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FACTS. [1]The Case arose out of discrepancies before the Hon’ble Supreme Court faced by enormous real estate developers, including [2]m/s Newtech Promoters and Developers Pvt. Ltd. The [3]Real Estate (Regulation and Development ) Act, 2016, was introduced to regulate the real estate sector and specifically to protect the interests of homebuyers. The appeals challenged the …

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FACTS –                 ISSUE – The appellant ANVERSINH impugns the judgment pronounced by the High Court of Gujarat dated 28-7-2009 , by which his conviction under section 64 of BNS 2023 was overturned ,but the charge of kidnapping under section 137 & 87 of BNS 2023 Was upheld and consequential sentence of imprisonment of 5 …

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JANHIT ABHIYAN V. UNION OF INDIA 1. FACTS A constitutional challenge to the Constitution (One Hundred and Third Amendment) Act, 2019 which added Articles 15(6)[1],  The Janhit Abhiyan v. Union of India[2] case came about because of articles 15(6) and 16(6) of the Constitution of India. The Economically Weaker Sections (EWS) of citizens, which are …

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State of Tamil Nadu vs Governor of Tamil Nadu and Anr 2025 insc 481                                                                                                    Facts   The case of State of Tamil Nadu vs Governor of Tamil Nadu arose from a constitutional deadlock concerning the Governor’s inaction on several bills passed by the Tamil Nadu Legislative Assembly. These bills, dealing with key areas such …

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1. FACTS Byju’s, an ed-tech company, was the official sponsor of the Indian cricket team under an agreement with the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI). The sponsorship deal, valued at millions of dollars, required Byju’s to make scheduled payments to BCCI. However, due to financial difficulties and restructuring issues, Byju’s allegedly defaulted …

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INTRODUCTION The Delhi High Court has issued orders to protect [1]the personality rights of celebrities and public figures from unauthorized commercial use. These individuals sought legal action against the misuse of their names, photos, and AI-generated content. The court has granted interim injunctions and John Doe orders to remove unauthorized content and prevent misuse of …

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(2022) 1 HCC (Kar) 20[1] FACTS In the case above, the Hindu biological parents and Muslim adoptive parents entered in to an unregistered agreement stating that once the child is born, the adoptive parents would be raising the child as per their agreement, although the agreement specified no money as consideration between the parties. The …

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Citation: 2019 (16) SCALE 40, 2019 SCC OnLine SC 1459 Name of the Appellant: Central Public Information Officer, Supreme Court of India. Name of the respondent: Subhash Chandra Agarwal Name of the court: Supreme Court of India Bench: Chief Justice Ranjan Gogoi, Justice N.V. Ramana, Justice Dr. D.Y. Chandrachud, Justice Deepak Gupta and Justice Sanjiv …

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Case Title: All India Judges Association and Others v. Union of India and Others Court: Supreme Court of India Citation: Writ Petition (C) No. 1022 of 1989 Bench: B.R. Gavai (CJI), Augustine George Masih (J), K. Vinod Chandran (J) Date of Judgement: 20th May 2025 INTRODUCTION This judgement marked a pivotal moment in Judicial reform …

ALL INDIA JUDGES ASSOCIATION AND OTHERS V. UNION OF INDIA AND OTHERS, 2025. | 3 YEARS BAR PRACTICE MANDATORY FOR CIVIL JUDGE EXAM Read More »

INTRODUCTION Arrest and bail form the backbone of criminal procedure, yet they remain among the most misused aspects of the Indian criminal justice system. Despite constitutional guarantees and statutory safeguards, arrest is often treated as a routine step rather than an exception. Bail, instead of being a rule, frequently becomes a privilege that is difficult …

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Facts of the Case: On November 16, 2005, the marriage between the Appellant (Neha Tyagi) and the Respondent (Deepak Tyagi) was solemnised following all the Hindu rites and customs. The marriage was said to be consummated during their short stay at Kolkata. The couple was blessed with a son, Pranav Tyagi, on February 23, 2008. …

