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Stay In Azure–PPL Copyright Dispute Not Applicable To Third Parties: Supreme Court
In a continuing legal battle involving copyright licensing rights, the Supreme Court of India on June 19, 2025, heard Special Leave to Appeal (C) No. 10977/2025, filed by Phonographic Performance Limited (PPL) against Azure Hospitality Private Limited. The appeal arises from a Delhi High Court order dated April 15,…
Doctrine Of Res Judicata Enforceable Even At Various Phases Of Identical Litigation: Supreme Court
The Supreme Court recently clarified that the principle of res judicata not only applies to different cases but also to different stages within the same case. The Court upheld the Kerala High Court’s decision, which dismissed the appellant’s application under Order 1 Rule 10 of the Civil Procedure Code (CPC). The…
Fleeing Alone Doesn’t Establish Culpability But Remains Admissible Behaviour Under Section 8 Of Evidence Act: Supreme Court
Supreme Court Observes Absconding is Relevant but Not Conclusive Evidence of Guilt The Supreme Court recently clarified that absconding by itself does not prove a person’s guilt. However, it is a relevant fact under Section 8 of the Indian Evidence Act, 1872, because it shows the conduct of the accused and may suggest…
Civilian Killing Using Service Weapons While in Plain Clothes Not Covered Under Official Duty; No CrPC Section 197 Sanction Required for Prosecution: Supreme Court
The Supreme Court recently refused to absolve Punjab police officials accused of killing a civilian in a fake encounter while in plain clothes. The police officers were charged with shooting the civilian using official firearms but were not in uniform at the time of the incident. The Court rejected their claim that…
Preventive Detention Not A Replacement For Bail Revocation: Supreme Court
The Supreme Court of India has set aside a preventive detention order issued under the Kerala Anti-Social Activities (Prevention) Act, 2007 (KAAPA), reiterating that such extraordinary powers must be exercised with strict adherence to constitutional safeguards, particularly those under Article 21 of the Constitution…
Muslim Man Jailed Under Sections 3 & 5 of Uttarakhand Freedom of Religion Act for Inter-Faith Marriage Granted Bail: Supreme Court
The Supreme Court of India, in a significant decision, granted bail to Aman Siddiqui, a Muslim man who was arrested by Uttarakhand Police under the Uttarakhand Freedom of Religion Act, 2018, for marrying a Hindu woman. A Bench of Justices BV Nagarathna and Satish Chandra Sharma observed that the State had no reason to…
'Guardian Became Looter': Dismissal of ITBP Constable for Robbing Cash Box Upheld: Supreme Court
The Supreme Court of India recently delivered a significant judgment upholding the dismissal of Constable Jageshwar Singh of the Indo Tibetan Border Police (ITBP) for robbing a cash box he was duty-bound to guard. The incident took place on the night of July 4-5, 2005, when the constable, posted as a sentry at a…
"He is Now NRIs' Responsibility": Supreme Court While Interpreting Judgment by Former High Court Judge
A recent hearing in the Supreme Court turned into a humorous yet serious discussion when the Bench of Justice Surya Kant, Justice Dipankar Datta, and Justice Vijay Bishnoi tried to understand a judgment written by retired Justice Sureshwar Thakur of the Punjab and Haryana High Court. The case involved the…
'Minors Are Prone To Tutoring', Child Witness's Competency Not Assessed — Murder Convicts Acquitted: Supreme Court
The Supreme Court recently overturned the conviction of 11 individuals who were found guilty of murder. A critical factor in their conviction was the testimony of a 10-year-old child witness. However, the Court observed that the mandatory Section 118 of the Evidence Act procedure to assess the child’s competency as a…
Supreme Court Questions L&T's Disqualification from ₹6,000 Crore Infra Project in Mumbai
On May 29, 2025, the Supreme Court of India raised strong concerns regarding the disqualification of construction giant Larsen & Toubro (L\&T) from the bidding process for a ₹6,000-crore urban infrastructure project initiated by the Mumbai Metropolitan Region Development Authority (MMRDA). The case, titled Larsen and…
