Supreme Court Questions the Reliability of Weapon Recovery from an Open, Accessible Location under Section 27 of the Evidence Act
Issue: The Supreme Court of India has addressed the question of whether, pursuant Section 27 of the Evidence Act, the recovery of incriminating materials from public and accessible areas may be relied on exclusively in determining the guilt of accused people. Facts of
Supreme Court Urges Punjab Government to Reevaluate Punjab Preservation Of Subsoil Water Act Due to Stubble Burning Issues
Issue: The Supreme Court has directed the Punjab Government to review the Punjab Preservation of Subsoil Water Act, 2009, because of its relation with the issue of stubble burning and its influence on air quality in Delhi. Facts of the Case: Senior Advocate
“Courts shouldn’t be swayed by hyper-technicalities”: SC on sexual harassment cases
The Supreme Court had said that when it comes to sexual harassment, the courts should not get swayed away by little discrepancies and technicalities. The ruling delivered by a panel consisting of Chief Justice DY Chandrachud, Justice JB Pardiwala, and Justice Manoj Misra
Retired Tamil Nadu Judge Challenges Adverse Comments in Disproportionate Assets Case
A retired Sessions Judge from Tamil Nadu has approached the Supreme Court, expressing her discontent over unfavorable remarks made by a Madras High Court judge regarding her acquittal of State Minister K Ponmudi and his wife in a disproportionate assets case. The petitioner,
CJI DY Chandrachud urges lawyers to seek adjournments only when necessary
On 3rd November 2023, CJI DY Chandrachud highlighted the irony that lawyers are seeking adjournment for the issues that were initially listed for urgent hearings. He requested that unless it is extremely necessary, the lawyers should not seek adjournment of the issue. CJI
Supreme Court Upholds Penalty in ‘Zarda’ Misclassification Case
Introduction: In a significant legal decision, the Supreme Court has reaffirmed the imposition of penalties and a demand for differential duty against an Assessee who intentionally misclassified their product ‘Zarda’ as ‘Chewing Tobacco’ to evade higher duty payments. The ruling, delivered by a
Enhancing Transparency in Political Donations: The Electoral Bonds Scheme
Introduction: In a landmark case, the Supreme Court has recently delved into a rigorous examination of the Electoral Bonds Scheme, a government initiative aimed at revolutionizing political funding in India. As the nation grapples with the complex web of electoral financing, the court
Failure to Safeguard Queer Couples Despite Acknowledging Discrimination: A Review Petition Against Supreme Court’s Verdict
Issue: A review petition has been filed challenging the Supreme Court’s refusal to legalize same-sex marriages. Facts of the Case: The Supreme Court has been petitioned to revisit its decision in Supriyo v. Union of India, which rejected to authorize same-sex marriages. The
Supreme court upheld the conviction of a man accused of his wife’s murder: says exception 4 to the offence does not apply if the accused takes undue advantage of the situation.
Recently, the Supreme Court upheld the conviction of a man accused of the murder of his wife and observed that exception 4 of section 300 IPC will not apply in cases where the accused has taken undue advantage of the situation. In the
Supreme Court to Deliberate on Transgender Women’s Eligibility to Invoke
Issue: Is it possible for a transgender woman who underwent sex reassignment surgery to be classified as an “aggrieved person” within the Domestic Violence Act of 2005 and to seek interim support in a domestic violence case? Facts of the Case:The Appellant wedded
