Victim’s counsel can make up for deficiencies in the prosecution case but can’t argue the case
Supreme Court: Dealing with the question relating to the extent to which a victim’s counsel can participate in the prosecution of a
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NCLAT’s order set aside in Essar Steel Insolvency case; Key issues on Corporate Insolvency Resolution Process answered
Supreme Court: The 3-judge bench of RF Nariman, Surya Kant and V. Ramasubramanian, JJ has set aside the NCLAT order dated 04.07.2019
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SC refuses to strike down provision relating to an NRI’s right to claim eviction under the East Punjab Urban Rent Restriction Act, 1949
Supreme Court: The 3-judge bench of Ranjan Gogoi, CJ and L. Nageswara Rao and Sanjiv Khanna, JJ has refused to hold Section
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SC dismisses the petition seeking review of the Rafale Verdict [Full Report]
Supreme Court: The 3-judge bench of Ranjan Gogoi, CJ and Sanjay Kishan Kaul and KM Joseph, JJ has dismissed the the petition
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Karnataka MLAs Disqualification case: Read why SC ‘partly’ upheld Speaker’s order [Full Report]
Supreme Court: The 3-judge bench of NV Ramana, Sanjiv Khanna, and Krishna Murari, JJ has upheld the speaker’s orders dated 25.07.2019 and
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Architects Act, 1972 will prevail over AICTE Act as far as recognition of degrees and diplomas of architecture education is concerned
Supreme Court: The 3-judge bench of Ranjan Gogoi, CJ and Deepak Gupta and Anirudhha Bose, JJ has held that norms and Regulations
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Rape & murder of a 10-year-old & her brother: SC refuses to review it’s 2:1 verdict awarding death sentence
Supreme Court: In a ghastly case involving rape and murder of 2 children, the 3-judge bench of RF Nariman, Surya Kant and
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Tata’s Housing project in Chandigarh stalled for being ‘too close’ to Sukhna Lake & Widlife Sanctuary
Supreme Court: In the matter concerning the housing project, on the ground that the area in question falls within the catchment area
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SC directs Orissa govt. to to depute full time Chief Administrator for Shri Jagannath Temple to ensure peaceful darshan [Full Report]
Supreme Court: The 3-judge bench of Arun Mishra, MR Shah and S. Ravindra Bhatt, JJ issued a slew of directions to ensure
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When a woman says she did not consent to a physical relationship, court should not presume otherwise
Supreme Court: In an appeal against the verdict of Gujarat High Court that quashed the criminal proceedings against a man accused for
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What is the procedure to be followed by Municipal Corporations for demolishing an illegal construction? SC elucidates
Supreme Court: Holding that Geopmapping is the answer to issue of the illegal constructions, the bench of Deepak Gupta and Aniruddha Bose,
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In a big blow to the Telecom Sector, SC refuses to change AGR definition [Full report]
Supreme Court: Refusing to change the definition of gross revenue as defined in clause 19.1 of the licence agreement granted by the
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Land Acquisition Hearing| Why Justice Arun Mishra said his recusal would be a grave blunder [Full Report]
Supreme Court: “I would be committing a grave blunder by recusal in the circumstances, on the grounds prayed for, and posterity will
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INX MEDIA CASE|SC grants bail to P. Chidambaram [Full Report]
Supreme Court: The 3-judge bench of R Banumathi, AS Bopanna and Hrishikesh Roy, JJ has granted bail to former Finance Minister and
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SC quashes trial against a man in a sexual assault case of a 6-year-old. Here’s why
Supreme Court: “The heinous crime committed should not be led into prosecuting a person only because he was part of the Management
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Mere change of address in IT return is not enough; Assessing Officer must be specifically intimated
Supreme Court: The 3-judge bench of UU Lalit, Indira Banerjee and MR Shah, JJ has held that mere mentioning of the new
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State Legislature cannot enact a law providing a direct appeal to the Supreme Court
Supreme Court: The bench of Deepak Gupta and Surya Kant, JJ has held that a State Legislature cannot enact a law providing
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SC sets aside Delhi High Court stay on proceedings against Gautam Khaitan under Black Money Act
Supreme Court: Setting aside the Delhi High Court order any staying any action against Gautam Khaitan in a case relating to the
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Women who missed 2018 Bihar Police PET due to pregnancy should be considered for appointment
Supreme Court: “The presence of lady members in the police force, considering the crime against women, is a prime need of the
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Aarey Forest Politics| Forest Bench to hear the matter on Oct 21; status quo to be maintained
Supreme Court: A special bench of Arun Mishra and Ashok Bhushan, JJ has asked the State of Maharashtra not to cut any
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