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Supreme Court interprets ‘Fact Thereby Discovered’ under Section 27 of the Evidence Act

The Court held that FSL Report was not enough in the absence of any proof that the recovered weapon was indeed used in the commission of the offence.

Company buying software for profits not consumer

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Company purchasing automation software to maximise profits and reduce costs not a ‘consumer’: Supreme Court

Identity of the person making the purchase, or the value of the transaction, is not conclusive to determine whether the transaction or activity is for a commercial purpose. Dominant intention or purpose is required to be seen.

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No ‘Force Majeure’: SC sets aside NCDRC order, directs Bengal Peerless Housing to hand over flats in 2 weeks

The Court directed the Housing Company to handover possession to the respondents within 2 weeks and upheld NCDRC order to award simple interest @6% from 07-09-2015 to the date of offer of possession or date of receipt of valid partial OC, whichever is later.

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Mere pendency of appeal does not excuse non-payment of rent: Supreme Court confirms Willful Default

In the present case, the lessee challenged the fixation of fair rent but did not seek a stay of its operation before the appellate or revisional for a.

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After 34 lives lost in Rajasthan, Telangana Road accidents, SC seeks Reports from NHAI & MoRTH on Unauthorized Dhabas and Road Conditions

Two tragic road accidents that occurred within consecutive days in Rajasthan and Telangana, claimed a total of 34 lives and leaving several others injured.

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Supreme Court directs Centre to constitute Delhi Ridge Management Board; highlights need for its statutory backing for effective functioning

Delhi Ridge acts as the green lungs of the city, especially in the present conditions of increased pollution. Therefore, the Delhi Ridge Management Board needs to actively work towards protecting and preserving the Delhi Ridge after its due identification.

irctc catering contract dispute arbitration

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‘Arbitrator rewrote the contract in effect’; Supreme Court sets aside multi crore Arbitral Award against IRCTC in Catering Contract dispute

The Arbitrator was, therefore, not justified in undertaking interpretation of the contractual terms contrary to language used therein, which merely mirrored the policy decisions of the Railway Board which were binding in nature”.

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Surendra Koli’s acquittal in the 13th criminal case connected to Nithari Killings: Inside Supreme Court verdict

“It is a matter of deep regret that despite prolonged investigation, the identity of the actual perpetrator has not been established in a manner that meets the legal standards”.

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No DNA Test unless Section 112 Presumption of Legitimacy is rebutted and paternity question linked to offence: Inside Supreme Court Ruling

“Scientific procedures, however advanced, cannot be employed as instruments of speculation; they must be anchored in demonstrable relevance to the charge and justified by compelling investigative need.”

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Order rejecting plaint under Or VII R 11 CPC is appealable under Section 13(1A) of Commercial Courts Act: Supreme Court

The Supreme Court distinguished Bank of India v. Maruti Civil Works, 2023 SCC OnLine Bom 2667, noting that it dealt with orders under Order VII Rules 10 and 11(d) CPC, which are not appealable under Order XLIII CPC.

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Bail not an acquittal: Supreme Court sets aside Allahabad HC order that absolved four in 19-year-old’s kidnapping and murder case

The Court set aside the Allahabad High Court’s order granting bail to four accused in the kidnapping and murder of nineteen-year-old, the Court has reaffirmed that the exercise of judicial discretion must remain anchored to principle and process.

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Supreme Court quashes Bihar Rule mandating mutation proof for property registration; highlights deficiencies in land registration system

Technological advancement such as blockchain design could integrate cadastral maps, survey data, and revenue records into a single verifiable framework, which, while maintaining a transparent audit trail, is accessible to multiple departments and the public.

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Judges do not sit to settle scores but to settle law: Supreme Court reasserts Judicial Discipline and Obedience to Precedents

The observations came in an appeal against the Bombay High Court ruling wherein the binding precedent in Godrej & Boyce Mfg. Co. Ltd. v. State of Maharashtra (2014) 3 SCC 430 was not followed.

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Supreme Court issues directions addressing rise in dog bites incidents within institutional areas & road accidents caused by stray cattle

“The State and its instrumentalities bear an affirmative obligation to ensure that no citizen, least of all children, elderly people and patients, are exposed to preventable injury or disease within public premises”.

suppression of criminal antecedents by election candidate

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Non-disclosure/suppression of previous conviction by candidate renders election void; hampers free exercise of electoral right: Supreme Court

Non-furnishing information pertaining to criminal antecedents has the effect of causing undue influence which creates an impediment in the free exercise of electoral right by a voter.

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Communicating the grounds of arrest mandatory; Non-compliance would render the arrest and subsequent remand as illegal: Supreme Court

“The arrest of an individual invariably impacts not only the person arrested himself, but also the persons associated with him, i.e. family, friends, relatives, etc., affecting their psychological balance and overall social well-being”.

stage carriage permit inter-state routes

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Supreme Court prioritises passenger interests, bars private bus operators on inter-state routes overlapping notified intra-state routes

“None can possibly dispute that the nation having made substantial progress in the road transport sector, interests of passengers and commuters ought to be of prime concern for the transport authorities; in this case, of both the States, i.e., UP and MP”

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Supreme Court issues notice in petition seeking ban on online gambling/betting games operating in the guise of e-sports games

The petitioners further stated that there are about two thousand Online Apps operating relating to betting and gambling and stated that the government should take immediate action in this regard in larger public interest.

SC rejects reservation specially-abled advocates

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Supreme Court refuses plea seeking reservation for specially-abled advocates in Bar Council and Bar Associations; Asks BCI to consider the cause

“The instant writ petition, purportedly in public interest, has been filed inter alia seeking a direction to the Bar Council of India and Bar Council of Uttar Pradesh to reserve some of the positions in the Bar Council and Bar Associations for persons with disabilities, who are practicing as advocates.”

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Supreme Court issues notice in petition seeking direction for ECI to frame Rules for regulation of Political Parties

The petition sought further direction for the Centre to take steps to reduce the menace of Corruption, Casteism, Linguism, Regionalism, Communalism & Criminalization in politics.