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In a monumental declaration, the Supreme Court, in its recent ruling, has underscored the pivotal status of the Rajya Sabha within the foundational fabric of the Indian Constitution. This landmark verdict, delivered on Monday (March 4), elucidates the intricate interplay between legislative privileges and the sanctity of Rajya Sabha elections under Article 194. The constitutional …

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In a recent ruling, the Supreme Court reaffirmed the prerogative of Non-Banking Financial Companies (NBFCs) to determine interest rates on loans, emphasizing that borrowers cannot contest the interest rates after repaying the loan amount. The decision, handed down by Justices A.S. Bopanna and M.M. Sundresh, emphasized the contractual nature of loan agreements and upheld the …

New Perspectives: Supreme Court Upholds NBFC’s Right on Interest Rates Read More »

In a recent landmark decision, the Supreme Court rendered a verdict stating that the burden of personal contracts of a deceased individual does not fall upon their legal representatives. However, the Court emphasized that any monetary obligations must be duly discharged by the estate. The ruling came as a result of an appeal stemming from …

Supreme Court Rules: Legal Representatives Exempt from Personal Contracts of Deceased, But Monetary Liabilities Must be Settled Read More »

In a recent ruling, the Supreme Court wielded its discretionary power, denying a plaintiff’s bid for specific performance due to the dissemination of false or inaccurate information. The court’s decision underscored the discretionary and equitable nature of decreeing specific performance under Section 20 of the Specific Relief Act, 1963. Within the intricate tapestry of legal …

Court Asserts Discretion in Granting Specific Performance, Despite Plaintiff’s False Statements Read More »

In a landmark decision on Friday, the Supreme Court underscored the critical importance of adhering to Section 52A of the NDPS Act in cases involving narcotics and psychotropic substances. The court ruled that failure to comply with this mandate during the collection of samples for Forensic Science Laboratory (FSL) testing renders any subsequent FSL report …

New Ruling by Supreme Court Renders FSL Reports Invalid Without Proper Sample Collection Protocol Read More »

In a recent verdict, the Supreme Court stood firm on the principle that mere words uttered in a moment of anger, devoid of any intent to cause harm or consequences, cannot be construed as instigation for suicide. The Court reaffirmed the necessity for the prosecution to establish beyond doubt that the accused’s actions or omissions …

Supreme Court Upholds Distinction: Anger Not Equal to Instigation in Abetment Cases Read More »

In a recent ruling, the Supreme Court underscored a fundamental legal principle governing contract disputes. The court emphasized that its role in adjudicating disputes between parties is constrained by the terms and conditions explicitly agreed upon in the contract. Justices Aniruddha Bose and Sanjay Kumar, forming the bench, made this assertion, reiterating the judiciary’s duty …

 Supreme Court Affirms Legal Principle: Contract Terms Binding in Dispute Resolution Read More »

In a landmark ruling delivered on February 29, the Supreme Court unequivocally declared that applications seeking amendments to plaints, as governed by Order 6 Rule 17 of the Civil Procedure Code (CPC), cannot be sanctioned if such amendments fundamentally alter the essence of the legal action. This legal pronouncement comes as a significant guideline for …

Supreme Court Sets Precedent: Amendments to Plaint Not Permitted if They Shift Nature of Suit Read More »

In a landmark decision, the Supreme Court has shattered a common misconception regarding property ownership. The court’s ruling asserts that the mere execution of a sale deed by an individual lacking ownership rights over the property does not confer ownership or possession to the buyer. The case in question saw the plaintiff claiming ownership based …

Supreme Court Ruling Shatters Illusions of Ownership: Sale Deed Invalid Without Title Read More »

In a landmark decision, the Supreme Court has redefined the parameters of commercial disputes, asserting that mere involvement of immovable property does not automatically classify a case as commercial under the Commercial Courts Act of 2015. The ruling, handed down on March 1, 2024, challenges the conventional understanding that disputes pertaining to immovable property inherently …

Supreme Court Ruling Sets Stricter Criteria for Commercial Disputes Involving Immovable Property Read More »