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In a landmark decision, the Supreme Court has bestowed upon the State Electricity Regulatory Commission the authority to refuse the adoption of tariffs not in sync with market prices. This ruling, overturning decisions by the High Court and the Appellate Tribunal for Electricity, underscores the Commission’s obligation to prioritize consumer interests while considering tariff adoption. …

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In a significant legal development, the Supreme Court overturned the remission granted to convicts in the Bilkis Bano case, emphasizing the paramount importance of upholding the rule of law regardless of potential consequences. The court sternly asserted that compassion and sympathy hold no sway when it comes to enforcing the rule of law. The 11 …

Preserving Rule of Law Takes Precedence: Supreme Court Decision in Bilkis Bano Case Read More »

In a groundbreaking revelation, the Supreme Court dismantled the credibility of its own May 2022 judgment in the Bilkis Bano case, exposing a web of deception woven by one of the convicts, Radheshyam Shah. The court declared the earlier directive, which urged the Gujarat Government to consider remission applications, as null and void. The unraveling …

Supreme Court Unveils Deceptive Tactics Behind Bilkis Bano Case Remission Order Read More »

In a pivotal decision on Monday, the Supreme Court revoked the remission of 11 convicts in the Bilkis Bano case, lambasting the Gujarat government for its illicit collaboration with a convict who had approached the court seeking the consideration of his premature release. The court had initially directed the State of Gujarat to assess the …

Judicial Reprimand: Supreme Court Castigates Gujarat Government’s Unlawful Collaboration with Convict in Bilkis Bano Case Read More »

In a groundbreaking verdict, the Supreme Court today overturned the premature release of 11 convicts serving life sentences for multiple murders and gang rapes, including the infamous Bilkis Bano case stemming from the 2002 communal riots in Gujarat. The court declared the State of Gujarat as an incompetent authority to decide on remission, emphasizing that …

LANDMARK RULING: Supreme Court Reverses Release of 11 Convicts in Bilkis Bano Case; Orders Swift Return to Prison Read More »

In a recent development, the Supreme Court has emphasized the need for appellate courts to extend the benefit of doubt to accused individuals when the prosecution fails to establish guilt beyond reasonable doubt, allowing for alternative interpretations distinct from lower court rulings. A significant case, where three individuals faced a 2007 murder charge, saw the …

Supreme Court Advocates Caution: Appellate Courts Urged to Prioritize Benefit of Doubt for Accused in Light of Differing Views from Trial Courts Read More »

In a judicial revelation, the Supreme Court meticulously dismantled the conviction in a 2004 murder case, challenging the concurrent findings of both the High Court and the Trial Court. The bench, presided over by Justices B.R. Gavai and P.S. Narasimha, underscored the significance of vigilance when relying on circumstantial evidence, emphasizing that it must align …

Supreme Court Unravels Flaws in 2004 Murder Conviction: Overturns High Court and Trial Court Verdicts Read More »

In a groundbreaking decision rendered last November, the Supreme Court refrained from issuing directives to ensure proportional representation for the Scheduled Tribes (STs) in the Lok Sabha and Legislative Assemblies of West Bengal (WB) and Sikkim. Citing the need for amendments to the Representation of Peoples Act, the Court emphasized that legislative changes were crucial …

 Supreme Court Urges Delimitation Act Invocation for Equitable Representation of SCs/STs in Legislature Read More »

In a recent verdict, the Supreme Court nullified a criminal case pertaining to the dishonoring of a cheque, declaring a notice issued under Section 138 of the Negotiable Instruments Act, 1881 invalid. The court deemed the demand in the notice to be overly general, prompting the dismissal of the case. The petitioner, holding the notice, …

Supreme Court Rules: Notice Under Section 138 of NI Act Nullified for Ambiguous Demand Read More »

In a recent development, the Supreme Court, on January 4, underscored a significant limitation on the prosecution’s ability to establish facts during a trial. The court, comprising Justices B. R. Gavai, P.S. Narasimha, and Aravind Kumar, ruled in favor of the accused-appellant in a criminal appeal, declaring that the prosecution cannot introduce facts during a …

Supreme Court Emphasizes Limitations on Prosecution in Trial Evidence Read More »