Matrimonial Law – Hindu Marriage Act, 1955 – Sections 24 and 25 – Spouse of a Void Marriage Entitled to Seek Maintenance – Discretionary Power of Court – Conduct of Parties Considered – Qu...
Supreme Court found material contradictions and inconsistencies in the prosecution’s case. The delay in witness statements was unexplained, raising doubts. The ballistic report did not conclusivel...
Constitution of India, 1950 – Article 21 – Protection of life and personal liberty – Invocation of stringent penal laws requires higher threshold of material evidence – State action must not b...
Constitution of India, 1950 – Article 14 – Public employment must be fair, non-arbitrary, and reasonable – Article 16 – Appointment to public office must adhere to statutory eligibility criter...
The Supreme Court dismissed the petition. Habeas Corpus petition becomes infructuous once the detenue is located—further inquiry is unnecessary. (Para 7) Statements made in open court, even if uncom...
Constitution of India, 1950 – Article 246, Article 248, Entry 62 List II – Finance Act, 1994 – Lotteries (Regulation) Act, 1998 – The Supreme Court held that lotteries fall under betting and g...
Constitution of India (COI) – Motor Vehicles Act, 1988 (MVA) – Civil Procedure Code, 1908 (CPC) National Insurance Co. Ltd. v. Pranay Sethi (2017) 16 SCC 680 – Malarvizhi & Ors. v. United I...
Acquittal upheld – Supreme Court found no substantive evidence proving demand for dowry – Material contradictions in witness statements – Presumption under Section 113B Evidence Act not attracte...
Motor Vehicles Act, 1988 – Section 166 – Compensation recalculated based on exchange rate at the time of claim filing and correct multiplier for deceased aged 43. Headnote: Constitution of India,...
Constitution of India, Article 136 – Civil Appeal – Motor Accident Claims – Compensation – Dependency – Major married and earning children are also legal representatives entitled to compensa...
