Clarity on Evidence Act: SC Restricts Handwriting Comparison to Admitted Signatures Only
The Supreme Court recently drew a clear line on when Sections 45 and 73 of the Indian Evidence Act can be invoked, ruling that these provisions which allow expert comparison of handwriting and signatures apply only when the document used for comparison is an admitted one. A bench of Justice M.M. Sundresh and Justice Satish […]
No Need To Wait for Magistrate’s Order: SC Upholds HC’s Inherent Jurisdiction In DV Matters
The Supreme Court of India recently delivered an important judgment clarifying the procedural law under the Protection of Women from Domestic Violence Act, 2005 (DV Act). A bench comprising Justice Rajesh Bindal and Justice Manmohan heard an appeal challenging a December 10, 2024 order of the Madhya Pradesh High Court. Background: In the case, the […]
Murder of Pallavi Purkayastha: Convict to Remain in Prison for Life, Bombay HC Delivers Final Word
The Bombay High Court, in a significant ruling, upheld the conviction of Sajjad Ahmed Abdul Aziz Mugal, also known as Pathan, for the murder of Pallavi Purkayastha, a female corporate lawyer, in Mumbai's Wadala area in August 2012. The division bench of Justice Ajay Gadkari and Justice Dr. Neela Gokhale affirmed the life sentence awarded […]
‘Ba*ds of Bollywood’ Comes Under Court Scrutiny:Wankhede Calls Out Red Chillies for Defamatory Portrayal
In a tense courtroom hearing before Justice Purushaindra Kumar Kaurav, the Delhi High Court witnessed a high-stakes clash as IRS officer Sameer Wankhede took on Netflix and Red Chillies Entertainment over his alleged depiction in the web series ‘Ba*ds of Bollywood’, produced by Shah Rukh Khan and Gauri Khan’s company. Wankhede, represented by his counsel […]
SC Lays Down Clear Rule — Arrests Without Written Grounds In A Language They Understand Violate Fundamental Rights
The Supreme Court has held that an arrest and subsequent detention become unlawful if the written grounds of arrest are not provided to the accused in a language they understand. A Bench of Chief Justice B.R. Gavai and Justice Augustine George Masih made this ruling in Mihir Rajesh Shah v. State of Maharashtra, where the […]
SC: Appeal Abates if Appellant Dies Before Hearing and Legal Heirs Are Not Substituted
The Supreme Court bench of Justice P.S. Narasimha and Justice A.S. Chandurkar recently ruled that if a judgment is passed in favour of a person who had already died before the hearing, such a judgment has no legal validity and is considered a nullity. The Court further clarified that when an appellant dies before the […]
‘Unhappy’ Wife, No Proof of Cruelty: Bombay HC Frees Husband In 498A Case After 27 Years.
The Bombay High Court has ruled that statements made by a woman’s parents—claiming their daughter was “unhappy” and often “wept” due to alleged harassment by her in-laws—are not sufficient to establish guilt under Section 498-A (cruelty) of the Indian Penal Code. Justice Milind Sathaye, sitting as a single-judge bench, set aside a 1998 Sessions Court […]
SC’s Big Stray Dog Verdict: Nationwide Protocol To Tackle Stray Crisis; Public Spaces To Be Dog-Free Zones
In a landmark move responding to the alarming surge in dog-bite incidents, a Supreme Court bench comprising Justice Vikram Nath, Justice Sandeep Mehta, and Justice NV Anjaria issued sweeping directives aimed at safeguarding public spaces. The Court ordered that every educational institution, hospital, public sports complex, bus stand, depot, railway station, and similar premises must […]
“Fit India’’ Campaign Advisor Luke Coutinho To SC: India’s 1.4 Billion People Breathing Toxic Air Daily
Calling attention to a national public health “emergency,” wellness advocate Luke Christopher Coutinho—known for his work with the Prime Minister’s Fit India Movement—has filed a strongly argued Public Interest Litigation(PIL). The plea delivers a stark warning: every single day, over 1.4 billion Indians are left with no choice but to breathe in toxic air. It […]
Law Firms, Briefing Counsels Must Verify Case Laws; Senior Counsel Not Liable For Their Finality: Delhi HC
In a significant ruling, the Delhi High Court has stressed that it is the mandatory duty of advocates and law firms to verify whether the case laws they cite are final. The Court expressed concern over the lack of professional responsibility in some cases, noting that citing judgments still pending appeal or review—without disclosing that […]