S. 66 IT Act is bailable offence; Supreme Court clarifies S. 77-B must be read to ascertain nature of offence under S. 66
The Court sets aside the order which treated Section 66 as a non-bailable offence while ignoring Section 77-B
Justice Prasanna B. Varale
Know Thy Judge | Justice Prasanna B. Varale’s remarkable journey from Nippani to the Supreme Court of India
Justice Prasanna Bhalachandra Varale’s journey from the small town of Nippani to the Supreme Court of India is a story of dedication, perseverance, and legal brilliance.
Telephonic Advice on Post-Operative Painkiller Is Not Gross Criminal Recklessness: Supreme Court Quashes Criminal Negligence Case Against Anaesthetist
Supreme Court quashed criminal proceedings against an anaesthetist in a post-surgery death case, reiterating that criminal medical negligence under Section 304-A IPC requires gross negligence and proximate causation.
Executing Court Bound to Execute Decree as Passed; Can’t Modify Its Terms: Supreme Court
“Merely for the reasons that exchange of some portions of the land may not be practicable for the reason that constructions on it are not as per the sanctioned map or that part of it has been sold off, are all immaterial.”
Successive FIRs to Defeat Bail amount to Abuse of Process : Supreme Court invokes Article 32 to grant Bail
“Article 32 of the Indian Constitution is deemed to be “heart and soul” of the Constitution as it empowers any citizen to directly approach the Supreme Court for the enforcement of fundamental rights.”
Personal appearance of accused before appellate/revisional court on every date after suspension of sentence & grant of bail not warranted: Supreme Court
“The proper course is to proceed with the appeal on merits, ensuring representation, while securing presence only in accordance with law upon dismissal or as otherwise required.”
Know Thy Judge | Justice Prasanna B. Varale’s journey from Nippani to the Supreme Court of India
Justice Prasanna Bhalachandra Varale’s journey from the small town of Nipani to the Supreme Court of India is a story of dedication, perseverance, and legal brilliance.
‘Sexual intercourse by a man with his wife not rape’; SC quashes FIR against husband accused of abducting and raping wife
The victim-wife and the accused-husband married each other as per Sikh rites and ceremonies against the wishes of her family. The wife accused the husband of rape and also alleged that the marriage was solemnised forcibly by the accused.
S. 306 IPC | SC grants anticipatory bail to wife accused of abetting husband’s suicide
The husband and wife were married for about one and a half year, and due to continuous quarrels, the wife started living in her parental home along with their 6-month-old daughter at the time of the incident. During this period, the husband committed suicide.
Gift conditioned on perpetual rendering of services without remuneration amounts to begar or forced labour, hence unconstitutional: SC
“Although Section 127 of TPA permits an onerous gift but a gift which is conditioned upon perpetual rendering of services without any remuneration would amount to a “begar” or forced labour, even slavery and therefore it is not just wrong or illegal but even unconstitutional, being violative of fundamental rights of the donees.”
‘Party’s financial independence does not preclude maintenance, especially in cases where marriage subsisted for long’: SC grants Rs. 50 Lakhs alimony to wife in 21-yr-old matrimonial dispute
A sum of Rs. 50 Lakhs has also been awarded to the daughter, in line with the principles of safeguarding the interests of children suffering under distress of such prolonged matrimonial disputes between the parents.
Supreme Court directs NGT and NHRC to oversee the impact of Silicosis prone industries and compensation processes respectively
Silicosis is an incurable occupational lung disease caused by prolonged inhalation of silica dust, and it has been rampant throughout India due to inadequate detection, monitoring, and remedial measures.
Know Thy Judge | Justice Prasanna Bhalachandra Varale: A stalwart jurist’s journey from Nippani to the Supreme Court of India
Justice Prasanna B. Varale’s journey from the small town of Nipani to the Supreme Court of India is a story of dedication, perseverance, and legal brilliance. This article delves into the life and career of this eminent jurist, shedding light on his achievements and
[Delhi Water Crisis] Supreme Court asks Delhi Govt. to file affidavit for the measures taken to prevent water loss
In the earlier order, the Supreme Court deferred the hearing after noting that the defects in the Delhi Government’s petition copy have not been removed.
SC sets aside Allahabad HC’s stay on investigation and blanket orders restraining arrest of IndiaBulls officers
“Judicial comity and judicial discipline demands that higher courts should follow the law. The extraordinary and inherent powers of the court do not confer any arbitrary jurisdiction on the court to act according to its whims and caprice.”
Justice PS Dinesh Kumar appointed as 33rd Chief Justice of Karnataka High Court
Justice PS Dinesh Kumar who is due to demit office on 24-02-2024, succeeded Justice Prasanna B. Varale who was appointed as a Supreme Court Judge in January
Justice Prasanna Bhalachandra Varale takes oath as Judge of Supreme Court of India
Presently, Justice Prasanna B. Varale is the third Supreme Court Judge belonging to a Scheduled Caste after Justice B.R. Gavai.
Supreme Court Collegium recommends appointment of Justice Prasanna B. Varale as Judge of Supreme Court of India
Justice Prasanna Bhalachandra Varale is currently the 32nd Chief Justice of Karnataka High Court and the only Chief Justice belonging to a Scheduled Caste among the Chief Justices of High Courts across the country.
Snatching away a job offends pith and substance of fundamental right to life: Karnataka HC
“In a society like ours, job more often than not, happens to be predominant source of livelihood and therefore snatching away a job, virtually amounts to taking away the means of livelihood of the employee.”
Know Thy Judge | Justice Prasanna Bhalachandra Varale, 32nd Chief Justice of Karnataka High Court
Justice Prasanna B. Varale’s journey from the small town of Nipani to the prestigious position of Chief Justice of the High Court of Karnataka is a story of dedication, perseverance, and legal brilliance. This article delves into the life and career of this eminent jurist, shedding light on his achievements and