In a recent landmark decision, the Supreme Court clarified the ramifications of non-appearance by appellants during hearings. According to the Court, an appeal cannot be dismissed on its merits solely due to the appellant’s absence; instead, it should be dismissed for non-prosecution. This interpretation arises from the elucidation provided in Order XLI Rule 17 of …
In a significant ruling, the Supreme Court has clarified that a legal suit seeking possession of property and a subsequent suit claiming damages for its use and occupation constitute distinct legal causes. This landmark decision came as the Court deliberated on an appeal challenging a trial court’s rejection, upheld by the High Court, to dismiss …
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In a groundbreaking decision dated November 30, the Supreme Court emphatically stated that the evaluation of evidence or merits of a controversy is impermissible when determining the rejection of a plaint application under Order VII Rule 11 of the Code of Civil Procedure, 1908 (C.P.C.). The court asserted that this rule, outlining grounds for rejecting …
In a recent development concerning the Kerala Lok Ayukta Act of 1999, the Supreme Court has asserted that the Lok Ayukta possesses only recommendatory jurisdiction. The court clarified that the Lok Ayukta, under Section 12(1) of the 1999 Act, lacks the authority to issue positive directions and can only submit a report to the relevant …
In a recent decision, the Supreme Court has dismissed a suicide abetment case, shedding light on the crucial criteria for convicting an individual under Section 306 of the Indian Penal Code (IPC). The court, deliberating on the intricacies of Section 107 IPC which defines “abetment,” clarified that intentional encouragement leading to suicide must be meticulously …
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In a groundbreaking decision, the Supreme Court has brought clarity to the interpretation of Section 34 of the Indian Penal Code (IPC), emphasizing that a common intention among co-accused does not necessitate explicit prior agreements. Rather, it can be a psychological aspect formed even moments before the commission of the offense. The recent case before …
In a recent ruling, the Supreme Court, on December 1, emphasized that framing charges against an accused is not mandatory if the essential elements of an offense are not evident from the admitted prosecution evidence. The Court, composed of Justices P.S. Narasimha and Sandeep Mehta, asserted this principle while adjudicating an appeal challenging the Allahabad …
In a recent legal development, the Supreme Court has challenged the notion that a mere assertion of innocence or an undertaking to participate in a trial is adequate justification for granting bail in serious offenses. The case under scrutiny involved an appeal against the Jharkhand High Court’s decision to grant bail to an individual charged …
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In a significant legal twist, a U.S. appeals court has nullified the staggering $2.18 billion patent-infringement ruling secured by VLSI Technology against Intel Corp, marking a pivotal moment in the annals of U.S. patent law. The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit, in a decisive move, reversed the 2021 verdict where Intel was …
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In a recent ruling, a California judge has given the green light to a potential class action lawsuit against Tesla’s car insurance unit. The lawsuit alleges that Tesla Insurance Services overcharged policyholders by relying on questionable crash warnings rather than actual driving behavior to determine premiums. The decision by Oakland-based Judge Brad Seligman of Alameda …
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