Bombay HC Backs Ex-War Veteran: BMC Told Off For Targeting His Fish Fry Stall, Misinterpreting Circular
In a significant ruling, the Bombay High Court has held that the 2018 circular issued by the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) prohibiting the cooking of food on footpaths using gas, stoves, or grills does not extend to food stalls employing electric induction vessels. The Court made this observation while hearing an ongoing legal dispute, emphasizing […]
Landmark Clarification: Injunction Without Possession? Not Maintainable, Says SC
In a landmark clarification, the Supreme Court has ruled that a mere suit for injunction is not maintainable when the plaintiff lacks possession of the property and the title itself is in dispute. Emphasizing the proper course of action, the Court held that in such situations, the plaintiff must seek a declaration of ownership along […]
Probate Law Clarified: ‘Just Cause’ Under Section 263 Must Be Read Broadly, Rules Bombay High Court In Landmark Ruling
In an important ruling on probate law, the Bombay High Court has held that the explanations (a) to (e) under Section 263 of the Indian Succession Act, 1925, are illustrative and not exhaustive. A Division Bench of Justice M.S. Karnik and Justice N.R. Borkar clarified that apart from the listed grounds, other situations may also […]
My Family Was Targeted to Coerce Me”: Former CJI N.V. Ramana’s Powerful Revelation
Former Chief Justice of India, Justice N.V. Ramana, in a thought-provoking address at the 5th Convocation of VIT-AP University, revealed that his family was subjected to criminal cases as part of a strategy to “coerce” him. Reflecting on the challenges moral judges face, he observed that members of the judiciary who stood firm on constitutional […]
‘Unreliable Evidence Cannot Take a Life’: HC Acquits Man On Death Row After 7 Years
In a major ruling, the Kerala High Court has acquitted Parimal Sahu, a migrant labourer from Assam, who had been convicted and sentenced to death by a trial court for the 2018 rape and murder of a 60-year-old widow. Division Bench comprising Justice A.K. Jayasankaran Nambiar and Justice Jobin Sebastian delivered the verdict. Background: According […]
“Go Surrender, Then We’ll See”: SC’s Stern Message To Nitin Bansal In Gun Threat Case
In a stern message upholding respect for judicial officers, the Supreme Court came down heavily on Nitin Bansal, accused of threatening a woman lawyer—appointed as a Court Commissioner—with a pistol during commission proceedings. A Bench of Justice Surya Kant, Justice Ujjal Bhuyan, and Justice Joymalya Bagchi directed Bansal to surrender before jail authorities by November […]
SC Flags ‘Non-Functional Air Monitoring Stations’, Demands Accountability On Delhi’s Air Quality
The Supreme Court, taking note of the worsening air pollution crisis in Delhi-NCR, has directed the Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM) to file an affidavit detailing the concrete measures it plans to implement to prevent pollution levels from rising further. The issue was heard by a bench led by Chief Justice of India(CJI) B.R. […]
FSSAI’s ‘ORS’ Ban Stands: HC Says Health Comes First
In a notable ruling centered on public health, the Delhi High Court dismissed a petition challenging the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) decision that prohibited the use of the label ‘Oral Rehydration Salts’ (ORS) on various drink beverages. Justice Sachin Datta, who delivered the ruling firmly declined to interfere with the FSSAI’s […]
“Kill All the Lawyers”? SC Quotes Shakespeare To Defend Legal Privilege and Lawyer Independence
In a landmark ruling, the Supreme Court bench of Justice K. Vinod Chandran has clarified the limits of summoning lawyers during criminal investigations, marking an important step in defining advocate–client privilege and protecting the independence of the legal profession. The judgment begins with a striking quote from Shakespeare’s Henry VI: “The first thing we do, […]
SC: Threatening Witness under S.195A IPC Is Direct FIR Matter for Police
In a significant ruling, the Supreme Court of India has held that the offence under Section 195A of the Indian Penal Code (IPC), threatening a person to give false evidence is a cognizable offence. This means the police can immediately register a First Information Report (FIR) and begin investigation without waiting for a court complaint […]