The Supreme Court recently issued a sharp rebuke to litigants trying to exploit the legal system by walking away from mediated matrimonial settlements. The Court ruled that a party cannot simply pocket the financial benefits of a mutual divorce agreement and then launch fresh criminal proceedings to extort more money. The Court observed that, “Any … Read more
The Supreme Court has come to the rescue of a 70-year-old former Air Force officer, bringing an end to his three-decade-long legal ordeal and terming his wrongful dismissal a travesty of justice. In a moving judgment, the Court prioritized the “restoration of honour” over bureaucratic red tape, ordering that the veteran be given a dignified … Read more
The Supreme Court has stepped in to rescue former Jharkhand Minister Anosh Ekka from continued incarceration, noting that the legal offensive against him appears to be a repeat of allegations he has already faced. In a significant turn for the high-profile disproportionate assets case, the bench observed that dragging the same facts through a second … Read more
The Supreme Court ruled that territory designated under a statutory Master Plan can’t subsequently be considered as “deemed forest” simply because of subsequent vegetation growth, upholding the redevelopment of the railway site at Bijwasan in Delhi. The Forest (Conservation) Act, 1980, did not require prior approval in the absence of forest status at the time … Read more
An FIR filed under the Uttar Pradesh Gangsters and Anti-Social Activities (Prevention) Act, 1986 was invalidated by the Supreme Court because the necessary procedures for creating and approving a Gang Chart had not been followed. The Court emphasized that strict adherence to statutory rules is essential, particularly when individual liberty is at stake. The said … Read more
The Supreme Court has clarified that disciplinary proceedings initiated during service can be continued even after retirement, provided the applicable service rules permit such continuation. The Court held that such proceedings may be taken to their logical conclusion and appropriate penalties can be imposed on the delinquent employee. The Court specifically observed that, “………if the … Read more
The Supreme Court granted bail to toll plaza workers accused of assaulting a lawyer in Uttar Pradesh in a significant decision that struck a balance between individual freedom and the dignity of the legal profession. At the same time, the court strongly condemned Bar members for using violence and impeding legal representation. Citing a breakdown … Read more
The Supreme Court held that amounts received by the dependents of a deceased employee under an employer-provided group insurance scheme cannot be deducted from compensation awarded under the Motor Vehicles Act, 1988. The Court ruled that such benefits arise from an independent contractual arrangement and do not constitute a “pecuniary advantage” liable to be set … Read more
The Supreme Court held that families alleging grave harm during a State-led immunisation programme should not be left without an accessible mechanism of redress. The Apex Court has also directed the Union Government to frame a no-fault compensation policy for cases involving serious adverse events following COVID-19 vaccination. The said judgment was given by a … Read more
The Supreme Court, while hearing a housing project dispute, has clarified that where the responsibility for construction rests solely with the developer, landowners cannot be held jointly liable for delay in compensation merely because they had executed a General Power of Attorney (GPA) in favour of the developer. Emphasising the contractual allocation of responsibilities, the … Read more
