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In a groundbreaking move on Friday, the Supreme Court offered a unique resolution to the ongoing power struggle between the Delhi Lieutenant Governor (LG) and the Delhi Government regarding the appointment of the Chief Secretary. Justices DY Chandrachud, JB Pardiwala, and Manoj Misra, forming the bench, put forward the idea that the Delhi LG and …

Supreme Court Proposes Collaborative Approach for Delhi Chief Secretary Appointment Read More »

In a decisive ruling, the Supreme Court recently concluded its assessment of the Lumpy Skin Disease (LSD) epidemic among cattle, expressing contentment with the preventive measures implemented by both the Central Government and individual states. Lumpy Skin Disease, caused by the Lumpy Skin Disease Virus (LSDV), poses a significant threat to cattle populations, characterized by …

Supreme Court Affirms Adequacy of Anti-Lumpy Skin Measures in Cattle Read More »

In a recent and groundbreaking decision, the Supreme Court has nullified the conviction of an appellant involved in a contraband possession case, citing serious procedural irregularities. The court emphasized that the failure to present material circumstances during the examination of the appellant under Section 313 of the Code of Criminal Procedure amounted to a significant …

Supreme Court Declares Crucial Omission in Legal Procedure, Overturns Decades-Old Conviction in NDPS Act Case Read More »

In a recent landmark decision, the Supreme Court declared that the division of a trial under Section 317(2) of the Criminal Procedure Code (Cr.P.C.), 1973 is impermissible when a concurrent further investigation has been initiated. The ruling emphasized that such a division is also barred in the absence of a non-traceable certificate from the investigating …

 Supreme Court Invalidates Trial Splitting under Section 317(2) of Cr.P.C. When Further Investigation is Ongoing Read More »

 In a recent landmark decision, the Supreme Court dismissed a chargesheet that accused several individuals of deceiving customers by purportedly supplying an adulterated mixture instead of genuine petrol or diesel. The court, critical of the prosecution’s reliance on the chargesheet without a supporting expert opinion on the seized liquid’s nature, declared the case untenable. The …

Supreme Court Strikes Down Chargesheet, Demands Expert Opinion in Alleged Fuel Adulteration Case Read More »

In a landmark ruling on Tuesday, the Supreme Court issued crucial directives governing the dignified cremation or burial of victims caught in the throes of ethnic violence in Manipur. A specially appointed committee reported that among the 175 bodies held in mortuaries, 169 have been identified, with 81 claimed and 88 unclaimed. To address this, …

Supreme Court Mandates Respectful Farewell for Manipur Tragedy Victims Read More »

In a groundbreaking verdict, the Supreme Court granted the Union Government the authority to prolong the term of Delhi’s Chief Secretary, Naresh Kumar, by an additional six months. This decision, which defies the imminent retirement of Kumar, underscores the court’s affirmation of the Central Government’s power to appoint the Chief Secretary for the Government of …

Landmark Ruling: Delhi Government’s Chief Secretary Term Extended by Supreme Court Decision Read More »

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 …

Supreme Court Queries Central Government’s Sole Focus on Chief Secretary Extension: Demands Transparency and Accountability Read More »

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 …

Supreme Court Strikes Down P&H High Court’s Election Interference: Wrestling Federation of India Free to Proceed Read More »

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 …

Supreme Court Initiates Survey to Assess Kerala’s Mega Car Parking Project’s Alleged Encroachment into Leased Territory Read More »