In a significant ruling, the Supreme Court has ordered the State to compensate three teachers in Uttar Pradesh whose salaries were abruptly halted. The court held that the teachers, despite being appointed over sanctioned posts, were not at fault, thereby dismissing allegations of misconduct. The case revolved around the Director of Education (Basic) sanctioning two …
In a landmark ruling dated January 3, the Supreme Court dissected the intricacies of Section 27 of the Evidence Act, shedding light on the essential conditions for its invocation. Drawing inspiration from the precedent set by Mohmed Inayatullah v. State of Maharashtra (1976) 1 SCC 828, the bench, comprised of Justices Sanjiv Khanna and S.V.N. …
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In a decisive move, the Supreme Court quashed the default bail granted to an individual accused under the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act, 1967 (“UAPA”). The Delhi police’s appeal found favor with the court, which criticized the High Court for its seemingly lax approach to the matter. A bench comprising Justices Vikram Nath and Rajesh Bindal …
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In a groundbreaking decision, the Supreme Court has ruled that statutory set-off or insolvency set-off does not apply to the Corporate Insolvency Resolution Process (CIRP) under the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code, 2016 (IBC). The court emphasized that Regulation 29 of the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Board of India (Liquidation Process) Regulations, 2016, which pertains to mutual …
In a recent pronouncement on January 3rd, the Supreme Court underscored the crucial significance of maintaining judicial discipline. The Court asserted that when confronted with a decision from a coordinate Bench of the same High Court, it must be acknowledged and adhered to by the bench. However, this adherence is subject to the right of …
In a landmark decision on January 3, 2024, the Supreme Court firmly rejected the plea for a Special Investigation Team (SIT) or Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) inquiry into the allegations stemming from the Hindenburg Research report on stock price manipulations involving the Adani conglomerate. The three-judge bench, headed by Chief Justice DY Chandrachud, alongside …
In a significant move, the Supreme Court has proffered comprehensive guidelines to High Courts, urging prudence in summoning government officials. The court, led by Chief Justice DY Chandrachud, along with Justices JB Pardiwala and Manoj Misra, crafted a Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) to curb arbitrary and frequent summoning of officials. Under the newly instituted SOP, …
In a decisive move on January 3, the Supreme Court rejected calls for a Special Investigation Team (SIT) to probe allegations against the Adani Group, as outlined in the Hindenburg Research report. Notably, the court dismissed the credibility of reports published by newspapers and the Organized Crime and Corruption Reporting Project (OCCRP). The three-Judge bench, …
In a groundbreaking move today, the Supreme Court refrained from instigating a Special Investigation Team (SIT) probe into the accusations of stock price manipulation against the Adani Group presented in the Hindenburg Research Report. However, the court directed the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) and the Union government’s investigative agencies to examine whether …
In a recent verdict, the Supreme Court has solidified the significance of registered sale deeds, emphasizing that unilateral changes made post-execution without the knowledge and consent of the other party are to be disregarded. The bench, comprising Justice Abhay S. Oka and Justice Pankaj Mithal, expounded on Section 47 of the Registration Act, stating that …
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