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In a recent legal setback, the Madras High Court has rejected a petition by self-proclaimed godman Nithyananda Swami. The court upheld an earlier decision allowing Harihara Swamigal to join a pending lawsuit concerning the appointment of pontiffs at Madurai Adheenam. Nithyananda, previously appointed as a junior pontiff in 2012 but later removed due to serious … Read more
In a poignant judicial pronouncement, Justice BV Nagarathna of the Supreme Court shed light on the precarious position of married Indian homemakers who rely solely on their husbands for sustenance. Her recent ruling, affirming the right of a divorced Muslim woman to claim maintenance under Section 125 of the Criminal Procedure Code (CrPC), underscored the … Read more
In a significant judicial endorsement, the Delhi High Court has lauded the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS) for its groundbreaking provisions mandating the use of technology in criminal procedures. Justice Amit Mahajan highlighted the law’s requirement for videography and photography during search and seizure operations, aiming to bolster transparency and accountability in investigations. “The BNSS … Read more
In a decisive ruling, the Delhi High Court has upheld a significant mandate requiring pan masala manufacturers to prominently display health warnings covering 50% of the front packaging space. The regulation, introduced by the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI), aims to educate consumers about the risks associated with consuming pan masala. Acting … Read more
In a landmark decision, the Supreme Court recently overturned a murder conviction, citing critical procedural lapses in the trial process. The Court emphasized that failure to question the accused on incriminating circumstances, as mandated under Section 313 of the Code of Criminal Procedure, led to a miscarriage of justice. This ruling underscores the pivotal role … Read more
In a clear call to streamline the arbitration process, the Supreme Court expressed its frustration with the increasing trend of overly bulky pleadings and lengthy submissions. On Monday, July 8, the bench, featuring Justices Abhay S. Oka and Pankaj Mithal, urged the legal community to focus solely on legally permissible grounds when filing arbitration petitions … Read more
The Supreme Court expressed dismay on Tuesday over the Directorate of Enforcement’s (ED) prolonged delay in concluding the investigation into the 2015 Nagrik Apurti Nigam (NAN) scam related to corruption within Chhattisgarh’s Public Distribution System (PDS). A bench of Justices Abhay S. Oka and Augustine George Masih granted the ED a two-week deadline to submit … Read more
In a landmark decision, the Supreme Court has underscored that the principle of res judicata is not limited to the plaintiff and defendants but extends to conflicts between co-defendants as well. This ruling came from a bench featuring Justices Abhay S. Oka and Pankaj Mithal, who clarified that the application of res judicata between co-defendants … Read more
A twist in the Nithari killings saga: The Supreme Court has acknowledged the Central Bureau of Investigation’s plea challenging the acquittal of Surendra Koli and Moninder Singh Pandher. Last October, the Allahabad High Court had overturned their death sentences, sparking widespread debate. In October 2023, the Allahabad High Court had stunned many by acquitting Koli … Read more
The corridors of justice are buzzing once again with the echoes of a decade-old tragedy. The Supreme Court has issued a fresh notice to four individuals convicted in the 2008 murder of journalist Soumya Vishwanathan, following an appeal by the Delhi Police. This move comes as a response to the Delhi High Court’s controversial decision … Read more
