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Rajasthan High Court Quashes FIR Against Accused in Family Dispute

13 Dec 202413 Dec 2024

In a significant ruling, the Rajasthan High Court quashed an FIR filed under Section 175(3) of the BNSS (akin to Section 156(3) CrPC) against three accused—son-in-law, daughter, and daughter-in-law—based on…

Supreme Court Quashes Arbitrary Land Allotment by Maharashtra Government to Medinova Regal Society

13 Dec 202413 Dec 2024

The Supreme Court on December 12 set aside the allotment of land by the Maharashtra Government to the Medinova Regal Co-operative Housing Society (MRCHS), which was designated to provide housing…

Supreme Court Hears Plea Challenging Internet Shutdowns During Exams

On December 10, the Supreme Court heard a writ petition filed by the Software Freedom Law Center (SFLC), which sought regulation of internet shutdowns imposed during examinations to prevent cheating.…

Supreme Court Refers Conflict in Hindu Succession Act to Larger Bench

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…

Supreme Court Dismisses Union of India’s Challenge in Gurjinder Pal Singh’s Compulsory Retirement Case

Today, the Supreme Court upheld the Delhi High Court's decision affirming the Central Administrative Tribunal's (CAT) order that set aside the compulsory retirement of Chhattisgarh IPS officer Gurjinder Pal Singh.…

CJAR Demands Action Against Justice Shekhar Kumar Yadav Over Communal Remarks

The Campaign for Judicial Accountability and Reforms (CJAR) has written to Chief Justice of India Sanjiv Khanna urging the constitution of an “in-house enquiry” against Justice Shekhar Kumar Yadav of…

Review Petition Filed Against SC’s Refusal to Revisit VP Shantha Judgment

A review petition has been filed challenging the Supreme Court’s November 7 decision that declined to reconsider the 1995 landmark judgment in Indian Medical Association v. VP Shantha. This judgment…

Supreme Court Grants Relief to Female Army Officer, Emphasizes Extension of Benefits to Non-Litigants

11 Dec 202411 Dec 2024

In a significant ruling, the Supreme Court directed that a female army officer, Lt. Col. Suprita Chandel, be granted a permanent commission in the Army Dental Corps, despite her not…

Supreme Court: Deputation Service with Gap Cannot Be Counted as Regular Service for Promotion

On December 9, the Supreme Court ruled that an unbroken deputation service is essential to qualify for promotion under specific service rules. A bench of Justice Sudhanshu Dhulia and Justice…

Supreme Court: Inordinate Delays in Death Penalty Execution Violate Article 21

On December 9, the Supreme Court held that prolonged delays in executing death sentences dehumanize convicts and, when caused by factors beyond their control, necessitate commutation to life imprisonment. The…