In a recent landmark decision, the Supreme Court declared that the division of a trial under Section 317(2) of the Criminal Procedure Code (Cr.P.C.), 1973 is impermissible when a concurrent further investigation has been initiated. The ruling emphasized that such a division is also barred in the absence of a non-traceable certificate from the investigating …
 In a recent landmark decision, the Supreme Court dismissed a chargesheet that accused several individuals of deceiving customers by purportedly supplying an adulterated mixture instead of genuine petrol or diesel. The court, critical of the prosecution’s reliance on the chargesheet without a supporting expert opinion on the seized liquid’s nature, declared the case untenable. The …
In a landmark ruling on Tuesday, the Supreme Court issued crucial directives governing the dignified cremation or burial of victims caught in the throes of ethnic violence in Manipur. A specially appointed committee reported that among the 175 bodies held in mortuaries, 169 have been identified, with 81 claimed and 88 unclaimed. To address this, …
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In a groundbreaking verdict, the Supreme Court granted the Union Government the authority to prolong the term of Delhi’s Chief Secretary, Naresh Kumar, by an additional six months. This decision, which defies the imminent retirement of Kumar, underscores the court’s affirmation of the Central Government’s power to appoint the Chief Secretary for the Government of …
In a recent legal bout between the Delhi Government and the Union Government, the Supreme Court raised eyebrows on Tuesday, questioning the Central Government’s inclination to extend the tenure of Delhi Chief Secretary Naresh Kumar, set to retire on November 30. Chief Justice DY Chandrachud, along with Justices JB Pardiwala and Manoj Misra, presided over …
In a groundbreaking development, the Supreme Court has nullified the Punjab and Haryana High Court’s interference in the Executive Council elections of the Wrestling Federation of India (WFI). Expressing firm opposition to the High Court’s decision to stay the elections through an interim order, the Supreme Court asserted its unequivocal position that elections should not …
In a decisive move regarding the ongoing dispute between Kerala and Tamil Nadu, the Supreme Court has mandated a comprehensive survey by the Survey of India. The objective is to determine the precise boundaries covered by the Periyar Lake Lease Agreement of October 29, 1886, and assess if Kerala’s ambitious mega car parking project infringes …
In a pivotal development, the Supreme Court intervened on Tuesday, putting a pause on the National Green Tribunal’s (NGT) 2022 directive that demanded the State of Maharashtra to deposit a staggering Rs 12,000 crore in a specially designated account. The NGT had imposed this hefty penalty, citing the state’s alleged failure in appropriately managing both …
In a groundbreaking ruling, the Supreme Court has asserted the paramount importance of an insurance company honoring its commitment to policyholders, irrespective of the precise cause of a fire, as long as the insured is not found responsible for initiating the blaze. Rooted in the Canara Bank v. United India Insurance Company case, this decision …
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In a pivotal move, the Supreme Court has mandated Solicitor General Tushar Mehta and the Advocate General of Manipur to explore the feasibility of relocating 284 students impacted by the recent turmoil in Manipur to various Central Universities. The distinguished bench, comprising Chief Justice DY Chandrachud, Justice JB Pardiwala, and Justice Manoj Misra, responded to …
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