Supreme Court orders fresh examination of witnesses after noticing “sudden summersault”; says its court’s duty to ensure witnesses are not under threat

Supreme Court orders fresh examination of witnesses after noticing “sudden summersault”; says its court’s duty to ensure witnesses are not under threat

Oct 23, 2023

Recently, the Supreme Court cancelled the bail of the man accused of his wife’s murder and recalled the witnesses for fresh examination after finding out the sudden summersault taken by vital witnesses. The bench comprising justices Surya Kant and Dipankar Datta has invoked

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Once a writ petition is admitted by the court, its consideration cant be refused by the HC: SC

Once a writ petition is admitted by the court, its consideration cant be refused by the HC: SC

Oct 23, 2023

Supreme court expressed its surprise on the order of Bombay High Court whereby initially a writ petition was admitted by it but later on it refused to hear the prayer which pertained to the interim relief,  as the parties were having an alternate

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Supreme Court Closes Petition Against BJP Spokesperson Prashant Umrao

Supreme Court Closes Petition Against BJP Spokesperson Prashant Umrao

Oct 20, 2023

In a recent development, the Tamil Nadu government revealed to the Supreme Court on October 19 that only one First Information Report (FIR) has been lodged against Prashant Umrao, the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) spokesperson from Uttar Pradesh. This FIR is related to

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Transgender Rights and the Law: Supreme Court Intercedes to Protect Activist

Transgender Rights and the Law: Supreme Court Intercedes to Protect Activist

Oct 18, 2023

Introduction On October 18, the Supreme Court stepped in to shield a transgender rights activist from Manipur’s police, who had sought her arrest in connection with her social media posts regarding the alleged misuse of funds designated for transgender welfare. The court not

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Supreme Court Rules on Taxation of Tinted Glass Sheets

Supreme Court Rules on Taxation of Tinted Glass Sheets

Oct 18, 2023

Introduction: The Supreme Court of India recently delivered a significant judgment on the taxation of tinted glass sheets, clarifying their categorization under the relevant tax law. The case involved M/S Triveni Glass Limited, a manufacturer of glass products, and raised questions about whether

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SC granted bail to the leader accused of making posts against the Prime Minister

SC granted bail to the leader accused of making posts against the Prime Minister

Oct 18, 2023

On Wednesday, the Supreme Court granted bail to congress leader Afzal Lakhani, who was accused of making Anti Indian and pro-Pakistani Facebook posts and making posts with derogatory remarks about Prime Minister Narendra Modi and his mother. His bail was denied by the

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Transgender persons in a heterosexual relationship have the right to marry: SC

Transgender persons in a heterosexual relationship have the right to marry: SC

Oct 17, 2023

On Tuesday, the court refused to grant the legal recognition to the queer marriages in India. Meanwhile, it also clarified that as per the statutory provisions, transgender persons in heterosexual relationships have a right to marry. Four judgments were pronounced by a constitution

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“It is an ‘obligation’ of state to provide ‘support persons’ to POCSO victims”: Supreme Court

“It is an ‘obligation’ of state to provide ‘support persons’ to POCSO victims”: Supreme Court

Oct 16, 2023

Recently, the Supreme Court observed that the state has an obligation to provide support persons to child victims as per the protection of children from sexual offences (POCSO) Act and stated that it cannot be made optional or left to the discretion of

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Distinction among sub-classes of buyers rejected by SC

Distinction among sub-classes of buyers rejected by SC

Oct 16, 2023

All homebuyers will have equal rights and claims in the insolvency process of a real estate developer, regardless of whether they have a refund decree. Homebuyers who got a refund decree from RERA have the same rights as other homebuyers in the insolvency

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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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