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The Court said that the case in hand was a quintessential case where to solve a blind murder, occurring in a forest in the darkness of night, bits and pieces of evidence were collected.   Supreme Court: In a set of two criminal appeals against the Judgment and Order of High Court of Uttarakhand, whereinRead more

The Supreme Court however, ordered that a sum of Rs 50 crore lying with the Reserve Bank of India be utilized by the Center to satisfy the pending claims, if any, in accordance with the Bhopal Gas leak Disaster Act, 1985 and schemes framed thereunder. Supreme Court: The Constitution Bench comprising of Sanjay Kishan Kaul*,Read more

Group of Companies Doctrine- an Arbitration Agreement entered into by a Company within a group of Companies can bind its non-signatory affiliates, if the circumstances demonstrate that the mutual intention of parties was to bind signatory as well as the non-signatory parties. Supreme Court: The Constitution bench comprising of Dr. Dhananjaya Y. Chandrachud C.J., HrishikeshRead more

The issue before the Supreme Court pertains to the question whether WhatsApp’s privacy policy which was introduced in January 2021 is in violation of right to privacy under Article 21 of the Constitution of India.   Supreme Court: A constitution Bench comprising of K.M. Joseph, Ajay Rastogi, Aniruddha Bose, Hrishikesh Roy and C.T. Ravikumar J.J,Read more

Petitioner contended that they were entitled to the Fundamental Right to marry which was entrenched in the Constitution which includes the choice of a marital partner. Neither the State nor Society could intrude into the domain of individual right to pursue a way of life which were central to their identity and autonomy.   SupremeRead more

Given the expansive amplitude of power under Article 142(1) of the Constitution, the exercise of power must be legitimate, and clamours for caution, mindful of the danger that arises from adopting an individualistic approach as to the exercise of the Constitutional power, observed the Supreme Court Supreme Court: A Constitution Bench comprising of Sanjay KishanRead more

The Supreme Court said that this decision on the Tamil Nadu Amendment Act would also guide the Maharashtra and the Karnataka Amendment Acts. Thus, it held that all the three Amendment Acts are valid legislations.   Supreme Court: The 5-Judge Constitution Bench of Supreme Court comprising of KM Joseph, Ajay Rastogi, Aniruddha Bose*, Hrishikesh RoyRead more

Partition of family property refers to the division or distribution of jointly owned property among the legal heirs. The division can occur either by mutual agreement or through a legal process, such as filing a partition suit in court. Determining Share of Legal Heirs:a. With a Will: If a valid will exists, the distribution ofRead more

In India, a false FIR (First Information Report) or a criminal case can be quashed by the trial court or the High Court depending on stage of the case if it is determined that no case is made out against the accused. The power to quash an FIR or criminal charges is derived from theRead more

In Indian family law, the terms “permanent alimony” and “maintenance” refer to different concepts regarding financial support for a spouse. However, it is important to note that the terminology and application of these concepts may vary depending on personal laws applicable to the individuals involved. While I can provide general information, please consult with aRead more