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Citation: 2024 INSC 113 Judgement date: 15 February 2024 Bench (5‑Judge Constitution Bench): D. Y. Chandrachud (then Chief Justice), Sanjiv Khanna, B. R. Gavai, J. B. Pardiwala and Manoj Misra, JJ. Facts The Ministry of Finance, on 2nd January 2018, notified the Electoral Bond Scheme under section 31(3) of the RBI Act, 1934[1]. Electoral bonds are bearer banking …

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Citation: State of Punjab v. Davinder Singh, 2024 INSC 562 (India) FACTS The case arose from Punjab’s effort to ensure equitable distribution of reservation benefits within the Scheduled Castes category.[1] In 1975, Punjab issued an administrative circular reserving 50% of SC vacancies for Balmikis and Mazhabi Sikhs, communities identified as more disadvantaged within the SC …

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Citation – Civil Appeal No. 2382 of 2025, Supreme Court of India (Apr. 21, 2025) FACTS:- Issues Raised APPELLANT’S CONTENTIONS (ELECTROSTEEL STEEL LTD.) The Appellant contended that the High Court erred in holding that the claim of Ispat Carrier had not been settled. In reality, the claim was fully addressed under the NCLT-approved resolution plan …

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Jurisdiction:Supreme Court of India Citation:Transfer Petition (Civil) No. 278 of 2023Decided on: 19 December 2024 Bench:Justice B.V. Nagarathna and Justice N.K. Singh Area of Law:Family Law – Divorce, Transfer of Proceedings, Misuse of Criminal Provisions Statutes Involved: FACTS ISSUES RAISED CONTENTION Petitioner’s Side (Rinku Baheti) Respondent’s Side (Sandesh Sharda) RATIONALE The Supreme Court decided to …

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INTRODUCTION In the recent milestone judgment in the case of Sukdeb Saha v. State of Andhra Pradesh[1], decided on 25 July 2025, the Supreme Court has made a revolutionary disclosure by expressly recognizing mental health as a part of the constitutional right to life under Article 21. The case had arisen out of the suicide …

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 FACTS The case arose by way of a Special Leave Petition (Criminal) No. 3543 of 2020 filed by Paramvir Singh Saini. The petitioner raised issues regarding the installation and status of CCTV cameras in police stations across States and Union Territories, and the need for audio-video recording of statements under Section 161(3) of the Code …

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The case arose from one of the most contentious disputes in independent India, concerning ownership of a 2.77-acre parcel of land in Ayodhya, Uttar Pradesh. Hindus considered it the birthplace (janmasthan) of Lord Ram, while Muslims considered it the site of the Babri Masjid, constructed in 1528 by Mir Baqi, a general of the Mughal …

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Shivansh Sharma Damodaram Sanjivayya National Law University, Visakhapatnam A Case Comment Submitted for the Virtual Internship Program The Amikus Qriae September 2025 Date of Submission: 2nd October 2025 FACTS The central legal question in this case concerned the State of Punjab’s power to create sub-classifications within the Scheduled Castes (SCs) for the purpose of reservation …

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Facts of the Case On 29 July 2016, KaushalKishor [1]His family was traveling from Noida to Shahjahanpur, Uttar Pradesh, to attend a relative’s funeral. On National Highway-91, armed assailants intercepted their vehicle, looted cash and jewelry, and gang-raped the petitioner’s wife and minor daughter. The next day, an FIR was lodged with the U.P. Police …

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OM PRAKASH @ ISRAEL @ RAJU @ RAJU DAS                                                                    …APPELLANT(S) VERSUS UNION OF INDIA & ANR.                                             …RESPONDENT(S) CITATION 2025 INSC 43 BENCH Justice M.M. Sundresh Justice Aravind Kumar JUDGEMENT January 8, 2025 COUNSEL FOR THE APPELLANT Dr. S. Muralidhar, Senior Advocate   COUNSELS FOR THE RESPONDENTS Mr. K.M. Nataraj, Additional Solicitor General (ASG) …

