In a significant ruling on November 20, 2023, the Supreme Court has redefined the criteria for establishing the authenticity and execution of wills. The apex court, comprised of Justices CT Ravikumar and Sanjay Kumar, clarified that a mere assertion from a random witness claiming to have seen the attesting witness sign the will does not …
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In a groundbreaking decision, the Supreme Court has reshaped the legal landscape surrounding Section 498-A complaints, emphasizing the impact on victims over traditional jurisdictional considerations. The ruling states that the courts where a wife seeks refuge after leaving her matrimonial home due to cruelty will now have the authority to entertain complaints under Section 498-A, …
In a pivotal decision rendered on Tuesday, the Supreme Court declined the National Investigation Agency’s (NIA) plea challenging a recent FIR initiated by Chhattisgarh police in 2020. This fresh investigation probes deeper into the alleged political machinations behind the Maoist attack in Bastar that claimed the lives of numerous senior Congress leaders in 2013. The …
In a recent verdict, the Supreme Court clarified that revenue records do not determine land ownership titles. The court asserted that a mere mutation of revenue records does not diminish the rightful owners’ claims to their land. The judgment, delivered by Justices Bela M. Trivedi and Dipankar Datta, highlighted that the mutation entry in revenue …
In a significant legal development, the Sales Tax Bar Association has mounted a formidable challenge against the constitutional validity of Sections 149 and 150 of the Finance Act, 2023. These sections aim to replace Sections 109 and 110 of the Central Goods and Services Tax Act, 2017 (CGST Act), specifically addressing the appointments and conditions …
In a groundbreaking decision on November 20, 2023, the Supreme Court emphatically declared that the scope of an insured individual’s claim cannot extend beyond the coverage specified in the insurance policy. The Court underscored the importance of interpreting insurance policy terms strictly to determine the extent of the insurance company’s liability. Citing the recent judgment …
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In a recent ruling, the Supreme Court upheld the state’s prerogative to annul a tender process, particularly emphasizing adherence to Rule 9 of the Mineral (Auction) Rules, 2015. The court, comprising Justices Sanjiv Khanna and SVN Bhatti, examined an appeal filed by the State of Jharkhand, challenging a Jharkhand High Court decision that directed the …
In a groundbreaking ruling, the Supreme Court has acknowledged the plea of juvenility by a defendant, marking a significant turn of events in a 1995 assault and murder case. Despite the applicability of the Juvenile Justice Act of 1986 during the time of the crime, a recent review by a 5-judge Constitutional bench clarified its …
In a legal tussle that echoes the aftermath of Wells Fargo’s notorious consumer abuses scandal, the bank faces a $34 million lawsuit filed by its ex-CEO, Tim Sloan. The lawsuit, lodged in a California state court, alleges the financial giant reneged on commitments, canceling stock awards and withholding a rightful bonus following Sloan’s resignation in …
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In an unprecedented move, the United Arab Emirates has introduced groundbreaking reforms to its labor dispute resolution process, marking a significant shift in the nation’s approach to workplace grievances. This transformative development, effective from November 21, 2023, represents a major step forward in enhancing the efficiency and fairness of labor dispute resolutions. Under the new …
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