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Supreme Court Refers to Larger Bench Whether Investigation by Complainant Police Officer Under NDPS Act Vitiate Trial — Mohan Lal Decision's Applicability Examined. The court considers the conflict between Mohan Lal v. State of Punjab (holding trial vitiated) and Varinder Kumar v. State of Himachal Pradesh (holding prospective application) and refers the matter to a five-judge bench.

31 Aug 2020

This judgment arises from a batch of special leave petitions challenging convictions under the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Act, 1985 (N...

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Supreme Court Dismisses Criminal Appeal in Life Imprisonment Case After Premature Release Under Article 161. The appeal became infructuous as the appellant was released under the Governor's constitutional pardon power, which overrides statutory minimum sentence requirements under Section 433-A of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973.

17 Jul 2020

The dispute involved a criminal appeal by an appellant convicted under Section 302 read with Section 34 of the Indian Penal Code and sentenced to life...

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Supreme Court Allows Appeal of Muslim Divorced Woman in Maintenance Case — Family Court Has Jurisdiction Under Muslim Women (Protection of Rights on Divorce) Act, 1986. High Court erred in holding that Family Court lacks jurisdiction to entertain application under Section 3 of the Act.

18 Jun 2020

The appeal arose from a judgment of the Rajasthan High Court which set aside an order of the Family Court granting maintenance to a Muslim divorced wo...

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Supreme Court Monitors Relief for Migrant Labourers During COVID-19 Lockdown — Directions Issued for Identification, Registration, and Transportation. Constitutional Duty of State to Protect Migrant Workers Under Article 21 Upheld.

5 Jun 2020

The Supreme Court of India, exercising its suo motu writ jurisdiction, took cognizance of the problems and miseries faced by migrant labourers during ...

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Supreme Court Upholds 2G Internet Restrictions in Jammu and Kashmir Citing National Security Concerns. Court Finds Measures Proportionate and in Compliance with Anuradha Bhasin Directions, Balancing Fundamental Rights with Security Needs During COVID-19.

7 May 2020

The Supreme Court of India heard three writ petitions challenging the restriction of mobile internet speed to 2G in the Union Territory of Jammu and K...

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Supreme Court Allows State Appeal, Holds Trustee of Deemed University as Public Servant Under PC Act. Interpretation of 'University' in Section 2(c)(xi) of Prevention of Corruption Act, 1988 includes Deemed Universities.

27 Apr 2020

The Supreme Court allowed the appeal filed by the State of Gujarat against the judgment of the Gujarat High Court which had discharged the respondent,...

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Supreme Court Convicts Contemnors for Scandalous Allegations Against Judges in Suo Motu Contempt Proceedings. The Court upheld its inherent power under Article 129 to punish for contempt, rejecting procedural objections under the Contempt of Courts Act, 1971.

27 Apr 2020

The Supreme Court of India initiated suo motu contempt proceedings against Vijay Kurle, Rashid Khan Pathan, and Nilesh Ojha for sending letters contai...

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Supreme Court Modifies Custody and Visitation Order in Guardianship Dispute — Directs Continuation of Minor Child in Boarding School with Enhanced Visitation Rights for Mother. The Court upheld the High Court's direction for the child's admission in Good Shepherd International School, Ooty, but modified the visitation schedule to allow the mother custody during entire summer vacation and half of winter vacation, balancing the child's relationship with both parents under the Guardian and Wards Act, 1890.

1 Jul 2019

The case involves a custody and guardianship dispute between the appellant (mother) and respondent (father) over their minor daughter, Aditi, born on ...

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Supreme Court Commutes Death Sentence to Life Imprisonment for Mentally Ill Accused in Rape and Murder Case — Non-Compliance with Section 235(2) CrPC and Supervening Mental Illness Considered

12 Apr 2019

The Supreme Court of India heard a review petition filed by an accused (referred to as 'Accused X') against his conviction and death sentence for the ...

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Supreme Court Upholds High Court's Quashing of State Order Transferring Idol Theft Cases to CBI. Court holds that transfer of investigation without consulting the investigating officer and without court's approval was improper.

12 Apr 2019

The State of Tamil Nadu appealed against the Madras High Court's judgment dated 30.11.2018, which quashed the State Government's order dated 01.08.201...

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