News Update… Supreme Court Clarifies Scope of ‘Sufficient Cause’ Under Section 5 of Limitation Act, Mandates Explanation for Entire Delay Period 13 Sep 202513 Sep 2025 The Supreme Court delivered a significant judgment clarifying the interpretation of Section 5 of the Limitation Act, 1963, regarding the condonation of delay in filing appeals or applications. A bench…
News Update Karnataka High Court Clarifies Police Custody and Investigation Timelines Under Section 187 of BNSS 19 Dec 202419 Dec 2024 In a significant ruling, the Karnataka High Court has provided an authoritative interpretation of Section 187 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS), which replaced Section 167(2) of the Criminal…
News Update Supreme Court Refers Conflict in Hindu Succession Act to Larger Bench 11 Dec 2024 On December 9, the Supreme Court addressed the inconsistencies surrounding Sections 14(1) and 14(2) of the Hindu Succession Act, 1956 (HSA), which determine the property rights of Hindu women. A…
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