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Constitution bench to decide the matter of establishing 4 regional Courts of Appeal to tackle the issue of pending cases

Supreme Court: In the PIL that sought for possible structural reforms in the Indian Judicial System, the bench of T.S. Thakur, CJ,

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Juvenile Justice Board to award sentence in proceedings pending at the time of enactment of JJ Act, 2000 Act

Supreme Court: While dealing with the question of the sentencing of a juvenile in light of the enactment of the Juvenile Justice

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SEBI has to ensure that no financial scams take place

Supreme Court: Looking into the matter reflecting the manner of getting excessive number of shares in an irregular manner, adversely affecting the

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Mechanical approach in relying on dying declaration needs to be avoided

Supreme Court: Asking the Courts to be careful while dealing with dying declarations, the Court held that a mechanical approach in relying

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Tenant can continue to occupy the leased premises even after expiration of agricultural lease on the basis of ‘holding over’ principle

Supreme Court: The 3-judge bench of Ranjan Gogoi, Arun Mishra and P.C.Pant, JJ, were hearing a reference to decide the question as

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Husband and Father-in-law held guilty for the murder of a young bride on the basis of circumstantial evidence

Supreme Court: While examining the circumstantial evidences in case of brutal murder of a young bride, the bench comprising of Prafulla C.

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Property of person who died during the pendency of trial cannot be attached

Supreme Court: Holding that the property of a person who died during pendency of trial for misappropriation could not be attached by

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No war-like situation in Manipur; mere internal disturbance does not warrant use of excessive force

Supreme Court: The Court came down heavily on the Manipur Police and the armed forces of the Union, including the Army for

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Supreme Court refuses to interfere in the Govt. of Delhi v. Union Government matter

Supreme Court: The Court refused to interfere in the matter where Indira Jaising, appearing for the Government of NCT of Delhi had

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Summary Courts Martial is an exception and reasons to convene must be specified by Commanding Officer

Supreme Court: Deciding the question as to whether a Summary Court Martial (SCM) can be convened, constituted and completed by the Commanding

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Railway Authorities not free from blame where roof riders are killed/injured due to speeding trains

Supreme Court: Showing distress over the incident that occurred in 2011 where At least 14 young men were crushed and 20 others

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Consent of the owner of the premises not necessary for renewal of tenant’s valid licence under the Section 492(3) of the Kerala Municipality Act, 1994

Supreme Court: The bench of V. Gopala Gowda and A.K. Goel, JJ, while deciding the question as to whether the consent of

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Constitution bench to decide the matter of establishing 4 regional Courts of Appeal to tackle the issue of pending cases

Juvenile Justice Board to award sentence in proceedings pending at the time of enactment of JJ Act, 2000 Act

SEBI has to ensure that no financial scams take place

Mechanical approach in relying on dying declaration needs to be avoided

Tenant can continue to occupy the leased premises even after expiration of agricultural lease on the basis of ‘holding over’ principle

Husband and Father-in-law held guilty for the murder of a young bride on the basis of circumstantial evidence

Property of person who died during the pendency of trial cannot be attached

No war-like situation in Manipur; mere internal disturbance does not warrant use of excessive force

Supreme Court refuses to interfere in the Govt. of Delhi v. Union Government matter

Summary Courts Martial is an exception and reasons to convene must be specified by Commanding Officer

Railway Authorities not free from blame where roof riders are killed/injured due to speeding trains

Consent of the owner of the premises not necessary for renewal of tenant’s valid licence under the Section 492(3) of the Kerala Municipality Act, 1994

Mechanism for regulating the legal profession need to be reviewed on urgent basis

Provision under Sections 42 and 50 of the Narcotic Drugs Psychotropic Substances Act, 1985 interpreted

Google India, Yahoo India and Microsoft (I) Pvt. Ltd. cannot put anything that violates the laws of the country

3 percent reservation to be extended to PWD in all identified posts irrespective of the recruitment process

Gram Panchayat is the ‘Appointing Authority’ for posts in ‘Inferior Panchayat Services’ in the State of Gujarat

No proceedings against the assets of the company can be taken before any decision is taken by the BIFR

Employee of a Public Sector Undertaking not a ‘public servant’ under S. 197 CrPC

Punishment of dismissal of member of CRFP for behaving in an untoward manner not disproportionate