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Manjit Thakur

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Supreme Court Judgement

"Stop the Warfare": Supreme Court Says Matrimonial Disputes Must Not Turn Courts Into Battlefields

The Supreme Court flags the rise in 'vengeful' matrimonial litigation, warning that courts are not battlefields for settling personal scores. In Neha Lal vs. Abhishek Kumar, the Bench dissolves a 13-year legal feud and bats for pre-litigation mediation to prevent choking the judicial system. Read the full analysis of SC's advice for warring couples.

4 min readJan 21, 2026
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Supreme Court Ruling: State Agency Can Investigate Central Govt Employees

The Supreme Court has clarified that the Delhi Special Police Establishment Act (which governs the CBI) does not take away the power of state police forces to investigate bribery and corruption cases, even if the accused is a Central Government employee.

4 min readJan 21, 2026
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Authorities Must Disclose All Known Encumbrances and Litigation in Public Auctions: Supreme Court

Supreme Court rules that non-disclosure of pending litigation or encumbrances by authorities (Banks/Improvement Trusts) in public auctions is a material irregularity. Learn about the landmark Viney Kumar Sharma v. Ludhiana Improvement Trust judgment directing a full refund with 9% interest.

4 min readJan 21, 2026
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NGT Cannot Decide Zoning And Building Disputes: SC

In a significant judgment, the Supreme Court has clarified that the National Green Tribunal (NGT) does not have the authority to settle disputes that are essentially about land use, zoning laws, or building plan approvals, even if they are presented as environmental issues.

4 min readJan 21, 2026
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Private Complaints Under BNSS: Gauhati HC Explains Procedure

Gauhati High Court clarifies BNSS Section 223: Magistrates must examine complainants on oath before issuing notice to the accused. Read the full legal analysis.

4 min readJan 20, 2026
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Article 226(3): High Courts Must Decide Stay Pleas In 2 Weeks

The Supreme Court directs High Courts to decide applications for vacating interim orders within two weeks as mandated by Article 226(3). Read about the ruling in Giriraj v. Mohd. Amir.

4 min readJan 20, 2026
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Accused Need Not Appear Every Date After Sentence Suspension: SC

The Supreme Court rules that an accused isn't required to appear on every hearing date after sentence suspension and bail. Read how this landmark judgment aims to end procedural harassment in long-pending criminal appeals.

4 min readJan 20, 2026
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Supreme Court To Close Batch Of Hate Speech Petitions; Orders Reserved, Specific ‘Hate Crime’ Case Kept Alive

Supreme Court of India reserves order on a massive batch of hate speech petitions, including 'Corona Jihad' and 'UPSC Jihad' cases. While closing general pleas, the Court keeps a key Noida hate crime case alive. Read the latest arguments on 'Constitutional Torts' and police compliance.

5 min readJan 20, 2026
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High Court Cannot Flip Bail Order After Signing It: SC

Supreme Court sets aside Patna High Court's recall of bail in Rambali Sahni v. State of Bihar. The Bench held that changing 'Allowed' to 'Rejected' is a reversal of judgment, not a mere clerical error under Section 362 CrPC.

4 min readJan 20, 2026
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Can the Enforcement Directorate File a Writ Petition Under Article 226? Supreme Court to Decide

The Supreme Court of India is set to examine a landmark constitutional question: Can the Enforcement Directorate (ED) file a writ petition under Article 226 against a State Government? This article breaks down the legal battle between the ED and the states of Kerala and Tamil Nadu, focusing on the definition of a "juristic person" and the boundaries of federalism in investigative law.

4 min readJan 20, 2026
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Law College Moratorium by Bar Council of India: Supreme Court Seeks Reply on New Petition

The Supreme Court issues notice to the BCI on a fresh plea challenging the 3-year ban on new law colleges. Explore the legal arguments behind the moratorium, its impact on educational institutions, and the upcoming hearing on January 30.

4 min readJan 19, 2026
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Highway Liquor Shops: Supreme Court Stays Rajasthan HC Ban

The Supreme Court has stayed a Rajasthan High Court order seeking the removal of 1,100+ liquor shops along highways. Read about the legal clash between road safety concerns and municipal exemptions.

5 min readJan 19, 2026