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Supreme Court Dismisses PIL Alleging RBI Exchanged ₹30 Crore Defaced by Separatist Group
The Supreme Court of India recently dealt with a writ petition filed by Satish Bhardwaj under Writ Petition(s)(Criminal) No(s). 249/2019, which was presented before the bench consisting of Hon'ble Mr. Justice Surya Kant and Hon'ble Mr. Justice Nongmeikapam Kotiswar Singh. The petitioner sought permission to appear and…
Improper Rejection of Juvenility Claim Not Final Even in SC's Curative Jurisdiction; Fresh Plea Can Be Raised: Supreme Court
In a landmark judgment, the Supreme Court of India has ruled on the issue of the plea of juvenility raised by Om Prakash (also known as Israel, Raju, and Raju Das), a convict who had been sentenced to death for the alleged murder committed in 1994. The Court's decision reaffirms the rights of juveniles involved in…
Supreme Court criticises issuance of bailable warrants in domestic violence cases
In a significant ruling, the Supreme Court of India recently criticised the practice of issuing bailable warrants by trial courts in cases under the Protection of Women from Domestic Violence Act, 2005 (DV Act). The Court made the remarks while dealing with a case where a magistrate court had issued a bailable warrant…
Supreme Court Expresses Shock Over Bail Plea Pending in Allahabad High Court for 4 Years
The Supreme Court of India has expressed its concern regarding a significant delay in the bail application of Imran, the petitioner, who is currently facing charges in the State of Uttar Pradesh. The Special Leave Petition (SLP) was filed by Imran after the Allahabad High Court failed to decide on his bail…
Sanction Mandate for Prosecuting Public Servants Court Clarifies Legal Precedent on Official Duty, Criminal Charges, and Uses Rape Case as an Example: Supreme Court
In a significant legal development, the Supreme Court of India has clarified the legal requirements for prosecuting public servants, specifically addressing the necessity of obtaining prior sanction for initiating criminal charges. The Court's ruling underscores the importance of obtaining prior sanction from the…
Landowners entitled to current market value of acquired land when compensation is delayed: Supreme Court
The Supreme Court of India delivered a significant ruling on Thursday in favor of landowners, granting them the entitlement to compensation based on the current market value of their acquired lands, especially in cases where delays in compensation payments had occurred. The case, titled Bernanard Farncis Joseph Vaz…
Tribunals Empowered To Direct Property Transfer Back To Elderly Parents: Supreme Court
The case involves an appeal filed by Urmila Dixit against Sunil Sharan Dixit and others in the Supreme Court of India. The appeal stems from a decision of the Madhya Pradesh High Court, which set aside an order granting relief to the Appellant under Section 23 of the Maintenance and Welfare of Parents and Senior…
Sale Deed Executed Post-Adoption By Widow Mother For Pre-Adoption Property Is Binding On Adopted Child: Supreme Court
The Supreme Court on January 2, 2024, delivered a significant judgment concerning the property rights of adopted children, specifically focusing on a widow female Hindu’s rights over property acquired before the adoption of her child. The case involved an appeal filed by an appellant, Sri Mahesh, against the Karnataka…
Quashes Dowry, Divorce, and Cruelty Allegations in Matrimonial Dispute – A Landmark Judgment on Abuse of Legal Provisions": Supreme Court
In a significant judgment dated December 20, 2024, the Supreme Court deliberated on the misuse of Section 498-A of the Indian Penal Code (IPC), a provision introduced to protect women from cruelty in marriage. The case involved Digambar (the appellant) and Pushpa Madhav Suryavanshi (the respondent), who were embroiled…
Supreme Court Affirms Delhi Municipal Corporation's Authority to Invite Tariff-Based Bids for Waste-to-Energy Projects
In a significant ruling, the Supreme Court on January 2, 2025, upheld the power of the Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD) to issue tariff-based bids for its Waste-to-Energy (WTE) projects, under Section 63 of the Electricity Act 2003. This judgment comes after the Appellate Tribunal for Electricity (APTEL) had…
