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'Serving Personnel Can't Be Deemed To Ex-Servicemen From Future Date' : Supreme Court Rejects Army Veterans Plea For Govt Job

Serving Armed Forces officers can't be deemed to be Ex-Servicemen from a prospective date, said the Supreme Court while rejecting the claim of three appellants for appointments as Village Development Officers in the Uttar Pradesh State Service. The appellants, even ...

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Motor Accident Claims | No Right To Recovery For Insurer Merely Because Vehicle Owner Didn't Verify Driver's License : Supreme Court

The Supreme Court on Monday (30th October) held that an insurance company cannot claim that it is not liable to pay compensation in a motor vehicle accident claim just because the vehicle owner did not verify the genuineness of the ...

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Stubble Burning One Reason For Delhi Air Pollution, Says CAQM; Supreme Court Seeks Affidavits From Punjab, Haryana, UP, Rajasthan

The Supreme Court on Tuesday (October 31) asked the Governments of Punjab, Haryana, Uttar Pradesh, Rajasthan and Delhi to file affidavits setting forth the steps they have taken to control air pollution including the measures to curb crop burning. This ...

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Section 47 CPC | Executing Court Can Consider Only Questions Limited To Execution Of Decree; Can't Go Behind Decree: Supreme Court

Lamenting the long delay in the execution of decrees, the Supreme Court observed that under Section 47 of the Code of Civil Procedure, the Executing Court can only go into questions that are limited to the execution of decree and ...

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Section 313 CrPC | 'Right To Remain Silent Not Be Used Against Accused' : Supreme Court Summarises 12 Principles

Recently, the Supreme Court, in a noteworthy judgment, while acquitting a woman accused of killing her own child and was convicted for murder and sentenced to life imprisonment, also decided the question of what may be required of the convict ...

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Transfer Of Property Act | Rents Receivable Can Be Assigned By Debtor To Creditor As Actionable Claim: Supreme Court

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 ...

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'Hurried Trial' : Supreme Court Sets Aside Death Penalty Given In Child Rape-Murder Case Within 23 Days; Orders Fresh Trial

The Supreme Court on Thursday (October 19) set aside the conviction and death sentence of a man accused of kidnapping, raping, and murdering a three-month-old infant after noting that he had not been give a 'proper opportunity' to defend himself. ...

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'No right for queer couples to jointly adopt’: SC in same-sex marriage verdict

The CJI said the law didn't preclude unmarried couples from adopting.Chief Justice of India DY Chandrachud, while announcing his verdict on a clutch of petitions demanding legal status to same-sex marriages, today struck down the Central Adoption Resource Authority's (CARA) ...

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"Why Is CARA Delaying Adoption Process?" Supreme Court Calls For Prompt Action To Benefit Waiting Children & Couples

The Supreme Court on Friday (13.10.2023), raised serious concerns over the delays in the adoption process and the potential impact on both aspiring parents and children in need of loving homes. The remarks came from a bench comprising CJI DY ...

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Recruitment Process -Last Date To Fulfil Eligibility Criteria Is Last Date To Submit Applications, In The Absence Of Any Specific Rule: Supreme Court

The Supreme Court emphasized that where there is an absence of any specific rule or prescription, the last day for fulfilling eligibility is the last date of submission of the application. The Court made the observation while refusing the benefit ...


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UAPA| Terrorism Cases Not To Be Taken Lightly: Supreme Court Sets Aside Default Bail

In a case pertaining to grant of default bail to a person accused under the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act, 1967 (“UAPA”), the Supreme Court yesterday allowed an appeal filed by the Delhi police, observing that the High Court fell in ...

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Central Civil Service Rules , Retired Employee Can Be Appointed As Inquiry Authority In Disciplinary Proceedings…

The Supreme Court recently held that the disciplinary authority under the Central Civil Service Rules is empowered to appoint a retired employee as an inquiry authority. It is not necessary that the inquiry officer should be a public servant. The ...

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'No right for queer couples to jointly adopt’: SC in same-sex marriage verdict

The CJI said the law didn't preclude unmarried couples from adopting.Chief Justice of India DY Chandrachud, while announcing his verdict on a clutch of petitions demanding legal status to same-sex marriages, today struck down the Central Adoption Resource Authority's (CARA) ...

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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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Startups and Legal Compliance: A Guide to Navigating Indian Laws🏛️

Starting a business in India is an exciting journey filled with opportunities and challenges. One critical aspect that often poses a challenge for startups is navigating the complex landscape of legal compliance. Understanding and adhering to the various laws and ...

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Personal Data Protection Bill: Implications for Businesses and Individuals

The Personal Data Protection Bill (PDP Bill) is a transformative piece of legislation aimed at safeguarding personal data and ensuring privacy in India. Here’s a concise overview of its key provisions and implications for businesses and individuals. Key Provisions of ...

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