Supreme Court Lauds Young Advocate’s Pro Bono Service, Calls for Renewed Focus on Accessible Justice
Supreme Court praises young attorney's pro bono efforts, highlights access to justice. Urges attorneys to represent indigent clients, dispelling myth that high court is for rich litigants only.
Supreme Court: Writing courts can reject reparation for technical violations to guarantee justice
This judgment can significantly influence how High Courts approach their constitutional mandate, especially in cases where strict adherence to legal procedures might not serve the interests of justice.
The Supreme Court applies strict scrutiny for the application of the Gangsters UP law
ourt emphasized that article 21 of the Constitution cannot be ignored solely based on the registration of a criminal offense. In addition, he ruled that the authorities cannot receive discretion without restrictions in invoking the strict provisions of the law.
Supreme Court Sets Clear Boundaries on FIR Admissibility After Informant’s Death
Supreme Court: FIRs by deceased informants inadmissible, unless death connected with case; IOs cannot prove contents of FIRs if informant died of natural causes. Key ruling recasts standards for evidence.
SC: The repeal law does not need presidential assent, contrary to the Karnataka HC ruling.
The Supreme Court ruled that repealing a law does not require presidential approval, even if the original law had it, overturning Karnataka HC's ruling on the Motorized Vehicle Tax Law of 2003.
SC quashes conviction as appellant married victim; unique case circumstances.
SC quashes conviction due to appellant marrying victim; unique case circumstances cited under Article 142.
Supreme Court Rejects Plea Against Naleen Kumar Kateel’s Discharge in Electoral Bond Case
The Court found the complaint vague and based on assumptions.
Supreme Court Declines to Halt Police Probe Based on Statements to Justice Hema Committee
The Court made it clear that no order can be issued to prevent the police from carrying out their investigation.
Family Court lacks authority for extramarital paternity claims; civil court jurisdiction.
SC rules Family Court lacks jurisdiction over paternity claims from extramarital affairs; such cases must go to civil court.
SC confirms ACP, higher qualifications increments, includes distance education titles.
Supreme Court has confirmed that court officials who receive annual career procedures (ACP) are also entitled to further additions to gain higher qualifications, such as LL.M. This decision clarifies previous arguments against such claims.