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The Hindustan National Glass and Industries Ltd. (HNGIL) a dominant company with over 60% in the market share with multiple manufacturing plants across India catering to Pharmaceuticals, Cosmetics, F&B, and alco-beverages. A Corporate Insolvency Resolution Process (CIRP) was initiated against HNGIL by the DBS Bank as per Section 7 of Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code (IBC),2016. …

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CITATION: 2025 INSC 48, CRIMINAL APPEAL NI. 1927 OF 2025 BENCH:  Justice J.B.Pardiwala and R.Mahadevan DATE OF JUDGEMENT: 15th April,2025 INTRODUCTION The case Pinki vs State of Uttar Pradesh and another has delivered a landmark ruling and has redefined the legal treatment of child trafficking. The landmark case revolves around the exposure of a major …

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Facts The complainant (Ms. A), a lecturer M.Com & B. Ed qualified, on 5th July 2022 went to police station of Bakewar, District Etawah filed an FIR against appellant Rajnish Singh @ Soni. (Case Crime No. 269/2022). [1] Allegations date back to 2006, when appellant sneaked into complainant house at night and forcefully committed sexual …

Case comment: balancing Accused’s rights with prosecution’s Duty: A case study of Rajnish Singh @ Soni v. State of U.P. (2025) Read More »

FACTS   The case involves a tragic incident in Punjab related to abetment to suicide. On 13th March 2016, an acid attack occurred against Dharminder Singh, leading to multiple offences being registered under the Indian Penal Code. Varinder Singh, Respondent No. 2, was not mentioned in the initial FIR. On 10th May 2016, Dharminder and his …

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Sukdeb Saha v. State of Andhra Pradesh & Ors. is one of the latest landmark judgement by the Supreme Court of India with a divisional bench consisting of Justice Sandeep Mehta and Justice Vikram Nath, passed on July 23, 2025. Facts Issues raised The following issues of primary importance were raised in this case: Contention …

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The Supreme Court of India, in exercise of its constitutional powers under Article 32, heard a series of petitions regarding arbitrary demolitions of properties,without trial or due process, against persons only accused of a crime and not convicted,  which were popularly perceived as an extra-legal means of punishment, a practice which was commonly referred to …

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Citation: Rajnesh v. Neha & Anr., (2021) 2 SCC 324¹, Bench: Justice Indu malhotra and Justice R.Subhash Reddy , Date of Judgment: November 4, 2020 Facts This matrimonial dispute emerged when Rajnesh challenged the maintenance order passed in favor of his estranged wife Neha and their minor child. The couple’s marriage in 2013 gradually deteriorated, …

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ABSTRACT: India with its diverse population and large geographic expanse result in an exceptionally high volume of litigation at all judicial levels. Millions of new cases are filed nationwide each year, and thousands of cases are scheduled for hearing in District Courts, High Courts, and the Supreme Court every day. The judicial system is under …

DIGITAL JUSTICE IN BNSS: THE IMPACT OF ELECTRONIC EVIDENCE AND VIRTUAL HEARINGS ON CRIMINAL TRIALS Read More »

Abstract Stray dogs have become a major concern in India. Media reports of dog attacks and even deaths have fuelled a heated public debate. This issue has sparked intense discussions among government officials and animal welfare activists, who have different ideas on how to solve the problem. This paper explores the complex legal and ethical …

THE BALANCING ACT- PUBLIC SAFETY V/S ANIMAL WELFARE IN SUPREME COURT’S ORDER ON STRAY DOGS Read More »

Facts: Parliament passed the 103rd Constitutional Amendment Act, 2019, in January of the following year. The Indian Constitution was amended to include Articles 15(6) and 16(6), allowing the State the authority to set aside up to 10% of government employment and educational seats for the “economically weaker sections” (EWS) of society.  Crucially, the amendment stated …

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1. FACTS The instant case arises from allegations of large-scale fraud in the procurement of cotton under the Minimum Support Price (MSP) scheme operated by the Cotton Corporation of India (CCI), a government-owned entity. The MSP system is designed to ensure farmers a minimum price for their produce, protecting them from market fluctuations. However, the …

