Supreme Court Clarifies Civil Courts’ Role in Land Partition Disputes
The Supreme Court has clarified that while revenue authorities have exclusive jurisdiction to execute and enforce land partitions under the Assam Land and Revenue Regulation,...
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Supreme Court Slams Doctor for Negligence, Awards Rs 3.5 Lakh to Cataract Patient Left Blind in One Eye
In a damning verdict, the Supreme Court has ordered an eye surgeon to pay Rs. 3.5 lakh in compensation to a patient who developed a...
Supreme Court Declares Corruption and Public Loss Cases Non-Negotiable Despite Settlements
The Supreme Court reinforced a critical principle: economic offences, particularly those involving corruption and harm to the public exchequer, cannot be dismissed simply on the...
Supreme Court Defines Limits of Section 53A TPA: What Constitutes Valid Protection?
The Supreme Court recently clarified the conditions under which Section 53A of the Transfer of Property Act, 1882, can be invoked, emphasizing that a transferee...
Supreme Court Slams Registry for Ignoring Judicial Orders, Issues Stern Reminder
The Supreme Court recently voiced strong criticism against its registry for failing to list cases as directed by judicial orders, underscoring the unacceptable nature of...
Breaking the Cycle: Supreme Court Denounces Gig-Like Exploitation in Government Jobs
The Supreme Court has taken a decisive stand against the misuse of temporary employment contracts within government institutions, likening such practices to the exploitative trends...
Supreme Court Clarifies: No Stamp Duty or Registration Needed for Compromise Decrees Affirming Pre-Existing Property Rights
In a pivotal ruling, the Supreme Court has clarified that property acquired through a compromise decree does not require registration under the Registration Act of...
Justice Without Red Tape: Supreme Court Eases Rules on Ex-Parte Decrees
In a landmark judgment, the Supreme Court ruled that a separate delay condonation application is unnecessary when filing to set aside an ex-parte decree under...
Supreme Court: Hardship Claim Under Specific Relief Act Requires Proof of Unforeseeable Circumstances
In a significant ruling, the Supreme Court clarified that a claim of “hardship” under Section 20 of the Specific Relief Act, 1963, can only be...
When Trust and Companionship Disappear: Supreme Court Declares Prolonged Deadlock in Marriage a Legal Formality
The Supreme Court has emphasized that a marriage stripped of mutual trust, companionship, and reconciliation becomes nothing more than a hollow legal structure. Prolonged separation...