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In a legal tussle that echoes across courtrooms, the Supreme Court has unfurled a pivotal decree: when a Magistrate, spurred by additional evidence tendered through a protest petition, proceeds to summon an accused, the ensuing affair must unfurl as a private complaint under Section 200 of the Code of Criminal Procedure. In a striking reversal …

Legal Ruling: Protest Petition Elevates to Private Complaint, Supreme Court Asserts Read More »

In a recent development, the Supreme Court has raised its voice against the Gujarat High Court’s prolonged reservation of judgment, followed by its eventual release due to the lack of a timely pronouncement. The court’s criticism stemmed from concerns about the potential repercussions of such practices on judicial efficacy and the delivery of speedy justice. …

Supreme Court Rebukes Gujarat High Court for Delayed Release of Judgment Read More »

In a landmark decision underscoring the sanctity of natural justice, the Supreme Court has ordered the restoration of the Registrar at the GB Pant Institute of Engineering and Technology, Ghurdauri, lambasting the termination of services without a disciplinary inquiry as a violation of fundamental principles. The judiciary, composed of Justices BR Gavai and Sandeep Mehta, …

Supreme Court Upholds Justice: College Registrar Reinstated After Unjust Termination Read More »

The highest court in the land has signaled a pressing need for a swift resolution on whether prior sanction is a prerequisite for a Magistrate to initiate an inquiry into complaints against public servants under Section 156(3) of the Criminal Procedure Code (CrPC). This call stems from a referral made in 2018 during the case …

Supreme Court Urges Expedited Resolution on Necessity of Sanction for Investigations Against Public Servants Read More »

In a recent verdict, the Supreme Court upheld the acquittal of a defendant in a longstanding cheque dishonor case. The crux of the matter lay in the failure of the complainant to establish a legally enforceable debt against the accused. The bench, comprising Justices Aniruddha Bose and Sanjay Kumar, scrutinized the evidence presented. They found …

 Supreme Court Stands Firm: Cheque Dishonor Case Dismissed for Lack of Legally Enforceable Debt Read More »

In a move to streamline legal proceedings and adapt to the digital age, the Supreme Court has prompted the Registrar General of the Allahabad High Court to institute e-filing capabilities across all District Courts in Uttar Pradesh. The court emphasized the need for a hybrid hearing system, blending virtual appearances with traditional court settings, within …

High Court Nudges Allahabad HC to Modernize Uttar Pradesh District Courts’ Operations Read More »

The gavel’s resounding echo marked not just a legal decree but a reaffirmation of governance in Tamil Nadu. The Supreme Court, in its solemn chambers, rendered a decision of great import, upholding the Tamil Nadu Government’s decree to appoint Technical Assistants as Assistant Engineers within the Public Works Department. A chorus of dissatisfaction reverberated within …

In a Verdict Echoed Through the Halls of Justice: Technical Assistants Rise as Assistant Engineers in TN PWD Read More »

In a landmark ruling, the Supreme Court reaffirmed the binding nature of University Grants Commission (UGC) regulations on universities, directing the reinstatement of teachers at Jamia Milia Islamia on a permanent basis. This decision comes after the university denied regularization to teachers despite UGC directives. The bench, comprising Justices Abhay S. Oka and Pankaj Mithal, …

Supreme Court Asserts UGC’s Authority: Jamia Milia Islamia Ordered to Regularize Teachers Read More »

In a recent judicial pronouncement, the Supreme Court has elucidated the limitations concerning the testimony rights of Power of Attorney holders. According to the apex court, a Power of Attorney holder is only permitted to testify regarding facts within their direct knowledge, excluding matters known solely to the represented individual. The ruling emerged from a …

Legal Insights: Boundaries of Testimony Authority for Power of Attorney Holders Read More »

In a recent verdict, the Supreme Court delivered a resounding statement on the acquisition of easementary rights, firmly establishing that such rights cannot be claimed when alternative routes to access the property exist. The case, centered on the dispute between Manisha Mahendra Gala and Shalini Bhagwan Avatramani, illuminated critical legal principles surrounding easements. The court’s …

Supreme Court Ruling: Easement Denied in the Face of Alternative Access Routes Read More »