Supreme Court Overturns 10-Year Drug Conviction Due to Procedural Flaws

Supreme Court Overturns 10-Year Drug Conviction Due to Procedural Flaws

Oct 16, 2023

Introduction: In a significant decision, the Supreme Court on October 13, 2023, set aside a High Court order that had sentenced a man to 10 years in prison for possessing a substantial quantity of heroin. The Apex Court made this decision based on

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Weighted Shareholding and Proportionate Electricity Consumption: Court’s Fair and Equitable Ruling for CGP Ownership Compliance

Weighted Shareholding and Proportionate Electricity Consumption: Court’s Fair and Equitable Ruling for CGP Ownership Compliance

Oct 16, 2023

The second proviso of Rule 3(1)(a) of the Electricity Rules, 2005 specifies that in situations where a Captive Generating Plant (CGP) has multiple users and fluctuating shareholding or ownership changes occur, the “Weighted Average” principle should be applied to ascertain each user’s proportionate

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Supreme Court Stresses Concrete Evidence Requirement for Section 149 Cases, Emphasizing Common Object Proof

Supreme Court Stresses Concrete Evidence Requirement for Section 149 Cases, Emphasizing Common Object Proof

Oct 14, 2023

The Supreme Court emphasised the significance of concrete evidence in cases involving Section 149 of the Indian Penal Code, which deals with the vicarious liability of members of an unlawful assembly, to establish a common object. The Supreme Court is currently hearing an

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“If the woman is determined to terminate her pregnancy, her decision must be respected.” Justice BV Nagarathna

“If the woman is determined to terminate her pregnancy, her decision must be respected.” Justice BV Nagarathna

Oct 13, 2023

Recently, Justice BV Nagarathna observed that if a pregnant woman is determined to terminate her pregnancy then primacy must be given to her decision. “If despite the said counselling, a pregnant woman is, as in the instant case, determined to terminate the pregnancy,

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‘If Convict’s Lawyer Was Absent, HC ought to have Appointed A Lawyer For Him,’ Says Supreme Court in Criticising HC Decision on Criminal Appeal lacking Hearing

‘If Convict’s Lawyer Was Absent, HC ought to have Appointed A Lawyer For Him,’ Says Supreme Court in Criticising HC Decision on Criminal Appeal lacking Hearing

Oct 13, 2023

Issue – The Supreme Court recently reversed a contentious conviction by the Madhya Pradesh High Court in a triple murder case that had generated concerns about procedural flaws and a violation of fundamental standards. The case, stretching from 1987 to 2011, had seen

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“Family planning is the obligation of every citizen in the interest of the society and the country”: SC

“Family planning is the obligation of every citizen in the interest of the society and the country”: SC

Oct 13, 2023

On 9th October, through an order, the Supreme Court allowing the medical termination of pregnancy of a married woman, who was 26 weeks pregnant, had highlighted the role as well as the importance of the concept of family planning. On 11th October, during

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The Central Government opposed priority hearings in the matter of passage of the Finance Act(2017) as Money Bill

The Central Government opposed priority hearings in the matter of passage of the Finance Act(2017) as Money Bill

Oct 13, 2023

Facts:– The case deals with the issue of whether the Finance Act of 2017 which had brought amendments to the Finance Act of 1994 can be considered denoted as money as per article 110 of the constitution. As well as it had to

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Balancing Women’s Autonomy and Unborn Child’s Rights: A Complex Decision by the Supreme Court

Balancing Women’s Autonomy and Unborn Child’s Rights: A Complex Decision by the Supreme Court

Oct 12, 2023

On October 12 2023 there was a ruling, by the Supreme Court of India that dealt with the issue of finding a balance between a womans independence and the rights of an unborn child. This particular case involved a woman who was in

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Allahabad High Court Rejects PIL Seeking Recognition of Mathura’s Shahi Idgah Mosque Site as Krishna Janam Bhoomi

Allahabad High Court Rejects PIL Seeking Recognition of Mathura’s Shahi Idgah Mosque Site as Krishna Janam Bhoomi

Oct 12, 2023

In a recent development, the Allahabad High Court has dismissed a Public Interest Litigation (PIL) plea that sought to recognize the Shahi Idgah Mosque site in Mathura as Krishna Janam Bhoomi. The decision came after a bench consisting of Chief Justice Pritinker Diwaker

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Muslim Men Beaten During Flogging Incident Pleaded For Compensation in Gujrat HC

Muslim Men Beaten During Flogging Incident Pleaded For Compensation in Gujrat HC

Oct 11, 2023

Five Muslim males who were beaten up by police during a flogging incident in October of last year have requested compensation, according to four Gujarati police officers who have petitioned the Gujarat High Court in Gujarat, India. The State Police has received service

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