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Supreme Court Grants Anticipatory Bail to Accused in Sexual Harassment and Rape Case Under Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita and IT Act. Court Found FIR Likely Counter-Blast to Prior Extortion Complaint and Financial Settlement Demand, Granting Bail Under Section 482 BNSS with Conditions....

The dispute arose from an FIR registered against the appellant, a businessman, for offences under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita and Information Technology Act, alleging sexual harassment and rape by a f...

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Supreme Court Enhances Maintenance in Favor of Wife Under Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023 Due to Inadequate Assessment of Husband's Financial Capacity. Maintenance Quantum Increased to ₹25,000 Monthly as Voluntary Loan Repayments for Asset Acquisition Cannot Dilute Primary Maintenance Obligation Under Section 144....

The appeal arose from a maintenance dispute between a married couple. The appellant-wife and respondent-husband were married on 07.05.2023 according to Hindu rites. The relationship deteriorated, with...

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Supreme Court Addresses Systemic Delays in Legal Aid Filing Through Committee Formation and SCLSC Queries. The court examined inordinate delays in filing appeals by convicts via legal aid, leading to directions for digitization and procedural reforms under the Legal Services Authorities Act, 1987, and initiation of a Mission Mode campaign for prisoner legal aid....

The Supreme Court dealt with a criminal appeal arising from a death sentence conviction, where the appellant challenged the High Court's confirmation. During proceedings, the court noticed inordinate ...

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Supreme Court Sets Aside Ex Parte Dismissal in Specific Performance Suit Due to Procedural Irregularity - Framing of Issues and Points for Determination Essential Even in Ex Parte Proceedings Under Code of Civil Procedure, 1908....

The Supreme Court addressed an appeal concerning procedural obligations in ex parte civil suits, specifically whether absence of formal framing of issues vitiates such proceedings and what constitutes...

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Supreme Court Quashes Charge Against Accused in Abetment of Suicide Case Due to Insufficient Evidence of Instigation. The Court held that allegations of illicit relationship and hearsay statements, without positive act of instigation or mens rea under Section 306 of Indian Penal Code, 1860, do not constitute offence, warranting quashing of proceedings....

The dispute arose from a criminal appeal challenging the order of the Chhattisgarh High Court that dismissed a revision application against the framing of charge under Section 306 read with Section 34...

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Supreme Court Allows Appeal in Arbitration Jurisdiction Dispute, Reversing High Court's Return of Petition. Designated Seat of Arbitration at Srinagar Determines Supervisory Jurisdiction Under Section 34 of Jammu & Kashmir Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1997, Irrespective of Venue at New Delhi Where Proceedings Were Conducted and Award Rendered....

The appeal arose from a High Court order that returned a petition filed under Section 34 of the Jammu & Kashmir Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1997, challenging an arbitral award. The High Cour...

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Supreme Court Dismisses Bank's Appeal in Consumer Dispute Over Cheque Clearing Deficiency. Bank held liable for deficiency in service under Consumer Protection Act, 1986 due to negligence in presenting cheques within validity period, with compensation awarded for loss caused by expired cheques....

The Supreme Court of India heard two civil appeals filed by Canara Bank against a judgment of the National Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission. The respondent, held a savings account with the bank ...

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Supreme Court Upholds Acquittal of Public Servant in Prevention of Corruption Act Case Due to Unproven Demand. Demand of Illegal Gratification Not Established Beyond Reasonable Doubt as Complainant Turned Hostile and Key Independent Witness Not Examined Under Sections 7 and 13(1)(d) of Prevention of Corruption Act, 1988....

The dispute arose from a prosecution under the Prevention of Corruption Act, 1988, against a Taluk Supply Officer accused of demanding and accepting a bribe of Rs.500 from an Authorized Ration Dealer ...