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Landmark Judgment in Section 27 of the Evidence Act, Acquittal in Murder Case: Supreme Court
In a significant legal development, the Supreme Court of India recently pronounced a landmark judgment under Section 27 of the Evidence Act, leading to the acquittal of the appellants in a murder case. The case, titled Ravishankar Tandon & Ors. vs. State of Chhattisgarh, involved critical examination of the principles…
Court Allows 2010 Acid Attack Victims To Seek Compensation Despite Lapse Of Limitation Period: Bombay High Court
In a recent ruling, the Bombay High Court has rendered a significant decision in Writ Petition No.962 of 2016 along with Interim Application No.2022 of 2020, pertaining to victims of acid attacks. The case was presided over by A.S. Chandurkar and Jitendra Jain, JJ and the oral judgment was delivered on 3rd April,…
Mere Failure To Transfer Vehicle Registration Will Not Invalidate Sale/Gift Of Vehicle: Supreme Court
[New Delhi, April 9, 2024] - In a significant decision, the Supreme Court of India has upheld the election victory of Karikho Kri from the Tezu (ST) Assembly Constituency in Arunachal Pradesh. The ruling, which addresses key provisions of the Representation of the People Act, 1951, carries implications for electoral…
If Deed Was Executed By Person Without Title, Successors Cannot Enforce Rights On Property Based On Such Deed : Clarifies Property Rights
In a significant ruling, the Supreme Court of India has provided crucial clarity on property rights concerning the Hindu Widow's Remarriage Act. The case, titled Kizhakke Vattakandiyil Madhavan (Dead) Thr. LRs. v. Thiyyurkunnath Meethal Janaki and Ors, centered around a property dispute stemming from historical…
When Can High Courts Entertain Writ Petition Under Article 226 Despite Existence Of Statutory Remedies? Supreme Court
In a recent legal development under the Securitization and Reconstruction of Financial Assets and Enforcement of Securities Interest (SARFAESI) Act, the High Court made a significant ruling concerning the jurisdiction of High Courts under Article 226 of the Constitution. The case involved a dispute related to the…
Senior Citizens Act Not for Settling Heirs' Property Disputes: Bombay High Court
In a significant ruling under the Senior Citizens Act, the High Court recently addressed the critical issue of ensuring basic amenities for senior citizens. The judgment, delivered by Justice Sandeep V. Marne, sheds light on the provisions of Section 23(1) of the Act and their practical implications in cases involving…
Every Non-Disclosure By Candidate Won't Make Nomination Invalid Unless It Is Substantial Affecting Election Outcome : Supreme Court
In a recent landmark judgment, the Supreme Court addressed crucial aspects of election law, upholding the victory of Karikho Kri as the returned candidate from Tezu (ST) Assembly Constituency in Arunachal Pradesh. The case, marked by its intricacies under the Representation of the People Act, 1951, centered around…
Supreme Court Issues Contempt Notice to Social Media User for Interfering with Judicial Proceedings
In a recent development, the Supreme Court of India has taken a stern stance against attempts to interfere with judicial proceedings through social media platforms. The case, Contempt Petition (Civil) Diary No. 13898/2024, involves petitioner Aminul Haque Laskar and respondent Karim Uddin Barbhuiya & Ors. The court's…
Pending Money Laundering Cases: Court Says Collective Responsibility Of Probe Agencies, Defence Counsel To Make System Work
In a significant ruling related to the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA), the Honorable High Court has granted bail to Sarang Wadhawan and Rakesh Kumar Wadhawan, who were arrested in connection with ECIR No.ECIR/MBZO-I/09/2019 dated 3rd October 2019 registered with the Enforcement Directorate – Mumbai. The…
Direct High Court Approach for Seized Vehicle Release Without Sec.451 CrPC Improper: Supreme Court
In a recent ruling by the Supreme Court of India, the intricacies of Section 98(2) of the Gujarat Prohibition Act 1949 were elucidated, shedding light on the legal embargo imposed on the release of seized property, specifically vehicles, in cases involving the transportation of contraband liquor exceeding prescribed…
