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The Apex Court on the Validity of Last Seen Theory and Forensic Evidence in Criminal Convictions
Tuesday, June 24th, 2025
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Supreme Court Strongly Condemns Abuse of Bail Conditions Through False Deposits and Reneging by Parties
Supreme Court Strongly Condemns Abuse of Bail Conditions Through False Deposits and Reneging by Parties
Tuesday, June 24th, 2025
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Supreme Court Affirms Procedural Adherence and Limits of Insolvency Moratorium in Civil Litigation
Supreme Court Affirms Procedural Adherence and Limits of Insolvency Moratorium in Civil Litigation
Sunday, June 16th, 2024
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Whether a Statement obtained under section 67 of NDPS Act can be treated as a Confession?
Whether a Statement obtained under section 67 of NDPS Act can be treated as a Confession?
Thursday, July 30th, 2020
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The Arbitral Tribunal has no jurisdiction to apply the principle of Liberal Construction in interpreting the terms of the Contract- SC Ruled
Tuesday, May 12th, 2020
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The Court is not bound to follow statute or rules of evidence while deciding the custody of a Child and the only consideration should be the welfare and well-being of the child- Supreme Court Reiterated
Tuesday, December 31st, 2019
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When the Agreement specifies particular type/mode of constitution of Arbitral Tribunal, the same should be followed in strict sense- Supreme Court clarified.
Tuesday, December 31st, 2019
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The Hospital is vicariously liable for the acts of negligence committed by the Doctors engaged or empanelled to provide medical care- Supreme Court Ruled
Tuesday, December 31st, 2019
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Liquidator has no power to initiate CIRP on behalf of the Corporate Debtor by filing application under the provisions of Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code, 2016- NCLAT ruled
Tuesday, December 31st, 2019
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The Doctrine of Promissory Estoppel cannot be invoked against the Union of India, if it takes a decision in a larger public interest- Supreme Court ruled.
Tuesday, December 31st, 2019
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Disciplinary proceedings should not be initiated against the Judicial Officer merely on the basis that a wrong order has been passed by him or his order found to be incorrect, unless there are serious allegations of Mis-conduct, extraneous influence or gratification of any kind- Supreme Court ruled.
Tuesday, December 31st, 2019
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The Commercial Courts have no jurisdiction to try the disputes in respect of immovable property, which are not used exclusively in Trade or Commerce- Supreme Court clarified
Tuesday, December 31st, 2019
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NCLT has no discretion to reject or defer the Application filed for triggering CIRP process, unless a specific request made by the Corporate Debtor to settle the Claim of the Creditor-NCLAT ruled
Tuesday, December 31st, 2019
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Refusal to grant anticipatory bail would not amount to denial of the rights conferred upon the appellant under Article 21 of the Constitution of India. Delicate balance is required to be established between the two rights -safeguarding the personal liberty of an individual and the societal interest- Supreme Court ruled in the case of Anticipatory Bail by the former Home Minister Mr.P.Chidambaram.
Tuesday, December 31st, 2019
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Due under the Recovery Certificate cannot be taken as a continuous default for the purpose of calculating limitation in order to trigger Corporate Insolvency Resolution Process as per the Provisions of IBC- SC ruled.
Tuesday, December 31st, 2019
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An appeal from the order of Customs, Excise and Service Tax Appellate Tribunal (“CESTAT”), involving an issue regarding violation of conditions contained in customs exemption notification, would lie only before the High Court under the provisions of Section 130 of the Customs Act, 1962 not before the Supreme Court under the provisions of Section 130E of the Customs Act.
Tuesday, December 31st, 2019
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The illness of encephalitis malaria through a mosquito bite cannot be considered as an accident for the purpose of claiming insurance under Personal Accident Policy- Supreme Court
Saturday, April 13th, 2019
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Can the issue between Landlord-Tenant be referred to Arbitration?- Matter referred to Larger Bench
Saturday, March 9th, 2019
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The suspended Board of Directors of Corporate Debtor, though they have no right to vote in the Committee of Creditors, are entitled to get the copy of resolution plans-Supreme Court
Tuesday, February 19th, 2019
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No more formal filing for saving limitation or for other purpose-Supreme Court Registry issued Circular
Thursday, February 7th, 2019
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When the cause of action for filing a suit is different, there is no jurisdiction conferred upon one Court to entertain suits pertaining to property situated in different courts-Supreme Court clarified Section 17 of C.P.C.
