In a recent legal bout between the Delhi Government and the Union Government, the Supreme Court raised eyebrows on Tuesday, questioning the Central Government’s inclination to extend the tenure of Delhi Chief Secretary Naresh Kumar, set to retire on November 30. Chief Justice DY Chandrachud, along with Justices JB Pardiwala and Manoj Misra, presided over …
In a groundbreaking development, the Supreme Court has nullified the Punjab and Haryana High Court’s interference in the Executive Council elections of the Wrestling Federation of India (WFI). Expressing firm opposition to the High Court’s decision to stay the elections through an interim order, the Supreme Court asserted its unequivocal position that elections should not …
In a decisive move regarding the ongoing dispute between Kerala and Tamil Nadu, the Supreme Court has mandated a comprehensive survey by the Survey of India. The objective is to determine the precise boundaries covered by the Periyar Lake Lease Agreement of October 29, 1886, and assess if Kerala’s ambitious mega car parking project infringes …
In a pivotal development, the Supreme Court intervened on Tuesday, putting a pause on the National Green Tribunal’s (NGT) 2022 directive that demanded the State of Maharashtra to deposit a staggering Rs 12,000 crore in a specially designated account. The NGT had imposed this hefty penalty, citing the state’s alleged failure in appropriately managing both …
In a groundbreaking ruling, the Supreme Court has asserted the paramount importance of an insurance company honoring its commitment to policyholders, irrespective of the precise cause of a fire, as long as the insured is not found responsible for initiating the blaze. Rooted in the Canara Bank v. United India Insurance Company case, this decision …
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In a pivotal move, the Supreme Court has mandated Solicitor General Tushar Mehta and the Advocate General of Manipur to explore the feasibility of relocating 284 students impacted by the recent turmoil in Manipur to various Central Universities. The distinguished bench, comprising Chief Justice DY Chandrachud, Justice JB Pardiwala, and Justice Manoj Misra, responded to …
In a landmark ruling on November 28, the Supreme Court emphasized the pivotal role of High Courts in safeguarding individuals from vexatious and undeserved criminal prosecutions. The decision overturned a judgment by the Allahabad High Court that had denied the discharge of accused individuals in a criminal case. Justices Vikram Nath and Ahsanuddin Amanullah, comprising …
In a groundbreaking verdict delivered today, the Supreme Court has definitively ruled that an offense of criminal conspiracy, as outlined in Section 120-B of the Indian Penal Code, will only be considered a scheduled offense under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA) if the alleged conspiracy is aimed at committing an offense explicitly listed …
In a landmark decision on November 28, the Supreme Court emphasized the pivotal role of High Courts in shielding individuals from baseless and unwarranted criminal prosecutions. The court, led by Justices Vikram Nath and Ahsanuddin Amanullah, overturned a ruling by the Allahabad High Court that had refused to exonerate the accused in a criminal case. …
In a recent deliberation on November 29, 2023, the Supreme Court meticulously unfolded the intricate principles governing the admissibility of secondary evidence under the archaic Indian Evidence Act of 1872. The legal edifice, articulated by the esteemed bench of Justice Abhay S Oka and Justice Sanjay Karol, articulated the bedrock principles through a comprehensive reference …
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