Supreme Court hears challenge to Section 17A of the Prevention of Corruption Act, raising concerns over misuse. Justice Nagarathna warns: “It can protect honest officers — or dishonest ones.”
The Supreme Court of India has ruled that licensed stamp vendors qualify as “public servants” under the Prevention of Corruption Act, 1988. The court acquitted Aman Bhatia, a convicted stamp vendor, due to lack of evidence for bribe demand, emphasizing that public servant status is based on duty, not remuneration type.
While a 2018 amendment to the PCA clearly criminalized offering bribes, courts have interpreted its application differently for cases prior to the amendment. NEW DELHI: In a notable case that could affect corruption cases filed before 2018, the Supreme Court of India will decide whether offering a bribe is punishable under the Prevention of Corruption […]
The Supreme Court of India today (27th Sept) ruled that a free certified copy of an NCLT order suffices for filing an appeal to the NCLAT, overturning a prior NCLAT decision. The Court clarified there’s no distinction between free and paid certified copies, emphasizing that a three-day delay in appeal was within acceptable limits.
The Supreme Court emphasized the necessity of conducting essential rituals for a valid Hindu marriage under the Hindu Marriage Act. They clarified that a mere marriage certificate does not establish a valid marriage without the required ceremonies. The ruling stresses the significance of traditional rites and ceremonies in upholding the sanctity of Hindu marriages.
In a landmark judgment, the Supreme Court of India has clarified the scope of the “group of companies” doctrine in arbitration, significantly impacting how arbitration agreements are interpreted and enforced. The Court’s decision, delivered by a Constitution Bench comprising Chief Justice DY Chandrachud and Justices Hrishikesh Roy, PS Narasimha, JB Pardiwala, and Manoj Misra, establishes […]
