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Supreme Court: Extending 'Pankaj Bansal' Precedent, Ushers in Written Arrest Grounds for UAPA Cases
In a landmark ruling, the Supreme Court of India reaffirmed the mandatory communication of arrest grounds under Section 43B(1) of the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act, 1967 (UAPA). The case, identified as Prabir Purkayastha v. State, with Diary No. 42896 of 2023, delved into the critical issue of promptly…
Wrong Doers Cannot Be Allowed To Make Profit Out Of Their Own Wrongs : Supreme Court
In a landmark judgment, the Supreme Court of India has quashed the High Court's decision in the case of Municipal Committee Katra & Ors. vs. Ashwani Kumar regarding a tender dispute under Section 1 of the Indian Contract Act. The case revolved around a Notice Inviting Tender (NIT) issued by the appellant, Municipal…
Services Rendered By Advocates Come Under Contract Of Personal Service: Supreme Court
New Delhi, May 14, 2024: In a landmark judgment, the Supreme Court of India, through Justices Bela M. Trivedi and Pankaj Mithal, clarified the scope of the Consumer Protection Act, 2019 regarding complaints related to "deficiency in service" against advocates practicing in the legal profession. The case involved Civil…
Section 144 CPC, Stranger Who Purchased Property Knowing About Appeal Pendency Can't Resist Restitution As Bona Fide Purchaser : Supreme Court
In a significant ruling, the Supreme Court of India has upheld the principles of justice and restitution in a case that underscores the importance of fair execution procedures under Section 144 of the Civil Procedure Code (CPC). The judgment, delivered on May 14, 2024, in the matter of Rajesh Sharma v. Mohan Singh,…
Supreme Court Rules Advocates Exempt from Consumer Protection Act Liability
New Delhi, May 14, 2024: In a landmark judgment today, the Supreme Court of India ruled that Advocates and their services are excluded from the ambit of the Consumer Protection Act, 2019. The judgment was passed in response to appeals, including Civil Appeal No. 6959 of 2011 and Civil Appeal No. 8214 of 2017. The case…
Supreme Court Grants Bail To 2 Kerala Advocates Accused Of Raping Client
In a recent development at the Supreme Court of India, a crucial decision was made regarding a case of alleged misconduct involving lawyers. The matter, arising from a judgment dated 18-10-2023 by the High Court of Kerala at Ernakulam, saw Petition(s) for Special Leave to Appeal (Crl.) No(s). 15122/2023 being…
Consumer Protection Act 1986, Onus Of Proving That Service Was Availed For 'Commercial Purpose' Is On Service Provider : Supreme Court
In a recent ruling by the Supreme Court of India, Justice Aravind Kumar delivered a significant judgment regarding the interpretation of the Consumer Protection Act 1986. The case, titled Shriram Chits (India) Private Limited v. Raghachand Associates, centered around the definition of a 'consumer' and whether the…
Juvenile Justice Act, Appeal Against Preliminary Assessment Order Maintainable Before Children's Court, Not Sessions Court: Supreme Court
In a recent landmark judgment, a case titled Child in Conflict with Law Through His Mother versus The State of Karnataka and Another brought to light crucial provisions and reforms under the Juvenile Justice (Care and Protection of Children) Act, 2015. Background of the Case: The case centered around a juvenile…
Order 41 Rule 31 CPC, Omission To Separately Frame Issues Not Fatal If Appellate Court Has Otherwise Dealt With Them : Supreme Court
In a recent ruling dated May 10, 2024, the Supreme Court dismissed an appeal under the Land Acquisition Act, 1976, upholding the decision of the High Court in favor of the Corporation. The case revolved around the allocation of land plots to the plaintiffs in lieu of their initial allotment. Background of the Case The…
RP Act, Election Petitioner Can File Replication To Respondent's Written Statement If New Facts Aren't Introduced: Supreme Court
In a recent ruling, the Supreme Court addressed critical aspects of election petitions and procedural fairness in the case of Sheikh Noorul Hassan versus Nahakpam Indrajit Singh & Ors. The judgment delved into sections of the Representation of the People Act, 1951, focusing on grounds for declaring elections void and…
