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Manipur Violence
Case BriefsSupreme Court

[Manipur Violence] Centre and State Government file status report; Supreme Court directs authorities to ensure peace and tranquility

The status report indicated the steps taken to bring normalcy to the law and order situation in the State, security measures taken for protecting religious places and details of relief camps.

Published on May 18, 2023May 23, 2023By Editor
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supertech insolvency case
Case BriefsSupreme Court

SC upholds NCLAT’s ‘project-wise-resolution’ process order in Supertech Insolvency; allows it to complete housing projects

The Court said that if Committee of Creditors would be constituted for all projects of Supertech, it will cause immense hardships to the home buyers and will throw ever project into uncertainty.

Published on May 18, 2023May 18, 2023By Editor
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Orissa High Court
Case BriefsHigh Courts

Specimen Document and Signature must be admitted by parties before comparing with disputed handwriting under S. 73 of IEA: Orissa HC

In case one party refuses to admit the specimen document, it is incumbent on the Court to first satisfy that the signature or writing on the specimen document is proved to be of the person concerned.

Published on May 17, 2023May 19, 2023By Editor
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prashant kumar mishra chief justice
Hot Off The PressNews

SC Collegium recommends elevation of Prashant Kumar Mishra Chief Justice, Andhra Pradesh HC to Supreme Court

Supreme Court: On 16-05-2023, the Supreme Court Collegium headed by CJI Dr. D.Y. Chandrachud, Sanjay Kishan Kaul, K.M. Joseph, Ajay Rastogi, Sanjiv

Published on May 16, 2023May 16, 2023By Editor
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kv viswanathan
Hot Off The PressNews

SC Collegium recommends appointment of Senior Advocate KV Viswanathan as Supreme Court Judge

Supreme Court: On 16-05-2023, the Supreme Court Collegium headed by CJI Dr. D.Y. Chandrachud, Sanjay Kishan Kaul, K.M. Joseph, Ajay Rastogi, Sanjiv

Published on May 16, 2023May 16, 2023By Editor
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employee's pension
Case BriefsSupreme Court

SC upholds Calcutta High Court’s order directing the STC, Calcutta to release employee’s pension

The Court said that for any fault on the part of the employer, the employees cannot be made to suffer.

Published on May 16, 2023May 16, 2023By Editor
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uniform laws for divorce
Case BriefsSupreme Court

Supreme Court issues notice in plea filed by Mohammed Shami’s wife seeking Uniform Laws for Divorce

Mohammed Shami’s wife Hasin Jahan filed plea before the Court to declare certain provisions of Muslim Personal Law (Shariat) Application Act, 1937 as unconstitutional.

Published on May 16, 2023May 19, 2023By Editor
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m.m. dhonchak
Case BriefsSupreme Court

SC expresses displeasure over petition filed by DRT, Chandigarh Presiding Officer M.M. Dhonchak; dismisses petition challenging P&H High Court Order

The Supreme Court said that it was unfortunate that Mr. Dhonchak had filed the petition against the order of Punjab and Haryana High Court.

Published on May 15, 2023May 19, 2023By Editor
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payment to operational creditors under ibc
Case BriefsSupreme Court

Operational Creditors must be paid equivalent amount as per Section 53 of the IBC in case of liquidation of Corporate Debtor: SC

The Court said that Vistra ITCL (India) Ltd. would be treated as a secured creditor in terms of Section 52 and 53 of the IBC, and would be entitled to retain the security interest in the pledged shares.

Published on May 13, 2023May 16, 2023By Editor
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manipur violence
Case BriefsSupreme Court

Manipur Violence: SC directs State to ensure medical care, basic amenities, rehabilitation measures and protect places of worship

The Court expressed its concerns over the loss of human life and destruction of the homesteads and places of worship.

