NCLT Kochi: Sale of Corporate Debtor’s Property can’t be termed “fraudulent” merely on an unsupported claim of security interest

NCLT Kochi: Sale of Corporate Debtor’s Property can’t be termed “fraudulent” merely on an unsupported claim of security interest The National Company Law Tribunal (NCLT)…

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Supreme Court: Electricity Regulatory Commissions cannot act on “public interest” alone; no direct regulatory control over franchisees

Supreme Court: Electricity Regulatory Commissions cannot act on “public interest” alone; no direct regulatory control over franchisees The Supreme Court has clarified that State Electricity…

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Supreme Court Commutes Death Penalty for Rape-Murder of 10-Year-Old to Life Imprisonment Without Remission: Key Takeaways and Legal Rationale

Supreme Court Commutes Death Penalty for Rape-Murder of 10-Year-Old to Life Imprisonment Without Remission: Key Takeaways and Legal Rationale The Supreme Court of India has…

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Why women who offend under societal constraints should be viewed through a reformative lens: Supreme Court’s explanation

Why women who offend under societal constraints should be viewed through a reformative lens: Supreme Court’s explanation The Supreme Court has recently articulated a clear…

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No Arrest In 498A FIRs For 2 Months; Cases To Be Referred To Family Welfare Committees: Supreme Court Endorses Allahabad High Court Guidelines

No Arrest In 498A FIRs For 2 Months; Cases To Be Referred To Family Welfare Committees: Supreme Court Endorses Allahabad High Court Guidelines The Supreme…

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Supreme Court on Electricity Tariffs: Not a Matter of Private Agreement—Must Be Statutorily Fixed by the Commission; GUVNL Appeals Dismissed

Supreme Court on Electricity Tariffs: Not a Matter of Private Agreement—Must Be Statutorily Fixed by the Commission; GUVNL Appeals Dismissed Overview The Supreme Court of…

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S.142 NI Act: Supreme Court Clarifies Jurisdiction — Cheque Dishonour Complaint Must Be Filed Where Payee Maintains Bank Account, Not Place of Presentation

S.142 NI Act: Supreme Court Clarifies Jurisdiction — Cheque Dishonour Complaint Must Be Filed Where Payee Maintains Bank Account, Not Place of Presentation The Supreme…

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Supreme Court: Mental Health Is Integral to Right to Life Under Article 21; Binding Guidelines Issued for Students’ Welfare

Supreme Court: Mental Health Is Integral to Right to Life Under Article 21; Binding Guidelines Issued for Students’ Welfare The Supreme Court of India has…

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‘Education Now an Industry’: Supreme Court Strikes Down Centre’s Exemption for Educational Buildings from Environmental Clearance

‘Education Now an Industry’: Supreme Court Strikes Down Centre’s Exemption for Educational Buildings from Environmental Clearance The Supreme Court has struck down the Centre’s move…

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Andhra Pradesh High Court Reaffirms Mandatory 30-Day Timeframe for No-Confidence Motions in Municipal Bodies

Andhra Pradesh High Court Reaffirms Mandatory 30-Day Timeframe for No-Confidence Motions in Municipal Bodies In a key judgment strengthening procedural discipline in local governance, the…

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Adani-Hindenburg case, the Supreme Court maintains that newspaper articles and the OCCRP report are not conclusive proof to cast doubt on the SEBI probe

Adani-Hindenburg case, the Supreme Court maintains that newspaper articles and the OCCRP report are not conclusive proof to cast doubt on the SEBI probe Case:…

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KAAPA | The High Court clarifies that subsequent detention cannot exceed 6 months if the ‘first detention’ order was passed prior to the 2014 amendment: Kerala High Court

KAAPA | The High Court clarifies that subsequent detention cannot exceed 6 months if the 'first detention' order was passed prior to the 2014 amendment…

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Explosive Substances Act | The Andhra Pradesh High Court overturns a conviction, citing a delay of over 2 years in sending the sample for forensic analysis

Explosive Substances Act | The Andhra Pradesh High Court overturns a conviction, citing a delay of over 2 years in sending the sample for forensic…

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A person who did not affix their signature to a compromise but subsequently acts in accordance with its terms is bound by the compromise decree: Kerala High Court

A person who did not affix their signature to a compromise but subsequently acts in accordance with its terms is bound by the compromise decree…

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Under the Wildlife Protection Act, the Bombay High Court dismissed cases against a pharmaceutical company, ruling that the cancer drug Camptothecin is not considered forest produce, bringing an end to a legal battle that persisted for 16 years

Under the Wildlife Protection Act, the Bombay High Court dismisses cases against a pharmaceutical company, ruling that the cancer drug Camptothecin is not considered forest…

Continue ReadingUnder the Wildlife Protection Act, the Bombay High Court dismissed cases against a pharmaceutical company, ruling that the cancer drug Camptothecin is not considered forest produce, bringing an end to a legal battle that persisted for 16 years
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The Delhi High Court establishes timelines for interviews and the decision-making process in organ transplant cases

The Delhi High Court establishes timelines for interviews and the decision-making process in organ transplant cases Case: AMAR SINGH BHATIA & ANR. v. SIR GANGA…

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Recognizing journalists as independent monitors of power, the Punjab & Haryana High Court quashes summons in a defamation case against the Indian Express Resident Editor and others

Recognizing journalists as independent monitors of power, the Punjab & Haryana High Court quashes summons in a defamation case against the Indian Express Resident Editor…

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UAPA | The Supreme Court emphasizes that cases related to terrorism should not be treated lightly and sets aside the grant of default bail

UAPA | The Supreme Court emphasizes that cases related to terrorism should not be treated lightly and sets aside the grant of default bail Case:…

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The High Court bench is bound by the judgment of a coordinate bench, as emphasized by the Supreme Court, underscoring the significance of judicial discipline

The High Court bench is bound by the judgment of a coordinate bench, as emphasized by the Supreme Court, underscoring the significance of 'judicial discipline…

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The drawer’s consent is not necessary for alterations to the body of a blank signed cheque, but such alterations should not exceed the amount originally covered by it: Karnataka High Court

The drawer's consent is not necessary for alterations to the body of a blank signed cheque, but such alterations should not exceed the amount originally…

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