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Supreme Court Issues Directions for Timely Appointment of High Court Judges — Emphasizing the Need for Timely Recommendations and Processing of Appointments....

The Supreme Court addressed the critical issue of vacancies in the High Courts, noting that approximately 40% of positions were unfilled, with many High Courts operating below 50% of their sanctioned ...

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Supreme Court Upholds Emergency Arbitrator's Award and Clarifies Appealability of Enforcement Orders. The Court ruled that an Emergency Arbitrator's award is enforceable under Section 17(1) of the Arbitration Act, and orders under Section 17(2) are appealable under the Code of Civil Procedure....

The Supreme Court addressed two pivotal questions regarding the enforceability of an award by an Emergency Arbitrator under the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996. The appellant, Amazon.com NV Inv...

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Supreme Court Directs Protection Measures for Endangered Bird Species — Urgent action mandated to prevent extinction of the Great Indian Bustard and Lesser Florican....

The writ petition was filed as a public interest litigation aimed at protecting the Great Indian Bustard and the Lesser Florican, both of which are on the verge of extinction due to hazards posed by o...

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Supreme Court Upholds Interim Arrangement for Temple Administration Amidst Legal Dispute. The court directed the formation of an 'Overseeing Committee' to manage the temple affairs until a final determination is made....

The Supreme Court addressed a dispute regarding the administration of the Gokarna Mahabaleshwara Temple, which arose from a notification issued under the Karnataka Hindu Religious Institutions and Cha...

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Supreme Court Acquits Accused in NDPS Act Case Due to Non-Compliance with Procedural Requirements. Total non-compliance with Section 42 of the NDPS Act, 1985, was established, leading to the acquittal of the appellants....

This appeal arose from a conviction under the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Act, 1985, where the appellants were found guilty of possessing poppy straw. The prosecution's case was based o...

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Supreme Court Addresses Delay in Trials Under Section 138 of N.I. Act 1881 — Calls for Expeditious Measures. Legislative Amendments Recommended for Joint Trials of Multiple Offences....

The Supreme Court of India addressed the significant backlog of cases under Section 138 of the Negotiable Instruments Act, 1881, which had resulted in delays in the judicial process. The court initiat...

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Supreme Court Directs University to Grant Affiliation for B. Pharma Course Due to Unjustified Refusal. Court Holds that Approval from Pharmacy Council and Conditional Affiliation from State Government Must Be Honored....

The dispute arose when the petitioners, two pharmacy colleges, sought affiliation from Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam Technical University for the B. Pharma course for the academic year 2020-21. The Universit...

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Supreme Court Restores Charge in Corruption Case Due to Improper Discharge by High Court. High Court Exceeded Jurisdiction by Evaluating Merits Instead of Assessing Prima Facie Case Under Section 7 of the Prevention of Corruption Act....

The case arose from an appeal by the State of Rajasthan against a High Court order that quashed the charge framed against Ashok Kumar Kashyap under Section 7 of the Prevention of Corruption Act. The r...

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Supreme Court Sets Aside High Court Order on Jurisdiction in Arbitration Matter — Exclusive Jurisdiction Found in Ahmedabad. The mutual agreement to change the seat of arbitration from Jaipur to Ahmedabad conferred exclusive jurisdiction to the courts at Ahmedabad....

The appeal arose from a judgment of the High Court of Gujarat which dismissed a Special Civil Application filed by Inox Renewables Ltd. against an order of the Commercial Court, Ahmedabad. The dispute...

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Supreme Court Activates Article 224A for Ad Hoc Judges to Address Backlog of Cases. The Court Recognizes the Need for Immediate Action to Alleviate Judicial Delays and Vacancies....

The Supreme Court of India addressed the pressing issue of a significant backlog of cases in High Courts, which had exceeded 57 lakh cases, alongside a vacancy rate of nearly 40%. The petitioner, Lok ...