Published on May 10, 2023May 26, 2023By Editor
1 Comment3676 views
last seen evidence
Case BriefsSupreme Court

Last seen evidence does not lead to irrevocable conclusion without complete chain of evidence establishing guilt; SC acquits convict in a 23-year-old murder case

The Court said that the prosecution failed to prove the case beyond reasonable doubt and the case did not pass the standard required in a case of circumstantial evidence.

Published on May 8, 2023May 8, 2023By Editor
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pre import condition supreme court
Case BriefsSupreme Court

Supreme Court | ‘Pre-import condition’ in Foreign Trade Policy not arbitrary; must be fulfilled to avail tax exemption benefits

The Court said that to avail exemption benefits, two conditions were to be fulfilled, one, – that the exports made under the Advance Authorizations, were physical exports in nature, and the other, that there must be fulfillment of ‘pre-import condition’.

Published on May 7, 2023May 6, 2023By Editor
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up urban planning and development act
Case BriefsSupreme Court

SC: Development Authorities cannot levy charges other than provided in Section 15(2-A) of U.P Urban Act, 1973; such levy is hit by Article 265 of Constitution

The Supreme Court said that the State can permit the Development Authorities to levy only those development charges which are mentioned in the Section 15(2-A) of the Uttar Pradesh Urban Planning and Development Act, 1973.

Published on May 4, 2023May 4, 2023By Editor
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women wrestlers sexual harassment
Hot Off The PressNews

SC disposes of petition against BJP MP Brij Bhushan after Delhi Police registers FIR in sexual harassment case

The Court said that the purpose of the petition was to register FIR against Brij Bhushan, which has been served.

Published on May 4, 2023May 4, 2023By Editor
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bilkis bano case
Case BriefsSupreme Court

[Bilkis Bano Case]: SC rebukes convicts for attempting to avoid Bench from hearing case; Government agrees to produce remission records of premature released convicts

The Court noted that the convicts have been making attempts to avoid the Bench from hearing the case.

Published on May 3, 2023May 10, 2023By Editor
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chargesheet without complete investigation
Case BriefsSupreme Court

Right to default bail under S. 167(2) CrPC cannot be denied by filing chargesheet without completing investigation: Supreme Court

The right of default bail under Section 167(2) of the CrPC is not merely a statutory right, but a fundamental right flowing from Article 21 of the Constitution of India, observed the Supreme Court.

Published on May 2, 2023May 2, 2023By Editor
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prakash singh badal
Case BriefsSupreme Court

Explained| Why Supreme Court quashed forgery, cheating case against late Prakash Singh Badal and son Sukhbir

The Supreme Court’s decision shall not affect the pending proceedings before the High Court of Delhi against the order of the ECI as the Court did not express anything on the Constitution of the Shiromani Akali Dal

Published on May 1, 2023May 3, 2023By Editor
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scribe to judicial services aspirant
Case BriefsSupreme Court

SC’s direction to Uttarakhand Public Service Commission to provide scribe helps Judicial Service aspirant with writer’s cramp in appearing Preliminary Examination

The Court noted that the All-India Institute of Medical Sciences had issued a certificate to the petitioner indicating that he is suffering with writers’ cramp.

Published on May 1, 2023May 5, 2023By Editor
2 Comments2383 views
eco sensitive zones
Case BriefsSupreme Court

SC finds directions prescribing uniform one km Eco- Sensitive Zones around forests, Sanctuaries ‘impossible to implement’; modifies order

The Supreme Court said that if the directions are continued, rather than avoiding man-animal conflict, it will intensify the same.

Published on April 27, 2023April 27, 2023By Editor
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Compensation in real estate
Case BriefsSupreme Court

Consumer Forums cannot award Compound Interest as Compensation under Consumer Protection Act, 1986 in Real Estate Disputes: SC

The Court observed that for determination of compensation, the Consumer Forum must examine the time value for money, an in-depth analysis of all the facts and materials surrounding factors, including uncertainties of market are to be considered.

Published on April 27, 2023April 27, 2023By Editor
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