Section 27 Evidence Act: Materials Handed Over During Police Check Cannot Be Termed Section 27 Recoveries: Supreme Court Analysis
Introduction In a significant ruling that clarifies the boundaries of evidentiary law in criminal proceedings, the Supreme Court of India has held that materials handed over by an
ESI Act: Best Judgment Assessment Under Section 45A Cannot Be Invoked for Inadequate Records – Supreme Court Clarifies Statutory Pre-Conditions
The Supreme Court of India recently delivered a landmark judgment that brings much-needed clarity to the interpretation and application of Section 45A of the Employees’ State
Arrest Powers Under Customs Act & GST Law: Can Customs Officers Arrest You? Understanding ‘Reason to Believe’ vs ‘Reason to Suspect’ After Supreme Court’s Landmark Ruling
Executive Summary The Supreme Court’s groundbreaking judgment in Radhika Agarwal v. Union of India (2025) has fundamentally reshaped arrest powers under the Customs Act 1962
Ensuring Justice for the Marginalized: Supreme Court’s Initiative to Address Delays in Appeals for Indigent Prisoners
Introduction The Indian judicial system has long grappled with the challenge of ensuring equitable access to justice, particularly for economically disadvantaged individuals within
Motor Accident Compensation in India: Supreme Court Guidelines and Evolving Legal Framework
Introduction The legal framework governing motor accident compensation in India has reached maturity through decades of judicial evolution, with the Supreme Court establishing co
Article 142 Under Scrutiny: Supreme Court’s Rare Self-Correction in the BPSL Case
Introduction In an extraordinary demonstration of judicial accountability, Chief Justice B.R. Gavai recently acknowledged that the Supreme Court’s invocation of Article 142 i
Supreme Court on Citizenship and Deportation in India: Legal Implications of the Jammu & Kashmir Family Ruling
I. Introduction On May 2, 2025, the Supreme Court of India delivered a significant judgment concerning the deportation of a Bangalore-based family to Pakistan despite their claim
Pre-Enactment Judicial Review in India: Examining the Supreme Court’s Unprecedented Review of the Arbitration Bill 2024
I. Introduction On May 3, 2025, the Supreme Court of India entered uncharted constitutional territory by conducting a review of The Arbitration Bill 2024 while it remained pending
Understanding the Doctrine of Merger: A Judicial Principle Reaffirmed by the Supreme Court
By Adv. Aaditya Bhatt Introduction The doctrine of merger stands as a fundamental principle in India’s judicial hierarchy, recently receiving renewed emphasis from the Supre
Second FIRs for Different Offences Under Different Acts: The Applicability of T.T. Antony Judgment:
Introduction The T.T. Antony v. State of Kerala judgment established the fundamental principle that a second FIR regarding the same incident is generally impermissible. However, ju
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