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'Serving Personnel Can't Be Deemed To Ex-Servicemen From Future Date' : Supreme Court Rejects Army Veterans Plea For Govt Job

Serving Armed Forces officers can't be deemed to be Ex-Servicemen from a prospective date, said the Supreme Court while rejecting the claim of three appellants for appointments as Village Development Officers in the Uttar Pradesh State Service. The appellants, even ...

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Motor Accident Claims | No Right To Recovery For Insurer Merely Because Vehicle Owner Didn't Verify Driver's License : Supreme Court

The Supreme Court on Monday (30th October) held that an insurance company cannot claim that it is not liable to pay compensation in a motor vehicle accident claim just because the vehicle owner did not verify the genuineness of the ...

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Stubble Burning One Reason For Delhi Air Pollution, Says CAQM; Supreme Court Seeks Affidavits From Punjab, Haryana, UP, Rajasthan

The Supreme Court on Tuesday (October 31) asked the Governments of Punjab, Haryana, Uttar Pradesh, Rajasthan and Delhi to file affidavits setting forth the steps they have taken to control air pollution including the measures to curb crop burning. This ...

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Section 47 CPC | Executing Court Can Consider Only Questions Limited To Execution Of Decree; Can't Go Behind Decree: Supreme Court

Lamenting the long delay in the execution of decrees, the Supreme Court observed that under Section 47 of the Code of Civil Procedure, the Executing Court can only go into questions that are limited to the execution of decree and ...

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Section 313 CrPC | 'Right To Remain Silent Not Be Used Against Accused' : Supreme Court Summarises 12 Principles

Recently, the Supreme Court, in a noteworthy judgment, while acquitting a woman accused of killing her own child and was convicted for murder and sentenced to life imprisonment, also decided the question of what may be required of the convict ...

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Transfer Of Property Act | Rents Receivable Can Be Assigned By Debtor To Creditor As Actionable Claim: Supreme Court

Rents receivable by a borrower can be assigned to a lender as an "actionable claim" as per the Transfer of Property Act,1882(TPA), held the Supreme Court while deciding a dispute between the Infrastructure Leasing and Financial Services Ltd and the ...

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'Hurried Trial' : Supreme Court Sets Aside Death Penalty Given In Child Rape-Murder Case Within 23 Days; Orders Fresh Trial

The Supreme Court on Thursday (October 19) set aside the conviction and death sentence of a man accused of kidnapping, raping, and murdering a three-month-old infant after noting that he had not been give a 'proper opportunity' to defend himself. ...

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'No right for queer couples to jointly adopt’: SC in same-sex marriage verdict

The CJI said the law didn't preclude unmarried couples from adopting.Chief Justice of India DY Chandrachud, while announcing his verdict on a clutch of petitions demanding legal status to same-sex marriages, today struck down the Central Adoption Resource Authority's (CARA) ...

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"Why Is CARA Delaying Adoption Process?" Supreme Court Calls For Prompt Action To Benefit Waiting Children & Couples

The Supreme Court on Friday (13.10.2023), raised serious concerns over the delays in the adoption process and the potential impact on both aspiring parents and children in need of loving homes. The remarks came from a bench comprising CJI DY ...

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Recruitment Process -Last Date To Fulfil Eligibility Criteria Is Last Date To Submit Applications, In The Absence Of Any Specific Rule: Supreme Court

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 ...


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SC : Divorce Can Be Granted On ‘Grounds Of Irretrievable Breakdown’

The Supreme Court on May 1 held that it can use its extraordinary powers to do “complete justice” under Article 142 of the Constitution and dissolve a marriage on the ground of ‘irretrievable breakdown’ of the union. Usually, the apex ...

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Understanding Indian Constitutional Laws: A Brief Overview

Introduction: Indian Constitutional Law is the backbone of the country's legal system, laying down the framework for governance, rights, and duties of citizens, and the functioning of various institutions. Enshrined in the Constitution of India, adopted on January 26, 1950, ...

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Legal Ethics & Professionalism: Building Trust in the Legal Industry

🔹 Integrity. Accountability. Confidentiality. These pillars define a true legal professional. But in today’s fast-paced legal landscape, how do we maintain them? ✔ Upholding Client Confidentiality: A lawyer’s duty is to protect sensitive information—breaching it damages trust.✔ Avoiding Conflicts of ...

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Freezing of Bank Accounts by ED/GST/Police – Legal Remedies Explained

Has your bank account suddenly been frozen by the Enforcement Directorate, GST authorities, or police investigation? For businesses and individuals alike, a frozen bank account can bring operations to an immediate halt. Why Bank Accounts Are Frozen by Authorities Authorities ...

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AI & the Judiciary: Boundaries and Risks

🧠 Introduction: A New Era for Justice Artificial Intelligence (AI) has rapidly entered almost every professional domain — and the legal world is no exception. From predictive analytics to legal research automation, AI is revolutionizing how lawyers, judges, and courts ...

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Members Of Railway Protection Force Can Seek Benefit Under Employees Compensation Act Though RPF Declared As An Armed Force: Supreme Court

The Supreme Court on Monday (26.09.2023), held that an officer of the Railway Protection Force (RPF) can seek compensation under Employees Compensation Act, 1923 even though the RPF has been declared to be an armed force of the Union. “..in ...

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