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The burden to prove Indian citizenship will shift on the person only if the authorities share the materials with them, the Court stated. The Supreme Court on Thursday ruled that authorities cannot randomly accuse individuals of being foreigners without solid evidence. The court emphasized that mere suspicion is not enough to question someone’s nationality. In … Read more

In a landmark ruling, the Supreme Court has reinforced the authority of Article 226, declaring that writ courts are not bound by the technicalities of Order 21 Rule 90 of the CPC in cases of egregious violations by public authorities during auction sales. The bench, led by Justices JB Pardiwala and Manoj Misra, emphasized that … Read more

In a landmark ruling, the Supreme Court has emphasized the responsibility of Indian husbands to financially support their wives who lack independent income sources. The judgment highlights the plight of homemakers, underscoring their vulnerability due to financial dependence within matrimonial homes. Justices stressed the need for husbands to ensure their wives’ financial security, enabling them … Read more

In a significant ruling, the Supreme Court has clarified that appeals against arbitral awards, filed beyond the three-month limit, cannot benefit from the 30-day extension mentioned in Section 34(3) of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996. This decision reinforces that Section 4 of the Limitation Act, which allows for court closures affecting filing deadlines, does … Read more

In a pivotal ruling, the Supreme Court has issued a stern caution to public authorities against whimsical cancellation of public tenders, emphasizing the critical role of contract sanctity in fostering stable public-private partnerships. Highlighting the Doctrine of Public Trust underlying tender processes, the Court underscored that arbitrary cancellations undermine trust and deter private sector participation. … Read more

Following a hiatus due to the Supreme Court’s summer break, the Collegium, led by Chief Justice Dr. DY Chandrachud along with Justices Sanjiv Khanna and BR Gavai, convened on July 9, 2024. They deliberated on several significant resolutions, chiefly recommending the appointment of Permanent Judges for the Bombay and Delhi High Courts. Additionally, the Collegium … Read more

In a significant ruling by the Supreme Court, divorced Muslim women have been granted the right to seek maintenance under Section 125 of the Code of Criminal Procedure (CrPC). This verdict, emerging from a case challenging the applicability of the Muslim Women (Protection of Rights on Divorce) Act, 1986, marks a pivotal moment in legal … Read more

In a landmark decision, the Supreme Court has issued a directive aimed at ensuring the establishment of Specialised Adoption Agencies (SAAs) across all districts of India by August 30. The court, led by a three-judge bench including Dr. DY Chandrachud, CJI, expressed grave concerns over the delayed implementation by several states, highlighting the critical need … Read more

In a significant development, the Supreme Court has heeded the Karnataka Special Investigation Team’s plea challenging the Karnataka High Court’s decision to grant anticipatory bail to Bhavani Revanna. The case revolves around allegations of her involvement in a kidnapping incident. The Division Bench comprising Justices Surya Kant and Ujjal Bhuyan has issued a notice to … Read more