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In a resounding verdict echoing across the chambers of justice, the Supreme Court has wielded its authority to demand a fundamental reassessment of state practices regarding the profiling of individuals in ‘History Sheets’, a practice often marred by the stain of caste bias and social disadvantage. With a keen eye on rectifying systemic injustices, the …

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In a recent ruling, the Supreme Court of India has redefined the threshold for summoning individuals as additional accused during trials, emphasizing the need for stronger evidence under Section 319 of the Code of Criminal Procedure (CrPC). The Court underscored that the evidence presented must be compelling enough to potentially lead to the conviction of …

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In a landmark ruling, the Supreme Court asserted that banks cannot absolve themselves of responsibility for the misdeeds of their employees. This precedent was established in response to a case involving the Varanasi District Cooperative Bank Ltd. and its customers who were denied access to their fixed deposit receipts totaling Rs. 1,60,000. At the crux …

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In a recent landmark decision, the Supreme Court issued a profound directive regarding the treatment of meritorious candidates from reserved categories who opt not to avail themselves of reservation benefits. Their verdict resounds with the principle of meritocracy, stating that such candidates should be considered akin to their counterparts from the general category based solely …

Equal Merit, Equal Opportunity: Supreme Court’s Ruling Read More »

Expressing grave concerns over the misuse of legal provisions, the Supreme Court has urged Parliament to enact amendments to the corresponding sections in the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita. In a recent ruling, the bench comprising Justices JB Pardiwala and Manoj Misra emphasized the need for revisions in Sections 85 and 86 of the newly introduced Bhartiya …

 Judiciary Calls for Pragmatic Reforms Amidst Misuse Allegations in Legal Proceedings Read More »

In a groundbreaking verdict, the Supreme Court issued a directive on Thursday, ushering in a new era of inclusivity within the Supreme Court Bar Association (SCBA). Effective immediately, a minimum of one-third of all SCBA posts must be reserved for women, starting with the upcoming 2024-2025 elections. Under the keen observation of Justices Surya Kant …

Breaking Barriers: Supreme Court Mandates 1/3rd Women’s Inclusion in Bar Association Posts Read More »

In a recent ruling, the Supreme Court reiterates that the assertion of juvenility by the accused remains admissible at any point in the legal process, even after the case’s conclusion. Justices BR Gavai and Sandeep Mehta elucidated that such a plea cannot be summarily dismissed without a thorough investigation. Critiquing the High Court’s failure to …

Supreme Court Affirms Juvenility Plea Validity Post Case Closure Read More »

In a landmark ruling, the Supreme Court laid down its verdict on the issue of stamp duty imposition on insurance policies within the confines of a state’s jurisdiction. The case, pitting the Life Insurance Corporation (LIC) against Rajasthan’s stamp duty demand of approximately Rs 1.19 crores, concluded with the apex court dismissing LIC’s appeals. Justices …

State’s Stamp Authority Upheld by Supreme Court in LIC Case Read More »

In a landmark pronouncement, the Supreme Court has resolutely articulated the necessity for chargesheets to embody unambiguous entries, delineating the precise role of each accused. The edict, delivered by a bench comprising Justices Sanjiv Khanna and SVN Bhatti, underscores the pivotal role of chargesheets in precipitating judicial cognizance. The august court, cognizant of the pivotal …

Judiciary’s Clarion Call for Clarity in Chargesheets: A New Legal Imperative Read More »

Amidst the echoes of legal deliberation, the Supreme Court, in its recent ruling unveiled on May 1st, cast a critical eye on the indiscriminate issuance of non-bailable warrants. Implicit within its decree was a solemn directive: reserve such warrants for those accused of grave transgressions, who harbor intentions to elude justice or sabotage the evidentiary …

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