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Supreme Court Warns Against Pressuring Civil Disputes into Criminal Prosecution
In a recent development, the Supreme Court of India has granted anticipatory bail to Jay Shri and Hitesh Kela in connection with a criminal appeal arising out of Special Leave Petition (Criminal) No. 14423 of 2023. The case, involving the State of Rajasthan as the respondent, pertains to alleged offences under Section…
Supreme Court Affirms: Children From Void Marriage Can't Be Denied Share In Their Parent's Property
In a significant ruling under the Hindu Marriage Act, the Allahabad High Court delivered a noteworthy judgment in First Appeal No. 177 of 2017. The case involved a marital dispute, challenging the judgment and order dated 21.1.2017 passed by the Principal Judge, Family Court, Meerut in Divorce Petition No. 643 of 2013…
Supreme Court Issues Directions: Mention Details Of Previous Bail Applications & Orders In All Bail Pleas
In a significant ruling, the Supreme Court of India has issued directives aimed at streamlining the process of filing bail applications in cases involving multiple accused arising from the same FIR. The judgment, delivered on January 19, 2024, pertains to the case of Kusha Duruka vs. State of Odisha, highlighting…
Supreme Court Designates 56 Advocates As Senior Advocates, 11 Among Them Women
Supreme Court of India Announces New Senior Advocates In a Full Court Meeting convened on Friday, January 19, 2024, the Hon’ble Chief Justice of India and the esteemed Judges of the Supreme Court have officially designated a group of accomplished legal professionals as Senior Advocates. The designation is effective as…
Supreme Court Clarifies: Section 197 CrPC Limited to Acts in Discharge of Official Duties; Fabrication of Documents Not Covered
Topic: Quashing of Complaint and Chargesheet against Public Servant In a significant development, the Supreme Court of India delivered a judgment on Criminal Appeal No.256 of 2024, challenging the decision of the Karnataka High Court that quashed a complaint and chargesheet against a public servant. The appellant,…
Be Gentle In Dealing With Advocates, Don't Take Up Cudgels With Bar : Supreme Court To DRT Judge
In a recent development at the Supreme Court of India, a Special Leave Petition (SLP) bearing number 27317/2023 was dismissed by the Hon'ble Chief Justice and the bench comprising Hon'ble Mr. Justice J.B. Pardiwala and Hon'ble Mr. Justice Manoj Misra. The case arose from the final judgment and order dated 03-11-2023…
S. 5(1) COTPA Won't Apply To Persons Not Engaged In Tobacco Business: Supreme Court Dismisses Plea For Action Over Film Poster Showing Actor Smoking
In a significant development, the Supreme Court of India, under the bench of Hon'ble Mr. Justice Abhay S. Oka and Hon'ble Mr. Justice Ujjal Bhuyan, heard the Special Leave Petition (Criminal) filed by S. Cyril Alexander against the State represented by Dr. V.K. Palani & Anr. The petition, Diary No. 49498/2023, arose…
Supreme Court upholds life sentence of man who murdered wife by setting her on fire
In a significant development, the Supreme Court of India has dismissed Criminal Appeal No. 1189 of 2012, upholding the life imprisonment sentence of a man named Naresh, convicted for the offence under Section 302 of the Indian Penal Code (IPC). The case revolves around a tragic incident where Naresh set his wife on…
Supreme Court Issues Notice In Plea To Cancel Bail Of Accused In Gauri Lankesh Murder Case
In a significant development, the Supreme Court of India, led by the Hon'ble Mr. Justice Vikram Nath and Hon'ble Mr. Justice Satish Chandra Sharma, granted permission to file a Special Leave Petition (SLP) in the matter involving Kavitha Lankesh versus The State of Karnataka & Anr. Background: The case emanates from…
Supreme Court Judgment Highlights Importance of Registered Sale Deed in Property Disputes
New Delhi, January 15, 2024: In a significant ruling, the Supreme Court of India delivered a judgment in Civil Appeal No. 9098 of 2013, shedding light on the crucial role of registered sale deeds in property disputes. Factual Background: - The case involved a dispute between the legal representatives of Smt. Gejo, the…
