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Supreme Court Issued SOP Mandates 5-Page Cap on Written Submissions: Balancing Judicial Efficiency and the Right to Be Heard
Introduction On December 29, 2025, the Supreme Court of India issued Circular No. F. No. 29/Judl./2025 introducing a Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) governing the timelines for
Judicial Restraint on Witness Multiplication: Bail in NDPS Cases and Right to Speedy Trial Under Article 21
Introduction The Supreme Court of India has consistently emphasized that prolonged incarceration without trial constitutes a violation of fundamental rights guaranteed under Articl
Judicial Discretion at the Intersection of Liberty and Process: A Treatise on Supreme Court Jurisprudence Regarding Anticipatory Bail During Pending Non-Bailable Warrants
1. Introduction: The Dialectics of Personal Liberty and Sovereign Compulsion The administration of criminal justice in India rests upon a delicate equilibrium between two competing
Public Interest Litigation vs Locus Standi Doctrine: A Transformative Journey in Indian Jurisprudence
Introduction The Indian judicial landscape witnessed a revolutionary transformation during the post-Emergency period when the Supreme Court fundamentally altered the traditional un
Motive Insignificant When Direct Evidence In Form Of Dying Declaration Exists: Supreme Court
Introduction The Indian judicial system places extraordinary evidentiary weight on dying declarations, recognizing them as one of the most reliable forms of testimony in criminal p
Stamp Duty Leviable on Agreement to Sell When Possession Follows: Supreme Court Ruling
Introduction In a significant judgment delivered on February 14, 2025, the Supreme Court of India clarified a crucial aspect of stamp duty law that has far-reaching implications fo
Digital Arrest Scams: Holding Banks and Telecom Companies Liable for Victim Losses Due to Negligence
Introduction The rising wave of digital arrest scams has become a pressing concern for law enforcement and regulatory authorities across India. In a significant development aimed a
Balancing Public Safety and Animal Welfare: Supreme Court’s Evolving Jurisprudence on Stray Dog Management in India
Introduction The Supreme Court of India has been grappling with one of the most contentious public interest litigations in recent times concerning stray dog management, seeking to
Private Complaints Against Corporate Fraud: The SFIO Mandate Under Companies Act 2013
Introduction Corporate fraud has emerged as one of the most challenging dimensions of white-collar crime in contemporary India, eroding investor confidence and undermining the inte
Government Institution Education Does Not Guarantee Government Jobs: Supreme Court on Legitimate Expectation in Government Jobs
Introduction The Supreme Court of India recently delivered a significant judgment that clarifies the boundaries between education in government institutions and entitlement to publ
