"Quashing of FIR under Section 528 BNSS (Old Section 482 CrPC) not maintainable without production of chargesheet and cognizance order" – Allahabad High Court dismissing an
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“Where Injured Eye-Witnesses Withhold Names of Known Accused for Hours, Possibility of False Implication Cannot Be Ruled Out”, In a judgment that underscores the importance of
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Later Will Overrides Former, Andhra Pradesh High Court reaffirming key legal principles relating to the proof of Wills and the effect of later testamentary instruments. Justice Venuthurumalli
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“It is too hard to believe that an educated and employed woman would remain silent about sexual abuse for over three years while continuing financial transactions
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“The Juvenile Justice Act will not apply to adoptions made under the Hindu Adoptions and Maintenance Act. The administrative authority cannot nullify a civil court decree
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“Once a Person Is Acknowledged as Trustee, He Cannot Be Branded a Trespasser to Bypass Statutory Procedure”, In a significant ruling reaffirming the mandatory procedural safeguards
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“To Treat Every Breach of Promise as Rape Is a Folly”— Andhra Pradesh High Court, in a detailed ruling by Dr. Justice Y. Lakshmana Rao, granted
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“Section 156(3) CrPC Order Is Not Cognizance — But If Cognizance Itself Is Barred, Magistrate Cannot Invoke Even 156(3)” — Madhya Pradesh High Court at Gwalior
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“Lease deed by one co-sharer without final decree of partition is legally insufficient – IOCL is justified in rejecting the application” – In a decisive judgment
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“Acquittal on Benefit of Doubt Cannot Override Civil Liability for Energy Pilferage Under Clause 39.15”— In a judgment with wide ramifications on the interplay between criminal
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“The operative part of the order clearly directed delivery of possession and payment of compensation—ambiguity was wrongly inferred” Today, In a significant ruling reinforcing judicial accountability and
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“Ocular testimony that suppresses fatal injuries on accused’s side while claiming a one-sided assault is unsafe for conviction” –High Court of Gujarat decisively dismissed a
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“Proximate Link Snapped, Custody Ignored, Subjective Satisfaction Absent — Preventive Detention Cannot Be Sustained by Mere Chronology”, In a landmark decision that revisits foundational principles
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“Service records and long marital status cannot be brushed aside by citing executive circulars or criminal case observations” –Telangana High Court reaffirming the primacy of service
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“A Statutory Presumption Is Not Infallible — Even Probable Defence Can Shift the Burden Back to the Complainant”, In a significant reaffirmation of the rebuttable
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“Pre-trial Incarceration Cannot Be Allowed to Degenerate Into Punitive Imprisonment”, In a judgment that carefully balances the twin imperatives of judicial fairness and liberty under
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“Equivalence of Qualification Must Be Declared by Competent Authority Before Recruitment Begins”— Kerala High Court decisively ruled that only the Public Service Commission and the
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“A decree obtained by fraud, suppression and misrepresentation is a legal nullity—neither finality nor res judicata can shield a judgment born in deceit,” In a landmark
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“Discretion under Article 190(3)(b) is not untrammelled — no constitutional functionary has the luxury of indefinite silence in the face of clear constitutional obligations,” Andhra Pradesh
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“The Public Prosecutor is duty-bound to act independently... the court must scrutinise whether withdrawal subserves the administration of justice or is sought to stifle it” – In
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“The operative part of the order clearly directed delivery of possession and payment of compensation—ambiguity was wrongly inferred” Today, In a significant ruling reinforcing judicial accountability and
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“The Public Prosecutor is duty-bound to act independently... the court must scrutinise whether withdrawal subserves the administration of justice or is sought to stifle it” – In
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“The rights guaranteed to persons with disabilities are not acts of benevolence, but expressions of the constitutional promise of equality, dignity, and non-discrimination”, On this
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“Once Clarified, Stay Bound” – Supreme Court emphatically dismissed a Miscellaneous Application filed by the National Highways Authority of India (NHAI), seeking yet another clarification
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“Grant of Bail Requires Judicial Application of Mind — Not a Mechanical Reference to ‘Parity’”, In a landmark judgment addressing the misuse of the principle
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“A trial is a function of memory... when that memory is denied articulation through proper questioning, justice is compromised” – In a sharp rebuke to
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“Any process to acquire the land shall have to be kept in abeyance till such time as the owner’s preferential right to develop it stands
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“Manufacture is the end result of one or more processes... even if carried out by separate units, if the chain is continuous and uses power at
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“Dignity, autonomy, and lived realities of divorced Muslim women must guide the interpretation of the Muslim Women (Protection of Rights on Divorce) Act, 1986 ”
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“The State should not prosecute citizens without a reasonable prospect of conviction — doing so compromises the right to a fair process,” In a significant
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“Accused Cannot Be Convicted Without a Voice”, In a latest judgement Supreme Court of India in significant ruling that struck at the heart of
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“Golden Hour Relief Must Not Be a Mere Idea – It Must Be a Functioning Reality,” In a pivotal moment for road safety jurisprudence,
