Advocate Assault Case: ‘Attempt to Murder Should Have Been in FIR,’ SC Pulls Up Delhi Police
The Supreme Court on Thursday strongly criticised the Delhi Police over its handling of the alleged assault on Advocate Pankaj Sharma, a lawyer practising before the Court. A Bench of Chief Justice of India (CJI) Surya Kant, Justice Joymalya Bagchi and Justice V. Mohan said that, based on the nature of Sharma’s injuries, the FIR […]
“Why Two Supreme Court Judges Were Called ‘Amar Prem’: Justice Vikram Nath Reveals the Story”
Why did lawyers call two Supreme Court judges “Amar Prem”? Justice Vikram Nath answered that question while speaking at the launch of The Voice of Justice: Justice Gavai Speaks. He recalled the time he regularly shared the Bench with former Chief Justice of India (CJI) BR Gavai and revealed that members of the Bar had […]
“What Kind of Useless Policy Is This?” SC Questions Maharashtra’s Two-Child Election Rule.
The Supreme Court recently questioned whether Maharashtra’s two-child rule for Panchayat elections still serves any purpose in today’s India. The rule disqualifies people who have more than two children from contesting Panchayat and other local body elections in the State. The Case: A Bench of Justice PS Narasimha and Justice Alok Aradhe was hearing […]
The One Legal Requirement That Turned a Bank Merger Into an Eviction: Supreme Court
In a significant judgment delivered by Justice Sanjay Karol and Justice Nongmeikapam Kotiswar Singh, the Supreme Court of India answered an important legal question about what happens to tenancy rights when one bank merges with another. Bank Merger and Eviction: The Court held that if a tenant bank merges with another bank and its tenancy […]
The One Legal Requirement That Turned a Bank Merger Into an Eviction: Supreme Court
In a significant judgment delivered by Justice Sanjay Karol and Justice Nongmeikapam Kotiswar Singh, the Supreme Court of India answered an important legal question about what happens to tenancy rights when one bank merges with another. Bank Merger and Eviction: The Court held that if a tenant bank merges with another bank and its […]
The Missing Link That Cost the Prosecution a Murder Conviction: Supreme Court
In a significant judgment delivered by Justice Sanjay Karol and Justice Prasanna B. Varale, the Supreme Court reaffirmed the law relating to cases based entirely on circumstantial evidence. The Court reiterated that suspicion, no matter how strong, can never take the place of legal proof. While dismissing the appeals filed by the State of Maharashtra, […]
Can a Registered Will Still Be Rejected? SC Says Yes, If Suspicious Circumstances Remain Unexplained.
The Supreme Court has held that the burden of proving a Will always lies on the person who relies on it (the propounder).Simply proving that the Will was executed in the manner required under Section 63 of the Succession Act and Section 68 of the Evidence Act is not enough. The propounder must also prove […]
Can a Prisoner Claim the Benefit of an Older, More Liberal Remission Policy? SC Ends the Debate
The Supreme Court has held that a statutory remission policy cannot override the Governor’s constitutional powers under Article 161 of the Constitution. The Court said that the Governor’s power under Article 161 is separate, independent, and cannot be limited by a policy framed under a statute. A remission policy is a set of rules that […]
The Chargesheet Was Filed. The Accused Never Got a Copy. Was Default Bail Available?: SC Answers.
The Supreme Court has reaffirmed that an accused cannot claim default bail under the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS), 2023, simply because they were not furnished with a copy of the charge sheet. Supreme Court’s Ruling: A Bench of Justice Sanjay Karol and Justice Nongmeikapam Kotiswar Singh clarified that the key requirement under Section 187(3) […]
When Does a Conspiracy Begin? Supreme Court Says It Starts With a “Meeting of Minds.”
The Supreme Court has held that a person can be convicted for criminal conspiracy only if there is evidence showing that they knew about the illegal act (or a legal act carried out by illegal means) and had agreed to it. The court said that mere suspicion or simply being associated with the main accused […]