Magistrates Must Apply Mind: Supreme Court’s Directive on Section 156(3) CrPC
Introduction In a landmark judgment delivered on 16 January 2025 in Om Prakash Ambadkar v. State of Maharashtra & Ors. ...
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How to Prove a Will in India: Supreme Court Lays Down the Law
Introduction In a compelling judgment, the Hon’ble Supreme Court of India reaffirmed that a will, even if executed mere days ...
Supreme Court Upholds Wife’s Maintenance Rights Despite Restitution Decree-Landmark Decision in Rina Kumari’s Maintenance Case
Introduction The Supreme Court of India has delivered a landmark judgment in RINA KUMARI @ RINA DEVI @ REENA v. ...
Is Bail a Right or a Privilege? Supreme Court Clarifies Bail in Delayed Trials (Subhelal Sahu Case)
Introduction In a significant ruling that sheds light on the delicate balance between individual liberty and the efficient administration of ...
Power of Attorney in Property Transactions: A Complete Guide
Introduction Buying property involves complex legal procedures, and understanding the role of a Power of Attorney (POA) is crucial. A ...
Joint Property: How to Sell, Resolve Disputes, and Protect Your Rights
Introduction Joint ownership of property is a common practice in India, especially among family members, business partners, and spouses. While ...
Supreme Court’s Landmark Verdict on Maintenance: A Case Analysis
Introduction In a significant judgment, the Supreme Court reinstated a wife’s entitlement to maintenance, emphasizing the importance of preserving the ...
Supreme Court’s Stand on Consensual Relationships and False Promises of Marriage
Introduction In a landmark ruling, the Supreme Court of India has addressed a critical issue surrounding false rape allegations arising ...
A Landmark Judgment on Dowry Harassment Laws and Misuse of Section 498-A IPC
Introduction The misuse of Section 498A of the Indian Penal Code (IPC), a provision enacted to protect women from dowry ...
Mere Harassment Not Abetment of Suicide: Supreme Court’s Landmark Judgment Explained
Introduction: In a landmark ruling, the Supreme Court of India clarified a critical aspect of criminal law, particularly under Section ...
Supreme Court on FIR Misuse: A Breach of Contract Is Not Cheating
Introduction In a significant judgment delivered by the Supreme Court of India, Radheyshyam and Others vs State of Rajasthan and ...
Landmark Judgment: Aadhaar and the Question of Age Verification in Legal Disputes
Introduction The Supreme Court’s judgment in Saroj vs. IFFCO-Tokio General Insurance Co. serves as a crucial milestone in understanding the ...
A Landmark Supreme Court Judgment on Marriage Validity and Fraud
Introduction The Supreme Court's ruling in the case of Doly Rani vs. Manish Kumar Chanchal is a pivotal moment in ...
Supreme Court on Divorce: Is Cruelty Enough to End a Marriage?
Introduction Divorce laws in India offer multiple grounds for couples to legally dissolve their marriage, with cruelty being one of ...
Fast Divorce via Section 9: The Legal Shortcut
In matrimonial disputes, divorce is often a complex and emotionally charged process. However, there are strategic legal approaches that can ...
