The Supreme Court, while acquitting a convict in a dowry death case, emphasized the critical importance of ensuring that a dying declaration is trustworthy and reliable, and inspires confidence when it is considered the sole basis for a criminal conviction. The Court pointed out that the circumstances under which the dying declaration was recorded raised concerns about whether it was a...
🧠 Introduction: A New Era for Justice Artificial Intelligence (AI) has rapidly entered almost every professional domain — and the legal world is no exception. From predictive analytics to legal research automation, AI is revolutionizing how lawyers, judges, and courts ...
A seven-judge bench of the Supreme Court on Wednesday (December 13) ruled that arbitration clauses in unstamped or inadequately stamped agreements are enforceable. Insufficiency of stamping does not make the agreement void or unenforceable but makes it inadmissible in evidence. ...
Introduction: For Non-Resident Indians (NRIs), owning property in India is not just a financial investment but also a connection to their roots and heritage. However, navigating the legal landscape of property ownership in India can be complex, especially for those ...
The Supreme Court on Thursday(17 Aug) held that maternity benefits have to be granted even if the period of benefit overshoots the term of contractual employment. Maternity benefits can travel beyond the term of contractual employment. The court directed the ...
Rents receivable by a borrower can be assigned to a lender as an "actionable claim" as per the Transfer of Property Act,1882(TPA), held the Supreme Court while deciding a dispute between the Infrastructure Leasing and Financial Services Ltd and the ...
As global business transactions increase, so do the risks of cross-border disputes. When parties from different countries find themselves in conflict, traditional litigation can be slow, costly, and fraught with jurisdictional complexities. This is where Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR)—specifically, international ...