Apoorva, Author at SCC Times

Madras High Court refuses to quash abetment case against Hostel warden in Thanjavur Schoolgirl Suicide case

Madras High Court highlighted that the truth of the dying Declaration cannot be tested by this court while exercising the jurisdiction under Section 482 CrPC

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Supreme Court recognises Oran lands as ‘Forests’ under Forest Conservation Act; Issues directions to protect ‘sacred groves’ of Rajasthan

“Recognizing Orans as forests aligns with both domestic legal mandates and international commitments, fostering a harmonious balance between cultural heritage and biodiversity conservation for present and future generations.”

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From Death Row to Life: Supreme Court commutes sentence of man convicted for Sexual assault and murder of 4-year-old boy

“The crime committed by the convict was diabolic in character. He enticed the innocent child by tempting him with ice-cream and brutally sodomized and murdered the four-year old. The appellant also mercilessly strangulated the deceased. The post-mortem report clearly indicated that death was due to asphyxia by throttling”.

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Read why Allahabad HC granted anticipatory bail to wife’s uncle in Atul Subhash suicide case

“There is no doubt that the right to liberty is enshrined in Part-III of the Constitution of India and such rights cannot be impinged except by following procedure established by law.”

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[THINKBOOK v THINBOOK ] Lenovo’s THINK family of marks declared distinctive; Madras HC directs removal of infringing ‘THINBOOK’ Mark

Lenovo has satisfied the requirements of Section 57 of the Trade Marks Act for cancelling RPD Workstations trade mark ‘THINBOOK’.

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Read what the Supreme Court said while quashing 2-decade long NDPS case against former IPS Officer Bharti Arora

Supreme Court reiterated that justice should not only be done but should be seen to be done.

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Kolkata Court grants bail to former principal Dr. Sandip Ghosh in RG Kar rape and murder case

Kolkata Court also granted bail to police officer Abhijit Mondal.

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Supreme Court enhances compensation to Rs. 50.8 Lakhs for mental and physical disabilities suffered by minor in Motor Vehicle Accident

Supreme Court noted that the appellant will remain dependent on another person for the rest of her life. Even though the physical age will increase, her mental age will be that of a child studying in the 2nd Standard. Effectively, while her body grows, she will remain a small baby.

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Limitation for application for redetermination of compensation under S. 28-A of Land Acquisition Act starts from date of award: Supreme Court reaffirms

Supreme Court highlighted that the judgment in Union of India v. Pradeep Kumari, (1995) 2 SCC 736 has been rendered after considering the relevant provisions of the Statute and the principles of interpretation. However, the judgment in Ramsingbhai Jerambhai v. State of Gujarat, (2018) 16 SCC 445 is a short judgment only referring to the text of Section 28-A(1) of 1894 Act.

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Supreme Court directs Delhi-NCR Governments to decide on year-round firecracker ban

Supreme Court said that the ban on firecrackers is required not only to curb the air pollution but noise pollution as well.

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Supreme Court quashes false dowry case; highlights growing misuse of Section 498A IPC against husband and his family for personal vendetta

“Making vague and generalised allegations during matrimonial conflicts, if not scrutinized, will lead to the misuse of legal processes and an encouragement for use of arm-twisting tactics by a wife and/or her family.”

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Know why Madras HC allowed accused persons in Kodanadu heist and murder case to examine former CM Edappadi Palaniswami and VK Sasikala as witnesses

Madras High Court emphasized that it is crucial for the true facts of the case to be brought to light in the pursuit of justice. Denying both the prosecution and the defense the opportunity to present their cases would violate fundamental legal principles

Permanent commission to woman Army officer

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‘When a citizen wins a court ruling, others in similar circumstances should automatically benefit’: SC grants permanent commission to woman Army officer

Supreme Court reiterated that where a citizen aggrieved by an action of the government department has approached the court and obtained a declaration of law in his/her favour, others similarly situated ought to be extended the benefit without the need for them to go to court.

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‘Use of lethal weapon and precise targeting of vital organs establish intent for murder’; SC upholds UDF sympathizer’s life term in 2006 LDF worker murder case

“The nature and location of the injuries inflicted, the choice of weapon, and the circumstances of the attack unequivocally establish the liability of the convict for causing the death of the deceased.”

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Supreme Court proposes appointment of agency to enhance green cover in Delhi

In June, Supreme Court had directed the secretary to convene a meeting to discuss comprehensive measures for enhancing the green cover of the national capital territory of Delhi

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Supreme Court orders petition to be decided within 3 months after Allahabad High Court’s delay in delivering judgment after reserving it 14 months ago

Supreme Court remarked that it was unclear why the Judge of the High Court, despite reserving judgment 14 months ago, had not delivered the judgment or disposed of the petition.

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Does the right to default bail accrues upon the expiry of the statutory period if an investigation extension application is pending? Madras HC answers

“It is needless to say that the decision in the bail application would be dependent on the decision in the extension application”

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Supreme Court permits scaling down of GRAP restrictions from Stage-IV to Stage-II in Delhi amid improved air quality

In its previous order, the Supreme Court had directed that Stage-IV of the Graded Response Action Plan, which was implemented to tackle the severe air quality situation in Delhi, remain in force until at least December 2, 2024.