Misuse of Section 498A IPC
Case BriefsSupreme Court

“Making vague and generalised allegations during matrimonial conflicts, if not scrutinized, will lead to the misuse of legal processes and an encouragement for use of arm-twisting tactics by a wife and/or her family.”

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Madras High Court
Case BriefsHigh Courts

Madras High Court emphasized that it is crucial for the true facts of the case to be brought to light in the pursuit of justice. Denying both the prosecution and the defense the opportunity to present their cases would violate fundamental legal principles

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Permanent commission to woman Army officer
Case BriefsSupreme Court

Supreme Court reiterated that where a citizen aggrieved by an action of the government department has approached the court and obtained a declaration of law in his/her favour, others similarly situated ought to be extended the benefit without the need for them to go to court.

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LDF worker 2006 murder
Case BriefsSupreme Court

“The nature and location of the injuries inflicted, the choice of weapon, and the circumstances of the attack unequivocally establish the liability of the convict for causing the death of the deceased.”

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Supreme Court green cover Delhi
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In June, Supreme Court had directed the secretary to convene a meeting to discuss comprehensive measures for enhancing the green cover of the national capital territory of Delhi

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14-month delay in judgment
Case BriefsSupreme Court

Supreme Court remarked that it was unclear why the Judge of the High Court, despite reserving judgment 14 months ago, had not delivered the judgment or disposed of the petition.

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Madras High Court
Case BriefsHigh Courts

“It is needless to say that the decision in the bail application would be dependent on the decision in the extension application”

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Delhi GRAP restrictions
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In its previous order, the Supreme Court had directed that Stage-IV of the Graded Response Action Plan, which was implemented to tackle the severe air quality situation in Delhi, remain in force until at least December 2, 2024.

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Ponzi scam
Case BriefsSupreme Court

Supreme Court observed that ED had ample time to file the counter affidavit.

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Family Law Roundup
Legal RoundUpTopic-wise Roundup

Read about the significant family law matters heard and decided by the Supreme Court and High Courts in November 2024

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Supreme Court directives on public prosecutors
Case BriefsSupreme Court

“The right of the accused to defend himself in a criminal trial is guaranteed by Article 21 of the Constitution of India. He is entitled to a fair trial. But if effective legal aid is not made available to an accused who is unable to engage an advocate, it will amount to infringement of his fundamental rights guaranteed by Article 21”

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Farmers Protest
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Supreme Court emphasized that while peaceful protests are a fundamental right in a democracy, there must be a sense of responsibility when engaging in such protests.

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Refusal to marry abetment of suicide
Case BriefsSupreme Court

“To convict a person for abetment of suicide under Section 306 IPC, there has to be a clear mens rea on the part of the accused to abet such a crime and it requires an active act or a direct act leading to the commission of suicide.

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Yamuna Expressway land acquisition
Case BriefsSupreme Court

Supreme Court directed that a 64.7% enhancement in compensation would apply in rem, ensuring that uniform benefits would be provided to all affected landowners under the present land acquisition process.

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Delhi air pollution
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Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP) is a framework designed to take specific actions based on the level of air quality, with Stage IV being one of the highest stages involving stricter measures such as restrictions on non-essential activities, halting certain industrial operations, and enhancing public health advisories.

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Hyderabad land allotment policy
Case BriefsSupreme Court

“Government servants, elected legislators, Judges in the Supreme Court and High Court, and prominent journalists do not belong to the “weaker” or per se deserving sections of our society, warranting special State reservations to land allotment.”

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Kerala High Court
Case BriefsHigh Courts

Kerala High Court instructed the Hospital to preserve all relevant blood samples and tissues to facilitate further medical tests, ensuring that the necessary forensic evidence is available for the ongoing legal proceedings.

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Madras High Court
Case BriefsHigh Courts

The power of this Court to order a reinvestigation should not be exercised in a casual manner and only in very rare cases, de novo investigation can be ordered.

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Delhi air pollution
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This directive came in response to an application filed by the parents of some students seeking the reopening of schools.

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Kerala High Court
Case BriefsHigh Courts

“Bail is a rule, and jail is an exception, but the accused involved in offences, which are grave, serious and heinous, fall within the exception and not the rule.”

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