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BREAKING: Supreme Court Rules No Immunity for MPs/MLAs Taking Bribe for Vote/Speech in Legislature
In a groundbreaking verdict, the Supreme Court, led by Chief Justice Dhananjaya Y. Chandrachud, delivered a landmark judgment addressing the delicate balance between parliamentary privilege and the immunity of members from prosecution. The case, titled Raju Ramachandran vs. Union of India, has far-reaching…
S. 306 IPC Verdict: Supreme Court Clarifies - Words Spoken in Anger Not Instigation for Suicide
In a significant legal development, the Supreme Court, presided by Justices Bela M. Trivedi and Ujjal Bhuyan, delivered a verdict on March 1, 2024, in a case dealing with abetment to suicide under Section 306 of the Indian Penal Code (IPC). Case Background: The case revolved around an incident that occurred on July 6,…
Supreme Court Affirms: Courts Bound by Agreed Terms, Cannot Rewrite Contracts in Dispute Resolution
In a recent judgment, the Honorable Supreme Court, comprising Justice Aniruddha Bose and Justice Sanjay Kumar, delivered a significant ruling under the Consumer Protection Act, 2019. The case, known as Consumer Complaint No. 35 of 2018, involved a dispute between homebuyers and a real estate company, where the…
Supreme Court Denies Specific Performance To Plaintiff Who Made False Statements, Calls Relief Discretionary & Equitable
In a recent judgment by the Supreme Court of India, Major General Darshan Singh and others lost their appeal (Civil Appeal No. 9360 of 2013) against Brij Bhushan Chaudhary. The case revolved around a property dispute and the claim for specific performance. Factual Background: - Major General Darshan Singh and others,…
Calling an unknown woman 'darling' is sexual harassment under Section 354A IPC: Calcutta High Court
In a recent judgment, the Calcutta High Court, presided over by Justice Jay Sengupta, upheld a decision in Criminal Revisional Application No. CRR/29/2023, where Janak Ram was the petitioner challenging a conviction under sections 354-A(1)(iv) and 509 of the Indian Penal Code. The case stemmed from an incident on…
NDPS Act | When Samples Aren't Drawn Following S.52A, FSL Report Is A Waste Paper & Can't Be Read In Evidence : Supreme Court
In a significant legal development, the Supreme Court of India, in Criminal Appeal No(S). 1610 of 2023 and Criminal Appeal No(S). 1611 of 2023, has acquitted the appellants, Mohammed Khalid and another, who were convicted under Section 8(c) read with Section 20(b)(ii)(c) of the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic…
Supreme Court: Ownership Over Property Can't Be Claimed When Sale Deed Is Executed By Person Having No Title
Supreme Court Delivers Landmark Judgment in Property Dispute: Savitri Bai vs. Savitri Bai In a significant ruling, the Supreme Court of India, under the Civil Appellate Jurisdiction, has pronounced its judgment on Civil Appeal No. 9035 of 2013, arising from a Special Leave Petition (C) No. 33563 of 2011. The case,…
Love marriages leading to marital disputes: high court irretrievable breakdown of marriage must be made ground for divorce
In a significant legal development, a recent judgment under the Hindu Marriage Act has paved the way for divorce, recognizing the ground of irretrievable breakdown of marriage. The case, titled XXXXXXXXXX vs. YYYYYYYYYY, sheds light on the evolving dynamics of marital relationships and the need for legal reforms.…
Affirms Buyer's Right to Property Charge Under S.55(6)(b) TP Act in Case of Mutual Non-Performance: Kerala High Court
In a significant legal development, the Honorable Mr. Justice Sathish Ninan of the High Court of Kerala at Ernakulam delivered a judgment on Tuesday, the 27th day of February 2024, addressing the matter of Ahammedkutty Bran v. Sukumaran & Another (RFA No. 349 of 2022). The case revolves around a dispute concerning the…
Upholds Step-Father's Conviction For Rape Of Minor Daughter, Says Trial Court Ought To Have Awarded Compensation U/S 357A CrPC: Kerala High Court
Title: POCSO Act Empowers Courts to Compensate Victims in Landmark Case In a significant legal development, the Kerala High Court, in the judgment dated 1st March 2024, under Crl.A.No.673/2017, highlighted the pivotal role of the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act, emphasizing the obligation of…
