The Supreme Court reaffirmed that a revenue entry recording land as held for religious purposes is not conclusive proof of a completed dedication, that long possession does not become adverse possession without proof of hostile intent, and that a High Court may disturb concurrent findings under Section 100 CPC where they rest on a misapplication […]
The Supreme Court reduced a man’s 20-year POCSO sentence to 10 years, holding that the victim’s age was not proved to the strict standard the law requires, so the child-specific offence could not stand, but confirming that the rape itself was conclusively established and convicting him under Section 376 IPC instead. New Delhi: The Supreme […]
The Supreme Court indicated it may transfer to the CBI the ED’s plea alleging Mamata Banerjee obstructed its I-PAC search, as her counsel opposed it on maintainability. Hearing on September 2. New Delhi: The Supreme Court on Tuesday indicated that it was inclined to transfer to the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) the investigation into […]
The Supreme Court held that forgery and use of forged documents in judicial proceedings are serious offences but stressed proportional sentencing. The Bench reduced a five-year sentence after considering custody period, case delay, accused’s role and circumstances while maintaining the gravity of the offence.
The Supreme Court stressed that deep-rooted patriarchal attitudes and the covert practice of sex selection continue to necessitate strict enforcement of the PCPNDT Act. Dismissing a doctor’s appeal, the Court observed that despite progress in gender equality, societal attitudes require significant transformation.
The Supreme Court stayed portions of the Allahabad High Court judgment against Uttar Pradesh Additional Chief Secretary (Home) Sanjay Prasad, IAS. The Court suspended directions requiring adverse observations to be forwarded to the DoPT for consideration in future service-related assessments and assignments.
Justice Prashant Kumar Mishra recused himself from hearing Jacqueline Fernandez’s plea in the Rs 200-crore money laundering case involving Sukesh Chandrashekhar, citing a conflict of interest arising from a connected matter. The Supreme Court directed that the case be listed on June 25 before a different Bench.