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Supreme Court Uses Special Powers to Protect Student’s Hard-Earned Postgraduate Degree
16Aug By The Legal ChamberNo Comments
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Supreme Court Uses Special Powers to Protect Student’s Hard-Earned Postgraduate Degree

The Supreme Court ruled that the appellant’s admission and subsequent degree in M.Sc. Environmental Management should not be invalidated despite initial eligibility ambiguities. Exercising powers under Article 142 of the Constitution, the Court held that the university’s delayed and unclear addendums caused confusion, and denying the degree after completion would cause irreparable injustice. The withdrawal of the degree was set aside. Facts Of The Case: The case involved Sakshi Chauhan, who applied for admission to the M.Sc./MBA (Agri Business) program at Dr. Yashwant Singh Parmar University of Horticulture & Forestry in 2020 based on its prospectus. She held a B.Sc. (Agriculture) degree from Eternal University, a UGC-recognized private institution. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the ...
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Supreme Court Ends Bitter Divorce Battle: Key Takeaways on Custody & Settlement
16Aug By The Legal ChamberNo Comments
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Supreme Court Ends Bitter Divorce Battle: Key Takeaways on Custody & Settlement

The Supreme Court, invoking Article 142, dissolved the marriage between Shivangi Bansal and Sahib Bansal, quashing all pending civil/criminal cases between them and their families. The wife retained custody of their daughter, while the husband secured visitation rights. Mutual undertakings barred future litigation, and an unconditional apology was mandated. Property transfer and police protection were also ordered, ensuring a conclusive settlement. Facts Of The Case: The case involves Shivangi Bansal (wife) and Sahib Bansal (husband), who married in December 2015 and had a daughter in 2016. After marital discord, they separated in October 2018, leading to multiple legal battles across courts in Delhi and Uttar Pradesh. The wife filed cases under Sections 498A, 406 IPC, and the Domestic V...
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Supreme Court Exposes Cover-Up, Mandates CBI Investigation for Custodial Violence
16Aug By The Legal ChamberNo Comments
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Supreme Court Exposes Cover-Up, Mandates CBI Investigation for Custodial Violence

The Supreme Court held that the High Court erred in not mandating the registration of anCfor custodial torture, as per Lalita Kumari v. State of U.P., which mandates immediate FIR registration for cognizable offences. The Court directed a CBI investigation to ensure impartiality, citing institutional bias and conflict of interest. It quashed the counter FIR under Section 309 IPC as mala fide and awarded ₹50 lakhs compensation for the egregious violation of Article 21. The judgment reaffirmed the constitutional duty to protect citizens from state excesses and uphold human dignity. Facts Of The Case: The appellant, Khursheed Ahmad Chohan, a police constable in Jammu & Kashmir, was summoned for an inquiry related to a narcotics case on February 17, 2023. He reported to the Joint Interro...
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Supreme Court Cancels Anticipatory Bail in Property Dispute Case
16Aug By The Legal ChamberNo Comments
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Supreme Court Cancels Anticipatory Bail in Property Dispute Case

The Supreme Court cancelled the anticipatory bail granted by the Bombay High Court, holding that such relief is an "extraordinary remedy" and must not be granted routinely, especially in grave offences. The Court emphasized that concealing material facts (like a vacated injunction order) and witness intimidation vitiate bail. Custodial interrogation was deemed necessary due to the accused's non-cooperation and criminal antecedents, violating bail conditions. The ruling reaffirmed strict judicial scrutiny under Srikant Upadhyay v. State of Bihar (2024) to prevent miscarriage of justice[ Facts Of The Case: The case involves a property dispute between Nikita Jagganath Shetty (the appellant) and her estranged husband, Vishwajeet Jadhav (respondent No. 4), along with other co-accused. Nikit...
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Supreme Court Rules on Oral Family Arrangement: Legal Heirs Can’t Overturn Registered Will
16Aug By The Legal ChamberNo Comments
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Supreme Court Rules on Oral Family Arrangement: Legal Heirs Can’t Overturn Registered Will

The Supreme Court upheld the validity of a registered Will executed by Metpalli Rajanna, recognizing its presumption of genuineness under law. The Court ruled that the burden to disprove the Will lay on the contesting party, which was not discharged. It emphasized that the oral family settlement, supported by possession and revenue records, further validated the Will's distribution of properties. The trial court's decree granting absolute rights to the plaintiff under the Will was restored, overturning the High Court's interference. The judgment reaffirmed the sanctity of registered Wills and family arrangements in property disputes. Facts Of The Case: The case involved a dispute over 4 acres and 16 guntas of land in Dasnapur village between the legal heirs of Metpalli Rajanna. Rajanna, ...
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Landmark Judgment: Supreme Court Orders Eviction of Bidder Who Failed to Pay for 3 Decades
16Aug By The Legal ChamberNo Comments
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Landmark Judgment: Supreme Court Orders Eviction of Bidder Who Failed to Pay for 3 Decades

