Supreme Court Declares Sharia Courts and Fatwas Lack Legal Standing
The Supreme Court has firmly reiterated that bodies like the ‘Court of Kazi’, ‘Sharia Court’, and similar establishments have no legal recognition in India. Any...
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Supreme Court Rules on Partitioned Joint Hindu Family Property: Becomes Self-Acquired Post-Division
In a significant ruling, the Supreme Court recently affirmed that once joint Hindu family property is partitioned, the shares allotted to each co-parcener transition into...
Supreme Court: Hostile Witnesses’ Testimonies Must Be Carefully Evaluated, Not Fully Dismissed
In a pivotal ruling concerning the notorious ‘Kannagi-Murugesan’ honor killing case from Tamil Nadu, the Supreme Court has emphasized that a witness’ testimony, even when...
Supreme Court Rules Limitation Period for Appeals Starts from Judgment Pronouncement, Not Receipt of Copy
In a significant ruling, the Supreme Court has clarified that under the Commercial Courts Act, 2015, the limitation period for filing an appeal begins from...
Supreme Court Slams Transport Ministry: ‘People Are Dying While You Delay
The Supreme Court unleashed a storm on Monday, calling out the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways (MoRTH) for dragging its feet on a life-or-death...
Supreme Court Draws Clear Line on Who Pays Medical Bills for Retired High Court Judges
In a move aiming to untangle a long-standing confusion, the Supreme Court has drawn sharp boundaries around which State shoulders the cost of medical benefits...
After 73 Years, Time’s Up: Supreme Court Backs Landlord’s Right to Evict for Family’s Needs
The Supreme Court has drawn a firm line: a landlord’s right to reclaim property isn’t just about their personal needs—it’s about their family’s future too....
Soldier Invalided from Service Must Be Presumed Disabled by Duty, Supreme Court Rules
In a ruling that puts the weight of proof firmly on the shoulders of the Army, the Supreme Court has declared that a soldier discharged...
Supreme Court Slams Brakes on Criminal Case Against HDFC Bank Official Over Auction Flap
The Supreme Court has put an end to a criminal case against an HDFC Bank official, ruling that he had no real hand in the...
Supreme Court Shuts Door on Late Service Claims: “No Resetting the Clock by Filing Last-Minute Appeals”
In a sharp reminder to government employees, the Supreme Court ruled that once the clock runs out on a service dispute, it cannot be wound...