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Electricity Act, 2003 mandates that Regulations framed by the State Commissions must serve larger public interest: Supreme Court

“The Electricity Act, 2003 envisions a structured and fair mechanism for open access while ensuring that market participants do not engage in practices detrimental to the larger consumer base”.

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Candidate without minimum qualifications prescribed by expert body not entitled to appointment or promotion in educational institutions: Supreme Court

“The teachers who failed to acquire a Ph.D. within seven years as required, cannot be designated as Associate Professors nor be entitled to the higher pay scale.”

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Principle of ‘over-qualification is not disqualification’ cannot be put in a straitjacket imposing rigid rules or norms: SC

The Court refused to grant relief under Article 142 of the Constitution to a candidate applying for post of Boat Lascar, as he gained entry through a process which was not legal and valid.

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‘Contribute to legal system instead of fighting cases against each other’; SC quashes cross FIRs & proceedings ending dispute between 2 Kodaikanal lawyers

“Even if the litigants do not understand what is in their best interest, it is the duty of the Court to deliver substantial justice.”

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Supreme Court enhances compensation for BDO who lost both his legs in a 25-year-old motor accident

“Finding that the driver was not cautious is one thing and finding negligence is quite another thing. Prima facie, the negligence was on the trailer driver as discernible from the evidence recorded before the Tribunal; standard of proof required being preponderance of probability”.

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Provocative Poem Sharing Case | Supreme Court finds no prima facie case against Rajya Sabha MP Imran Pratapgadhi

“Even after 75 years of the existence of the Constitution, the law enforcement machinery of the State is either ignorant or does not care for one of the most important fundamental rights conferred on the citizens of India under Article 19 (1)(a) of the Constitution”.

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Accuracy of averment made in written statement must be decided by Trial Court on conclusion of evidence at time of suit’s final determination: SC

Counsel for the appellant argued that allegations in the FIR do not constitute any offence. If any averment made in the written statement or the affidavit filed before the Civil Court is incorrect or false, it is for the Civil Court to decide the same.

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‘The very concept of family is being eroded’; SC dismisses appeal seeking eldest son’s eviction

Supreme Court pointed out that the provisions of the Senior Citizens Act, nowhere specifically provides for drawing proceedings for eviction of persons from any premises owned or belonging to such a senior person.

SC clarifies degree qualifications FSO post

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“‘Degree’ includes bachelor’s, master’s, and doctorate”; Supreme Court sets aside Jharkhand HC order disqualifying master’s degree holders for FSO Post

Supreme Court found no logic or rationale behind excluding candidates holding Master’s or Doctorate degrees in these subjects from claiming the post of FSO, as such an interpretation would have been unjust, arbitrary, and unconstitutional.

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‘If intention was to kill, there was no reason not to use sharp side of axe’; SC converts nephew’s conviction from under S. 302 to S. 304 Part I of IPC in uncle’s killing

“Merely because the witnesses are relatives of the deceased, and as such are interested witnesses, that alone cannot be a ground to discard their testimony. The only requirement is that the testimony of such witnesses has to be scrutinized with greater caution and circumspection.”

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There must be a right balance between hearing appeals against conviction where accused are in prison & where accused are on bail: SC

“Considering the pendency of very old criminal appeals, priority is usually given to the hearing of the appeals where the accused are in prison. The appeals against conviction where the accused are on bail take a backseat”.

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‘Alleged offence was repeated thrice in the same manner, when woman willingly accompanied accused to hotel room’: SC quashes rape case against 22-year-old man

“There was no promise of marriage to coerce consent from the complainant for sexual intercourse.”

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SC takes note of disturbing pattern of student suicides; Constitutes National Task Force to prevent commission of suicides in higher educational institutions

Referring to relevant reports and studies, Supreme Court pointed out that the number of student suicides has now surpassed suicides committed by farmers due to agrarian distress, with a four percent rise in 2024 alone.

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Supreme Court orders Uttarakhand Govt. to pay Rs. 1 crore to family of doctor killed on duty after 9 years of legal battle

“Prima facie, even after the proposal to pay Rs. 50 lakhs to the family of the deceased were approved by the Chief Secretary, this decision has not been honored, and the family has been engaged in litigation for over nine years.”

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‘Mere presence at the spot, or arrest therefrom, not sufficient to prove that they were part of unlawful assembly’; SC acquits 6 in 2002 Gujarat Riots Case

“In cases of group clashes where a large number of persons are involved, an onerous duty is cast upon the Courts to ensure that no innocent bystander is convicted and deprived of his liberty.”

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‘No agreement on choice of appointing authority’; SC directs parties to approach Secretary General of Permanent Court of Arbitration

While considering the petition, the Court took note of Article 6 of United Nations Commission on International Trade Law Arbitration (UNCITRAL) Rules, 2021 which deal with “Designating and appointing authorities”.

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Read why SC refused bail to retired IAS Pradeep Nirankarnath Sharma in illegal land allotment case

The Court also refused to issue a blanket direction restraining the registration of FIRs against him or mandating a preliminary inquiry in all future cases involving him, opining that such a direction would not only be contrary to the statutory framework of the CrPC but would also amount to judicial overreach.

Direct transfer motor accident compensation

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Supreme Court advocates direct bank transfer of compensation to streamline motor accident claims process

“Our country has done wonders in digital payment transactions. It is a matter of common knowledge that now under various schemes of the Government, funds are transferred to the beneficiaries directly in their bank accounts. As per the rough estimate, about 80% of the adult population in the country have bank accounts.”

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1990 Kashmir University VC murder case | Supreme Court upholds acquittal of six accused due to procedural lapses in TADA confessions

“In this case, the procedural safeguards were completely disregarded. The Special Court refrained from explicitly stating or declaring that this amounted to an abuse of power and authority. It was indeed a sad reflection on how the investigation and trial unfolded, where truth and justice, for both the victims and the accused, remained elusive. It was not without reason that such draconian provisions have since been repealed”

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‘Accused and victim now happily married, continuing prosecution would cause unnecessary harassment to them and their children’; SC quashes POCSO proceedings

Supreme Court said that the High Court overlooked the fact that the Trial Court could not have recorded the settlement, and this was a suitable case for the High Court to exercise its jurisdiction under Section 482 CrPC to quash the proceedings. As a result, the parties were unnecessarily compelled to approach this Court.