In a nuanced ruling, the apex court has elucidated the parameters within which High Courts may entertain writ petitions under Article 226 of the Constitution, particularly in instances where alternative statutory remedies exist. Castigating the High Court’s intervention in auction sale proceedings conducted by a bank under the SARFAESI Act, the Supreme Court underscored the …
In a pivotal ruling, the Supreme Court has mandated that before leveraging statements made under Section 27 of the Evidence Act to secure a conviction, the prosecution bears the burden of proving that nobody else possessed prior knowledge of the disclosed facts. This profound pronouncement emerged from the judicial bench of Justices BR Gavai and …
In a recent ruling, the Supreme Court elucidated on the validity of election nominations, emphasizing that not every flaw renders a nomination invalid. Only defects of significant consequence, capable of influencing the election outcome, warrant disqualification. The court underscored that mere non-disclosure, regardless of severity, does not automatically constitute a substantial defect. The bench, comprised …
In a move highlighting the gravity of misinformation on social media, the Supreme Court has initiated contempt proceedings against Assam MLA Karim Uddin Barbhuiya. The Court expressed profound concern over the proliferation of inaccurate and baseless statements on social media platforms concerning ongoing court cases. The justices, Aniruddha Bose and Bela Trivedi, scrutinized a Facebook …
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In a recent landmark ruling, the Supreme Court has shaken the foundation of traditional legal proceedings surrounding dowry death cases. Justices Dipankar Datta and SVN Bhatti presiding, delivered a verdict that could potentially redefine how justice is served in such sensitive matters. The crux of the judgment lies in the acknowledgment of the invaluable role …
New Twist in Dowry Death Cases: Supreme Court Upholds Family Testimonies Read More »
In a recent judicial proclamation, the Supreme Court of India delineated that the mere oversight of not transferring vehicle registration to a new owner does not render a sale or gift transaction null and void. This pronouncement unfolded within the context of a legal dispute concerning the non-disclosure of three vehicles purportedly owned by family …
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In a landmark decision, the Supreme Court delivered a verdict with profound implications for property law. The essence of the ruling lies in the principle that the transfer of property rights through legal documentation must be rooted in genuine ownership. The Court’s stance is crystal clear: if an individual attempts to bestow property rights via …
Supreme Court Ruling: Property Rights Hinge on True Ownership, Successors Beware Read More »
In a groundbreaking decision delivered on March 21, the Indian Supreme Court has made history by recognizing, for the first time, the right to be free from the adverse effects of climate change as a distinct and fundamental right. Citing Articles 14 and 21 of the Indian Constitution, the Court underscored the importance of these …
New Horizons: Indian Supreme Court Champions Rights Against Climate Change Impact Read More »
In a judicial triumph for All India United Democratic Front (AIUDF) stalwart Karim Uddin Barbhuiya, the Supreme Court dealt a decisive blow to a petition challenging his victory in the 2021 Assam Assembly election from the Sonai constituency. The petition, spearheaded by former Assam BJP leader Aminul Haque Laskar, now aligned with the Congress Party, …
A decade-long shadow of suspicion looms over the Arunachal Pradesh government as the Supreme Court delves into corruption allegations dating back to the 2007-2011 term. In a recent development, the apex court has mandated the Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG) to scrutinize complaints regarding tender irregularities raised by a public interest litigation. Unfolding against the …
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