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Amidst the labyrinthine corridors of legal interpretation, the Supreme Court finds itself at a crossroads, grappling with a vexing question: does the failure to furnish a Forensic Science Laboratory (FSL) report along with the chargesheet within the stipulated time under the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Act 1985 (NDPS Act) warrant default bail for the …

Legal Limbo: NDPS Act and Default Bail Dilemma Shake Supreme Court Read More »

In a landmark decision, the Supreme Court has jolted the legal landscape surrounding the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Act, 1985 (NDPS Act), challenging the interpretation of Section 41 and demanding strict adherence to procedural norms. The case in question, adjudicated on April 9, saw the Court overturning convictions under the NDPS Act, striking down …

 Supreme Court Ruling Shakes Foundations of NDPS Act Enforcement Read More »

In a watershed ruling, the Supreme Court has underscored the pivotal role of an employer’s financial capacity in shaping the wage structure of its employees. This verdict, delivered by the bench comprising Justices Aniruddha Bose and Sanjay Kumar, came as a response to an appeal challenging a Bombay High Court judgment concerning wage revisions. The …

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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 …

High Courts’ Latitude in Writ Petitions Clarified by Supreme Court Amid Statutory Recourse Read More »

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 …

Unearthed Truths: Supreme Court Raises Bar for Prosecution Under Section 27 of Evidence Act Read More »

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 …

Supreme Court Rules on Nomination Defects: Substantial Impact on Election Outcome Required Read More »

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 …

Upholding Integrity: Supreme Court Takes Action Against Misleading Social Media Posts Read More »

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 …

Supreme Court Ruling Upholds Sale/Gift of Vehicles Despite Registration Oversight Read More »

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 »