Supreme Court Reiterates: Grant of Bail Should Not Be Subject to Deposit of Money
The Supreme Court of India has once again clarified an important principle governing bail jurisprudence: courts must not impose monetary deposit conditions while granting regular or anticipatory bail. In PRANTIK KUMAR & ANR v. THE…
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Kerala Becomes the First State in India to Launch Online Permanent Lok Adalat Services
In a groundbreaking move towards enhancing access to justice, Kerala has become the first state…
Karnataka High Court Recalls Interim Stay on State’s Paid Menstrual Leave Policy: Detailed Legal Analysis
Introduction In a significant development concerning women’s labour rights and State policy-making powers, the Karnataka…
Supreme Court Raises Alarm Over Delays in Framing Charges Under BNSS; Plans Pan-India Directions to Expedite Criminal Trials
The Supreme Court of India has once again turned its attention to one of the…
Supreme Court Reaffirms Binding Nature of Government Policy Under Rajasthan Land Revenue Act
In a significant judgment reinforcing the rule of law and administrative discipline, the Supreme Court…
Multiple Cheque Dishonour Complaints From Same Transaction Are Maintainable Under Section 138 NI Act: Supreme Court
Introduction In a significant ruling strengthening the enforcement mechanism under the Negotiable Instruments Act, 1881,…
The Collegium System and the Demand for Transparency in Judicial Appointments
Introduction The independence of the judiciary is one of the foundational pillars of Indian democracy.…
Why Justice BV Nagarathna Struck Down Section 17A of the Prevention of Corruption Act: A Constitutional Analysis
Introduction In a significant constitutional development in India’s anti-corruption jurisprudence, Justice BV Nagarathna of the…
Supreme Court Rules in Favour of Counting Contractual Service Towards Pension Under CCS Pension Rules
In a landmark judgment aimed at protecting the pensionary rights of government employees, the Supreme…
Pahalgam Attack Fallout: What the Suspension of the Simla Agreement Means for India-Pakistan Relations
The tragic killing of 26 tourists in Jammu and Kashmir’s Pahalgam has triggered a serious…