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Supreme Court Clarifies Jurisdiction of State Agencies in Corruption Cases Again

The 𝐒𝐮𝐩𝐫𝐞𝐦𝐞 𝐂𝐨𝐮𝐫𝐭 of India has recently delivered a judgment of far-reaching significance in the context of corruption prosecutions involving Central Government employees. Although the matter was argued on behalf of the petitioner and the decision ultimately went against us, ...

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36-48 Hours Shifts For Resident Doctors Inhuman: Supreme Court Asks NTF To Address Concerns On Duty Hours

During the Suo Motu hearing of the RG Kar Hospital Rape-Murder today, the Supreme Court expressed its worries over the 'inhuman working hours' of resident doctors all over the country.  The bench comprising Chief Justice of India DY Chandrachud, Justices ...

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CJI DY Chandrachud Launches e-DHCR Portal, calls it 'Powerful Platform' For Digital Publication of Judgments of Public Importance

Chief Justice of India, Justice DY Chandrachud, on Monday launched the e-DHCR portal, a user friendly official platform for reporting the judgments of Delhi High Court.  CJI Chandrachud said that the initiative marks a “profound shift” in ensuring the democratized ...

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'Personal Law Or Statute Can't Override Welfare Of Child' : Supreme Court Grants Custody Of Girl To Aunt Rejecting Opposition Of Father

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. ...

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Supreme Court Says MP, MLA Can’t Claim Immunity From Prosecution On Charges Of Bribery

The seven-judge Constitution bench of the Supreme Court said it disagreed with the judgment in PV Narasimha and the judgment in PV Narasimha which grants immunity to legislators for allegedly bribery for casting a vote or speech has “wide ramifications ...

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Supreme Court Issued contempt Notice to Patanjali Ayurved & its MD for Misleading ads On Medicinal Cures

The Supreme Court on Tuesday (February 27) came down heavily on Patanjali Ayurved for continuing to publish misleading advertisements regarding medicinal cures, despite making an assurance to the Court earlier in November last year that no such statements would be ...

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"Why Are You Being So Patriarchal?" : Supreme Court Asks Centre Over Denial Of Permanent Commission To Woman Coast Guard Officer

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 ...

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Muzaffarnagar slapping case: SC pulls up UP govt over delay in student counselling

After perusing the state reply Friday, the bench said it reflected that the counselling process had not been done yet. “It is not reflected, it is not being done,” said Justice Oka. The Supreme Court Friday pulled up the Uttar ...

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Supreme Court Seeks Union's Stand Regarding Cryptocurrency

The Centre has told the Supreme Court it is yet to take a decision on a mechanism to regulate cryptocurrencies and effectively investigate related offences. A bench of justices Surya Kant and KV Viswanathan was told by Additional Solicitor General ...

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Buyer Not Complying With Timeline For Payment Can't Seek Specific Performance Of Agreement To Sell : Supreme Court

The Supreme Court in a recent decision held that when a contract stipulates a specific time frame within which the consideration needs to be paid by the 'buyer' to execute the 'agreement to sale' by the 'seller', then the buyer ...


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Understanding Section 377 of the Indian Penal Code

Section 377 of the Indian Penal Code, a colonial-era law, criminalized "unnatural offenses," including consensual same-sex relationships. However, in a historic judgment on September 6, 2018, the Supreme Court of India decriminalized consensual homosexual acts between adults, marking a significant ...

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Motor Accident Claims – Social Status Of Deceased To Be Considered If There’s No Definite Proof Of Income: Supreme Court

The Supreme Court has reinstated an award originally granted by the Motor Accidents Claim Tribunal (MACT). The apex court expressed disappointment over the approach taken by the High Court in evaluating the evidence and reinstated the MACT’s verdict. The Court ...

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SC removes barrier, allows deaf lawyer Sarah Sunny to argue in sign language; interpreter’s speed amazes CJI, SG

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 ...

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Buyer Not Complying With Timeline For Payment Can't Seek Specific Performance Of Agreement To Sell : Supreme Court

The Supreme Court in a recent decision held that when a contract stipulates a specific time frame within which the consideration needs to be paid by the 'buyer' to execute the 'agreement to sale' by the 'seller', then the buyer ...

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Documents Can Be Produced During Cross-Examination In Civil Trial To Confront Party To Suit Or Witness : Supreme Court

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 ...

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Personal Data Protection Bill: Implications for Businesses and Individuals

The Personal Data Protection Bill (PDP Bill) is a transformative piece of legislation aimed at safeguarding personal data and ensuring privacy in India. Here’s a concise overview of its key provisions and implications for businesses and individuals. Key Provisions of ...

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