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In a reaffirmation of women’s rights, the Supreme Court recently underscored the unequivocal ownership of stridhan, asserting it as the exclusive property of women. The ruling elucidated that husbands wield no authority over this property, although they may access it during times of exigency. However, a moral imperative binds them to restore its equivalent value …

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In a landmark ruling reshaping the landscape of medical negligence law, the Supreme Court overturned a previous decision regarding the application of the “Eggshell Skull Rule”. The Court, in a verdict pronounced on Tuesday, bolstered the compensation amount awarded to a patient from a mere Rs. 2 Lakhs to a more fitting Rs. 5 Lakhs. …

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In a landmark verdict, the apex court redefined the dynamics of statutory repeal, emphasizing a nuanced interpretation subject to specific legal frameworks. The ruling, authored by Justice P S Narasimha, elucidated the intricate workings of repealed provisions vis-à-vis substituted ones, shedding light on their operative timelines contingent upon statutory mandates. Central to the case was …

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In a notable shift toward modernizing legal procedures, the Supreme Court has advocated for the virtual appearance of government officers in court proceedings, marking a departure from the traditional insistence on physical presence. Critiquing the commonplace practice of High Courts mandating in-person appearances of government officials, the apex court emphasized the preference for virtual appearances, …

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In a precedent-setting verdict, the Supreme Court quashed the National Consumer Dispute Redressal Commission’s (NCDRC) penalty imposed on Yash Raj Films (YRF) concerning the exclusion of a song from the 2016 blockbuster ‘Fan’, starring Shah Rukh Khan. The decision, delivered by Justices PS Narasimha and Aravind Kumar, marks a pivotal moment in the intersection of …

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In a recent judicial declaration resonating through the halls of cinema, the Supreme Court has laid down a precedent worthy of contemplation. Deliberating on the contentious issue of movie trailers and their contractual implications, the court unequivocally stated that a movie trailer, in its promotional essence, serves as an enticement rather than a binding contractual …

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In a recent ruling, the Supreme Court emphasized that the Waqf board, not the Waqf Tribunal, holds jurisdiction over matters concerning Mutawalliship. The distinction drawn between the roles of these entities underscores the board’s administrative focus compared to the Tribunal’s adjudicatory function. Justices M.M Sundresh and S.V.N. Bhatti highlighted that while the Waqf Tribunal serves …

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In a recent verdict, the Supreme Court clarified the jurisdictional dynamics concerning cases under the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act, 1967 (UAPA), when no special court has been designated by the state government. The court, composed of Justices BR Gavai and Sandeep Mehta, emphasized that until a Special Court is constituted by the State Government under …

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In a resounding verdict echoing the sentiments of a nation grappling with the specter of climate change, the Supreme Court once again rings the alarm bells, underscoring the profound impact of environmental degradation on India’s future trajectory. Referencing a seminal report by the Reserve Bank of India titled “Report on Currency and Finance; Towards a …

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In a judicial thunderclap, the Supreme Court has hammered the State of Telangana with a hefty penalty of Rs. 5 Lakhs, pointing fingers directly at those officials who wielded the pen in the creation and submission of erroneous affidavits during ongoing legal proceedings. The crux of the matter revolves around a contentious issue: the conversion …

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