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Supreme Court Enhances LDCE Quota For District Judge Promotions From 10% To 25%
On Tuesday, the Supreme Court passed a landmark ruling in favor of increasing the quota for promotions to District Judge through the Limited Departmental Competitive Examination (LDCE) from 10 percent to 25 percent for Civil Judges (Senior Division). This ruling, delivered by a Bench comprising Chief Justice of India…
Supreme Court's Bold Ruling on Juvenile Justice and POCSO: Ossification Test Misused in Heinous Offence Case
The Supreme Court of India delivered a detailed judgment on May 20, 2025, clarifying how age should be determined under the Juvenile Justice (Care and Protection of Children) Act, 2015, particularly in cases involving heinous offences. The case centered around Respondent No. 2, who claimed juvenility at the time of…
Man Apprehended From Haldi Function, Subjected To Torture & Dies In Custody; CBI Investigation Ordered By Supreme Court
The Supreme Court on May 15, 2025, transferred the investigation into the alleged custodial torture and death of 25-year-old Deva Pardhi in Guna district, Madhya Pradesh to the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI), citing lack of fairness and police interference. The ruling was passed in the case Hansura Bai &…
Supreme Court Rules In Favour Of Patanjali In Long-Standing 23-Year-Old Customs Duty Dispute
The Supreme Court on Monday allowed an appeal filed by Patanjali Foods Limited (formerly Ruchi Soya Industries Ltd.) challenging a Gujarat High Court judgment that had denied the company a refund of customs duty recovered via the encashment of a bank guarantee. The bench comprising Justices Abhay S. Oka and Ujjal…
When Does 'Manufacture' Take Place? Essential Tests Explained: Supreme Court
In a landmark decision, the Supreme Court of India has provided clarity on the criteria for determining whether a process constitutes manufacturing. The case involved Crude Degummed Soybean Oil, and the Court's ruling has significant implications for the classification of goods under the Customs Tariff Act, 1975.…
Misuse Of Section 498A IPC Flagged In 26-Year-Old Dowry Cruelty Case, Husband Acquitted: Supreme Court
The Supreme Court of India recently acquitted Rajesh Chaddha, a man who had been convicted 26 years ago in a case related to dowry harassment and cruelty to a married woman under Section 498A of the Indian Penal Code (IPC) and the Dowry Prohibition Act, 1961. The Bench, comprising Justices BV Nagarathna and Satish…
More POCSO Courts Needed to Tackle Delays in Child Rape Trials: Supreme Court
In a landmark order, the Supreme Court of India has called on both the Central Government and the State Governments to prioritize the creation of dedicated courts to handle the growing number of cases under the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences Act, 2012 (POCSO Act). This step comes as a response to the…
Couple Agrees To Marry After Rape Case; Flowery Proposal Encouraged By Supreme Court
A serious case arose in Aurangabad involving a young woman, Aishwarya Patil, who filed a complaint against her husband Ameykumar Patil and his family. The complaint was related to repeated instances of domestic violence, caste-based abuse, and harassment after her inter-caste marriage. The allegations were made under…
"Want to Be a Senior Advocate? Here's What It Takes, Says Supreme Court"
In a significant ruling on May 13, 2025, the Supreme Court of India emphasized the high standards required for lawyers to be designated as Senior Advocates. A Bench comprising Justices Abhay S. Oka, Ujjal Bhuyan, and SVN Bhatti delivered the judgment, which highlights the criteria for becoming a Senior Advocate under…
Overzealous Competition Law Enforcement May Undermine India's Manufacturing Ambitions, Says Supreme Court
The Supreme Court of India, in a strong and strategic verdict on Tuesday, warned against “heavy-handed enforcement” of antitrust laws, stating that such practices can harm India's potential to become a global hub for manufacturing, technology, and innovation. This observation came while dismissing appeals filed by the…