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Citation and Case Number: Supreme Court citation: 2025 INSC 481 Writ Petition (Civil): W.P. (C) No. 1239 of 2023 FACTS Between 2020 and 2023, the Tamil Nadu Legislative Assembly passed twelve important laws on topics like running state universities and local government. These laws were sent to the Governor for approval, as required by Article …

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                                                              CASE COMMENT:                           STATE OF TAMIL NADU V. GOVERNOR OF TAMIL NADU (2025)  _______________________________________________________________________________                                                    IN THE SUPREME COURT OF INDIA                                                        CIVIL ORIGINAL JURISDICTION                                                 WRIT PETITION (CIVIL) NO. 1239 OF 2023 STATE  OF TAMIL NADU         …………………….……………………………………………….Petitioners                                                                                  VERSUS  GOVERNOR OF TAMIL NADU     ……………………………………………………………….Respondents  I. Facts The case of State of Tamil Nadu …

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INTRODUCTION Sexual Assault against children represent some of the gravest violations of human life and dignity. To address such heinous crimes, The Protection of Children from Sexual Offences Act, 2012 (POSCO) was enacted as a special legislation which is a gender-neutral law that defines “Child” as anyone who is under the age of 18, and …

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FACTS The case of Vanashakti v. Union of India & Ors. (2025) marks a significant development in Indian environmental jurisprudence. The petitioner, Vanashakti, a Mumbai-based environmental non-governmental organization, approached the Supreme Court challenging the legality of granting ex post facto environmental clearances (ECs) to industries and projects that had already commenced operations without prior approval. …

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FACTS A five-judge Constitution Bench of the Supreme Court of India was constituted to resolve stark inconsistencies regarding the scope and duration of anticipatory bail under Section 438 of the Code of Criminal Procedure (CrPC). In India, anticipatory bail is a mechanism to shield individuals who apprehend arrest for a non-bailable offence, protecting personal liberty …

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Sukhdeb Saha V. State Of Andhra Pradesh & Ors. 2025 INSC 893(25 July 2025) Mental Health as a Fundamental Right Under Article 21 BENCH: Vikram Nath & Sandeep Mehta, JJ. INTRODUCTION CASE SUMMARY                FACTS OF THE CASE JULY 2024 → PETITION BY FATHER →ANDHRA PRADESH HIGH COURT PROCEEDINGS → SUPREME COURT PROCEEDINGS 2025 → FINAL …

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ABSTRACT This paper examines the constitutional and statutory dimensions of internet censorship in India, focusing on the jurisprudence surrounding the Information Technology Act, 2000 and its associated rules. Through landmark judgments such as Shreya Singhal v. Union of India, Justice K.S. Puttaswamy (Retd.) v. Union of India, and Anuradha Bhasin v. Union of India, Indian …

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2025-2026 ANIMAL RIGHTS Vs PUBLIC SAFETY: “Legal Challenges of Stray Dogs Management in India” [A legal and Policy Analysis of the Supreme Court Case In Re: City Hounded By Strays, Kids Pay Price (2025)] ABSTRACT:- A major question has been surrounded around the Indian Judicial System of balancing the public safety, animal rights and urban …

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(AUGUST-2025) TASK -2 CASE COMMENT X v. Principal Secretary, Health and Family Welfare Department, Govt. of NCT of Delhi (2022) INTRODUCTION:The question of abortion has consistently sparked debate worldwide, involving a delicate balance between a woman’s right to make decisions about her body and broader social, medical, and legal considerations. In India, the Medical Termination …

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Vihaan Kumar                                                                                        …Appellant Versus State of Haryana and Anr        …

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JANHIT ABHIYAN VS UNION OF INDIA (The EWS Reservation) BY- Swyam Srivastava, 3RD SEMESTER BBS INSTITUTE OF LAW , PROF. RAJENDRA SINGH (RAJJU BHAIYA) UNIVERSITY, PRAYAGRAJ. INDEX INTRODUCTION The case Janhit Abhiyan v. Union of India 2022 is a landmark judgement of Supreme Court on November 7, 2022, concerning about the validity of the 103rd …

