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Supreme Court mooting measures to strengthen bar associations across India
In a significant development, the Supreme Court, headed by Hon'ble Mr. Justice Surya Kant and Hon'ble Mr. Justice Dipankar Datta, has taken up the matter of Petition(s) for Special Leave to Appeal (C) No(s).3950/2024 filed by petitioner A. Mohandoss against The Registrar General & Ors. The case arises from the final…
Supreme Court Acknowledges Deceased's Multitasking, Enhances Compensation in Motor Accident Case
In a significant ruling, the Supreme Court of India, in its judgment dated March 6, 2024, addressed the appeal filed by the appellants, Vethambal and others, against the High Court's decision to reduce the compensation awarded by the Tribunal in a motor accident case. Key Details: 1. Background of the Case: - The case…
No Promise To Marry When Relations Started, She Was Already Married : Supreme Court Quashes Rape Case
ACT NAME: CRIMINAL APPELLATE JURISDICTION - SECTION 482 Cr.P.C. New Delhi, March 6, 2024: In a significant ruling, the Supreme Court of India, in Criminal Appeal No. 3431 of 2023, has quashed FIR No. 52 dated 11.12.2020, registered under Sections 376(2)(n) and 506 IPC at Police Station, Mahila Thana, District Satna…
Supreme Court Revokes Bail for Police Officer Accused of Abusing Office in Manipulating Arrests
In a significant development, the Supreme Court has overturned a contentious bail decision by the High Court of Jharkhand, raising eyebrows over the granting of pre-arrest bail to Sandeep Kumar, the Officer-in-Charge of Dhanwar Police Station. Case Background: In Criminal Appeal No. of 2024, the State of Jharkhand…
'Ghee' A 'Product Of Livestock' : Supreme Court Dismisses Challenge To 1994 Andhra Pradesh Notification
In a recent landmark judgment (Civil Appeal No. 6493 of 2014), the Supreme Court of India addressed crucial questions under the Andhra Pradesh Agricultural Produce and Livestock Markets Act, 1966. The case involved Sangam Milk Producer Company Ltd. as the appellant, challenging the Agricultural Market Committee's…
Supreme Court Upholds Fresh Trial Order in POCSO Case with One-Day Trial Setting Aside Conviction
Supreme Court Directs Prompt Trial in Criminal Appeal Arising from Bihar In a recent development in the Supreme Court of India, Criminal Appellate Jurisdiction, a significant order has been passed in Criminal Appeal No. 1376 of 2024 (Arising out of S.L.P. (Criminal) No. 14848/2023), involving the appellant, Bablu…
Court Should Be Cautious And Slow In Dealing With The Recruitment Process Adopted By Recruitment Agencies: Supreme Court
In a recent judgment, the Telangana High Court's Division Bench confirmed a decision that challenged the recruitment process of the Telangana Residential Educational Institutions Recruitment Board. The case, titled "The Telangana Residential Educational Institutions Recruitment Board vs. Saluvadi Sumalatha & Anr.,"…
Supreme Court confers Senior Designation on five more lawyers
In a significant development, the Hon’ble Chief Justice of India and the esteemed Judges of the Supreme Court of India, during a Full Court Meeting convened on Wednesday, 6th March 2024, have officially designated a select group of Advocates-on-Record and Advocates as Senior Advocates. The following legal…
Landmark Judgment on Property Partition, No Evidence Could Be Led Beyond Pleadings : Supreme Court
Family Dispute Resolved: Landmark Judgment on Property Partition Under Hindu Succession Act In a significant legal development, the Delhi High Court, in a case under the Hindu Succession Act, has delivered a verdict on a family dispute related to property partition. The judgment, dated March 04, 2024, sheds light on…
Test Applied Under Section 319 CrPC Is More Than A Prima Facie Case : Supreme Court
In a recent development, the Supreme Court of India has handed down a significant decision in the case of N. Manogar & Anr. vs. Inspector of Police & Ors., arising out of Special Leave Petition (Crl.) No(s). 8696 of 2021. The apex court, on February 16, 2024, granted leave and addressed the appeal challenging the…
