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In a landmark ruling, the Supreme Court emphatically clarified that the mere existence of an agreement to sell does not result in the transfer of ownership rights or the conferral of any title. The pronouncement was made by a distinguished bench comprising Justices Vikram Nath and Rajesh Bindal. The judicial pronouncement dispels any misconceptions surrounding …

Supreme Court Affirms: Agreement to Sell Doesn’t Confer Ownership Rights or Title Read More »

In a recent landmark judgment, the Supreme Court declared that a Judicial Magistrate lacks the jurisdiction to entertain a protest petition challenging an order taking cognizance of a final report. The ruling unfolded in a case where a Chief Judicial Magistrate had taken cognizance against a single accused for a murder offense based on a …

Supreme Court Rules Out Magistrate’s Authority to Reconsider Cognizance Orders Read More »

In a recent ruling, the Supreme Court, while acquitting a murder convict, emphasized the necessity of impeccable quality in evidence related to extra-judicial confessions. The court expressed skepticism regarding a confession made to the brothers of the deceased, questioning the unusual circumstance of an accused admitting guilt to close acquaintances. The bench, comprising Justices Abhay …

Supreme Court Demands Impeccable Credibility in Extra-Judicial Confessions: Doubts Cast on ‘Confession’ to Deceased’s Brother Read More »

In a recent ruling, the Supreme Court quashed a specific performance suit filed in 1999, seeking enforcement of a 1986 sale agreement. Justices Rajesh Bindal and Vikram Nath opined that the aggrieved party’s delay of 13 years before initiating legal action was a critical factor in their decision. The case revolved around a 1986 agreement …

Timely Action Triumphs: Supreme Court Dismisses 1986 Sale Agreement Suit Filed 13 Years Later Read More »

In a crucial legal scrutiny, the Supreme Court is poised to assess the validity of citing a post-acquittal alteration in law as grounds for condoning delays and challenging acquittal findings. The distinguished bench comprising Justices Hrishikesh Roy and Sanjay Karol recently initiated proceedings on November 6, issuing a notice in response to a Special Leave …

 Supreme Court to Deliberate Impact of Subsequent Legal Changes on Acquittal Appeals Read More »

In a pivotal decision, the Supreme Court stressed the imperative for expeditious trials when the detention of the accused is extended, asserting the right to a speedy trial enshrined in Article 21 of the Constitution. The bench, comprised of Justices Aniruddha Bose and Bela M Trivedi, rejected a bail plea in a money laundering case, …

Supreme Court Affirms Swift Trials as Essential in PMLA Cases Amidst Growing AI-Enhanced Money Laundering Threats Read More »

In a recent landmark decision, the Supreme Court delivered a resounding rejection of an appellant’s plea for bail, firmly asserting that the principle of parity cannot be invoked indiscriminately. The Court emphasized that the application of this principle hinges on a meticulous examination of the distinct roles played by each accused in the alleged offense, …

Supreme Court Upholds Individual Accountability in Bail Matters: Rejects Blanket Parity Pleas Read More »

In a groundbreaking verdict, the Supreme Court reshapes the landscape of anticipatory bail, asserting that both High Courts and Sessions Courts possess the authority to grant interim/transit anticipatory bail, even when the First Information Report (FIR) originates from a different state. The Court unequivocally overturned the judgments of Patna High Court and Calcutta High Court, …

Ensuring Jurisdictional Harmony: Supreme Court Unravels Rules for Transit Anticipatory Bail in Cross-State FIRs Read More »

In a recent judicial pronouncement, the Supreme Court has reinforced a crucial legal requirement, emphasizing the obligation of law enforcement agencies to secure a transit remand when effecting arrests beyond their jurisdiction. The decision aligns with the constitutional provisions outlined in Article 22, emphasizing the imperative for the police to facilitate the transfer of the …

 Safeguarding Individual Rights: Supreme Court Asserts Necessity of Transit Remand for Out-of-State Arrests Read More »

In a groundbreaking ruling, the Supreme Court weighed the scales of justice, acknowledging the flawed selection process employed by the Himachal Pradesh Public Service Commission and the High Court in the 2013 appointment of Civil Judges (Junior Divisions). While deeming the appointments of two judicial officers irregular, the court refrained from unseating them, citing their …

Judicial Juxtaposition: Supreme Court Upholds Tenure, Denounces Appointment Procedure in Landmark Verdict Read More »