SLP – Lawcutor

SC has issued a notice in response to a petition filed against a Kerala HC

The proceedings against the accused were first dismissed by a High Court bench headed over by Justice K. Haripal on the basis of the accused's marriage to the victims. The…

High Courts must give proper reasons in orders dismissing applications for leave to appeal

Against an order of acquittal, the High Courts must give brief reasons as to why an order is being disposed which seeks leave to appeal under the relevant provisions of…

Non-listing of cases of persons in distress, bail applications infringes right to liberty: Supreme Court

The Supreme Court upon finding that a bail application has been pending before the Punjab and Haryana High Court for past one year observed that considering the current conditions of…

Supreme Court recommends for amendment to Negotiable Instrument Act giving magistrate power to recall summons

Criminal SLP No. 5464 of 2016 was filed for dishonour of two cheques of amount of Rs.1,70,000/-. Case was filed under section 138 of NI Act. Chapter XVII inserted in…

Gokarna Temple Dispute: Matter should be decided by Civil Court- SC

The Supreme Court has postponed the hearing on a petition filed by Ramachnadapura Math challenging the Karnataka High Court's decision to create a "supervising body" and give the administration of…

Supreme Court pulls up Bihar Legal department for filing non maintainable suit against Arbitration Award

The respondent was awarded the contract for the work of widening and strengthening of Miraganj Bhagipati Samaur Road in pursuance to a valid tender and post bid negotiations. It is…

Unless manufacturer’s knowledge is proved, decision fastening liability upon manufacturer would be untenable

The present special leave petition was filed against impugns an order of the National Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission. The present case filed by the respondent stated that Antonio Paulo Vaz…

Rajasthan Speaker CP Joshi withdraws plea against the order of the High Court.

On 27.07.2020, the Supreme Court allowed the Rajasthan Assembly Speaker CP Joshi to withdraw his SLP against the High Court’s order in the disqualification process of the State’s former Deputy…

SLP filed by Tamil Nadu government for implementation of 50% reservation in medical colleges for backward classes

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The Tamil Nadu state government approached the Supreme Court after being disappointed with the center’s insensitivity towards the matter, which on June 11th asked them to approach Madras High Court…