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In a pivotal judgment echoing across Maharashtra’s political landscape, the Supreme Court has laid down a decisive decree: failure to furnish a Caste Validity Certificate within a 12-month timeframe post-election will promptly disqualify Panchayat members hailing from reserved SC/OBC seats. The crux of the matter revolves around Section 10-1A of the Maharashtra Village Panchayats Act …

Maharashtra’s Caste Certificate Strictures: Supreme Court’s Disqualification Ruling Read More »

In a significant ruling, the Supreme Court stood firm on denying bail to an individual charged under the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act, 1967 (“UAPA”) for allegedly promoting the Khalistani terror movement. The court’s decision, handed down by Justices MM Sundresh and Aravind Kumar, emphasized the gravity of the accusations, stating that mere trial delays cannot …

Supreme Court Upholds Denial of Bail in UAPA Case Linked to Advocating ISIS Ideology via Social Media, Deems Charges Grave Read More »

In a recent legal standoff, the highest court of the land maintained a murder conviction, affirming the primacy of eyewitness accounts over medical expert opinions. The case, which involved the tragic demise of Shivanna and grievous injuries to his family members, saw the conviction of three individuals under Sections 302 and 149 of the Indian …

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In a resounding victory for claimants seeking justice under the Customs Act, the Supreme Court has issued a landmark ruling on the entitlement to interest for delayed returns of duty drawback. The verdict, delivered on February 5, establishes a pivotal precedent in favor of claimants awaiting refunds. The legal saga unfolded as the Directorate General …

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In a recent legal pronouncement, the Supreme Court has unequivocally stated that even in the event of a charge sheet being filed against the accused while a petition to quash the FIR is under consideration, the High Court retains its inherent jurisdiction. This jurisdiction empowers the High Court to thoroughly assess whether the alleged offenses …

Supreme Court Asserts High Court’s Unrestrained Authority to Scrutinize Offenses Despite Charge Sheet During FIR Quashing Petition Read More »

In a recent verdict, the Supreme Court has dismissed an FIR against a Belgian citizen in connection with the unfortunate demise of 13 trekkers during a forest fire near the Kerala-Tamil Nadu border in 2018. The trek, orchestrated through a website managed by Belgian national Peter Van Geit, led to legal entanglements as the appellant …

Supreme Court Clears Trek Organizer of Blame in Tragic Forest Fire Deaths Read More »

In a recent legal development, the Supreme Court has reiterated the right of a plaintiff to seek a declaration of title based on the principle of adverse possession. The decision, handed down by the Bench of Justices P.S. Narasimha and Aravind Kumar, challenged the findings of the High Court, emphasizing the established legal stance that …

Land Ownership Upheld Through Adverse Possession: Supreme Court Affirms Legal Standing Read More »

In a landmark decision, the Supreme Court has asserted that the complete earnest money submitted by an auction purchaser can be forfeited in accordance with Rule 9(5) of the Security Interest (Enforcement) Rules, 2002 (SARFAESI Rules) if the remaining amount is not deposited within the specified period. Rejecting the Madras High Court’s perspective that the …

Supreme Court Ruling: Entire 25% Deposit Forfeited in SARFAESI Cases Read More »

In a recent legal precedent, the Supreme Court emphatically declared that a meticulous interpretation of statutory language must not succumb to the inclination of ‘Reading Down’ solely based on the imposition of stringent consequences. The apex court maintained that if a straightforward comprehension of a clause aligns with the intended objectives and purposes of the …

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In a recent judicial pronouncement within the realm of the Maharashtra Rent Control Act, the Supreme Court has emphasized the necessity for a meticulous examination of immediate urgency when considering the eviction of a tenant based on a municipal demolition order. The verdict, rendered in the case of Baitulla Ismail Shaikh and Anr. versus Khatija …

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