Supreme Court Reconsiders Mandatory Legal Practice Rule for Civil Judge Appointments
The Supreme Court has awakened from the slumber of its 2002 judgment on judicial appointments and is now contemplating a restoration of the mandatory law practice requirement for civil judges against the backdrop of growing worries about inexperienced judges in the lower courts.
Bombay High Court Slams Authorities Over Uncontrolled Air Pollution in Mumbai
The ineffective air pollution control of the authorities in Mumbai bothers the Bombay High Court. There has been an accusation towards the development points being covered as well as through the rash and direct extirpation of bakery 'bhattis' - what to speak of
Supreme Court Quashes Abetment of Suicide Case Against Mother Who Advised Son’s Lover
In a subtle interpretation of law, the Supreme Court acquitted the mother from criminal charges who asked her son's lover to take her life if she could not live without him, as according to them her words did not amount to an offense
Supreme Court Likely to Consolidate CLAT 2025 Challenges Under Punjab & Haryana High Court
Supreme Court to transfer all CLAT 2025 result challenges to Punjab & Haryana High Court for unified handling, in view of its high rates of efficient disposal and the need for expeditious resolution.
New FIR Provisions Under BNSS: Gaps in Victim-Centric Approach Raise Concerns
The new FIR provisions being proposed and mentioned in BNSS's drafts warrant attention since the very definition of either "informant or victim" could limit access for victims to receive copies of FIR and thus hinder their effective participation in criminal proceedings.
Supreme Court Outlines Key Principles for Evaluating Circumstantial Evidence in Criminal Cases
All the five major principles for the appraisal of circumstantial evidence were introduced by the Supreme Court for criminal case investigation, which stressed the need for an overview of those details and associated links that would ensure justice.
Supreme Court: Share Capital Reduction Constitutes Capital Asset Transfer Under Income Tax Law
The Supreme Court has ruled that a reduction in share capital amounts to a transfer under the Income Tax Act, even if there is no sale of shares, thereby affecting the tax treatment of corporate restructuring transactions.
Supreme Court: Faulty Investigation Alone Cannot Lead to Acquittal in Criminal Cases
Supreme Court lays down that defective investigation by itself cannot be a ground for acquittal; courts must consider all available evidence including witness statements and medical reports in criminal cases.
Supreme Court Awards Compensation in Medical Negligence Case, Emphasizing Post-Operative Care Standards
Supreme Court directs eye surgeon to pay Rs. 3.5 lakh compensation for negligence in post-cataract surgery care where delayed infection diagnosis led to patient's vision loss.
Supreme Court Grants Punjab More Time in Farmers’ Leader Medical Aid Case, Balancing Health Concerns with Protest Rights
Supreme Court extends time for Punjab to provide medical aid to protesting farmer leader Dallewal, who agrees to treatment if the Centre initiates talks on MSP demands.
