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Road Safety - Directions issued for pedestrian safety, wearing helmets, wrong-lane driving, and vehicle headlights

Road Safety - Directions issued for pedestrian safety, wearing helmets, wrong-lane driving, and vehicle headlights

This judgment marks a critical step towards addressing road safety challenges in India, with the Supreme Court setting a...

Futala Lake, Nagpur does not qualify as a "wetland" : its man-made.

Futala Lake, Nagpur does not qualify as a "wetland" : its man-made.

In conclusion, the Supreme Court dismissed the appeal, affirming the High Court's directions to protect Futala Lake's ec...

Tender conditions restricting eligibility to bidders with past experience in a specific state  are arbitrary

Tender conditions restricting eligibility to bidders with past experience in a specific state are arbitrary

The judgment is expected to have significant implications for public procurement processes across India, reinforcing the...

Challan submitted without arrest, IO says custodial interrogation is not required : Why Supreme Court is angry at grant of bail?

Challan submitted without arrest, IO says custodial interrogation is not required : Why Supreme Court is angry at grant of bail?

This ruling serves as a crucial reminder of the judiciary's role in maintaining procedural integrity and ensuring justic...

Kerala Film Exhibitors Federation indulging in Anti-Competitive Practices - Fine rightly imposed

Kerala Film Exhibitors Federation indulging in Anti-Competitive Practices - Fine rightly imposed

This ruling underscores the Supreme Court's commitment to maintaining fair competition and consumer interests, affirming...

DRT Sale : E-auction notice issued without disclosing encumbrances : auction notice and consequent sale invalid

DRT Sale : E-auction notice issued without disclosing encumbrances : auction notice and consequent sale invalid

The judgment serves as a critical reminder of the due diligence required in property auctions, especially those involvin...

Judicial Service : Retrospective application of Rule requiring 7 years of practice as an advocate held valid

Judicial Service : Retrospective application of Rule requiring 7 years of practice as an advocate held valid

The Supreme Court, led by Justices Dipankar Datta and Augustine George Masih, addressed a series of civil appeals and sp...

Murder : Recovery of blood-stained chunni from house of accused found to be unreliable and insignificant

Murder : Recovery of blood-stained chunni from house of accused found to be unreliable and insignificant

The judgment also highlighted the principles governing interference in acquittal cases, noting that the appellate court ...

Cruelty and harassment - FIR quashed where allegations were vague and general, lacking specific particulars

Cruelty and harassment - FIR quashed where allegations were vague and general, lacking specific particulars

The court clarified that the allegations concerning unnatural sex and criminal intimidation under Sections 377 and 506 w...

Contempt of Court - Failure to hand over possession rent matter - Civil prison and fine for the contemnors

Contempt of Court - Failure to hand over possession rent matter - Civil prison and fine for the contemnors

In addition, the Supreme Court directed the District Judge of Saharanpur, Uttar Pradesh, to appoint a bailiff with polic...

Motor Accident - Legal representatives of a deceased cane claim for compensation for personal injury, even if the claimant dies

Motor Accident - Legal representatives of a deceased cane claim for compensation for personal injury, even if the claimant dies

The Supreme Court, presided over by Justices K. Vinod Chandran and N.V. Anjaria, addressed the preliminary objection rai...

Compensation under Motor Vehicles Act cannot be reduced by applying parameters under Workmen's Compensation Act

Compensation under Motor Vehicles Act cannot be reduced by applying parameters under Workmen's Compensation Act

In conclusion, the Supreme Court set aside the High Court's judgment dated January 23, 2020, and restored the compensati...

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