Manjit Thakur
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NewsWest Bengal SIR: Supreme Court Orders ECI to Publish List of 1.25 Crore Voters Flagged for ‘Logical Discrepancies’
Supreme Court orders ECI to publish names of 1.25 crore West Bengal voters flagged for "logical discrepancies" in the electoral roll. Justice Bagchi questions algorithmic errors, noting that "child marriages are a reality" in India, while CJI Surya Kant slams "governance by WhatsApp." Read the full court directions.
Supreme Court JudgementRules Of The Game Cannot Change Midway In Admissions: SC
The Supreme Court quashes Punjab's mid-process change to the MBBS/BDS sports quota for 2024, ruling that "rules of the game cannot change midway." The Bench flagged a conflict of interest involving a coach’s daughter and emphasized that admission norms must be transparent and fixed from the outset to prevent nepotism and arbitrariness.
Supreme Court JudgementVictim Hearing Before Bail Under SC/ST Act: Supreme Court Explains
The Supreme Court clarified that under Section 15A(5) of the SC/ST (Prevention of Atrocities) Act, a victim has a mandatory procedural right to be informed and heard during bail proceedings. However, this is a right to participation, not a right to a specific outcome.
Supreme Court JudgementCheque Bounce Delay Must Be Condoned Before Cognizance: SC
The Supreme Court has clarified that the power to take cognizance of a belated complaint under Section 138 of the NI Act is subject to the court first being satisfied with the reasons for the delay. The condonation of delay must strictly precede the act of taking cognizance.
NewsTrial Delay Cannot Justify Endless Jail: Supreme Court Grants Bail to Amtek Auto Promoter Arvind Dham
Supreme Court grants bail to Amtek Auto promoter Arvind Dham, ruling that prolonged jail without trial violates Article 21. Learn why the Court held that PMLA cases cannot justify indefinite incarceration and how speedy trial rights override the gravity of the offence.
Supreme Court JudgementWidowed Daughter-In-Law Can Claim Maintenance: Supreme Court
Supreme Court holds that a widowed daughter-in-law is a "dependant" under Section 21 of the Hindu Adoptions and Maintenance Act. Read the landmark judgment on the right to maintenance from a father-in-law's estate and the right to live with dignity.
Supreme Court JudgementNo Writ Petition Lies Against a Supreme Court Judgment: Apex Court Dismisses Challenge to RTE Exemption; Imposes ₹1 Lakh Cost
The Supreme Court rules that filing a writ petition against its own judgment is the "grossest abuse of law," imposing a ₹1 lakh cost on an NGO. Learn why Article 32 cannot be used to challenge settled precedents like the Pramati RTE exemption case.
NewsSC Issues Notice to Mamata Banerjee in ED Interference Case; Stays WB Police FIRs Against Agency Officials
Supreme Court issues notice to CM Mamata Banerjee and stays West Bengal Police FIRs against ED officials in the I-PAC raid case. Read the full details of the high-stakes hearing, arguments by Kapil Sibal and Tushar Mehta, and the Court's warning on 'lawlessness' in the state.
NewsAllahabad High Court Acquits Man in Rape Case, Cites "Major Contradictions" and Lack of Evidence on Non-Consent
The Allahabad High Court has set aside the 10-year rape conviction of Bhagwat Kushwaha, citing major contradictions in the victim's testimony and a "perverse" disregard for medical evidence. Read the full analysis of Justice Achal Sachdev’s judgment on consent and the burden of proof in rape cases.
NewsMarried Man’s False Marriage Promise Attracts BNS Section 69
The Allahabad High Court ruled that a married man concealing his status while promising marriage attracts Section 69 BNS. Read about the case of Kuldeep Verma vs State of UP.
NewsThe Zubeen Garg Death Case a Legal Analysis of Sit
A major legal paradox unfolds as the Singapore Coroner’s Court testifies to an accidental drowning, while the Assam SIT moves forward with murder charges against singer Zubeen Garg’s closest associates. Explore the latest updates on the Jan 17 hearing and the new fast-track prosecution team.
High Court JudgementsMarriage Built on Trust, Not Lies: Jharkhand High Court Upholds Divorce Over Wife's Suppressed Murder Conviction
The Jharkhand High Court upholds a divorce decree, ruling that concealing a murder conviction and age misrepresentation breaks the "foundation of trust" in a marriage. Read the full analysis of Ranthi Kumari Devi vs. Suresh Kumar Sahu.