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In a pivotal directive, the Supreme Court has urged High Courts to tread carefully when considering the quashing of serious criminal cases—particularly those involving women—on...
In a significant move, Justice Surya Kant has been appointed as the Chairman of the Supreme Court Legal Services Committee (SCLSC), effective immediately. This nomination...
The Supreme Court has clarified that compassionate appointments, provided to support families facing financial crises after the death of a public servant, are not an...
The Supreme Court underscored a firm stance on Article 14, clarifying that the right to equality cannot be invoked to demand unlawful or unauthorized benefits...
In a significant move, Chief Justice of India Sanjiv Khanna has appointed Justice Surya Kant as the new Chairperson of the Supreme Court Legal Services...
In a strong rebuke to the growing trend of “bulldozer justice,” the Supreme Court declared that property demolitions cannot be carried out based solely on...
The Supreme Court has stepped in to curtail the unchecked use of “bulldozer actions” by state authorities, invoking its powers under Article 142 to establish...
In a landmark judgment addressing the controversial “bulldozer actions,” the Supreme Court has firmly cautioned against any executive-led demolitions aimed at punishing individuals accused of...
The Supreme Court clarified that a power of attorney holder, who is also a vendee and plaintiff, may serve as a witness in matters involving...
Amid rising concerns over unlicensed arms factories and lax enforcement, the Supreme Court of India has taken a bold step to curb illegal weapons by...
