In a landmark ruling, the Supreme Court emphatically declared that the obligation for a convict to compensate the victim does not equate to a reduction in the convict’s imposed sentence. The Court, led by Justices JB Pardiwala and Manoj Misra, underscored the pivotal separation between sentencing and victim compensation within the realm of criminal proceedings. …
In a landmark ruling, the Supreme Court has solidified the position of agents, asserting that the demise of a principal contractor does not terminate agency contracts if the agent holds a vested interest in the subject matter of the agreement. This pivotal decision overturns a previous High Court ruling and sets a new precedent in …
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In a landmark decree, the Supreme Court delivered a verdict on Tuesday, illuminating a path where advocates remain untethered from the Consumer Protection Act 1986’s grip. This judicial dictum, handed down by the esteemed duo of Justices Bela Trivedi and Pankaj Mithal, delineated a crucial demarcation: professionals, with their refined expertise, stand apart from the …
Legal Luminary: Advocates Exempt from Consumer Act Scrutiny Read More »
In a significant turn of legal events, the Supreme Court voiced the necessity for a reevaluation of its 1995 ruling in the Indian Medical Association v VP Shantha case, which subjected medical practitioners to the purview of the Consumer Protection Act. Rendered by a bench comprising Justices Bela Trivedi and Pankaj Mithal, the verdict surfaced …
In a landmark decision today, the Supreme Court reaffirmed the intimate nature of legal advocacy, categorizing it as a contract of personal service rather than a contract for service. This crucial distinction delineates the unique bond between advocate and client, setting precedence for legal practice nationwide. The bench, composed of Justices Bela Trivedi and Pankaj …
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In a precedent-setting verdict concerning the essence of ‘restitution’ as per Section 144 of the Code of Civil Procedure, the Supreme Court delivered a resounding judgment. The crux of the ruling centered on the predicament where a stranger, devoid of any involvement in the legal proceedings, purchases a property despite being fully cognizant of the …
In a groundbreaking verdict, the Supreme Court overturned a previous High Court ruling, asserting that the tardiness in reporting police seizure to the magistrate wouldn’t render the seizure itself invalid under Section 102(3) of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973. The bench, led by Justices P.S. Narasimha and Aravind Kumar, highlighted that although the law …
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As the judicial custody of Delhi’s Chief Minister, Arvind Kejriwal, sees an interim release until June 1st, 2024, the Supreme Court has outlined a series of stringent conditions. Firstly, Kejriwal must provide bail bonds totaling Rs. 50,000, along with a surety of equal value, satisfying the Jail Superintendent’s standards. However, the Court has explicitly barred …
In a recent judicial decree, the apex court has rendered a decision affecting the entitlement of a government employee to House Rent Allowance (HRA) when residing in rent-free accommodation allocated to a retired government servant, specifically the employee’s father. The bench, comprising Justices BR Gavai and Sandeep Mehta, deliberated on the matter, culminating in the …
In a landmark ruling that reshapes the landscape of insurance law, the Supreme Court has delivered a pivotal judgment underscoring the significance of the first premium payment receipt in determining policy acceptance by the insurer. Dissecting the intricacies of an insurance contract, the bench, composed of Justices AS Bopanna and CT Ravikumar, upturned the conclusions …
New Perspective: Insurer’s Tacit Agreement Assumed Upon Receipt of First Premium Read More »
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