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Protection of Women from Domestic Violence Act, 2005: Significant Shifts in Burden of Proof : supreme court
Protection of Women from Domestic Violence Act, 2005: Significant Shifts in Burden of Proof In a recent judgment, the Honorable Supreme Court of India, led by Justice B. R. Gavai, Justice Pamidighantam Sri Narasimha, and Justice Aravind Kumar, made a significant pronouncement on the Protection of Women from Domestic…
Arbitration and Conciliation Act guided the State of Karnataka to uphold the arbitration award
In a recent landmark judgment, the Karnataka High Court, under the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, has set aside an erroneous modification of an arbitral award. The case involves a civil appeal (No. 8067 of 2019) where the court meticulously examined the judgment passed under Section 34 of the A&C Act and…
Supreme Court ruled in land dispute case: Limit not applicable
In a significant ruling, the Supreme Court of India, in its judgment dated January 3, 2024, addressed the matter of Brij Narayan Shukla (D) Thr. LRs. vs. Sudesh Kumar Alias Suresh Kumar (D) Thr. LRs. & Ors. (Civil Appeal No. 7502 of 2012). The case involved a dispute over a 3500 sq. ft. plot in Village Hardoi, Uttar…
Custodial Confessions Unveiled: Evidence Act: Section 27 Interpreted in Murder Case - Perumal Raja Convicted
In a recent judgment, the Supreme Court upheld the conviction of Perumal Raja under the Indian Evidence Act, specifically focusing on Section 27. The case involves the gruesome murder of Rajini @ Rajinikanth, shedding light on the nuanced interpretation of "custody" and the admissibility of statements made during…
Supreme Court Quashes FIR in Ajeet Singh Case, Cites Lack of Grounds for Prosecution
Introduction: In a recent judgment, the Supreme Court of India, under Criminal Appeal No. 32 of 2024, arising from Special Leave Petition (Crl.) no.147 of 2017, has quashed the FIR registered against Ajeet Singh at Police Station Naka, District Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh. The case involved allegations under Sections 376…
Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code (IBC): Dissenting Creditors' Rights Clarified
In a significant ruling, the Supreme Court, in the case of Your Name vs. Committee of Creditors, has delivered a detailed judgment shedding light on the rights of dissenting financial creditors under the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code (IBC). The judgment, dated January 3, 2024, addresses the complexities surrounding…
Supreme Court sets guidelines on how government officials should appear in court
1. Supreme Court's New Guideline: - The Supreme Court issued a new guideline regarding the appearance of government officers in court. - The Court stated that the power of criminal contempt cannot be applied against officers of the state of Uttar Pradesh. - The Court deemed the process of issuing orders by High Courts…
Lawyer, speak slowly, otherwise I will throw you out. CJI said, no one has talked like this in 23 years
New Delhi: A heated argument broke out between Chief Justice of India DY Chandrachud and a lawyer on Wednesday, with Chandrachud reprimanding the lawyer and exchanging glances at him. During the debate, Chandrachud told the lawyer, "You talk in a low voice, otherwise I will get you thrown out of the court. In my 23…
Candidacy cannot be canceled for minor errors": Supreme Court gives relief to police candidate under Article 142
In a significant legal development, the Supreme Court of India, in a judgment dated January 02, 2024, has granted relief to Vashist Narayan Kumar in Civil Appeal No. 1 of 2024 arising out of SLP (C) No. 12230 of 2023. The case pertains to a dispute between Vashist Narayan Kumar (the appellant) and The State of Bihar &…
A Triumph for Justice - Supreme Court's Landmark Decision in Vashist Narayan Kumar Case
In a significant ruling, the Supreme Court of India has delivered a judgment that could have far-reaching implications for candidates facing discrepancies in their application forms for government exams. The case, officially known as Civil Appeal No. 1 of 2024 - Vashist Narayan Kumar vs. The State of Bihar & Ors.,…