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Knit Pro International v. State (NCT of Delhi) & Anr. (2022) CASE DETAILS Court: Supreme Court of India Date of Judgment: May 20, 2022 Bench: Justice M.R. Shah and Justice B.V. Nagarathna Case Citation: Criminal Appeal No. 807 of 2022 Parties Appellant: M/s Knit Pro International (also referred to as Saloni Singh as per the …

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The Hindustan National Glass and Industries Ltd. (HNGIL) a dominant company with over 60% in the market share with multiple manufacturing plants across India catering to Pharmaceuticals, Cosmetics, F&B, and alco-beverages. A Corporate Insolvency Resolution Process (CIRP) was initiated against HNGIL by the DBS Bank as per Section 7 of Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code (IBC),2016. …

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Title: Gayatri Balasamy v. ISG Novasoft Technologies Ltd., 2025 Nainika Shivaram Case Overview This decision is a landmark judgment of the Supreme Court of India which determines important issues on court interference with arbitral awards in pursuant to the provisions of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996. The case forms an important growth point in …

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FACTS The case of All India Judges Association v. Union of India (2025) is the latest chapter in a judicial saga that has been unfolding since 1989. The All India Judges Association (AIJA), representing the subordinate judiciary, initially moved the Supreme Court by filing a writ petition under Article 32 of the Constitution, seeking comprehensive …

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AMLESH KUMAR V. STATE OF BIHAR  DATE OF JUDGEMENT: 9 JUNE 2025 Criminal Appeal (SLP (Crl.) No. 5392/2024). APPELLANT: AMLESH KUMAR RESPONDENT: STATE OF BIHAR BENCH: JUSTICE SANJAY KAROL AND JUSTICE PB VARALE  FACT The appellant, Amlesh Kumar, was named in an FIR registered on 24 August 2022 at Mahua Police Station, Vaishali District. The …

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U. SUDHEERA & OTHERS V. C. YASHODA & OTHERS 2025 INSC 80  NAME OF THE CASE: U. Sudheera & others V. C. Yashoda & others  CITATION: 2025 INSC 80  COURT: SUPREME COURT OF INDIA  BENCH: Justice J.B. Pardiwala and Justice R. Mahadevan.  “No interim relief in a second appeal can be granted unless the High …

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Sukdeb Saha v. State of Andhra Pradesh & Ors., Writ Petition (Civil) No. 657 of 2024, Supreme Court of India (2025)  FACTS The present writ petition was filed by the petitioner, Sukdeb Saha, under this provision of the Constitution of India owing to the surging rate of student suicides in the country and the inadequacy …

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Introduction:  The R.G. Kar Medical College rape and murder case of August 2024 shook India’s conscience. Crimes against women have long been a pressing social issue, but this case was distinct in its brutality and context. It occurred not in an unsafe street, but inside the walls of a reputed government hospital, a space associated …

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Case Name – The Secretary, Public Works Department vs. Tukaram Pandurang Saraf Citation (2023) SCC Online SC 1087 Date of Judgement 5 December 2023 Court Name Supreme Court of India Plaintiff/Appellant/Petitioner The Secretary, Public Works Department (PWD), Maharashtra Defendant/Respondent Tukaram Pandurang Saraf Judge Justice Sanjay Kishan Kaul and Justice Sudhanshu Dhulia Introduction This case marked …

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Facts ISSUES CONTENTION RAISED BY PETITIONER The petitioners contended that restrictions on internet access must be assessed on the principles of reasonableness and proportionality, as such measures directly impact the fundamental rights to freedom of speech and expression, as well as the right to conduct trade and commerce. They further challenged the non-disclosure of the …

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2024 INSC 614 (20 AUGUEST, 2024) WITH CRIMINAL APPEAL NO. 1451 OF 2024 FACTS: ISSUES: CONTENTION: The case reflects fundamental philosophical and jurisprudential debates about the nature of justice, protection, and individual autonomy in contemporary legal systems. The extensive and nuanced contentions presented by various stakeholders illuminate the complexity of balancing competing values in child …

