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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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In a bid to contest the revived gag orders in his New York civil fraud case, former U.S. President Donald Trump is seeking approval to appeal to the state’s highest court, as revealed in a court filing on Monday. The move comes after Justice Arthur Engoron imposed a gag order on Trump on October 3, …

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Amid the diverse legal terrain of California, a recent State Bar report unveils a stark reality for students enrolled in non-American Bar Association (ABA) accredited law schools. The report, the State Bar’s inaugural Law School Profile, discloses a mere 21% pass rate on the July 2022 bar exam for graduates of these unaccredited institutions. In …

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In a pivotal legal saga, the U.S. Supreme Court finds itself entangled in deliberations over Purdue Pharma’s bankruptcy settlement, raising profound concerns about shielding the affluent Sackler family from repercussions related to the opioid epidemic. Justices are caught in the delicate balance of preserving justice for victims while acknowledging potential harm if the settlement unravels. …

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In the unfolding saga surrounding blockbuster weight loss drugs like Ozempic and Wegovy, legal representatives for individuals claiming insufficient warning about severe side effects are actively seeking consolidation of the lawsuits. Recent court filings reveal a mounting total of approximately 20 lawsuits against pharmaceutical giants Novo Nordisk and Eli Lilly since August. Attorneys, spearheaded by …

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In a recent judicial pronouncement, the Supreme Court emphasized the paramount importance of interpreting commercial contracts in alignment with the original intent of the contracting parties. The Court maintained that straying from the plain terms of a contract is justified only when it serves business efficacy better. This legal standpoint was underscored in reference to …

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In a landmark ruling, the Supreme Court emphatically clarified that the mere existence of an agreement to sell does not result in the transfer of ownership rights or the conferral of any title. The pronouncement was made by a distinguished bench comprising Justices Vikram Nath and Rajesh Bindal. The judicial pronouncement dispels any misconceptions surrounding …

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In a recent landmark judgment, the Supreme Court declared that a Judicial Magistrate lacks the jurisdiction to entertain a protest petition challenging an order taking cognizance of a final report. The ruling unfolded in a case where a Chief Judicial Magistrate had taken cognizance against a single accused for a murder offense based on a …

Supreme Court Rules Out Magistrate’s Authority to Reconsider Cognizance Orders Read More »