Forced narco-analysis test
Case BriefsSupreme Court

The High Court in direct contravention of the Selvi v. State of Karnataka, (2010) 7 SCC 263 accepted the submission of the Sub-Divisional Police Officer, Mahua, that she would conduct narco-analysis test of all the accused persons and other witnesses, during the investigation.

Supreme Court quashes rape case over consensual relationship
Case BriefsSupreme Court

“The consent of the complainant as defined under section 90 IPC cannot be said to have been obtained under a misconception of fact. There is no material to substantiate “inducement or misrepresentation” on the part of the accused to secure consent for sexual relations without having any intention of fulfilling said promise”.

UNESCO Chief Justice courtroom
Case BriefsSupreme Court

The modern architectural techniques have progressed by leaps and bounds, the new construction materials and techniques can be employed to construct a verandah in front of Court Room No. 1 exactly identical to the one which is existing in front of Court Room Nos. 2 to 9 without disturbing the aesthetic value of the main structure and without requiring any kind of modification/alteration in the main structure.

Fake police encounters in Assam
Case BriefsSupreme Court

“The instant matter arises from a series of encounters reported in the State of Assam, the authenticity of which has been called into question on various counts. At the heart of these proceedings lie concerns that straddle the delicate boundary between the imperatives of law enforcement and the inviolable guarantees of life and personal liberty enshrined in our Constitution”.

Vijay Shah arrest Colonel Sofiya Qureshi case
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Vijay Shah is an Indian politician affiliated with the Bharatiya Janata Party. He serves as a Cabinet Minister in the Government of Madhya Pradesh, holding portfolios including Tribal Affairs, Public Asset Management, and Bhopal Gas Tragedy Relief and Rehabilitation.

teacher appointment West Bengal Municipal Act
Case BriefsSupreme Court

The West Bengal Municipal Act, 1993 was enacted in order to consolidate the laws relating to urban Municipal Affairs in West Bengal. The West Bengal Municipal Employees’ (Recruitment) Rules, 2005 was introduced by the State Government in exercise of powers conferred under Section 417 read with Section 54(4) of the West Bengal Municipal Act, 1993

Supreme Court POCSO convict
Case BriefsSupreme Court

“This year, as the nation commemorated the 75th anniversary of the Constitution on 26th January, it was recalled that the Constitution envisioned the State as a welfare state, guaranteeing social and economic justice to all citizens. Yet, in this case, there had been a profound failure to provide both social and economic justice to the victim. The facts revealed a failure of the very concept of the welfare state.”

Supreme Court National Highways encroachments
Case BriefsSupreme Court

“It is the obligation of the Central Government to maintain the National Highways. The maintenance of highways includes the obligation to keep them in good condition. It also includes keeping them free of encroachments and, most importantly, providing adequate safety measures to reduce the possibility of accidents.”

High Courts inherent jurisdiction DV Act
Case BriefsSupreme Court

“When it comes to exercise of power under Section 482 CrPC in relation to application under Section 12(1), the High Court has to keep in mind the fact that the DV Act, 2005 is a welfare legislation. Therefore, while exercising jurisdiction under Section 482 CrPC for quashing proceedings under Section 12(1), the High Court should be very slow and circumspect”.