Thursday, February 7th, 2019
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Permanent Injunction can be granted only to the person who is in actual possession-SC
Thursday, February 7th, 2019
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Courts cannot travel beyond the four corners of Order-Contempt Jurisdiction
Thursday, February 7th, 2019
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Offence under section 307 cannot be quashed by the High Court even in case of settlement -Supreme Court reiterates
Saturday, January 5th, 2019
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Women Entry- Sabarimala issue will be again looked into by SC
Saturday, November 3rd, 2018
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Hanging may not be sufficient for Rapists
Monday, July 9th, 2018
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Constitution Bench will hear the Writ Petition challenging the order of Rejection of Impeachment today
Tuesday, May 8th, 2018
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Rejection of Impeachment against Chief Justice of India has been challenged before the SC
Monday, May 7th, 2018
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Whether Indian Courts have jurisdiction to entertain application u/s 34 of Arbitration and Conciliation Act for challenging international commercial arbitral Award -Matter referred to larger Bench for adjudication
Wednesday, May 2nd, 2018
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Supreme Court issued directions for effective implementation of POCSO Act
Wednesday, May 2nd, 2018
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Petition filed against Microsoft as it violates the privacy policy of End Users
Wednesday, May 2nd, 2018
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Whether Supporting Manufacturer can be treated at par with Direct Exporter for the purpose of Section 80HHC of Income Tax Act-Matter referred to Larger Bench
Wednesday, May 2nd, 2018
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Procedure under section 50 of NDPS Act is mandatory while conducting search-SC
Friday, April 27th, 2018
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SC recommends B.Pugalendhi and B.Sarodjiny Devy for Madras HC
Thursday, April 26th, 2018
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Centre rejected the recommendation of Collegium regarding Justice KM Joseph
Thursday, April 26th, 2018
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Senior Advocate Indu Malhotra appointed as Supreme Court Judge
Thursday, April 26th, 2018
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Asaram Convicted for Rape of minor girl-Jodhpur Court
Wednesday, April 25th, 2018
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Impeachment Motion against Chief Justice of India is rejected at the stage of Admission- Vice President of India
Monday, April 23rd, 2018
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Death penalty for Rape on a woman under 12 years of Age- No anticipatory Bail in case of Rape- Ordinance Promulgated
Monday, April 23rd, 2018
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What are all the Five Charges against Chief Justice of India warranting impeachment motion?
Saturday, April 21st, 2018
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Judge Loya died naturally and there is no need for any investigation- SC
Saturday, April 21st, 2018
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Facebook Friends are connected persons as per the provisions of Regulations 2(1)(d)(i) and 2(1)(g) of the SEBI (PIT) Regulations, 2015-SEBI
Saturday, April 21st, 2018
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Eviction Petition filed against one of the Joint Tenants is enough- Supreme Court
Thursday, April 19th, 2018
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Court should not interfere with the decision of Selection Authority regarding weightage of Marks
Wednesday, April 18th, 2018
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Cryptic and unreasoned orders cause prejudice to the parties – Apex Court
Wednesday, April 18th, 2018
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Court should not interfere with the decision of the Selecting Authorities -SC
Wednesday, April 18th, 2018
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Mere injury to the interest of a third party cannot be a ground for rejecting the relief of Specific Performance- SC
Monday, April 16th, 2018
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MPs are entitled to pension till their last breath- SC refuses to say NO for Pension
Monday, April 16th, 2018
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Defamation proceedings can be quashed even after conviction by the Trial court- Supreme Court
Sunday, April 15th, 2018
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A Lawyer cannot be prevented by any Bar Association or group of lawyers from appearing in any Court either for victim or Accused- Supreme Court
Sunday, April 15th, 2018
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