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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In a financial twist, the United States federal judiciary has reined in its 2024 budget plea by nearly $184 million, opting for a modest 5.8% boost instead of the initially proposed 8%. This decision, fueled by reduced hiring and investments, aims to mitigate the fiscal challenges faced by the judiciary, but a shortfall still casts …
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In a groundbreaking ruling, a U.S. judge has dismantled former President Donald Trump’s claim to immunity from criminal charges related to his actions during his tenure. The decision, handed down by U.S. District Judge Tanya Chutkan on Friday, dismissed Trump’s attempt to discard the case brought by Special Counsel Jack Smith. The charges revolve around …
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In a groundbreaking move, legal partners Utkarsh Saxena and Ananya Koti have launched a review petition against the recent Supreme Court decision in the case of Supriyo v. Union of India. The verdict, rendered by a 5-judge bench on October 17, 2023, declined to legalize same-sex marriages, prompting Saxena and Koti to challenge the court’s …
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In a stern ultimatum issued today by the Supreme Court, Chief Secretaries of defaulting States and Union Territories were given a final chance to adhere to the court’s directives in the matter of All India Judges Association v. Union of India. The Apex Court, led by CJI DY Chandrachud, alongside Justices JB Pardiwala and Manoj …
In a surprising turn of events, the Supreme Court has disbanded the special bench responsible for revisiting the Vijay Madanlal Choudhary ruling, a decision that fortified the Directorate of Enforcement’s (ED) authority. The unforeseen dissolution came after the central government requested an extension, prompting the bench, comprising Justices Sanjay Kishan Kaul, Sanjiv Khanna, and Bela …
In a landmark judgment, the Supreme Court declared that a Governor, as an unelected Head of the State, cannot disrupt the ordinary course of lawmaking by State Legislatures by merely withholding assent to a bill. The court emphasized that if a Governor chooses to withhold assent, the bill must be returned to the legislature for …
In a recent legal pronouncement, the Supreme Court has emphatically affirmed that the transfer of title for immovable properties cannot occur through an Agreement to Sell or a General Power of Attorney unless duly registered. A judicial panel, comprising Justice Vikram Nath and Justice Rajesh Bindal, handed down the verdict, underlining the imperative stipulations of …
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