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'Wisdom Dawned Upon the Parties': Supreme Court Upholds Amicable Settlement in Banking Dispute
Supreme Court facilitates settlement in a banking dispute, reinforcing consumer rights and fair banking practices in India.
Chintan Shah
Mar 26, 20253 min read
Failure to Register an FIR is a Violation of Fundamental Rights – Supreme Court’s Landmark Judgment on IIT Delhi Student Deaths
The Supreme Court rules FIR registration is mandatory in IIT Delhi student deaths, reinforcing legal accountability and justice.
Chintan Shah
Mar 25, 20254 min read
Rights of Data Principals Under the DPDP Act – A Comprehensive Guide
Know your rights under India's DPDP Act—control your data, withdraw consent, request access, and ensure digital privacy!
Chintan Shah
Mar 18, 20254 min read
Employees Who Do Not Opt for CPF Shall Be Included in the Pension Scheme – Supreme Court Upholds Pension Rights in Landmark Judgment
Supreme Court rules that employees who did not opt for CPF must be included in the default scheme, ensuring fair application of benefits.
Chintan Shah
Mar 5, 20254 min read
The Law Favours the Diligent, Not the Indolent – Supreme Court Rejects Unjustified Delay in Setting Aside Ex-Parte Decree
“The law favours the diligent, not the indolent.” – Supreme Court rejects unjustified delay in setting aside an ex-parte decree.
Chintan Shah
Mar 4, 20254 min read
Termination Must Not Be Selective or Arbitrary – Supreme Court’s Landmark Ruling on Judicial Probation Dismissals
Termination must not be selective or arbitrary – Supreme Court reinstates two judicial officers, reinforcing principles of fairness.
Chintan Shah
Mar 3, 20254 min read
A Discharged Accused Stands on a Higher Pedestal Than an Acquitted One – Supreme Court's Landmark Ruling in Sudershan Singh Wazir Case
Supreme Court rules that a discharged accused stands on a higher pedestal than an acquitted one, reinforcing judicial restraint.
Chintan Shah
Mar 3, 20254 min read
Justice Cannot Be Sacrificed at the Altar of Procedural Rigidities: Supreme Court on Legal Heir Impleadment and Succession Rights
Justice cannot be sacrificed at the altar of procedural rigidities"—SC upholds legal heir impleadment in inheritance disputes.
Chintan Shah
Mar 1, 20254 min read
Litigants Cannot Stall Public Interest Projects: Supreme Court's Landmark Ruling on Slum Redevelopment
"Litigants cannot stall public interest projects"—Supreme Court upholds SRA’s authority in Mumbai slum redevelopment case.
Chintan Shah
Feb 28, 20254 min read
Mere Possession Does Not Suffice – Supreme Court’s Landmark Ruling on Stolen Property and Burden of Proof
Mere possession does not suffice – Supreme Court sets aside conviction in a stolen property case, reinforcing proof beyond doubt.
Chintan Shah
Feb 26, 20254 min read
Punishment Must Not Be Disproportionately Excessive – Supreme Court's Landmark Ruling on Legislative Expulsions
Supreme Court rules legislative expulsion must be proportionate, reinforcing judicial oversight and democratic accountability.
Chintan Shah
Feb 26, 20254 min read
Pensionary Benefits Cannot Be Extended Without Legal Justification – Supreme Court's Ruling on Job Contract Employees
Pensionary benefits cannot be extended without legal justification– Supreme Court rules on job contract employees' claims.
Chintan Shah
Feb 24, 20254 min read
A Just Balance Between Fundamental Rights and Police Powers – Supreme Court's Ruling on Multiple FIRs in Corruption Cases
Supreme Court clarifies the validity of multiple FIRs in corruption cases, balancing fundamental rights and investigative powers.
Chintan Shah
Feb 20, 20254 min read
Landmark Judgments in Indian Divorce Law
Landmark Supreme Court judgments shaping Indian divorce law, addressing cruelty, maintenance, irretrievable breakdown, and justice.
Chintan Shah
Feb 17, 202514 min read
Public Interest Turns the Tide" – Supreme Court Upholds Rebate Recovery in Puja Ferro Alloys Case
Public interest prevails as Supreme Court upholds rebate recovery for industrial power consumers in Goa.
Chintan Shah
Feb 17, 20254 min read
Burden of Proof vs. Presumption: Know the Difference in Law
Burden of proof vs. presumption. Understand their legal impact, key differences, and application under the Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam.
Chintan Shah
Feb 11, 202511 min read
Supreme Court Upholds Arbitral Award: Key Insights from Landmark Judgment
Supreme Court reaffirms the scope of arbitration, upholding an award on joint liability in a landmark judgment for legal professionals.
Chintan Shah
Feb 11, 20254 min read
The Power to Repeal is Coextensive with the Power to Enact – Supreme Court Upholds Karnataka Transport Law Reforms
The power to repeal is coextensive with the power to enact– Supreme Court upholds Karnataka transport law reforms.
Chintan Shah
Feb 7, 20254 min read
If an Employee Works for Three Years, They Deserve a Revised Pay Scale – Supreme Court Ruling on Temporary Workers’ Rights
Supreme Court rules that temporary employees working for three years are entitled to a revised pay scale. A landmark judgment on employment
Chintan Shah
Feb 3, 20254 min read
Polluters Remain Liable Until Ecological Damage is Fully Reversed – Supreme Court's Landmark Ruling on Environmental Accountability
Polluters remain liable until ecological damage is fully reversed– Supreme Court enforces accountability in Vellore tannery pollution case
Chintan Shah
Jan 31, 20254 min read
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