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BREAKING | TM Krishna Will Not Be Acknowledged As The Recipient Of The Sangita Kalanidhi MS Subbulakshmi Award: Supreme Court’s Interim Order

The Supreme Court on Monday (December 16) issued an interim order stating that Carnatic musician TM Krishna should not be recognized as the recipient of the Sangita Kalanidhi MS Subbulakshmi…

LawBriefs Team December 16, 2024

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Supreme Court Summarizes Principles on Section 197 CrPC: Protection of Public Servants

In a recent judgment, the Supreme Court elaborated on the principles regarding the application of Section 197 of the Code of Criminal Procedure (CrPC), which grants protection to public servants…

LawBriefs Team December 16, 2024

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‘We Will Go To Any Extent’: Supreme Court Expresses Dismay Over Government’s Failure To Implement Directions To Eradicate Manual Scavenging

The Supreme Court, on December 11, strongly emphasized that it "will go to any extent" to ensure compliance with its orders while hearing a Public Interest Litigation (PIL) addressing the…

LawBriefs Team December 16, 2024

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SARFAESI | Confirmed Sale Can Only Be Set Aside for Fundamental Issues Like Fraud, Collusion, Inadequate Pricing, or Under-bidding, Not Mere Irregularities

The Supreme Court recently clarified the conditions under which a property sale conducted through auction or other means under the SARFAESI Act can be set aside after its confirmation. The…

LawBriefs Team December 14, 2024

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Contempt Power Extends Beyond Violation of Explicit Orders; Includes Acts Aimed at Undermining Judicial Process: Supreme Court

In a significant judgment, the Supreme Court clarified that the jurisdiction for contempt is not limited to violations of explicit judicial orders but also extends to acts intended to obstruct…

LawBriefs Team December 14, 2024

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UAPA | Error in Extension Order for Investigation Not a Basis for Default Bail After Filing of Chargesheet: Supreme Court

The Supreme Court recently overturned a Punjab and Haryana High Court order dated May 12, 2023, which had granted default bail to accused individuals under the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act,…

LawBriefs Team December 14, 2024

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ASI to Submit Survey Report to Supreme Court on Religious Structures in Mehrauli Archaeological Park

The Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) is reportedly set to submit a survey report to the Supreme Court concerning religious structures located within the Mehrauli Archaeological Park, a historically significant…

LawBriefs Team December 13, 2024

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BREAKING | Supreme Court Halts Registration of New Cases on Places of Worship, Restricts Final/Survey Orders in Ongoing Cases

Supreme Court Restricts Filing of New Suits on Places of Worship Amid Challenge to 1991 Act On Thursday (December 12), the Supreme Court ruled that no new suits could be…

LawBriefs Team December 12, 2024

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Supreme Court Stays Death Sentence Of Man Convicted For Killing Mother

The Supreme Court yesterday stayed the execution of a man convicted of the gruesome murder of his mother and consuming parts of her organs. A bench comprising Justices Surya Kant,…

LawBriefs Team December 12, 2024

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Wife and Children’s Right to Maintenance Takes Precedence Over Creditors’ Claims on Husband’s Assets Under SARFAESI/IBC: Supreme Court.

The Supreme Court recently prioritized the maintenance rights of a man’s wife and children over creditors’ claims in recovery proceedings, emphasizing that the right to maintenance is equivalent to a…

LawBriefs Team December 12, 2024

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The State must not undermine the purpose of the death penalty by exhibiting laxity in its implementation: Supreme Court.

The Supreme Court, while affirming the commutation of death sentences for two convicts, highlighted multiple instances of administrative and judicial delays in processing mercy petitions and issuing death warrants, which…

LawBriefs Team December 11, 2024

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‘Pooja is for the Deity; how can it be halted for public convenience?’: Supreme Court Issues Notice to Guruvayoor Temple Devaswom

The Supreme Court on Wednesday (December 11) issued a notice in a plea challenging the decision of the Guruvayoor Sri Krishna Temple administration to cancel the ‘Udayasthamana Pooja’ on Vrishchikam…

LawBriefs Team December 11, 2024

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Delhi Excise Policy Case: Supreme Court Removes Bail Condition Requiring Manish Sisodia to Appear Before CBI and ED Twice a Week

In a relief to Aam Aadmi Party leader Manish Sisodia, the Supreme Court today removed the bail condition in the Delhi Excise Policy case that required him to appear before…

LawBriefs Team December 11, 2024

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Permanent alimony should not burden the husband unfairly but must ensure a reasonable standard of living for the wife: Supreme Court outlines key factors.

The Supreme Court on Tuesday (Dec. 10) directed a husband to pay Rs. 5 Crores as permanent alimony to his wife in a one-time settlement following the dissolution of their…

LawBriefs Team December 11, 2024