Supreme Court Upholds ‘Instant Common Intention’ Doctrine in Grievous Hurt Case
In a pivotal judgment, the Supreme Court reaffirmed that common intention under Section 34 of the Indian Penal Code can arise spontaneously during an incident,...
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Ownership Isn’t Possession: Supreme Court Clarifies Property Sale Rules
In a landmark clarification, the Supreme Court has reiterated that holding possession of a property under an agreement to sell does not amount to ownership...
SC Shields Former IAS Trainee Puja Khedkar from Arrest Amid Cheating Allegations
The Supreme Court has stepped in to offer temporary relief to Puja Khedkar, a former IAS probationer, in the face of serious allegations. The Court...
Supreme Court Clarifies: Societies in Tamil Nadu Can Amalgamate Without Matching Objectives or Registrar’s Pre-Approval
In a landmark decision, the Supreme Court has resolved a contentious interpretation of the Tamil Nadu Societies Registration Act, 1975, paving the way for societies...
Supreme Court Upholds Seniority-Driven Promotions for District Judges
The Supreme Court reaffirmed that promotions under the merit-cum-seniority quota for district judges are not meant to be a competitive race, emphasizing the primacy of...
Justice in the Shadows: Supreme Court Condemns Neglect of Sanitation in Judiciary
In a profound reflection on the state of judicial infrastructure, the Supreme Court declared that inadequate toilet facilities in courts across the country compromise human...
Supreme Court Mandates Hygienic Toilets in Courts: A Step Toward Dignity for All
In a significant move to ensure dignity and inclusivity, the Supreme Court has directed all states and union territories to construct and maintain clean, accessible...
Fresh Legal Ground: Supreme Court Clarifies Limits of Order II Rule 2 CPC in Subsequent Suits
In a pivotal decision, the Supreme Court has clarified that the bar under Order II Rule 2 of the Code of Civil Procedure, 1908, does...
Kerala’s Pride: Justice K. Vinod Chandran Joins the Supreme Court Bench
In a significant move, the Centre has announced the appointment of Justice K. Vinod Chandran to the Supreme Court of India. This decision follows the...
Supreme Court: Clear Lines Needed Between Precedent and Case-Specific Decisions
The Supreme Court has emphasized the necessity of explicitly stating whether its judgments are meant to serve as binding precedents or merely resolve individual disputes....