Supreme Court Clarifies ‘Common Intention’ Standard in Criminal Cases, Emphasizes Need for Pre-planned Action
Section 34 of the Indian Penal Code sees common intention established, not through mere presence or mere participation, but tangible proof must be brought to prove certainly of overt acts in furtherance of such common intent on the part of the accused. From
Supreme Court Reconsiders Mandatory Legal Practice Rule for Civil Judge Appointments
The Supreme Court has awakened from the slumber of its 2002 judgment on judicial appointments and is now contemplating a restoration of the mandatory law practice requirement for civil judges against the backdrop of growing worries about inexperienced judges in the lower courts.
Supreme Court: Child’s legitimacy determines paternity, valid marriage ensures legitimacy.
The court rejected the argument that legitimacy and paternity were various deadlines requiring an independent decision. He believed that legitimacy and paternity were connected according to their nature, because the legitimacy of the child directly determined paternity.
State’s duty to provide place for last rites to all religious communities: Justice SC Sharma
he state is obligated to provide burial spaces for all communities, it is not required to concede to every claim for a specific burial location
Supreme Court Resolves Burial Dispute in Chhattisgarh with Split Verdict
Supreme Court settles burial dispute of a Christian pastor in Chhattisgarh. Split verdict emphasizes rights, secularism, and designated burial grounds.
Court condemns Advocate Tiwari’s PIL, criticizes involvement as litigant.
PIL was filed in the wake of the suicide of a man named Atul Subhash allegedly due to harassment by his wife through matrimonial cases. The matter was heard by a bench of Justices B.V. Nagarathna and Satish Chandra Sharma. He dismissed the
Supreme Court orders Amicus Curiae proposals on MACT compensation, Gujarat HC petition.
The justice of the eye said: “In any case, it is a problem, Mr. India. Now you will tell us what process should be followed, as the applicant's details will be available to respecting tribunals
Government decides employee transfers; absorption transfers retain seniority under KS & SSR Rules.
bench comprising Justices J.K. Maheshwari and Rajesh Bindal noted that while the government is the best judge in determining how to use its employees, transfers at the request of employees cannot be considered in the public interest because they are not based on
Supreme Court: Right of appeal is fundamental, delays need careful consideration.
Supreme Court said that the right of appeal against a conviction affecting the liberty of an individual is a fundamental right which is derived from a broad interpretation of Article 21 of the Constitution. He emphasized that an appeal cannot be dismissed as
Supreme Court Quashes Abetment of Suicide Case Against Mother Who Advised Son’s Lover
In a subtle interpretation of law, the Supreme Court acquitted the mother from criminal charges who asked her son's lover to take her life if she could not live without him, as according to them her words did not amount to an offense
