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Supreme Court: Seven-Principal Test to Identify Unlawful Assembly Members

Introduction: In an important verdict, the Apex Court of India in Zainul vs State of Bihar directed the legal test for Deciding person liability as per Section 149 of the Indian Penal Code (Now Section 190 of The Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023), which explains the unlawful assembly. Justices J.B. Pardiwala and R. Mahadevan delivered the judgment, highlighting the importance of protecting individuals from Unlawful prosecution merely based on their presence at the time of

4 days ago3 min read

Supreme Court judgment highlighting the rule that recording reasons is mandatory for search without warrant, featuring an officer with documents and confiscated notebooks as evidence.

Supreme Court: Recording Of Reasons Is Mandatory for Search Without Warrant Under Special Enactments

Case Name: NIA v. Yasin Malik. Introduction: In this present case, the Supreme Court said that whenever officials carry out a search...

Sep 223 min read

Supreme Court delivering its verdict in the 2014 minor rape case, symbolizing unreliable DNA evidence and broken circumstantial links.

SC Acquits Two Men in 2014 Minor Rape Case: A Forensic and Legal Breakdown

Case Title: Akhtar Ali @ Ali Akhtar @ Shamim @ Raja Ustad v. State of Uttarakhand (Neutral Citation: 2025 INSC 1097) Background – A...

Sep 223 min read

Supreme Court judges delivering ruling on age relaxation eligibility between reserved and general category candidates in SSC recruitment.

Supreme Court Clarifies Rule: No Switching to General Category After Age Relaxation

Case Name: Union of India and Others Versus Sajib Roy. Introduction The Supreme Court of India ruled that applicant from reserved...

Sep 173 min read

Supreme Court of India with rent receipt, scales of justice, and house model symbolizing landlord-tenant relation under Karnataka Rent Act, 1999.

Rent Receipt is prima facie proof of Landlord-Tenant Relationship: Supreme Court

Case Name: H.S. Puttashankara v. Yashodamma. Introduction: The Supreme Court of India in a case delivered an important verdict...

Sep 173 min read

Supreme Court with a dishonoured cheque marked “Settled,” symbolizing compromise in cheque dishonour cases under Section 138 NI Act.

Cheque Dishonour Cases: SC Favours Settlement Over Conviction

Case Title: Gian Chand Garg Versus Harpal Singh & Anr. Introduction In this case, the Supreme Court highlighted that once the...

Sep 103 min read

Supreme Court of India judgment on DNA guidelines with symbolic visuals of forensic evidence, justice scales, and a gavel.

Justice Prevails: Supreme Court Acquits Man of Death Penalty, Issues Nationwide Guidelines On DNA Evidence Handling.

Case Law: Kattavellai @ Devakar Versus State of Tamil Nadu. Introduction: The Supreme Court of India on 15th July 2025, Acquit the Man in...

Sep 74 min read

Indian courtroom scene with judge and lawyers reviewing an arrest warrant, referencing Article 22(1) of the Constitution.

Supreme Court: Reading Out Arrest Warrant Meets Constitutional Duty Under Article 22 (1)

Case Title: Kasireddy Upender Reddy Versus State of Andhra Pradesh and Ors. Context: The moment someone is arrested, their life changes...

Jun 45 min read

BNSS Section 223 Must Apply in PMLA Complaints' against a formal courtroom-themed background, symbolizing a legal update from the Supreme Court of India.

Section 223 BNSS Applies to PMLA Complaints After July 1, 2024; Accused Must Be Heard Before Cognizance: Supreme Court

Introduction: A Landmark Procedural Reset In a landmark Supreme Court judgment, the Supreme Court has held that BNSS Section 223 of the...

May 305 min read

Illustration of a judge’s gavel striking a law book labeled 'Section 156(3) CrPC' on a wooden table. A police station and a courthouse stand in the background, symbolizing the legal process. A document labeled 'FIR' with a magnifying glass highlights scrutiny and procedural compliance.

Approaching Police Under 154 is a Must Before FIR Under Section 156(3) CrPC

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Mar 284 min read

A legal-themed image featuring a judge’s gavel, a document labeled 'Section 138 NI Act,' and a dishonored cheque with a 'Bounced' stamp. The background includes a faint Supreme Court building, symbolizing judicial proceedings.

Section 138 NI Act Proceedings Cannot Continue Against Ex-Director Post Moratorium: Supreme Court

Introduction The Supreme Court of India has ruled that criminal proceedings under Section 138 of the Negotiable Instruments Act, 1881 (NI...

Mar 263 min read