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Supreme Court Clarifies: Interim Compensation in Cheque Dishonour Cases Under S.143A NI Act Not Mandatory
Supreme Court Sets Precedent on Interim Compensation under Section 143A of the Negotiable Instruments Act, 1881 In a landmark judgment, the Supreme Court of India has clarified the interpretation and application of Section 143A of the Negotiable Instruments Act, 1881 regarding interim compensation in cases of…
Supreme Court Denies Anticipatory Bail in Non-Bailable Warrant and Section 82 CrPC Proclamation Case
In a recent legal development, the High Court has upheld the decision to reject an anticipatory bail application in the case of XYZ vs. State, where the appellants failed to comply with court orders. Case Details: The case revolves around the non-appearance of the appellants, despite the issuance of summons, warrants,…
Transfer Of Govt Employee Not Vitiated Merely Because It Was Issued At Instance Of MLA : Supreme Court
In a landmark judgment delivered on March 13, 2024, the Supreme Court of India upheld the decision regarding administrative transfers in the case of Sri Pubi Lombi vs. The State of Arunachal Pradesh & Ors.. The judgment pertains to the interpretation of administrative transfers and the scope of judicial review in such…
If Acquittal Is Based On Irrelevant Grounds, Supreme Court Obligated To Interfere Under Article 136 : Supreme Court
In a groundbreaking decision, the Supreme Court has overturned the acquittal of Gurpreet Singh in a case falling under Section 302 of the Indian Penal Code (IPC). The judgment, delivered by Justice Surya Kant and Justice K.V. Viswanathan, sheds light on the intricacies of the case and the reasons behind the court's…
Directing Deposit Of 75% Suit Claim To Condone Delay & Set Aside Exparte Decree Unwarranted & Disproportionate: Supreme Court
In a significant ruling, the Supreme Court of India, under the Civil Appellate Jurisdiction, has granted leave and set aside an ex parte decree dated 30 August 2022, issued by the High Court of Judicature at Madras. The case, titled M/s Trois Corporation HK Ltd versus M/s National Ventures Pvt Limited, involves a…
'Not Murder, But Culpable Homicide Not Amounting To Murder' : Supreme Court Reduces Sentence Of Husband Who Burnt Wife Alive In Sudden Quarrel
In a significant legal development, the Supreme Court of India has modified the conviction in the case of Dattatraya vs. The State of Maharashtra. The appeal arose from a final judgment of the Aurangabad Bench of Bombay High Court, where the appellant, Dattatraya, was convicted under Sections 302 and 316 of the Indian…
Affidavit Mandatory: Supreme Court Upholds 'Priyanka Srivastava' Directive in S.156(3) CrPC Applications
In a significant development, the Supreme Court of India, comprising Hon'ble Mr. Justice Sanjiv Khanna and Hon'ble Mr. Justice Dipankar Datta, delivered a noteworthy order in the matter of Ramesh Kumar Bung & Ors. vs. State of Telangana & Anr., concerning Special Leave Petition (Crl.) No. 13762/2023 and others. The…
Supreme Court: Consent Dynamics in Relationships Evolve Over Time; Denies Quashing Rape Case
In a significant legal development, the Supreme Court of India, presided over by Hon'ble Mr. Justice Aniruddha Bose and Hon'ble Mr. Justice Sanjay Kumar, addressed the Special Leave to Appeal (Crl.) No(s). 6279/2023. The case emanated from a final judgment by the High Court of Karnataka Circuit Bench at Dharwad, dated…
Supreme Court Clarifies Priority in Age Determination: Ossification Test Kept at the Last Rung under Section 94 of Juvenile Justice Act
Act Name: Juvenile Justice (Care and Protection of Children) Act, 2015 Topic: Age Determination and Claim of Juvenility in Criminal Case In a recent judgment by the Supreme Court of India, Justice Mehta delivered a crucial decision on a writ petition arising from a unique set of circumstances. The case, Writ…
Supreme Court Upholds Right to Criticize J&K Special Status Abrogation and Extend Wishes to Pakistan on Independence Day
In a groundbreaking judgment delivered on March 7, 2024, by Justice Abhay S. Oka and Justice Ujjal Bhuyan, the Supreme Court of India asserted the paramount importance of freedom of speech and expression under Article 19(1)(a) of the Constitution. The case, labeled Criminal Appeal no.886 of 2024, involved an appeal by…
