Interim order to maintain balance between lives of human beings and compassion to dogs given
Supreme Court: Hearing the matter relating to protection of stray dogs, the Court said that a balance between compassion to dogs and
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This column will list all the case briefs on the decisions of the Supreme Court
Compilation of suggestions till date regarding collegium system to be web-hosted
Supreme Court: In order to consider introduction of appropriate measures, if any, for an improved working of the “collegium system”, Pinky Anand,
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“Owner” under Section 2(30) of the Motor Vehicle Act, 1988 interpreted
Supreme Court: The questions that came before the bench of H.L. Dattu, CJ and Arun Mishra, J were whether in the wake
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Extent of admissibility of confessional statement under S. 27 of the Evidence Act, 1872 explained
Supreme Court: Dealing with the question relating to admissibility of confessional statement made by an accused under Section 27 of the Evidence
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Court calls for no reservation in super speciality courses
Supreme Court: In the case where it was urged that there cannot be reservation of any kind in respect of post-graduate or
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Constitution (Ninety-Ninth Amendment) Act and the NJAC Act declared as unconstitutional
Supreme Court: A major breakthrough was achieved in the controversy surrounding the validity of the National Judicial Appointments Commission (NJAC) when the
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Section 33 (A)(1), of the Maharashtra Police (second amendment) Act banning dance bars in the State of Maharashtra stayed with riders
Supreme Court: The bench of Dipak Misra and P.C. Pant, JJ stayed the State law banning the Dance Bars in the State
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Environment Compensation Charge to be collected from vehicles entering Delhi
Supreme Court: With the intent to check pollution by commercial traffic travelling from North India towards Jaipur and onwards via Delhi, the
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Factors to be considered for treating a transaction as Benami laid down
Supreme Court: Talking about the considerations to be kept in mind while determining the nature of a purchase transaction of immovable property
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Diverse views expressed in the matter of payment of interest on solatium
Supreme Court: In the present case where the dispute arose relating to the claim of solatium for the enhanced amount of compensation
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Law relating to “Anti-dumping duty” interpreted keeping in mind the International laws and Treaties
Supreme Court: While deciding several appeals in the matter relating to anti-dumping duty, the bench comprising of Dr. A.K. Sikri and R.F.
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Expeditious disposal of election petition necessary to sustain purity of parliamentary democracy
Supreme Court: Rejecting the practice of causing delay in the conclusion of the trial of an election petition which leaves an impression
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Matter relating to payment of interest on solatium referred to larger bench
Supreme Court: Deciding the case where the dispute arose relating to the claim of solatium for the enhanced amount of compensation and
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More caution warranted while granting bail to history sheeters involved in heinous crimes
Supreme Court: Deciding the matter where the legal pregnability of the Bail order passed by the High Court was called in question,
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Uniform sentencing policy cannot be evolved as the adequate quantum of sentence depends on various factors peculiar to each case
Deliberating upon a much debated issue of forming a uniform sentencing policy, the bench of T.S. Thakur and V. Gopala Gowda
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Reservation for single post in a cadre amounts to violation of Art. 16 (1); and (4) of the Constitution
Supreme Court: In a case where the Court was called upon to decide the question relating to reservation for a single post,
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Charges of Illegal gratification cannot be brought in the absence of proof
Supreme Court: Dealing with a matter relating to illegal gratification, the 3-judge bench of H.L. Dattu, CJI and V. Goapa Gowda and
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No leniency to be showed by legal forums in matters relating to corruption or embezzlement
Supreme Court: Coming down heavily upon the courts granting leniency in matters relating to corruption, the Court held that a legal forum
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Proceedings relating to economic offences not to be quashed even after settlement
Supreme Court: Dealing with an important question that whether continuance of criminal proceedings in case of loans taken from banks on the
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Stand on consequential seniority versus catch up rule under implementation of Article 16-4A, clarified
Supreme Court: The Bench comprising of T.S. Thakur, and R. Bhanumathi, JJ., held that in absence of provision for consequential seniority in
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