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EVMs Non-Tamperable, Demand For 100% VVPAT Verification Regressive: Election Commission Tells Supreme Court

Ahead of the 2024 Lok Sabha elections, the Election Commission of India (ECI) has staunchly defended electronic voting machines (EVM) as ‘non-tamperable’, both owing to technological measures and strict administrative and security procedures designed by the commission. In a recent ...

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Cheque Bounce Case Can Be Quashed U/S 482 Only If Amount Is Patently Non-Recoverable; Whether Debt Time-Barred Or Not Is A Question Of Evidence : SC

The Supreme Court observed that the question whether a cheque was issued towards a time barred debt is to be decided on evidence. “It is only in cases wherein an amount which is out and out non-recoverable, towards which a ...

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Private Class 12 Student Eligible To Take NEET, Says NMC; Supreme Court Allows MBBS Admission

The Supreme Court recently allowed a candidate who passed Class 12 as a private student to take admission for MBBS course after NEET counselling. This was after the National Medical Commission informed the Court that as per the latest Graduate ...

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Motor Accident Claims – Social Status Of Deceased To Be Considered If There’s No Definite Proof Of Income: Supreme Court

The Supreme Court has reinstated an award originally granted by the Motor Accidents Claim Tribunal (MACT). The apex court expressed disappointment over the approach taken by the High Court in evaluating the evidence and reinstated the MACT’s verdict. The Court ...

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Children Of Invalid Marriages Have Right In Their Parents’ Share In Hindu Joint Family Property : Supreme Court

The Supreme Court on Friday (September 1) pronounced a judgment recognizing the rights of children born out of invalid marriages in their parents’ share in Hindu joint family property. The Court held that children born out of void/voidable marriages are ...

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No Law Gives Right To Husband To Beat & Torture His Wife: Delhi High Court Grants Divorce To Woman On Ground Of Cruelty And Desertion

Synopsis The court was hearing an appeal by a woman challenging the decision of the trial court, whereby it has dismissed her petition seeking divorce from the man on the ground of cruelty and desertion While granting divorce to a woman ...

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Marriages Don’t Require Public Declaration: SC

The Supreme Court of India has ruled that not all marriages require a public declaration or solemnisation Not every valid marriage requires a public declaration or solemnisation in a particular manner, the Supreme Court held on Monday, as it underlined ...

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Retired Employees Can’t Claim Benefit Of Subsequent Govt Decision To Increase Retirement Age : Supreme Court

The Supreme Court has dismissed a petition filed by a group of teachers in Homeopathic Medical Colleges in Kerala seeking increase of their retirement age from 55 years to 60 years at par with the teachers of other Medical Colleges.The ...

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Cheque Case Against Firm’s Partner Can Be Quashed Only On Strong Evidence That He Didn’t Have Any Concern With Issuing Cheque : Supreme Court

The Supreme Court observed that a cheque case against a partner of the firm cannot be quashed under Section 482 CrPC unless there is unimpeachable and incontrovertible evidence that he/she did not have any concern with the issuance of cheques. ...

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Supreme Court To Form Panel Of Experts To Evaluate “Carrying Capacity” Of Hilly Areas

In order to determine the “carrying capacity” of overcrowded hill stations in Uttarakhand, Himachal, and other Himalayan states affected by landslides, the Supreme Court on Monday decided to form a panel of experts on environment and climate studies from government institutions. A ...


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Empowering Dispute Resolution: How Technology is Shaping the Future of ADR

🎯 The Role of Technology in Enhancing ADR Processes The advent of technology has transformed virtually every industry, and the field of Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) is no exception. ADR processes, including mediation, arbitration, and negotiation, have traditionally relied on ...

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Why Legal Due Diligence is Crucial Before Any Business Merger 📢 Planning a merger or acquisition? Don’t skip legal due diligence—it can make or break the deal! Here’s why: 🔎 What is Legal Due Diligence?It’s a comprehensive review of a ...

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2020 Delhi Riots: SC Dismisses Delhi Police’s Pleas Against HC Verdicts Granting Bail To Three Student Activists

The Supreme Court on Tuesday dismissed the pleas filed by the Delhi Police against the bail granted to three student activists in the 2020 North East Delhi riots case. A bench of Justices S K Kaul and A Amanullah passed the order ...

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Members Of Railway Protection Force Can Seek Benefit Under Employees Compensation Act Though RPF Declared As An Armed Force: Supreme Court

The Supreme Court on Monday (26.09.2023), held that an officer of the Railway Protection Force (RPF) can seek compensation under Employees Compensation Act, 1923 even though the RPF has been declared to be an armed force of the Union. “..in ...

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Digital Arrest: Navigating Cyber Crime Laws in India

In today's digital era, the concept of "digital arrest" has taken center stage, reflecting the evolving legal response to cyber crimes in India. With the rise in online fraud, hacking, cyberbullying, and identity theft, the need to protect citizens and ...

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Maternity Benefits Must Be Granted Even If Period Of Benefit Overshoots Term Of Contractual Employment: Supreme Court

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 ...

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