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"Inaction Cannot Be Infinite – Governor Has No Veto Power, But Limited Judicial Nudging Is Permissible," In a landmark constitutional clarification , a Five-Judge Constitution Bench of the Supreme
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"Acquittal in departmental proceedings doesn't ipso facto exonerate an accused in a trap case — conviction can rest solely on credible testimony of trap laying officer," Supreme
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“This Court Consciously Directs That Stray Dogs Once Removed From Institutional Areas Shall Not Be Returned to the Same Location” In a remarkable exercise of
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“By merely adding an offence for the same occurrence, and by the same informant, a second complaint through Section 200 CrPC is certainly not maintainable” – In a latest
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“Judicial Leniency Cannot Undermine the Gravity of Institutional Violence Against Women”, On November 28, 2025, the Supreme Court of India delivered a scathing indictment of
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“Order 38 Rule 5 CPC is a Protective Shield, Not a Sword to Undermine Valid Transactions”— In a seminal ruling Supreme Court of India, comprising
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“IBC Is Not a Refuge for Non-Performing Developers”— Supreme Court Declares No Asset Survives After Lawful Termination of Rights Before Insolvency. In a path-breaking decision
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“Once a Court Appoints an Arbitrator Under Section 11(6), It Becomes Functus Officio”— In a latest Judgement Supreme Court of India decisively holding that once
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"Quashing of FIR under Section 528 BNSS (Old Section 482 CrPC) not maintainable without production of chargesheet and cognizance order" – Allahabad High Court dismissing an
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“Where Injured Eye-Witnesses Withhold Names of Known Accused for Hours, Possibility of False Implication Cannot Be Ruled Out”, In a judgment that underscores the importance of
read more
Later Will Overrides Former, Andhra Pradesh High Court reaffirming key legal principles relating to the proof of Wills and the effect of later testamentary instruments. Justice Venuthurumalli
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“It is too hard to believe that an educated and employed woman would remain silent about sexual abuse for over three years while continuing financial transactions
read more
“The Juvenile Justice Act will not apply to adoptions made under the Hindu Adoptions and Maintenance Act. The administrative authority cannot nullify a civil court decree
read more
“Once a Person Is Acknowledged as Trustee, He Cannot Be Branded a Trespasser to Bypass Statutory Procedure”, In a significant ruling reaffirming the mandatory procedural safeguards
read more
“To Treat Every Breach of Promise as Rape Is a Folly”— Andhra Pradesh High Court, in a detailed ruling by Dr. Justice Y. Lakshmana Rao, granted
read more
“Section 156(3) CrPC Order Is Not Cognizance — But If Cognizance Itself Is Barred, Magistrate Cannot Invoke Even 156(3)” — Madhya Pradesh High Court at Gwalior
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“Lease deed by one co-sharer without final decree of partition is legally insufficient – IOCL is justified in rejecting the application” – In a decisive judgment
read more
“Acquittal on Benefit of Doubt Cannot Override Civil Liability for Energy Pilferage Under Clause 39.15”— In a judgment with wide ramifications on the interplay between criminal
read more
“Ocular testimony that suppresses fatal injuries on accused’s side while claiming a one-sided assault is unsafe for conviction” –High Court of Gujarat decisively dismissed a
read more
“Proximate Link Snapped, Custody Ignored, Subjective Satisfaction Absent — Preventive Detention Cannot Be Sustained by Mere Chronology”, In a landmark decision that revisits foundational principles
read more
“Service records and long marital status cannot be brushed aside by citing executive circulars or criminal case observations” –Telangana High Court reaffirming the primacy of service
read more
“A Statutory Presumption Is Not Infallible — Even Probable Defence Can Shift the Burden Back to the Complainant”, In a significant reaffirmation of the rebuttable
read more
“Pre-trial Incarceration Cannot Be Allowed to Degenerate Into Punitive Imprisonment”, In a judgment that carefully balances the twin imperatives of judicial fairness and liberty under
read more
“Equivalence of Qualification Must Be Declared by Competent Authority Before Recruitment Begins”— Kerala High Court decisively ruled that only the Public Service Commission and the
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“A decree obtained by fraud, suppression and misrepresentation is a legal nullity—neither finality nor res judicata can shield a judgment born in deceit,” In a landmark
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“Discretion under Article 190(3)(b) is not untrammelled — no constitutional functionary has the luxury of indefinite silence in the face of clear constitutional obligations,” Andhra Pradesh
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“Test Identification Parade is not a mere formality but a crucial safeguard against wrongful conviction in cases of stranger identification,” In a compelling reaffirmation of the
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“The moment negligence of a Depository Participant is established, the depository’s obligation to indemnify the investor is absolute under Section 16 of the Depositories Act”
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Appreciating evidence in civil litigation requires adherence to strict principles under the Indian Evidence Act, the Code of Civil Procedure (CPC), and binding judicial precedents. Courts
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In the world of law, the doctrine of Res Judicata serves as a cornerstone for upholding judicial efficiency and finality. Res judicata, meaning "a matter already judged,"
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"Copyright law, a delicate balance of protecting creativity while fostering innovation." – Indian Judiciary- Introduction: Safeguarding Creativity Through the Copyright Act
In a world
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In the Indian legal system, judgments play a crucial role in shaping jurisprudence and guiding future cases. These judgments can be classified into two primary categories: reportable and non-reportable.
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The Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023 (BNSS) has officially replaced the Criminal Procedure Code, 1973 (CrPC), marking a significant transformation in India’s procedural criminal law. Among the
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The Right to Information Act, 2005 (RTI Act) has its roots in the fundamental right to freedom of speech and expression under Article 19(1)(a) of the Constitution of
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