In a recent verdict, the Supreme Court upheld the conviction and life imprisonment of an individual who committed an egregious act of setting his wife on fire. The court, presided over by Justices Bela M Trivedi and Ujjal Bhuyan, declared the act as ‘extreme cruelty,’ falling squarely under Section 302 of the Indian Penal Code …
In a groundbreaking move, the Supreme Court has voiced serious concerns over the inadequate disbursement of compensation to victims of hit-and-run accidents under the current government scheme. Demanding comprehensive changes, the court issued a series of directives to address the pressing issues surrounding the Compensation of Victims of Hit and Run Motor Accidents Scheme, 2022, …
In a decisive move on January 11, the Supreme Court rebuked a litigant for abusing the legal system through the filing of false and frivolous complaints while withholding essential information. The Court, comprising Justices Vikram Nath and Rajesh Bindal, strongly condemned the respondent for engaging in forum shopping and registering an FIR against appellants despite …
In a landmark decision, the Supreme Court has given its nod to the Shimla Development Plan 2041, dismissing the National Green Tribunal’s (NGT) assertion that it could dictate the government’s exercise of rule-making powers. The court, led by Justices BR Gavai and Aravind Kumar, asserted that the Development Plan meticulously considers reports from expert committees …
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In a groundbreaking move on January 11, the Supreme Court mandated the Union of India to devise a comprehensive policy for phasing out heavy-duty diesel vehicles, ushering in a new era of BS VI-compliant replacements. This transformative policy is expected to materialize within a swift six-month timeframe. The court’s directive extends to a meticulous examination …
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In a landmark decision, the Supreme Court has affirmed the state government’s authority to recover erroneously allocated benefits from retired government officials. The ruling emerged from a Civil Appeal filed by a retired Ayurvedic and Unani Medical Officer appointed on an ad-hoc basis. The court’s decision, supported by the Division Bench of Justices Abhay S. …
In a recent turn of events, the Supreme Court, on January 4, voiced its dissatisfaction with the National Green Tribunal’s (NGT) disposition in dismissing an application. The concerned application had raised concerns about the filling of a water body or pond, only to be summarily rejected by the NGT without conducting any inquiry, solely relying …
In a recent legal development, the Supreme Court has given its stamp of approval to summon orders issued under Section 319 of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973, against implicated police officials facing corruption charges. This section empowers the court to take action against individuals who may appear guilty of an offense. The apex court, …
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In a recent landmark decision, the Supreme Court emphasized the critical importance of adhering to stipulated payment timelines in sale agreements. The ruling, which overturned judgments from both the High Court and the First Appellate Court, clarifies that if a buyer fails to comply with the specified timeframe for payment in an agreement to sell, …
In a recent turn of events, the Supreme Court has authorized state governments to settle the outstanding payments for judges based on augmented pay structures recommended by the Second National Judicial Pay Commission (SNJPC). The Supreme Court has embraced a majority of these recommendations, setting a deadline for disbursements by February 29, 2024. Chief Justice …
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