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In a significant move, the Supreme Court has taken a firm stance regarding bail in cases of custodial death where police officers are implicated. This decision comes as a response to the gravity and seriousness of such alleged offenses. The Bench, comprising Justices Aniruddha Bose and Sanjay Kumar, emphasized that the usual criteria for granting …

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In a notable legal twist, the Supreme Court of India has decreed that allegations under the Drugs and Cosmetics Act of 1940 cannot stand solely on a police officer’s complaint. The bench, led by Justices Hrishikesh Roy and Prashant Kumar Mishra, overturned a prior ruling by the High Court, emphasizing that only a complaint lodged …

New Ruling: Drug Cases Require Official Complaint, Not Just Police Allegation Read More »

In a recent landmark judgment, the Supreme Court has ruled that clearance in Income Tax proceedings does not automatically warrant the discharge of an accused under the Prevention of Corruption Act, 1988 (PCA). The bench, comprising Justice Vikram Nath and Justice KV Viswanathan, convened to hear an appeal against a Delhi High Court order that …

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In a recent ruling, the Supreme Court underscored the critical importance of balanced legal proceedings by highlighting the necessity of recording both the examination-in-chief and cross-examination of witnesses. The Court’s decision, rooted in the tenets of Section 138 of the Indian Evidence Act of 1872, resonates with the fundamental principles of fair trial. The Court’s …

Judicial Oversight: A Mandate for Balanced Witness Examination Read More »

In a resounding verdict echoing across judicial corridors, the Supreme Court resolutely affirmed the inviolable rights enshrined within the Juvenile Justice Act, 2015. A recent ruling asserted that the conviction of a juvenile accused, deemed a ‘child in conflict with the law’, cannot withstand legal scrutiny sans a crucial preliminary assessment. This assessment, imperative under …

Child Justice Prevails: Supreme Court Upholds Rights Under JJ Act Read More »

In a recent development, the Supreme Court of India has intervened decisively in a case concerning the unresolved death of a 25-year-old Manipuri woman in Delhi back in 2013. This move comes as a response to growing concerns over the erosion of public trust in the country’s institutions due to lingering unresolved crimes. The Supreme …

Supreme Court Steps In: CBI to Investigate Manipuri Woman’s Mysterious Death in Delhi, 2013 Read More »

In a landmark decision, the Supreme Court has sounded a clarion call for prudence in granting pre-trial injunctions against media publications. Emphasizing the paramount importance of safeguarding freedom of speech, the Court urged trial courts to exercise caution, recognizing the potential chilling effect such injunctions could have on both authors and the public’s right to …

Supreme Court Calls for Restraint in Pre-Trial Injunctions Against Media: Upholds Freedom of Speech Read More »

In a recent verdict, the Supreme Court emphasized the protection of fundamental rights, ruling against the imposition of bail conditions that would curtail a politician’s engagement in political activities. The case of Siba Shankar Das vs State of Odisha and another brought to light a contentious issue where a politician, Siba Shankar Das, faced restrictions …

 Supreme Court Asserts Political Freedom Over Bail Conditions, Strikes Down Restrictive Measure Read More »

In a legal tussle revolving around freight charges, the Supreme Court recently dealt a blow to the Railways, deeming their charge to Indian Oil Corporation (IOC) as illegal for a stretch of 444 kilometers, despite the actual distance being approximately 334 kilometers. Rendered by Justices JB Pardiwala and Sandeep Mehta, the verdict came in response …

Railway’s Freight Folly: Supreme Court Nixes Appeals Against Indian Oil Over Billing Blunder Read More »

In a landmark ruling, the Supreme Court delivered a resounding blow to the government’s attempt to sidestep environmental regulations for linear projects. The judgment, issued on March 21, reverberated across the nation as it quashed a contentious amendment seeking to waive environmental clearances for earth extraction in projects like roads and pipelines. Deemed as a …

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