The Supreme Court upheld the Tamil Nadu Housing Board's cancellation of allotment due to the respondent's chronic default in payment over decades. The Court emphasized that public property must be managed transparently and in the public interest, rejecting the respondent's claims. It ruled that prolonged non-payment justified eviction, denying further indulgence and ordering possession to be surrendered within four months. The judgment reinforced that contractual obligations must be honored and that courts cannot indefinitely protect defaulters at the cost of public welfare. Facts Of The Case: In 1986, the Tamil Nadu Housing Board auctioned a prime commercial plot in Chennai, with S. Ganesan emerging as the highest bidder at ₹4,78,921. Despite the Board's acceptance of his bid, Gan...
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Supreme Court Slams Bail Order: Shelter Home Superintendent Must Surrender in Sex Exploitation Case
16Aug By The Legal ChamberNo Comments
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Supreme Court Slams Bail Order: Shelter Home Superintendent Must Surrender in Sex Exploitation Case

The Supreme Court cancelled the bail granted to the accused-respondent, holding that the High Court's order was cryptic and violated Section 15A(3) of the SC/ST Act by not hearing the victim. The Court emphasized the gravity of the offences, the accused's influence, and the risk of witness tampering, underscoring the need for reasoned bail orders in serious crimes. The judgment reaffirmed the principles laid down in Shabeen Ahmad and Ajwar, highlighting that bail in heinous offences must consider societal impact and trial integrity. The accused was directed to surrender, with protections ensured for the victims. Facts Of The Case: The case involves an appeal by Victim ‘X’ against the order of the Patna High Court granting bail to Respondent No. 2, the former Superintendent of a women’s p...
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Supreme Court Quashes FIR in Land Dispute : Civil Dispute or Criminal Case?
14Aug By The Legal ChamberNo Comments
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Supreme Court Quashes FIR in Land Dispute : Civil Dispute or Criminal Case?

The Supreme Court quashed an FIR under Sections 406 and 420 IPC, ruling that the dispute was purely civil in nature and lacked criminal intent. The Court condemned the misuse of criminal proceedings to pressure the appellants in a land deal, imposing ₹10 lakh costs on the complainant for abuse of legal process. It emphasized that contractual breaches must be resolved through civil remedies, not criminal prosecution, unless fraudulent intent is clearly established. The judgment reaffirmed the need for courts to prevent harassment via frivolous FIRs in commercial disputes. Facts Of The Case: The case involved appellants Mala Choudhary (a 70-year-old widow of an Army officer) and her daughter, who owned a 500-square-yard plot in Telangana. In 2020, they orally agreed to sell the land to a c...
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Legal Heirs Not Substituted in Time? Supreme Court Explains When Entire Appeal Gets Dismissed
14Aug By The Legal ChamberNo Comments
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Legal Heirs Not Substituted in Time? Supreme Court Explains When Entire Appeal Gets Dismissed

The Supreme Court dismissed the appeal, holding that the High Court correctly rejected the applications for condonation of delay and substitution of legal representatives of the deceased appellant. The Court ruled that the second appeal abated entirely as the decree was joint and indivisible, and non-substitution of the deceased appellant's legal representatives would lead to inconsistent decrees. The Court clarified that Order XLI Rule 4 of the CPC does not override the abatement principles under Order XXII, especially when the appeal was jointly filed by all appellants. The judgment emphasized that abatement is inevitable if the decree is based on common grounds and its reversal would create conflicting outcomes. Facts Of The Case: The case arose from Civil Suit No. 13 of 1983 (r...
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No Arbitration Without Clear Agreement: When Does a Dispute Clause Become Binding? Supreme Court’s Latest Verdict Explained
14Aug By The Legal ChamberNo Comments
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No Arbitration Without Clear Agreement: When Does a Dispute Clause Become Binding? Supreme Court’s Latest Verdict Explained

The Supreme Court held that Clause 13 of the contract, which stated disputes "may be sought through arbitration," did not constitute a binding arbitration agreement under Section 7 of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996. The use of "may" indicated no mandatory intent to arbitrate, requiring further mutual consent. The Court emphasized that an arbitration agreement must reflect a clear, unequivocal commitment to resolve disputes through arbitration, excluding domestic courts. Mere enabling language without obligation is insufficient. The High Court’s dismissal of the arbitration application was upheld. Facts Of The Case: The dispute arose between BGM & M-RPL-JMCT (JV) (Appellant) and Eastern Coalfields Limited (Respondent) over a contract for transportation/handling of goods. T...
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