Mere Words Won’t Convict: Supreme Court Acquits Man, Says Disclosure Statements Need Proof
The Supreme Court has ruled that a disclosure statement under Section 27 of the Indian Evidence Act, without supporting evidence, cannot be the sole basis...
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Supreme Court Quashes Summoning Order, Emphasizes Need for Judicial Reasoning
In a significant ruling, the Supreme Court struck down a summoning order issued by a Judicial Magistrate against a pharmaceutical company, reaffirming that such orders...
Supreme Court Overturns Madhya Pradesh HC’s Decision, Upholds Shiksha Karmis’ Appointments After 25 Years
The Supreme Court has put an end to a long-standing legal battle over the appointment of Shiksha Karmis in Madhya Pradesh, rejecting allegations of bias...
Supreme Court Backs Extra Pay for Judicial Officers with LL.M., Even After ACP Hike
Judicial officers who receive financial benefits under the Assured Career Progression (ACP) scheme are still entitled to an additional salary increment upon earning an LL.M....
Forced Conversion in Marriage is Cruelty, Says Court, Upholds Divorce
Compelling a spouse to abandon their faith and convert to another religion without consent is an act of violence and cruelty, the Madras High Court...
Goldman Sachs Fined ₹40 Lakh for Unreported Biocon Investment
Goldman Sachs (India) Alternative Investment Management Private Limited (GS AIMPL) has been hit with a ₹40 lakh penalty by the Competition Commission of India (CCI)...
Kerala High Court Warns Against Political Violence, Grants Bail in Councillor Assault Case
In a firm stand against political violence, the Kerala High Court has granted anticipatory bail to five Congress workers accused in the assault and abduction...
Supreme Court Demands Proof: Has Manual Scavenging Truly Ended in India’s Biggest Cities?
The Supreme Court has intensified its scrutiny over manual scavenging, seeking concrete proof from six major metropolitan cities—Delhi, Mumbai, Kolkata, Chennai, Bangalore, and Hyderabad—on whether...
Kejriwal in Legal Crosshairs Over ‘Poisoned Yamuna’ Claim
A Haryana court has summoned Arvind Kejriwal following allegations that his remarks about the Yamuna River being “poisoned” incited public panic. The Chief Judicial Magistrate...
Supreme Court Slams Politically Motivated Prosecutor Appointments, Overturns Conviction in 20-Year-Old Murder Case
In a scathing critique of how state governments appoint Public Prosecutors, the Supreme Court has overturned the conviction of three men who were found guilty...
One Nation, One Domicile: Supreme Court Rules Out State-Based Residency Claims
In a landmark ruling, the Supreme Court has clarified that every Indian citizen holds a singular domicile—the domicile of India—rejecting the notion of state or...
Justice Restored: Supreme Court Orders Compensation for Wrongfully Convicted Men
In a landmark ruling, the Supreme Court has directed the Haryana government to compensate three individuals who were wrongfully sentenced in a murder case, awarding...