Supreme Court Sets the Record Straight: No Half-Term Rule for Post-Conviction Bail
The Supreme Court has clarified that it has not established any rule requiring convicts to serve half of their sentence before being eligible for bail....
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Small Bribes, Big Implications: Supreme Court Clarifies Presumption Under Anti-Corruption Law
In a ruling that emphasizes the principle over the magnitude of corruption, the Supreme Court convicted a public servant for accepting a bribe of ₹2,000,...
Supreme Court Backs Land Acquisition for Yamuna Expressway, Citing Critical Public Benefit
In a significant verdict, the Supreme Court upheld the land acquisition for the Yamuna Expressway, affirming its role as a transformative infrastructure project connecting Greater...
Supreme Court Denounces Exploitation of Reservation Benefits Through Insincere Religious Conversion
The Supreme Court has reaffirmed that insincere religious conversions aimed solely at accessing caste-based reservation benefits are impermissible and amount to constitutional fraud. This verdict...
Supreme Court Warns Against Misuse of Domestic Violence Laws in Matrimonial Disputes
The Supreme Court has urged courts to exercise caution in matrimonial disputes under Section 498A of the Indian Penal Code, emphasizing the need to prevent...
Long-Term Relationships and Legal Complexities: Supreme Court Sets Guidelines on False Marriage Promises
In a pivotal ruling, the Supreme Court has drawn clear boundaries for cases alleging rape on the basis of a false promise of marriage. The...
Promises and Pitfalls: Supreme Court Warns Against Misuse of Criminal Law in Consensual Breakups
The Supreme Court has voiced concern over an emerging trend of weaponizing criminal law against men following the breakdown of consensual relationships, particularly in cases...
Yamuna Expressway: Supreme Court Greenlights Land Acquisition Amid Urgency Debate
In a landmark decision, the Supreme Court has upheld the land acquisition process for the Yamuna Expressway, affirming the State’s use of urgency provisions under...
Due Diligence or Disqualification? Supreme Court Reinforces Responsibility for Property Buyers
The Supreme Court has ruled that individuals purchasing immovable property must conduct thorough inquiries into the title and possession of the property to claim protection...
Court-Auctioned Property: No Stamp Duty Required for Sale Certificate Issuance, Rules Supreme Court
In a significant ruling, the Supreme Court has clarified that a sale certificate issued after a court-ordered auction does not require the payment of stamp...