In a landmark ruling delivered on February 29, the Supreme Court unequivocally declared that applications seeking amendments to plaints, as governed by Order 6 Rule 17 of the Civil Procedure Code (CPC), cannot be sanctioned if such amendments fundamentally alter the essence of the legal action. This legal pronouncement comes as a significant guideline for …
In a landmark decision, the Supreme Court has shattered a common misconception regarding property ownership. The court’s ruling asserts that the mere execution of a sale deed by an individual lacking ownership rights over the property does not confer ownership or possession to the buyer. The case in question saw the plaintiff claiming ownership based …
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In a landmark decision, the Supreme Court has redefined the parameters of commercial disputes, asserting that mere involvement of immovable property does not automatically classify a case as commercial under the Commercial Courts Act of 2015. The ruling, handed down on March 1, 2024, challenges the conventional understanding that disputes pertaining to immovable property inherently …
In a landmark decision, the Supreme Court has reaffirmed the entitlement of Central Industrial Security Force (CISF) personnel to House Rent Allowances (HRA) if they are not provided with accommodation. This ruling comes as a reinforcement of a previous judgment by the Delhi High Court, which upheld the rights of CISF members to receive allowances …
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In a momentous verdict, the Supreme Court quashed the 2018 Asian Resurfacing judgment, which had enforced a six-month automatic expiration on interim stay orders issued by High Courts in civil and criminal trials. This ruling, delivered on Thursday, marks a pivotal shift in jurisprudence, upending the previous stance that such orders would lapse unless explicitly …
In a recent ruling, the Supreme Court has thrown its weight behind the Rajasthan Government’s stance on restricting candidates with more than two children from applying for certain government positions. The contentious issue revolved around Rule 24(4) of the Rajasthan Police Subordinate Service Rules, 1989, which bars individuals with more than two offspring from eligibility …
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In a significant turn of events, the Supreme Court, in its recent verdict, overturned its 2018 Asian Resurfacing judgment. The apex court emphasized that it cannot enforce directives stipulating the automatic expiration of interim orders after a predefined period under Article 142 of the Constitution. The ruling carries weight, urging both High Courts and the …
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In a recent judicial directive, the Supreme Court has emphasized the imperative need for the Tamil Nadu state government to provide extensive training to its police force regarding the acquisition of certificates for electronic evidence, as mandated under Section 65B of the Indian Evidence Act. The court’s remarks came during the deliberation of a case …
In a recent development, the Supreme Court has shed light on the temporal scope of its interim directive restraining the establishment of zoos and safaris within forest precincts. Contrary to previous interpretations, the edict will remain effective solely until a final adjudication by another bench on the same matter. This clarification, unveiled amidst legal deliberations, …
New Perspective: Supreme Court Clarifies Timeline for Zoos/Safaris Ban Read More »
In a notable legal ruling, the Supreme Court has overturned a decision made by the High Court, emphasizing a crucial procedural requirement in criminal cases. The Court’s decision holds significance for the summoning process in cases where a Magistrate seeks a report from the police under Section 202 of the Code of Criminal Procedure (CrPC). …
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