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In a landmark verdict handed down on Thursday, the Supreme Court annulled the re-appointment of Dr. Gopinath Ravindran as Vice Chancellor of Kannur University in Kerala. The court cited the “unwarranted intervention of the State Government,” asserting that the Kerala Governor, acting as Chancellor, had effectively relinquished statutory powers in the re-appointment process. The decision …

“Judicial Rebuke: Kerala Government’s Interference Leads to Supreme Court Overturning Kannur University VC Re-Appointment” Read More »

In a recent judicial turnabout, the Supreme Court has cast doubt on the long-standing precedent set by the Minakshi Bala v Sudhir Kumar case (1994) 4 SCC 142. This landmark decision had hitherto constrained the latitude of High Courts in adjudicating discharge applications in criminal cases. A bench led by Justices Vikram Nath and Ahsanuddin …

Supreme Court Questions Legal Shackles: A Bold Reassessment of High Court Powers in Discharge Applications Read More »

  In a groundbreaking decision on Monday, the Supreme Court overturned the Uttarakhand High Court’s verdict, declaring that the 18-month Diploma in Elementary Education (D.El.Ed.) obtained through Open and Distance Learning (ODL) mode from the National Institute of Open Schooling (NIOS) is not equivalent to a 2-year regular diploma. The bench, led by Justices BR …

New Ruling: Supreme Court Rejects Equivalence of 18-Month Open Distance Learning Diploma to 2-Year Regular Diploma for Assistant Teacher Posts Read More »

In a recent landmark decision, the Supreme Court has underscored that the National Company Law Tribunal (NCLT) must issue a detailed and reasoned order when rejecting a resolution plan under Section 31(2) of the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code, 2016. The court’s ruling highlights the imperative for courts and tribunals to articulate cogent reasons for their …

Supreme Court Emphasizes Need for Reasoned Order in Rejecting Insolvency Resolution Plans Read More »

In a momentous turn of events, the Supreme Court, on December 1, expressed reservations about its 2018 decision in the case of Asian Resurfacing of Road Agency P. Ltd. Director v. Central Bureau of Investigation. This landmark ruling stated that interim stay orders issued by High Courts and other courts in civil and criminal cases …

SUPREME COURT REEVALUATES ‘ASIAN RESURFACING’ RULING ON AUTOMATIC STAY EXPIRATION; DEFERS TO 5-JUDGE PANEL Read More »

  In a groundbreaking decision on Tuesday, the Supreme Court emphasized the importance of proper stamping for admissibility, stating that an insufficiently stamped document cannot serve as secondary evidence. The bench, led by Justice Abhay S Oka and Justice Sanjay Karol, cited various legal precedents to underscore this principle. Case Background: Battle Over Agreement to …

Supreme Court Clarifies Admissibility Rules for Unstamped Documents in Landmark Decision Read More »

In a groundbreaking decision on November 28, the Supreme Court overturned a conviction under Section 307 of the Indian Penal Code (IPC) for attempt to murder. The court attributed its decision to two crucial factors: the absence of repeated or severe blows and the simple nature of the injuries sustained by the victims. The court …

New Perspectives: Supreme Court Emphasizes Lack of Severe Injuries and Intent in Land Dispute Case Read More »

In a landmark ruling on November 30, 2023, the Supreme Court of India delivered a resounding affirmation of the independence of State University Chancellors from the influence of Councils of Ministers. The verdict, which saw the re-appointment of Dr. Gopinath Ravindran as Vice Chancellor of Kannur University in Kerala set aside, has far-reaching implications for …

Supreme Court Upholds Independence of State University Chancellors: A Landmark Verdict Read More »