In a recent development echoing through the corridors of legal academia, the Supreme Court has cast its gaze upon the curriculum of judicial academies. A directive issued to the High Courts on February 13th has stirred the waters, urging scrutiny into the incorporation of pivotal rulings into the educational framework. The Division Bench, presided over …
In a recent development, the Supreme Court has instituted a Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) aimed at providing support to impoverished prisoners. This initiative comes on the heels of the Union government’s proposal during the court’s assessment of compliance with directives outlined in the landmark case of Satender Kumar Antil versus the Central Bureau of Investigation. …
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In a recent ruling, the Supreme Court deliberated on a candidate’s challenge against disqualification from the recruitment process for a Constable position due to a false affidavit and the concealment of a previous criminal case that led to acquittal. The Court emphasized that decisions regarding such cases should not be mechanical but rather consider all …
In a landmark decision today, the Supreme Court ruled that properties designated as ‘enemy property,’ under the Enemy Property Act of 1968, do not qualify for exemption from municipal taxes. The ruling, delivered by a bench comprising Justices B.V. Nagarathna and Ujjal Bhuyan, clarified that such properties, even when managed by government-appointed custodians, cannot be …
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In a recent development, the Supreme Court has upheld the decision of the Allahabad High Court, which directed the Uttar Pradesh police to conduct medical examinations of individuals called in for questioning after their release. The apex court, comprising Justices B.R. Gavai and Sandeep Mehta, declined to interfere with the High Court’s directive, emphasizing its …
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In a pivotal move, the Supreme Court has directed a larger bench to delve into the contentious issue surrounding the judiciary’s capacity to amend arbitral awards pursuant to Sections 34 or 37 of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996. This momentous decision marks a significant juncture in the legal landscape, stirring debates and speculation across …
In a pivotal decision, the Supreme Court has overturned a ruling by a retired High Court judge, emphasizing the significance of expert testimony in criminal proceedings. The case, involving the appellant-accused, saw the apex court quashing convictions under Sections 302 and 307 of the Indian Penal Code. Central to the Supreme Court’s judgment was the …
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In a recent ruling, the Supreme Court upheld the presumption that a blank cheque, voluntarily signed and handed over by the drawer for payment, is issued in discharge of a legally enforceable debt, as outlined in Section 139 of the Negotiable Instruments Act. Citing the precedent set in the case of Bir Singh v. Mukesh …
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In a recent landmark ruling, the Supreme Court has reaffirmed the limitations on law enforcement agencies in matters of financial disputes. Stripping away any misconceptions, the Court emphasized that the police lack the jurisdiction to intervene in monetary conflicts or function akin to a civil court for debt recovery. The verdict, echoing the principles of …
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In a recent verdict, the Supreme Court reaffirmed its stance on the extension of appeal timelines beyond the stipulated period under Section 5 of the Limitation Act, 1963. The bench, consisting of Justices Sudhanshu Dhulia and P.B. Varale, supported the High Court’s ruling, asserting the court’s authority to condone delays in filing appeals against acquittals. …
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