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In a recent development, the Supreme Court, on January 10, expressed its initial stance that if the State of Rajasthan deems mining activities in the Aravali Range as an environmental threat, it holds the authority to prohibit such operations. The Division Bench, comprising Justices B.R Gavai and Sandeep Mehta, made these remarks while addressing applications …

 Supreme Court Directs Environmental Committee to Assess Mining Concerns in Aravali Hills Read More »

In a legal odyssey led by former Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister Chandrababu Naidu, the Supreme Court finds itself at crossroads over the retrospective application of Section 17A within the Prevention of Corruption Act, 1988. A recent split verdict has emerged, leaving the legal community in contemplation. The crux of the matter lies in whether Section …

Divergent Perspectives: Supreme Court Divided on the Retroactive Reach of Section 17A in Chandrababu Naidu’s Legal Saga Read More »

In the unfolding legal saga involving Nara Chandrababu Naidu, the Supreme Court division bench is not only grappling with the retrospective application of Section 17A of the Prevention of Corruption Act 1988 but also finds itself at odds over the pivotal question of when the enquiry should be deemed to have commenced. The crux of …

 Divergent Perspectives Among Supreme Court Judges on Commencement of Enquiry in Chandrababu Naidu Case Under Prevention of Corruption Act Read More »

In a landmark decision on January 17, the Supreme Court addressed the scope of Section 197 of the Code of Criminal Procedure (CrPC), emphasizing that it pertains solely to actions performed by public servants in the course of their official duties. The court ruled that the requirement for prior sanction for prosecution under S.197 CrPC …

Supreme Court Clarifies: S.197 CrPC Limited to Official Duties, Excludes Fabrication of Documents Read More »

In a significant legal development, the Supreme Court has overturned orders from the Rajasthan High Court, restoring the appeals of an assessee in the case of Herbicides India Limited versus ACIT. The apex court, led by Justices P.S. Narasimha and Aravind Kumar, set aside the High Court’s dismissal, emphasizing the taxpayer’s entitlement to a hearing …

Supreme Court Grants Taxpayer Merits Hearing, Overturns High Court Dismissals Read More »

In a groundbreaking legal stride, the Supreme Court has mandated all High Courts to swiftly instate Vulnerable Witnesses Deposition Centres (VWDCs) across districts. The apex court underscores the imperative of completing this pivotal initiative by April 30, 2024. This extraordinary move comes in response to a Miscellaneous Application addressing the imperative need for vulnerable witness …

Revolutionary Directive from Supreme Court: Urgent Establishment of Safe Spaces for Vulnerable Witnesses Read More »

In a pivotal decision today, the Supreme Court has deferred the judgment on former Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister Chandrababu Naidu’s plea to quash a First Information Report (FIR) in the skill development scam case. The disagreement between justices Aniruddha Bose and Bela M Trivedi centers on the applicability of Section 17A of the Prevention of …

Supreme Court Divided Over Naidu’s Plea, Disagreement Arises on Section 17A PC Act Read More »

In a recent judicial development, the Supreme Court, presided over by Justices Vikram Nath and Satish Chandra Sharma, has issued a notable notice responding to a plea challenging the bail granted to an accused in the infamous Gauri Lankesh murder case. The petitioner, none other than Gauri Lankesh’s younger sister, Kavita Lankesh, fervently seeks the …

Supreme Court Takes Notice: Plea Emerges to Revoke Bail in Gauri Lankesh Murder Saga Read More »

In a recent pronouncement, the Supreme Court highlighted the imperative duty bestowed upon High Courts when exercising power under Section 482 Cr.P.C to dismiss a criminal case. The Court emphasized the need for a meticulous examination to ascertain if the accusations leveled could genuinely amount to the alleged offense(s). The apex court overturned a prior …

Intricacies of Section 482 CrPC: Supreme Court Emphasizes Prudent Examination of Accusations by High Courts Read More »

In a recent pronouncement, the Supreme Court emphasized the necessity for a trial court to establish a prima facie determination regarding the maintainability of a civil suit before contemplating the grant of interim relief. This directive came in response to situations where the legitimacy of a civil suit is challenged, and opposition to interim relief …

In Deciding Interim Relief, Supreme Court Stresses on Preliminary Ruling on Suit’s Maintainability Read More »