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Supreme Court brings live-in relationships under Section 498A anti-cruelty law

In a landmark decision, the Supreme Court has granted women in marriage-like live-in relationships the right to seek protection under Section 498A of the Indian Penal Code and the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita. This ruling recognizes that cruelty can affect all forms of relationships, not just traditional marriages. The court, while…

The Economic Times

Insurers not liable for accident compensation if driver's licence was invalid: Supreme Court

The Supreme Court ruled insurance companies are not liable for accidents with unlicensed drivers. Driving without a valid license can lead to significant compensation liabilities for owners. The court urged nationwide awareness campaigns on maintaining valid driving licenses. It also called for reforms in driving schools and license accessibility.

The Economic Times

Absence of train ticket alone cannot defeat railway-accident claim: SC

The Supreme Court ruled that a missing train ticket does not bar compensation for accident victims. This decision strengthens passenger rights and awards compensation to a widow. The court emphasized a liberal interpretation of the Railways Act as beneficial legislation. It also highlighted the railways' duty and passenger responsibility for…

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Merger of banks does not shield tenant from eviction under Delhi Rent Control Act: SC

The Supreme Court ruled bank mergers do not bypass landlord consent for eviction. Punjab National Bank must vacate premises by January 2027. This decision ends a four-decade legal dispute over property rights. The court emphasized tenant obligations under the Delhi Rent Control Act. Landlord consent remains essential for any transfer…

The Economic Times

SC lays down guidelines on computation of income of motor accident victims

The Supreme Court has established new guidelines for determining motor accident compensation based on Income Tax Returns. For salaried individuals, only the previous year's ITR will be considered, while self-employed persons will have their average income from the last three years used. This aims to bring uniformity to compensation awards…

The Economic Times

SC sets Rs 30,000 monthly income for housewives, calls them 'nation builders'

The Supreme Court has declared homemakers as nation builders. Their domestic care work will now be recognized as a separate category for compensation in motor accident cases. A notional monthly income of Rs 30,000 has been fixed for calculating this loss. This ruling aims to provide financial recognition for unpaid…

The Economic Times

Prolonged matrimonial litigation only leads to perpetuity of marriage on paper: SC

The Supreme Court has dissolved a marriage of a couple living apart for over 15 years. The court noted prolonged litigation and denial of sexual relations as grounds for divorce. Justices Sanjay Karol and Augustine George Masih upheld the High Court's divorce decree. The apex court emphasized that withholding intimacy…

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Will not allow senior advocates to argue during partial court working days: SC

The Supreme Court has decided to bar senior advocates from mentioning or arguing cases during partial court working days until July 12. This move aims to encourage younger lawyers to present their arguments. Justices Vikram Nath, P.S. Narasimha, and Sanjay Karol's benches reiterated this policy, emphasizing that only junior lawyers…

The Economic Times

Delhi Excise Policy: Supreme Court notice to ED on Sisodia bail plea

A bench of justices BR Gavai, Sanjay Karol and KV Viswanathan sought probe agency reply on Sisodia plea and listed for further hearing on July 29. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Supreme Court rules that tribunals cannot direct government to frame policy

The Supreme Court was dealing with a question on whether the Armed Forces Tribunal could have directed the government to make a policy to fill up the post of the Judge Advocate General (Air).

The Hindu

Explained | The Enforcement Directorate Chief tenure extension controversy

The Supreme Court extends ED Director S.K Mishra's tenure till September 15, 2023, to ‘serve national interest,’ a month less than the Centre’s demand. We examine the case and the controversy behind the tenure extension.

The Hindu

Third extension of ED director SK Mishra illegal: Supreme Court

A bench of Justices BR Gavai, Vikram Nath and Sanjay Karol said in view of the peer review being conducted by the Financial Action Task Force (FATF) this year and to enable smooth transition, Mishra's tenure will be till July 31. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Patna high court : Fix time line to establish tribal research institute

PATNA: Expressing concern over the absence of any tribal research institute (TRI) and the plight of tribal population, the division bench of Chief Justice Sanjay Karol and Justice S Kumar of the Patna high court on Monday orally directed the state government to furnish timeline by July 16 for establishment…

The Times of India

PIL seeking CBI inquiry into Bihar Public Service Commission paper leak rejected

PATNA: The division bench of Chief Justice Sanjay Karol and Justice S Kumar rejected a PIL seeking CBI probe into the Bihar Public Service Commission (BPSC) paper leak case.

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Patna HC strikes down Bihar polytechnic quota for junior engineers

PATNA: The Patna high court on Tuesday struck down the law providing 40% institutional reservation to the passouts from the government’s polytechnic institutions in Bihar. The division bench of Chief Justice Sanjay Karol and Justice S Kumar, while hearing writ petitions filed by Vinit Kumar and others, held such law…

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