Legal News

In a significant ruling, the Supreme Court of India has clarified that the mere act of touching the private parts of a minor does not amount to rape or penetrative sexual assault under the Indian Penal Code (IPC) or the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act. The Court emphasized the need for precise […]

The Supreme Court delivered a significant ruling cautioning High Courts against their tendency to dismiss petitions to quash First Information Reports (FIR’s ) purely based on their contents. The court emphasized that it is crucial for the courts to consider the broader context and circumstances surrounding the filing of an FIR. The judgment delivered by

In a landmark ruling, the Supreme Court of India has directed 17 States and 7 Union Territories (UTs) to frame rules under the Anand Marriage Act, 1909, for the registration of Sikh marriages (Anand Karaj) within four months. The Court noted that decades of non-implementation of the Act had created unequal treatment of Sikh citizens

Chief Justice of India(CJI), B.R. Gavai clarified his earlier remarks made while dismissing a plea seeking reconstruction of a damaged Lord Vishnu idol at a Khajuraho temple, stating that he maintains equal respect for all religions. The controversy stemmed from the Chief Justice’s dismissal on September 16 of a Public Interest Litigation (PIL) seeking reconstruction

In a significant ruling the Supreme Court has ruled in favour of the State Bank of India (SBI) in a case about the 2020 One-Time Settlement (OTS) Scheme. A bench of Justice Dipankar Datta and Justice A.G. Masih held that a borrower’s application is invalid if the required 5% upfront payment is not made. Because

In a significant judgment bringing relief to Haryana-based landowners, the Supreme Court has ruled that any ‘bachat land’– the land left unused after marking plots for common use during consolidation- must be redistributed/given back to the original proprietors in proportion to the land they had contributed. The ruling reinforces that if the leftover land is

The Supreme Court of India has held that, in cases under the NDPS Act, the prosecution is not weakened simply because the seized narcotics were not physically produced before the trial court, provided the requirements of Section 52-A have been properly followed. A bench of Justice Manoj Mishra and Justice Ujjal Bhuyan set aside an

In a recent development, the Supreme Court’s bench of Justice Vikram Nath and Justice Sandeep Mehta, issued notice to the National Investigation Agency (NIA), on a plea filed by an accused challenging prolonged incarceration and denial of bail in connection with an alleged transnational conspiracy behind the Manipur violence. The plea highlights that although a charge-sheet

The Supreme Court, with Justices Vikram Nath and Sandeep Mehta presiding, raised significant concerns regarding the treatment of ‘persons with disabilities’ (PWD) who achieve the general category cut-off in public education and employment. The Court observed that despite meeting these standards, such candidates are often still classified under reserved categories, resulting in the loss of

In a powerful affirmation of homebuyer rights, the Supreme Court has delivered a crucial ruling, declaring that once a claim is verified and admitted by a Resolution Professional (RP), it cannot be used to deny a homebuyer possession of their flat. The ruling brings major relief to financial creditors, ensuring that verified claims cannot be