In a groundbreaking legal verdict addressing the Punjab Government’s dispute over the Governor’s inaction on four bills, the Supreme Court ruled on November 10, with the decision made public on November 23. The Apex Court emphasized that the reconvening of a Vidhan Sabha session, not officially prorogued, falls within the Speaker’s exclusive jurisdiction and is …
In a recent legal development, the Supreme Court has dismissed a plea to consolidate multiple First Information Reports (FIRs) filed across various states in cases related to investor protection. The court’s decision hinged on the complexity of the offenses, which not only invoked provisions of the Indian Penal Code (IPC) but also various state …
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In a significant development, the Supreme Court has declined anticipatory bail to Aditya Kumar, a former Superintendent of Police and IPS officer. Kumar is accused of orchestrating an elaborate scheme involving a conman posing as the Chief Justice of the Patna High Court to manipulate an ongoing corruption investigation against him. A bench comprising Justice …
In a groundbreaking move on Friday, the Supreme Court offered a unique resolution to the ongoing power struggle between the Delhi Lieutenant Governor (LG) and the Delhi Government regarding the appointment of the Chief Secretary. Justices DY Chandrachud, JB Pardiwala, and Manoj Misra, forming the bench, put forward the idea that the Delhi LG and …
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In a decisive ruling, the Supreme Court recently concluded its assessment of the Lumpy Skin Disease (LSD) epidemic among cattle, expressing contentment with the preventive measures implemented by both the Central Government and individual states. Lumpy Skin Disease, caused by the Lumpy Skin Disease Virus (LSDV), poses a significant threat to cattle populations, characterized by …
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In a recent and groundbreaking decision, the Supreme Court has nullified the conviction of an appellant involved in a contraband possession case, citing serious procedural irregularities. The court emphasized that the failure to present material circumstances during the examination of the appellant under Section 313 of the Code of Criminal Procedure amounted to a significant …
In a recent landmark decision, the Supreme Court declared that the division of a trial under Section 317(2) of the Criminal Procedure Code (Cr.P.C.), 1973 is impermissible when a concurrent further investigation has been initiated. The ruling emphasized that such a division is also barred in the absence of a non-traceable certificate from the investigating …
In a recent landmark decision, the Supreme Court dismissed a chargesheet that accused several individuals of deceiving customers by purportedly supplying an adulterated mixture instead of genuine petrol or diesel. The court, critical of the prosecution’s reliance on the chargesheet without a supporting expert opinion on the seized liquid’s nature, declared the case untenable. The …
In a landmark ruling on Tuesday, the Supreme Court issued crucial directives governing the dignified cremation or burial of victims caught in the throes of ethnic violence in Manipur. A specially appointed committee reported that among the 175 bodies held in mortuaries, 169 have been identified, with 81 claimed and 88 unclaimed. To address this, …
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In a groundbreaking verdict, the Supreme Court granted the Union Government the authority to prolong the term of Delhi’s Chief Secretary, Naresh Kumar, by an additional six months. This decision, which defies the imminent retirement of Kumar, underscores the court’s affirmation of the Central Government’s power to appoint the Chief Secretary for the Government of …
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