Supreme Court Clarifies Section 52A NDPS Act: Safeguards and Evidence Integrity
The Supreme Court clarified Section 52A NDPS Act, highlighting safe disposal of contraband, procedural safeguards, and substantial compliance for evidence integrity.
Supreme Court Reserves Treasurer and Executive Committee Posts for Women Lawyers in Delhi Tax Bar Associations
Supreme Court reserves Treasurer post and 30% Executive Committee positions for women lawyers in Delhi Tax and Sales Tax Bar Associations to promote gender inclusion.
Supreme Court Likely to Consolidate CLAT 2025 Challenges Under Punjab & Haryana High Court
Supreme Court to transfer all CLAT 2025 result challenges to Punjab & Haryana High Court for unified handling, in view of its high rates of efficient disposal and the need for expeditious resolution.
Ensure inclusive representation:Bar Council of Tamil Nadu and Puducherry
With several senior judges set to retire this year, the number of vacancies is expected to rise significantly.
PIL in Calcutta HC sought to probe death of patient due to ‘contaminated saline’
The case revolves around the administration of expired saline that left three pregnant women critically ill and led to the death of 21-year-old
Taxi drivers cannot be expected to ask for passenger details before letting them board: SC in NDPS case
It was emphasized that it is unreasonable to expect taxi drivers to collect personal details from passengers before allowing them to board.
New FIR Provisions Under BNSS: Gaps in Victim-Centric Approach Raise Concerns
The new FIR provisions being proposed and mentioned in BNSS's drafts warrant attention since the very definition of either "informant or victim" could limit access for victims to receive copies of FIR and thus hinder their effective participation in criminal proceedings.
Supreme Court Outlines Key Principles for Evaluating Circumstantial Evidence in Criminal Cases
All the five major principles for the appraisal of circumstantial evidence were introduced by the Supreme Court for criminal case investigation, which stressed the need for an overview of those details and associated links that would ensure justice.
Supreme Court: Share Capital Reduction Constitutes Capital Asset Transfer Under Income Tax Law
The Supreme Court has ruled that a reduction in share capital amounts to a transfer under the Income Tax Act, even if there is no sale of shares, thereby affecting the tax treatment of corporate restructuring transactions.
Even In The SC’s Curative Jurisdiction, An Improper Rejection Of A Juvenility Claim Is Not Final; The Supreme Court May Hear A New Plea
A new plea may be raised if the juvenility claim is improperly rejected, even within the curative jurisdiction of the Supreme Court.
