiency in listing and disposing of these crucial applications, …
In a recent pronouncement, the Supreme Court shed light on the multifaceted role of advocates in settling pleadings and presenting arguments based on client instructions. However, the Court underscored an inherent duty that advocates bear—an obligation to meticulously verify facts from the case records. The bench, comprising Justices Aniruddha Bose and Bela Trivedi, articulated that …
Intricate Duty of Advocates: Supreme Court Stresses on Rigorous Fact Verification Read More »
In a groundbreaking verdict, the Supreme Court dismantles distinctions between parties and witnesses, decreeing the admissibility of document production during cross-examination in civil trials. Justices BR Gavai and Sanjay Karol overturned a Bombay High Court judgment that confined document presentation solely to confronting non-party witnesses, diverging from the Supreme Court’s stance. At the heart of …
Supreme Court Empowers Cross-Examination with Document Production in Landmark Ruling Read More »
In a recent ruling, the Supreme Court has asserted that the National Company Law Tribunal (NCLT) is prohibited from stamping the date of the hearing on an order when the matter is heard on one date but the order is pronounced on another. The court emphasized the importance of the distinction between ‘hearing’ and ‘pronouncement’ …
Supreme Court Decides: NCLT Prohibited from Imprinting Hearing Date on Postponed Orders Read More »
In a recent legal development, the Supreme Court has clarified the initiation point for the limitation period in filing appeals related to National Company Law Tribunal (NCLT) orders under Section 61 of the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code, 2016 (IBC). The ruling distinguishes cases where the NCLT hears a matter but delays order pronouncement from those …
New Supreme Court Ruling: Commencement of Appeal Limitation Tied to Order Upload Date Read More »
In a groundbreaking decision on December 12, 2023, the Supreme Court acquitted an individual previously convicted by the Madras High Court, challenging the conventional notion that mere absconding indicates guilt. The accused, facing charges under Section 304 of the IPC for culpable homicide not amounting to murder, secured acquittal as the Supreme Court found the …
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