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“Very Disturbing”: Supreme Court Grants Bail to Convict Jailed for 22 Years, Criticizes Orissa High Court

Introduction In a significant ruling emphasizing access to justice and fair hearing, the Supreme Court granted bail to a life convict who had remained in prison for more than 22 years without being released even once.

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Consumers Cannot Be Forced to Pay Power Plant Depreciation Costs When No Electricity Was Supplied: Supreme Court

Introduction In a significant judgment protecting consumer interests, the Supreme Court has held that electricity consumers cannot be burdened with depreciation costs of a power plant for the period during which they did not receive electricity

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“Shocking”: Supreme Court Criticises Allahabad HC for Denying Bail After 9 Years of Custody

Introduction In a strong rebuke, the Supreme Court termed it “shocking” that an undertrial prisoner was denied bail despite spending nearly nine years in jail. The Court emphasized that such prolonged incarceration violates the fundamental right

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Highway Safety: No Parking of Heavy Vehicles, No Unauthorized Dhabas — Supreme Court Issues Nationwide Directions

Introduction In a major step toward improving road safety, the Supreme Court has issued a series of nationwide directions aimed at addressing systemic issues on national highways. The Court emphasized that commuter safety is an essential

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Wife & Her Family Cannot Be Prosecuted for ‘Dowry-Giving’ Based on Her Complaint: Supreme Court

Introduction In a significant clarification of dowry laws, the Supreme Court has held that a wife and her family members cannot be prosecuted for “giving dowry” merely on the basis of statements made in her complaint

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Company Cannot Grant Loan to Director Without Special Resolution: Supreme Court

In an important ruling on corporate governance, the Supreme Court has reiterated that a company cannot provide a loan to its director unless it is approved through a special resolution passed in a general meeting of

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‘Conversion To Religion Other Than Hinduism, Buddhism Or Sikhism Results In Loss Of Scheduled Caste Status’: Supreme Court

The Supreme Court of India reiterated that a person belonging to a Scheduled Caste (SC) loses that status upon converting to a religion other than Hinduism, Buddhism, or Sikhism, as per the constitutional framework governing SC

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Calling Debtor for Loan Repayment Does Not Amount to Abetment of Suicide: Supreme Court

The Supreme Court has held that merely asking a borrower to repay a loan, even through repeated phone calls, does not constitute the offence of abetment of suicide. The Court clarified that seeking repayment of money

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‘Disturbing Animals After Lawful Import May Result In Cruelty’: Supreme Court Rejects Plea Against Vantara

The Supreme Court of India refused to interfere with the establishment of Vantara, observing that once animals are lawfully imported and housed in a facility, disturbing or relocating them may itself amount to cruelty. Key ObservationsThe

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‘FIR Can’t Be Doubted Merely Because It Is Based On Police Statement’: Supreme Court Cancels Anticipatory Bail In SC/ST Case

The Supreme Court of India held that an FIR cannot be disbelieved merely because it is registered based on a police officer’s statement instead of a direct complaint by the victim, while cancelling anticipatory bail granted

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