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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

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Supreme Court Reserves Verdict on Petition Seeking Policy for Free Distribution of Sanitary Pads to Schoolgirls

The Supreme Court on December 10 reserved its judgment regarding the nationwide implementation of the Union Government’s Menstrual Hygiene Policy for School-going Girls. This policy aims to provide free sanitary…

LawBriefs Team December 10, 2024

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Supreme Court Reserves Verdict on Petition by Transwoman Alleging Employment Discrimination Based on Gender Identity

The Supreme Court on December 10 reserved its judgment on a plea filed by a transwoman teacher, who alleged that her appointments were terminated by two schools in Gujarat and…

LawBriefs Team December 10, 2024

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Kapil Sibal Demands Impeachment of Justice Shekhar Yadav Over VHP Speech

Senior Advocate and Rajya Sabha MP Kapil Sibal today called for the impeachment of Justice Shekhar Kumar Yadav, a sitting judge of the Allahabad High Court, over his controversial remarks…

LawBriefs Team December 10, 2024

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S. 58(c) TPA | Mortgagor’s Possession Alone Doesn’t Convert ‘Mortgage By Conditional Sale’ Into ‘Simple Mortgage’: Supreme Court

The Supreme Court has clarified that allowing a mortgagor to remain in possession of the property does not convert a “mortgage by conditional sale” into a “simple mortgage,” provided the…

LawBriefs Team December 10, 2024

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Article 21 | Supreme Court: Death Penalty Must Be Commuted If Excessive Delay in Execution Is Due to Factors Beyond Convict’s Control

The Supreme Court, on Monday (December 9), ruled that excessive delays in the execution of death sentences have a dehumanizing impact on convicts. It emphasized that when such delays are…

LawBriefs Team December 9, 2024

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Supreme Court Awards Permanent Commission to Woman Army Officer Previously Denied Equal Benefits as Peers

he Supreme Court of India recently granted a permanent commission (PC) to a woman Army Lieutenant Colonel who had been denied the same benefits extended to other similarly situated officers.…

LawBriefs Team December 9, 2024