NI Act : Test Of Proportionality Must Guide In Determining If Presumption Under Sec.139 Was Rebutted
Finding that the presumption under Section 139 of the Negotiable Instruments Act regarding the existence of legally enforceable debt was rebutted, the Supreme Court acquitted
Read MoreUncivilized And Heartless Crime: SC Enhances Compensation To Acid Attack Victim
A crime of this nature does not deserve any kind of clemency, said the Supreme Court while directing the two convicts to pay Rupees 1,50,000
Read MoreKarnataka HC Prohibits Media From Publishing Details Involving Privacy Of Individuals In Matrimonial Proceedings
Cautioning the media against violating privacy of parties involved in marital dispute, the Karnataka High court has observed that the publication or telecast of information
Read MoreEmployee Should Know Service Rules; Not For Employer To Advise Him About It: SC
The Supreme Court has observed that it is for an employee to know the service rules and an employer is not expected to advise him/her
Read MoreSC Issues Notice On Plea By 21 Political Parties For 50% VVPAT Verification
The Supreme Court today issued notice on a petition filed by leaders from 21 political parties seeking a direction to the Election Commission of India(ECI)
Read More"There Was A Mistake, Certain Pages Of CAG Report Omitted From The Copies Given To Your Lordships": AG Tells SC
As the AG proceeded to argue the Centre’s affidavit claiming privilege under section 123 of the Evidence Act in respect of certain file-noting of the
Read MoreMarried Daughter Also Has A Right Of Succession In The "Lease Premises" Under Goa Succession Law: SC
The Supreme Court has observed that a married daughter would have a right of succession in the “lease premises”, as per the provisions of Goa
Read MoreRafale Petitioners Guilty Of Leakage Of Sensitive Information: Centre Submits In SC, Seeks Removal From Records
The Centre today urged the Supreme Court to direct removal of the leaked “secret” documents relating to Rafale deal from the record of the review
Read MoreIf Contempt Is In The Face Of Court, Judges Can Take Immediate Action Without Issuing Notice: SC
To hold Advocate Mathews Nedumpara guilty of contempt, the Supreme Court followed the dictum that when contempt is in the face of court, summary procedure
Read MoreReconsider Upper Age Limit For Admission To LL.B. Courses, SC To Bar Council Of India
The Supreme Court on Tuesday directed the Bar Council of India to reconsider, after hearing the various stakeholders, the upper age-limit for taking admission to
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