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Centre Agrees To Modify Advocates (Amendment) Bill; Fresh Consultation To Follow After Revisions: Supreme Court
In a significant development, the Ministry of Law & Justice has decided to revisit the Advocates (Amendment) Bill 2025, which proposed key changes to the Advocates Act, after facing strong opposition and protests from various legal bodies across the country. A fresh public consultation will be held to address the…
Know The Law | Difference Between 'Equitable Mortgage' And 'Legal Mortgage' Explained By Supreme Court
In a landmark decision, the Supreme Court of India has clarified the distinction between legal mortgage and equitable mortgage, highlighting the nuances of Section 58(f) of the Transfer of Property Act, 1882. The case involved the Cosmos Co-operative Bank and the Central Bank of India, addressing the issue of which…
Advocate-on-Record Who Filed Petition Liable For Wrong Statement Even If Drafted By Another Advocate: Supreme Court
In a significant judgment, the Supreme Court of India addressed the responsibilities of Advocates-on-Record (AoRs) in ensuring the accuracy and integrity of petitions and appeals filed before the Court. The Court emphasized that AoRs are fully accountable for the contents of petitions, even when drafted by other…
Dowry Demand Not Mandatory To Invoke Section 498A IPC For Cruelty Against Wife: Supreme Court
New Delhi, December 12, 2024: The Supreme Court of India has delivered an important judgment, clarifying that the demand for dowry is not a pre-requisite to invoke the offence of cruelty against a wife under Section 498A of the Indian Penal Code (IPC). The Court emphasized that the central aspect of cruelty under this…
When Can A Second FIR Be Filed? Supreme Court Clarifies
New Delhi, February 2025: In a landmark judgment, the Supreme Court of India has laid down five key principles regarding the registration of a second First Information Report (FIR) for the same incident or related set of circumstances. This decision comes as a significant clarification on the issue of when a second…
₹5,000 Cost Imposed On 5 States, 1 UT For Failing To Submit POSH Act Compliance Report: Supreme Court
The Supreme Court recently imposed costs of ₹5,000 on the States of Manipur, Jharkhand, Madhya Pradesh, Himachal Pradesh, Telangana, and the Union Territory of Pondicherry for failing to comply with the Court's directives regarding the Sexual Harassment of Women at Workplace (Prevention, Prohibition and Redressal)…
Bail Cannot Be Granted Casually Through Vague Orders In Money Laundering Cases: Supreme Court
In a landmark judgment, the Supreme Court of India on Thursday (Union of India vs Kanhaiya Prasad) reiterated the gravity of the offence of money laundering and cautioned against granting bail in such cases in a casual or cryptic manner. A Bench of Justices Bela M. Trivedi and Prasanna Varale underscored that those…
Addressing A Woman As 'Illegitimate Wife' Or 'Faithful Mistress' Infringes Her Rights: Supreme Court Condemns Misogynistic Language In Judgment
New Delhi – On February 12, 2025, the Supreme Court of India strongly disapproved of the Bombay High Court's use of derogatory and misogynistic language in a 2004 judgment, referring to a woman whose marriage was declared void as an “illegitimate wife” and a “faithful mistress.” The Supreme Court highlighted that such…
UP Gangsters Act | Thorough Examination Necessary When FIR Is Filed Under Strict Laws: Supreme Court
New Delhi – On February 12, 2025, the Supreme Court of India ruled that FIRs registered under stringent laws like the Uttar Pradesh Gangsters & Anti-Social Activities (Prevention) Act, 1986 (Gangsters Act) must undergo strict scrutiny to avoid misuse, especially in property or financial disputes. The bench, comprising…
No Rigid Rule That Convict Should Undergo Half Of Sentence For Bail At Appellate Stage: Supreme Court
In a significant ruling concerning the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Act, 1985 (NDPS Act), the Supreme Court of India has upheld the suspension of sentence and bail granted by the High Court to Lakhwinder Singh. This decision has come during the pendency of his appeal against conviction. Lakhwinder Singh…
