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September 02, 2025

Bhil Tribe Not Exempted – Indian Succession Act Governs Inheritance: Madhya Pradesh High Court

By: sayum

Madhya Pradesh High Court (Justice Jai Kumar Pillai) delivered a reportable judgment in Deceased Jhitra S/o Hemla (through deceased Nanka S/o Jhitra) through LRs Bhulki and Others v. Kailash and...

September 02, 2025

Election Petition Must Succeed on Its Own Pleadings; Material Facts Cannot Be Introduced Later: Bombay High Court Dismisses Challenge Over Alleged Non-Disclosure in Nomination Affidavit

By: sayum

"Even a Singular Omission of Material Fact Justifies Dismissal of Election Petition at the Threshold Under Order VII Rule 11 CPC", Bombay High Court (Ordinary Original Civil Jurisdiction) dismissed an...

September 02, 2025

Every Instance Of Acquittal Of An Actual Culprit Revolts Against Society: Supreme Court Restores Conviction In Bihar POCSO Case

By: sayum

“Not every mistake is fatal – criminal procedure is meant to serve justice, not to defeat it”, the Supreme Court of India reversed the Patna High Court’s acquittal of two...

September 02, 2025

No Person Shall Be Condemned Unheard, Even By A Green Tribunal: Supreme Court Sets Aside ₹18 Crore Fine On Sugar Mill For Violation Of Natural Justice

By: sayum

“Even if the NGT Acts Suo Motu, It Must Hear the Party Before Issuing Any Adverse Directions Against It” — Supreme Court of India delivered a significant judgment, where it...

September 02, 2025

Supreme Court Dismisses Plea Against E20 Petrol – No Relief for Old Vehicles, Govt Stands Firm

By: sayum

“Supreme Court Says No to Challenge on Ethanol-Blended Petrol”, Supreme Court dismissed a Public Interest Litigation (PIL) that questioned the Union Government’s decision to mandate 20% ethanol-blended petrol (E20) across...

September 02, 2025

High Court cannot expand ‘local candidate’ definition under Article 371D: Supreme Court upholds Telangana’s medical admission rules

By: sayum

Supreme Court of India setting aside the Telangana High Court’s expansion of the definition of “local candidate” for admissions to MBBS and BDS courses under the State quota. A bench...

September 01, 2025

Agreement to Sell, GPA, and Will Do Not Confer Ownership Without Registered Sale Deed: Supreme Court Rules in Landmark Inheritance Dispute Between Siblings

By: Deepak Kumar

"A Will must be proved in accordance with law; mere registration does not cure suspicious circumstances," On September 1, 2025, the Supreme Court of India that reaffirms settled principles of...

September 01, 2025

Deed of Undertaking and Dishonoured Cheques Prove Acknowledgment of ₹1.68 Crore Liability: Madras High Court Decrees Counter Claim

By: sayum

“Where Plaintiff Fails to Deny Promissory Notes, Cheques, and Admitted Executions in a Commercial Transaction, Court Cannot Deny Counter Claim Based on Uncontested Documentary Evidence”— Madras High Court delivered a...

September 01, 2025

Police Cannot Shy Away from Lodging a Non-Cognizable Report in Defamation Cases: Punjab & Haryana High Court Upholds Magistrate’s Power Under Section 155(2) CrPC

By: sayum

“It is abundantly clear that a non-cognizable offence is made out and police cannot shy away from its responsibility of lodging a non-cognizable report” — Punjab & Haryana High Court...

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