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                               (Maratha Reservation Case) INTRODUCTION The Maratha Reservation Case, Dr. Jaishri Laxmanrao Patil v. Chief Minister of Maharashtra (2021), is a landmark decision of the Supreme Court concerning the validity of the Maharashtra State Reservation for Socially and Educationally Backward Classes (SEBC) Act, 2018. The Act granted 16% reservation in education and public employment to the …

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FACTS The case of Urmila Dixit v. Sunil Sharan Dixit involves a property transfer made between a mother and son. Appellant Urmila Dixit purchased the house in her name on 23 January 1968, and for nearly fifty years she was the owner of that property.  On 7 September 2019, she executed a gift deed of …

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Decoding the PCA’s Ruling on the Indus Waters Dispute” BY SUHANI TOMAR ABSTRACT The 1960 Indus Waters Treaty (IWT) is a significant example of cross-border water governance, striking a balance between state sovereignty and treaty obligations. This paper delves into the Permanent Court of Arbitration’s (PCA) recent ruling concerning India’s hydroelectric projects on the western …

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INTRODUCTION: The Supreme Court’s decision in Mineral Area Development Authority v. Steel Authority of India Ltd. (2024) & SCC 1, represents a landmark constitutional adjudication that fundamentally reshapes India’s mining taxation landscape. This nine-judge Constitution Bench ruling delivered by an 8:1 majority addresses a decade-old question relating to the federal distribution of the taxation powers …

MINERAL AREA DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY v. STEEL AUTHORITY OF INDIA (2024): A CONSTITUTIONAL WATERSHED IN MINING TAXATION Read More »

ASSOCIATION FOR DEMOCRATIC REFORMS V/S ELECTION COMMISSION OF INDIA & ANOTHER WP (CIVIL) NO. 434/2023 Bench: Hon’ble Justice Sanjiv Khanna and Hon’ble Justice Dipankar Datta Date of Judgement: 26th April 2024 Legal provision: Article 32 of The Constitution of India, 1950 and Rule 49MA of Conduct of Election Rules, 1961 FACTS OF THE CASE Association …

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Citation: (2020) 8 SCC 1 Date of Judgment: 27 August 2020 Bench: Justices Arun Mishra, Indira Banerjee, Vineet Saran, M.R. Shah, Aniruddha Bose Facts of the Case: Issues Raised: Contentions of the Parties: Petitioner (State of Punjab): Respondents (Davinder Singh & Ors.): Judgment & Rationale: The Supreme Court’s Views: Decision: Defects in Law / Criticism: …

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Citation(s): [2024] 5 S.C.R. 470; 2024 INSC 371  Date of the judgment: 22nd April, 2024  Bench/ Judges: Dr. Dhananjaya Y. Chandrachud, C.J., and J.B. Pardiwala, J.  Legal provisions involved:    3(4)(a)[4], 3(2-C)[5], and 5[6]   8[9], and 12[10] INTRODUCTION  Despite considering all of the accomplishments in the legal domain, the courts in India may nevertheless …

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Citation: 2025 INSC 264 Court: Supreme Court of India Bench: Justice Surya Kant and Justice Nongmeikapam Kotiswar Singh Date of Judgment: 25 February 2025 Legal Provisions Involved: Article 32, Article 212(1), Article 142, Article 14, Article 19(1)(a), Article 21, & Section 151A of the Representation of People Act, 1951 1. FACTS As the Chief Whip …

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NARENDER KUMAR GOSWAMI VS UNION OF INDIA (2025) Court: Supreme Court of IndiaDate of Decision: 16 May 2025 Case No: Writ Petition (Civil) No. 300 of 2025Hon’ble Bench: Justice Surya Kant, Justice Nongmeikapam Kotiswar SinghPetitioner: Narendra Kumar Goswami (Advocate, U.P. Bar Council)Respondent: Union of India & Others Statutes & Provisions Referred: Information Technology Act, 2000 …

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