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Supreme Court Refers Marital Dispute to Mediation Under Section 12A of Hindu Marriage Act
Supreme Court Refers Marital Dispute to Mediation Under Section 12A of Hindu Marriage Act In a significant development, the Supreme Court of India, comprising a bench of Hon'ble Mr. Justice Abhay S. Oka and Hon'ble Mr. Justice Pankaj Mithal, addressed the matter of Prakash Babulal Dangi versus The State of Maharashtra…
Supreme Court dismisses special leave petition due to absence of petitioner's lawyer
In a significant development, the Supreme Court of India dismissed Special Leave Petition (C) No.13040/2017 on January 24, 2024, due to the absence of the petitioners' counsel, as per the order recorded in the court proceedings. CASE BACKGROUND: The case, arising out of the final judgment and order dated 07-09-2016 in…
Supreme Court: Conviction Demands Evidence, Not Suspicion – Acquits Accused in 15-Year-Old Murder Case
In a significant verdict, the Supreme Court has set aside the judgement and order dated 22nd July 2015, passed by the Division Bench of the High Court of Chhattisgarh in Criminal Appeal No. 902 of 2023. The appeal challenged the conviction of Raja Naykar in Sessions Trial No. 14 of 2010 for the murder of Shiva alias…
Supreme Court's decision on evaluation of IPS officers: Clarification of reporting authority
In a significant ruling, the Supreme Court, led by Justice Sanjay Kumar, issued a judgment on Civil Appeal No. 1933 of 2023, titled "The State of Assam and others vs. Binod Kumar and others." The judgment addressed a crucial aspect concerning the assessment of Indian Police Service (IPS) Officers serving as District…
Supreme Court grants anticipatory bail in contract breach case
In a significant ruling, the Supreme Court of India, in Criminal Appeal No. of 2024 arising out of SLP(Crl.) No. 14423 OF 2023, addressed the issue of whether a mere breach of contract could be deemed a criminal offense under Section 420 or Section 406 of the Indian Penal Code, 1860. The case involved appellants Jay…
Members In Default Of Membership Fee Stand Disqualified From Society Without Notice; They're Not Entitled To Vote : Supreme Court
In a significant ruling, the court has delivered a verdict on a case pertaining to the elections of a society governed by the Maharashtra Societies Registration Act, 1860. Background: The case involves a dispute over the elections of the executive body of a society registered under the Maharashtra Societies…
Supreme Court Clarifies: Accused Cannot Seek Default Bail Based on Pending Investigation or Incomplete Chargesheet
In a significant legal development, the Supreme Court has delivered a landmark judgment shedding light on the statutory rights of the accused under Section 167(2) of the Criminal Procedure Code (Cr.P.C). The judgment, titled Suresh Kumar Bhikamchand Jain Vs. State of Maharashtra & Anr., delves into the complexities…
Breaking News: Supreme Court Introduces Digital Paper Books for Advocates-on-Record
In a significant development, the Supreme Court of India has issued a notice regarding the sharing of scanned (digitized) paper books with Advocates-on-Record on a pilot basis. The move aims to address concerns related to variations in reference to page numbers of scanned documents during court proceedings, causing…
Acquits Woman In 23 Year Old Murder Case After Finding Her To Be A Juvenile At The Time Of Offence: Supreme Court
In a landmark judgment, the Supreme Court of India, under Criminal Appeal No. 64/2012, has overturned the conviction of Pramila, who was found guilty under Sections 302 and 201 read with Section 34 of the Indian Penal Code, 1860. The judgment, delivered by Justice Abhay S. Oka, addresses a crucial issue of juvenility…
Supreme Court Clarifies S.420 IPC: Dishonest Inducement Essential for Cheating Offence
Bengaluru, January 22, 2024: In a significant judgment, the appellate court has set aside the charges of cheating and forgery under Section 420 and Sections 468 and 471 of the Indian Penal Code (IPC) against Appellant No. 1 (wife) and Appellant No. 2 (father), citing a lack of evidence to substantiate the allegations…
