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NI Act Allows Filing Of Cheque Dishonour Complaint At Place Of Payee Bank; Accused Can't Seek Transfer Citing Inconvenience: Supreme Court
In a landmark ruling on March 6, 2025, the Supreme Court of India clarified the jurisdictional issue regarding complaints related to cheque dishonor under Section 138 of the Negotiable Instruments Act, 1881 (NI Act). The Court stated that a complaint for cheque dishonor should be filed in the court that has…
Direct Courts To Dispose Execution Petitions Within 6 Months, Hold Presiding Officer Liable On Failure: Supreme Court Asks High Courts
In a significant move to address the inordinate delays in the execution of court decrees, the Supreme Court of India has issued comprehensive directions to all High Courts regarding pending execution petitions in district courts. The Court's directive aims to improve efficiency and ensure timely justice for…
Road Accident Accused Granted Interim Bail After Agreeing to Pay ₹1 Crore Compensation: Supreme Court
In a significant ruling, the Supreme Court of India has granted interim bail to Jay Chandrahas Gharat, the accused in a fatal road accident case, after his father committed to providing ₹1 crore in compensation for the two orphaned children who lost both parents in the accident caused by Gharat. The Supreme Court…
Supreme Court Quashes Rape Case Against Ex-Army Officer, Notes Victim Filed Multiple Similar Cases
In a significant legal development, the Supreme Court of India has quashed a rape case filed against Rakesh Walia, a retired Army officer and author, by the Delhi Police in 2021. The Court ruled that the criminal case filed against Walia was an abuse of legal process, as it found no substantial evidence to support the…
Death Sentence of Man Convicted for Killing His Children Commuted: Supreme Court
In a significant ruling, the Supreme Court of India has commuted the death sentence of Ramesh A Naika, who was convicted for the brutal murder of his two minor children. While acknowledging the heinous nature of the crime, the Supreme Court found that the sentencing process was flawed, particularly due to the failure…
'Breastfeeding In Public & Workplaces Shouldn't Be Stigmatized': Supreme Court Issues Guidelines For Nursing & Child Care Facilities
In a landmark judgment, the Supreme Court of India has emphasized the importance of creating feeding and child care rooms in public buildings, highlighting the right of nursing mothers to breastfeed their children without facing stigma. The Court made these observations while issuing directions to the States/Union…
Supreme Court Quashes Rape Case Against Man Filed After 16 Years Of Relationship
In a significant ruling, the Supreme Court of India has quashed a rape case filed against Rajnish Singh, the accused, in a matter where the complainant alleged sexual exploitation after a prolonged 16-year relationship. The bench comprising Justice Vikram Nath and Justice Sandeep Mehta ruled that the relationship…
'Disability No Barrier To Excellence In Legal Profession': Supreme Court Cites Examples Of Eminent Lawyers With Disabilities
In a groundbreaking judgment, the Supreme Court of India quashed a rule of the Madhya Pradesh Judicial Services that prohibited visually impaired and low-vision candidates from seeking appointments to judicial services. The Court declared that visually impaired candidates are eligible to participate in the selection…
Unregistered Law Firm Cannot Recover Fees From Client, Supreme Court Rejects Plea
New Delhi, 28th February 2025: The Supreme Court of India today dismissed a Special Leave Petition (SLP) filed by The Chennai Law Firm, challenging the final judgment of the High Court of Judicature at Madras in a partnership dispute case. The matter concerned the applicability of provisions under Section 69(2) of the…
Preliminary Inquiry Not Compulsory Before FIR Against Public Servant Under Prevention Of Corruption Act: Supreme Court
In a significant ruling, the Supreme Court of India has clarified the procedure for registering an FIR under the Prevention of Corruption Act, 1988 (PC Act), particularly with regard to the necessity of a preliminary inquiry before the FIR registration. The Supreme Court set aside the Karnataka High Court's decision…
