The Supreme Court emphasized that where there is an absence of any specific rule or prescription, the last day for fulfilling eligibility is the last date of submission of the application. The Court made the observation while refusing the benefit of Economically Weaker Sections (EWS) reservation to candidates of Civil Service Examination 2022 who did not upload the income and asset certificate in the prescribed form before the stipulated cut-off date.
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The Supreme Court, while granting custody of a minor child to the her aunt despite opposition from the father, held that the personal law or statute couldn't override the welfare of the child while deciding the custody of the child. ...
Builder–buyer disputes have become one of the most common legal issues in India’s real estate sector. Delays in possession, unilateral changes in project plans, poor construction quality, refund refusals, and misleading commitments have affected thousands of home buyers across the ...
In a notable judgment, the Supreme Court has held that a document can produced during cross-examination in a civil trial to confront a party to the suit or a witness. The Court also held that there is no distinction between ...
The Supreme Court in India has started allowing sign language interpretation for hearing impaired lawyers, demonstrating that not everything needs to be spoken aloud in court. In a recent case, a deaf advocate was permitted to virtually argue with the ...
Introduction Non-Resident Indian (NRI) marriages, while often joyous, can also bring a unique set of legal challenges. These challenges stem from cross-border legal systems, differing cultural expectations, and complex family dynamics. Understanding these issues is crucial for NRIs and their ...
The Supreme Court on Monday (February 19) pulled up the Central Government over the denial of Permanent Commission for women officers in the Indian Coast Guard (ICG). The bench led by Chief Justice of India DY Chandrachud, hearing a plea of ...