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In a major turn of events, the Haryana Police disclosed to the Supreme Court that they have filed a closure report regarding a First Information Report(FIR) against Professor Ali Khan Mahmudabad, who teaches political science at Ashok University.The professor shot into limelight after his social media commentary on ‘Operation Sindoor’, which led to another FIR […]

The case of Rohan Rajesh Kothari vs. The State of Gujarat heard by the Supreme Court Bench comprising Justice Surya Kant and  Justice Ujjal Bhuyan, exemplifies how Indian law supersedes foreign laws, particularly when the latter contravenes established domestic legal principles. This case highlights the Indian judiciary's commitment to upholding national laws and protecting the rights

The Hon’ble Supreme Court on 30/07/2024 granted bail to Ramkripal Meena, accused of leaking and distributing the question papers of the Rajasthan Eligibility Examination for Teachers (REET), 2021, in exchange for Rs. 1.20 crores. The relief was provided in a case registered under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA). A bench of Justices Surya

In a pivotal decision by the Supreme Court the Division Bench of Justice Surya Kant and Justice Ujjal Bhuyan has struck down the acquisition of Church-owned land in Bandra by the Slum Rehabilitation Authority (SRA), reinforcing that a landowner’s preferential right to redevelop slum-affected property cannot be bypassed without affording due opportunity. Background: The dispute

In a pathbreaking ruling, the Supreme Court granted a writ petition filed under Article 32 by Vasanta Sampat Dupare, who had been convicted and sentenced to death for the horrific crime of raping and murdering a four-year-old girl. This decision was pivotal, as it called into question the immediate circumstances surrounding Dupare's sentence. Background: The

In a significant ruling the Supreme Court of India, with Justices Vikram Nath, Sandeep Mehta, and NV Anjaria at the helm, made a significant alteration to its earlier directives concerning the management of stray dogs. The court has now clarified that dogs apprehended under its August 11 order are to be returned to the streets

The Supreme Court recently agreed to examine whether income credited in an Indian bank account, while working with a foreign entity, is exempt from payment of income tax under the Income Tax Act, 1961. The matter came up before a bench of Justice Pankaj Mithal and Justice Prasanna B. Varale in an appeal against the

During his address at the inaugural session of the Supreme Court Bar Association's lecture series on 'Justice for All – Legal Aid and Mediation, Supreme Court judge, Justice Surya Kant conveyed his dismay regarding the commitment levels of certain High Court judges. While acknowledging that some judges exhibit unwavering dedication and bear significant responsibilities as

The Supreme Court has declined to interfere with the judgment of the Kerala High Court, which was challenged by the National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) with respect to the liability arising from the suspension of toll for four weeks at the Paliyekkara plaza on National Highway 544 in Thrissur district, citing the poorly maintained

Can investigating agencies summon advocates for the legal advice they render to their clients? On August 12, the Supreme Court had reserved its verdict in the instant suo-moto matter which has captured the attention of lawyers across the country. The Apex Court has now made it clear that it intends to lay down guidelines to