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Supreme court calls for expeditious decisions on bail applications: Says Not Deciding Matters Of Personal Liberty Violates Article 21
In a significant development, the Supreme Court of India, under the Criminal Appellate Jurisdiction, issued an order on February 16, 2023, urging the High Court of Bombay to expedite the decision-making process on bail and anticipatory bail applications. The order was delivered in Criminal Appeal No. 545/2024, titled…
Supreme Court Expands Right to Property: Right To Property Under Article 300A Available To A Person Who Isn't A Citizen Of India
In a landmark judgment delivered on February 22, 2024, the Supreme Court of India ruled on a case related to property taxes on assets classified as "enemy properties" under the Enemy Property Act, 1968. Background of the Case: The case involved a property located in Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh, governed by the Act of 1959.…
Supreme Court Asserts: One Bench of High Court Cannot Cancel Bail Granted by Another Bench
In a significant judgment delivered on February 20, 2024, the Supreme Court of India addressed a case involving the cancellation of bail in a cyber crime matter. The case, bearing the title Himanshu Sharma vs. State of Madhya Pradesh, came before the Criminal Appellate Jurisdiction of the Supreme Court. Key…
Supreme Court Grants Bail to Lawyer Accused of Outraging Modesty and Forced Religious Conversion Charges
In a significant development, the Supreme Court of India, under the Criminal Appellate Jurisdiction, has granted bail to Bhurekhan @ Akramkhan Ganikhan Pathan in Criminal Appeal No. 1144 of 2024 arising out of S.L.P. (Criminal) No. 1117 of 2024. The order was pronounced on February 23, 2024. Background: The case…
Supreme Court Recalls Order Closing Wine Shop Near School, Cites Relaxed Highway Ban in Certain Cases
In a significant development, the Supreme Court of India, in its recent order dated January 29, 2024, reviewed and recalled a judgment dated March 20, 2023, related to the distance restrictions for liquor shops. The matter pertains to Civil Appeal No 1788 of 2023 - M/s Alankar Wines Private Limited vs Human Rights and…
Non-Disclosure of Criminal Antecedent in Recruitment Not Always Fatal: Supreme Court Lays Down Guiding Principles to Avoid Arbitrariness
In a groundbreaking verdict, the honorable court, led by Justice J.K. Maheshwari, delivered a pivotal judgment on the employment verification process. The case, bearing Civil Appeal No. 5902/2012, revolved around the selection of candidates for government jobs, focusing on the disclosure of criminal cases and the…
Will find a solution to time gaps between illegal action and restitution: Supreme Court
In a recent landmark judgment, the Supreme Court of India addressed a case involving the appointment of a primary school teacher, bringing attention to arbitrary actions in the selection process. The case, Civil Appeal No. 2679/2024, arose out of SLP (C) No. 5278/2019, with Manoj Kumar as the appellant, and the Union…
Supreme Court Clarifies: Blank Cheque Signature Presumption Prevails Under Section 139 of Negotiable Instruments Act
In a significant ruling, the Supreme Court of India, in Criminal Appeal No. [Insert Case Number], has delivered a verdict that clarifies the presumption regarding the validity of negotiable instruments under Section 139 of the Negotiable Instruments Act, 1881. Case Background: The case involves a dispute between Mr.…
Section 302 IPC, Non-Examination Of Ballistic Expert Fatal To Prosecution Case If Inconsistencies Found In Witness Testimonies : Supreme Court
In a significant legal development, the Supreme Court, consisting of Justice Abhay S. Oka and Justice Ujjal Bhuyan, delivered a verdict acquitting Ram Singh in a case filed under Section 302 of the Indian Penal Code (IPC). The judgment, marked by its meticulous examination of the evidence, brings attention to the…
acquits murder accused in 1982 case after noting co-accused was acquitted on same evidence: Supreme Court
New Delhi, February 21, 2024: In a significant legal development, the Additional Sessions Court delivered a landmark judgment acquitting Ram Singh, the appellant, in a criminal case where he was accused of shooting Dulli, the deceased. Background: The case under consideration revolves around the unfortunate incident…
