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In a landmark decision on April 4th, the Supreme Court issued a crucial directive, emphasizing that unless the findings of a scrutiny committee on caste claims are clearly erroneous, High Courts should refrain from intervening. The judgment, delivered by a bench comprising Justices JK Maheshwari and Sanjay Karol, underscored the principle that higher courts should …

High Courts Urged to Exercise Restraint in Caste Certificate Scrutiny Read More »

In a landmark decision, the Supreme Court has affirmed that unless mandated by law, an accused individual is not obligated to furnish evidence to establish innocence. This ruling emerged from a case where a person accused of rape was acquitted by the court. The justices emphasized the absence of a legislative provision assigning a negative …

Burden of Proof Rests on Prosecution: Supreme Court Ruling Sets Precedent in Rape Cases Read More »

In a decisive ruling, the Supreme Court has wielded its gavel, imposing a hefty fine of Rs 5 lakhs on the Himachal Pradesh Housing and Urban Development Authority (HIMUDA). The charge? A collusion of deceit with a private company, orchestrated to snag a tender under false pretenses, thus hoodwinking the High Court in the process. …

High Court Slaps Rs 5 Lakh Penalty on Himachal Pradesh Housing Authority for Deceptive Dealings with Private Firm Read More »

In a recent development, the Supreme Court has addressed a persistent issue concerning the turnover of legal representatives in States and Union Territories following changes in political leadership. The court, noticing a pattern where such transitions lead to adjournments, emphasized the need for continuity in legal representation to maintain the smooth functioning of the judicial …

Supreme Court’s Directive: Preserve Legal Continuity to Prevent Court Delays Post-Government Transitions Read More »

In a resounding verdict echoing the sanctity of trial court decisions, the Supreme Court delivered a stern message, emphasizing the impermissibility of High Court interference unless the trial court’s stance is deemed perverse or impossible. The ruling, unveiled on Tuesday by the esteemed bench comprising Justices BR Gavai and Sandeep Mehta, unveiled a crucial legal …

Supreme Court Upholds Trial Court’s Autonomy in Acquittals, Deems High Court Interference Impermissible Read More »

In a landmark decision, the Supreme Court has overturned a conviction in a Section 138 Negotiable Instruments Act case. The ruling, issued on Tuesday, stems from a civil court’s declaration that the disputed cheque was solely intended as security. The Court emphasized the binding nature of civil court judgments on criminal proceedings, particularly concerning sentences …

Judgment Overturned: Supreme Court Rules in Favor of Appellant in Cheque Dishonor Case Read More »

In a significant ruling, the Supreme Court has underscored the essence of justice by excluding the time spent by litigants contesting bonafide litigation in the wrong forum from the computation of limitation under Section 14(2) of the Limitation Act. Dismissing the High Court’s findings, a Bench comprising Justices Sanjay Karol and Aravind Kumar emphasized that …

Justice Prevails: Supreme Court’s Landmark Ruling on Limitation Act Read More »

In a legal saga unfolding at the highest echelons of India’s judiciary, the Supreme Court has steered Kerala’s challenge against the Union of India’s imposition of borrowing limits to a pivotal juncture. On Monday, the 5-judge Constitution Bench, invoked under Article 145(3) of the Constitution, was tasked with unraveling the complex web of constitutional principles …

Constitutional Conundrum: Kerala’s Battle for Borrowing Autonomy Referred to Supreme Court’s Constitution Bench, Interim Relief Denied Read More »

In a pivotal decision addressing concerns over iron ore mining in Karnataka, the Supreme Court has issued directives compelling the Principal Chief Conservator of Forests in Karnataka to conduct an exhaustive examination and survey of Category A/B/C mines situated in Bellary, Chitradurga, and Tumkur. These directives specifically target mines lacking submitted or approved data regarding …

Supreme Court Mandates Probe into Karnataka Mines: Rehabilitation Plans Under Scrutiny Read More »

The High Court of Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh at Jammu, in a recent order dated March 28, 2024, addressed a significant issue concerning the professional conduct of lawyers handling compensation claims. The bench, presided over by Hon’ble Mr. Justice Sanjay Dhar, dealt with a writ petition seeking the release of compensation awarded by the Lok Adalat to the petitioner, which had been unduly withheld due to a dispute over legal fees.