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In a recent legal pronouncement, the Supreme Court elucidated that a lapse in meticulously framing points of determination, as stipulated by Order 41 Rule 31 of the Code of Civil Procedure, 1908 (“CPC”), does not necessarily spell doom. Rather, the appellate court’s comprehensive handling of the pertinent issues holds paramount importance. The judicial bench, spearheaded …

Reframing Legal Priorities: Supreme Court Asserts Flexibility in Framing Issues Read More »

In a recent judicial pronouncement echoing through the corridors of legal precedent, the Supreme Court, with a firm gavel strike, underscored the admissibility of prosecution witness statements captured in the eerie absence of the accused. The ruling, akin to a compass in the labyrinth of legal complexities, delineated the circumstances under which such testimony could …

 Legal Precedent Established: Witness Statements Recorded Without Accused Presence Deemed Admissible, Rules Supreme Court Read More »

Recognizing a legislative gap within the Juvenile Justice(Care and Protection of Children) Act, 2015, the Supreme Court, in a decisive move, imposed a crucial time constraint of 30 days for lodging appeals against preliminary assessment orders issued by the Juvenile Justice Board (JJB). In a recent ruling, the Court astutely noted the absence of a …

Supreme Court Steps In: Sets 30-Day Deadline for Appeals on Juvenile Justice Board Decisions Read More »

In a recent ruling, the Supreme Court elucidated the authority of civil courts in adjudicating ownership rights over immovable property, asserting that unless expressly barred under law, such matters fall within the purview of civil jurisdiction. Notably, the UP Consolidation of Holdings Act, 1953 was found lacking in any provision to curtail civil court jurisdiction …

Supreme Court Upholds Civil Court’s Authority in Property Dispute Despite UP Consolidation Act: Land Ownership Rights Clarified Read More »

In a recent pronouncement, the Supreme Court has raised a crucial concern regarding the oversight in omitting the names of presiding officers or members when orders are issued under the Juvenile Justice Act, 2015. Highlighting the issue, the bench comprising Justices CT Ravikumar and Rajesh Bindal emphasized the necessity for clarity in documentation. They remarked …

Judicial Clarity: Supreme Court Advocates for Precision in Order Documentation under JJ Act Read More »

In a landmark ruling, the Supreme Court declared the intervention of third parties in legal proceedings, particularly in matters of delay condonation, as impermissible. The apex court’s decision underscored the fundamental principle that only involved parties can rightfully seek restoration. The bench, comprising Justices BR Gavai and Sandeep Mehta, emphatically stated that allowing a stranger …

 Supreme Court Bars Outsiders’ Interference in Legal Matters, Deems Delay Condonation Application Illegal Read More »

In a resolute stance, the Supreme Court, echoing the wisdom of the High Court and Trial Court, stood steadfast in its decision on Wednesday. The case, which held the courtroom in rapt attention, centered on the credibility of a prosecution witness turning hostile under cross-examination. The bench, composed of the esteemed Justices BR Gavai and …

 Supreme Court Stands Firm: Prosecution Witness’s Turn Doesn’t Tarnish Conviction Read More »

In a recent landmark ruling, the Supreme Court of India has raised significant concerns regarding the absence of a designated authority within High Courts to address doubts and grievances of candidates appearing for judicial services examinations. Drawing upon the findings of the Vidhi Centre for Legal Policy’s report titled “Discretion & Delay: Challenges of Becoming …

Ensuring Fairness: Supreme Court Advocates for Candidate Support System in Judicial Service Recruitment Read More »

In a recent ruling, the Supreme Court has adopted a nuanced stance on the three-month time limit stipulated in Section 14(3) of the Juvenile Justice (Care & Protection) Act, 2015, pertaining to the assessment of juveniles’ mental and physical capacity to commit serious offenses. The Court emphasized that while Section 14(3) sets a timeframe for …

Flexible Approach Embraced by Supreme Court Regarding Juvenile Justice Act Time Limits Read More »

In a recent judicial showdown concerning the ousting of elected officials from certain local municipalities in Maharashtra, the Supreme Court delivered a resolute verdict, asserting that those chosen by the people at the grassroots level of governance couldn’t be ousted at the whims of bureaucrats or their political overlords. Dismissing disqualification orders issued in 2015 …

Supreme Court Upholds Grassroots Democracy: Elected Members Protected from Arbitrary Removal Read More »