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Denial of disability pension
Case BriefsSupreme Court

“There is a difference between the “conclusion” or “opinion”, and “reasons” to support such a conclusion or opinion. The reasons have to be separately mentioned for the conclusion arrived at by the Medical Board. The bare conclusion arrived by the Medical Board cannot treated as the reasons for discharge of the serviceman and denial of invalid pension within the meaning of the Regulations”

Release of women army officers
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Amid ongoing Indo-Pak tensions and in light of Operation Sindoor, the Supreme Court underscored the paramount importance of safeguarding the dignity and morale of women officers serving in the Indian Army.

N.V. Ramana book release
Events/WebinarsNews

On 07-05-2025, EBC organised a book release event for the launch of Former CJI N.V. Ramana’s book titled ‘Narratives off the Bench: A Judge Speaks’ at the Delhi High Court.

BR Gavai at NV Ramana book launch
New releasesNews

In a heartfelt and deeply reflective speech, Justice BR Gavai shared his personal experiences and admiration for Justice NV Ramana, the former Chief Justice of India, during an event marking the release of Justice Ramana’s book published by EBC.

Supreme Court High Courts reserved judgments
Case BriefsSupreme Court

“We request the Jharkhand State Legal Services Authority to take immediate necessary steps to provide legal assistance in terms of the decision taken by the Supreme Court Legal Services Committee and ensure that the convicts like the petitioners are not left remediless.”

Supreme Court 498A Judgment
Case BriefsSupreme Court

“Inconsistent decisions coming out from different benches shake public trust and reduce litigation to a punter’s game. It gives rise to various insidious sharp practices like forum shopping spoiling the clear stream of justice.”

justice yashwant varma 3- Member Inquiry Committee
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The 3-Member Committee was constituted after reports surfaced that a huge pile of unaccounted cash amounting to Rs. 15 crores were found from the residence of Justice Varma.

Samay Raina Supreme Court notice
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The present petition called for the regulation of online content that violates the right to life and dignity of persons with disabilities.

abetment to suicide mens rea
Case BriefsSupreme Court

“The Court would not hesitate to exercise its extraordinary powers which are inherent to quash such proceedings when it comes to fore, and the court is satisfied that allowing the proceedings to continue would be an abuse of process of Court or that the ends of the justice require that the proceedings ought to be quashed.”

Penetrative Act Gang Rape Conviction
Case BriefsSupreme Court

“Common intention is implicit in the charge of gang rape itself and all that is needed is evidence to show the existence of common intention”

Mother kills daughters
Case BriefsSupreme Court

“It was inexplicable and incomprehensible how a mother who loved her children and who had a cordial relation with her husband could resort to such a violent act and be attributed with the “intention to cause death” of her beloved children, except for coming under some influence or forces beyond her control as claimed by her.”

Modify arbitral awards
Case BriefsSupreme Court (Constitution/Larger Benches)

The present controversy arose because the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996, does not expressly empower courts to modify or vary an arbitral award, and Section 34 of the 1996 Act only confers upon courts the power to set aside an award.

Dog Mafia Judges
Case BriefsSupreme Court

The contemnor circulated a circular in the residential colony making serious insinuations against the High Court and the Supreme Court Judges.

Supreme Court custody ruling
Case BriefsSupreme Court

“We could even have considered giving an opportunity to the father to make suitable arrangements for providing home cooked food to the child but the fact that the child gets no company whatsoever except for that of the father during the interim custody period of 15 days is an additional factor which weighs heavily against his claim for the child’s custody.”

modification of arbitral awards
Experts CornerShardul Amarchand Mangaldas

by Aashish Gupta*, Puneeth Ganapathy** and Rishab Aggarwal***

Supreme Court artistic expression
Experts CornerNumen Law Offices

by C. George Thomas* and Ansh Mittal**

Supreme Court Roundup April 2025
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This comprehensive roundup brings together the Court’s most impactful rulings and judicial developments from the month.

Leave encashment under Sikkim Leave Rules
Case BriefsSupreme Court

While leave encashment served to reward the extraordinary work ethic of an employee, its application needed to uphold both the legal rights of the employee and the long-term viability of the institution. Courts, therefore, had to interpret leave encashment provisions and related statutes in a manner that protected against undue financial burden on the employer while ensuring lawful entitlements were honored.

Modify arbitral awards
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Section 34 of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 provides the legal framework for challenging an arbitral award before a court, while Section 37 governs appeals against specific orders passed under the Act, including those made under Section 34.

CLAT 2025
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The High Court had directed that all the candidates who participated in CLAT UG 2025 with respect to the Sets ‘B’, ‘C’ & ‘D’ of question papers shall, as a consequence, be granted the marks indicated against the said question.