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NDPS Act | Officer Must Mandatory Record In Writing Reasons For Arrest/Search As Per S.41(2), Violation Will Vitiate Trial : Supreme Court
In a landmark decision, the High Court acquitted the accused in a case under the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (NDPS) Act, 1985, highlighting critical procedural lapses and violations of statutory safeguards. Case Background: The case revolved around the arrest and subsequent prosecution of Accused No. 01…
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…
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…
Evidence Of Family Members In Dowry Death Cases Can't Be Discarded Saying They Are Interested Witnesses : Supreme Court
In a recent development in the Indian legal landscape, the Supreme Court has revisited a crucial case involving dowry death allegations under the Indian Penal Code (IPC). Background of the Case The case in question, known as State of Karnataka vs. M.N. Basavaraja & Ors., revolves around the tragic demise of…
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…
Testimonies of Dowry Death Victims' Relatives Cannot Be Disregarded: Supreme Court
In a significant development, the Supreme Court of India has overturned a High Court judgment regarding a dowry death case involving M.N. Basavaraja & Ors. The case, under the purview of Section 302, 498A, and 201 of the Indian Penal Code (IPC) read with Sections 3 and 4 of the Dowry Prohibition (DP) Act, has garnered…
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…
