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Supreme Court Rebukes Registry: 5-Month Delay in Drawing Divorce Decree Sparks Judicial Scolding
In a noteworthy development, the Supreme Court of India, in a recent order dated 01-03-2024, expressed its dissatisfaction with the delay in drawing a decree under Section 13(B) of the Hindu Marriage Act, 1955. The case, bearing Criminal Appeal No. 2708/2023, involved Mr. Vinit Vilas Vaidya as the Appellant and Ms.…
Supreme Court Affirms NBFC Policy: Loan Receiver Can't Object to Interest Rate After Repaying Amount
New Delhi, March 4, 2024: In a significant ruling, the Supreme Court of India has upheld the National Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission (NCDRC) order dated 10.11.2022, dismissing Consumer Complaint No. 2367 of 2018. The case, titled "Rajesh Monga vs. Housing Development Finance Corporation Limited & Ors.,"…
Is Deemed Transfer Of Motor Insurance Policy On Sale Of Vehicle Applicable Only To Third Party Risks? Supreme Court Refers To Larger Bench
In a significant ruling, the Supreme Court of India, in Civil Appeal No. of 2024, has granted leave to appeal in the matter of Jaswinder Singh vs. The New India Assurance Company Ltd. & Others. The case, arising from Special Leave Petition (Civil) No. 28825 of 2015, revolves around the interpretation of Section 157 of…
Supreme Court Quashes Criminal Complaint Against Special Armed Force Officers
New Delhi, March 4, 2024: In a recent judgment (Criminal Appeal No.1076 of 2024), the Supreme Court of India ruled in favor of Special Armed Forces (SAF) officers, quashing a complaint filed by one Munishwar Singh Tomar against officers including Commandant Murari Lal Chhari. The case revolved around a land dispute in…
Supreme Court Decides in Favor of 14-Year-Old: Custody Entrusted to Aunt Over Biological Father
In a significant judgment, the Supreme Court of India has ruled on a crucial issue related to the custody of a minor child under the parens patriae jurisdiction. The case, titled "SHAZIA AMAN KHAN AND ANOTHER vs. THE STATE OF ORISSA AND OTHERS," revolves around the custody of a 14-year-old girl named Dania Aman Khan.…
Supreme Court Imposes ₹10,000 Fine on Advocate-on-Record for Filing Petition with Factually Incorrect Grounds
In a significant development, the Supreme Court of India, in its Criminal Appellate Jurisdiction, has granted bail to Md. Khurshid, also known as Md. Khurshid Alam, in Criminal Appeal No. 1303 of 2024 arising out of S.L.P. (Criminal) No. 2251/2023. The order was issued by a bench comprising Hon'ble Mr. Justice Abhay…
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,…
