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Manjit Thakur

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SC Civil Suit Alleging Coercion or Undue Influence Cannot Be

The Supreme Court rules that civil suits alleging coercion, undue influence, or fraud cannot be dismissed at the start under Order VII Rule 11 CPC. Read about this landmark judgment in J. Muthurajan v. S. Vaikundarajan.

6 min readFeb 11, 2026
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TDS Defaults For Property Buyers: Supreme Court Refuses Relief

The Supreme Court rejects a plea for safeguards against inadvertent TDS defaults by property buyers under Section 194-IA. Learn why buyers of property above ₹50 lakh must be extra cautious with tax compliance and how to avoid heavy penalties.

4 min readFeb 11, 2026
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SC Sets Guidelines for Forest Evictions in Assam Environment Protection

Supreme Court blocks arbitrary evictions in Assam forests. Read about the new 7-point mandatory procedure for the State Government, the role of the Forest Rights Act, and the Court's balance between the 'Rule of Law' and 'Environmental Protection'.

4 min readFeb 10, 2026
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Income Tax Digital Search Powers Face Supreme Court Challenge

Is your digital privacy at risk? The Supreme Court of India is examining a PIL challenging the Income Tax Act 2025's power to search phones, emails, and cloud storage. Read the full legal analysis of Section 247 and the fight for digital rights.

5 min readFeb 10, 2026
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Digital Arrest Scams: SC, MHA And RBI Action Explained

Stay updated on the Supreme Court's latest moves against Digital Arrest scams. Read about the MHA's new SOP, RBI's bank liability framework, and how the government plans to compensate cybercrime victims

4 min readFeb 10, 2026
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HCs Cannot Nullify Arbitral Proceedings While Appointing Substitute Arbi

The Supreme Court rules that High Courts cannot nullify past arbitral proceedings while appointing a substitute arbitrator under Section 15(2). A landmark judgment on minimal judicial interference and the IBC-Arbitration overlap. Read more for legal insights.

4 min readFeb 10, 2026
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Supreme Court Move: Communist Parties Seek Action Against Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma Over Alleged Hate Speech

Communist parties (CPI and CPM) have moved the Supreme Court seeking urgent action against Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma for alleged hate speech and inciting economic boycott against the Miya community.

5 min readFeb 10, 2026
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Who Probes Multi-State Financial Scams: Police Or CBI?

Explore the Supreme Court's landmark examination of whether the State Police or CBI should investigate multi-state financial scams. Understand the jurisdictional challenges, federal implications, and the impact on investor protection in India.

5 min readFeb 10, 2026
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Supreme Court Trims 2 Crore Haircut Penalty to 25 Lakh Why

The Supreme Court has reduced the ₹2 crore compensation awarded to a model for a bad haircut at ITC Maurya to ₹25 lakh. Read the full analysis of why the SC slammed the NCDRC's decision and the importance of evidence in consumer law.

4 min readFeb 10, 2026
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Post Doesnt Mention Pm Modi Police Attributing Meanings to It HC

The Bombay High Court hears UK doctor Dr. Sangram Patil's plea to quash an FIR over social media posts about PM Modi. Read why the defense calls it a 'political vendetta' and how the Mumbai Police is defending the travel ban

4 min readFeb 10, 2026
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Recovery From Shirt Pocket Is 'Personal Search': Madras High Court Quashes NDPS Case Against Law Student Over Procedural Lapses

The Madras High Court quashes an NDPS case against a law student, ruling that a search of a shirt pocket is a 'personal search' requiring mandatory Section 50 compliance. Read about the landmark judgment on procedural safeguards in drug cases.

4 min readFeb 9, 2026
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Vague Allegations and Contradictory Testimony Cannot Lead to Conviction: Calcutta High Court Acquits Man in 19-Year-Old Assault Case

The Calcutta High Court acquits a man in a 19-year-old assault case, ruling that vague allegations and contradictory witness testimonies cannot sustain a criminal conviction. Read the full legal analysis of the judgment.

4 min readFeb 9, 2026