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SUMMONING ORDER MUST REFLECT APPLICATION OF JUDICIAL MIND. Summoning an accused is a serious matter – Magistrate must assign reasons – Non-speaking summoning order quashed

Acts & Sections Discussed: Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973 (CrPC) – Section 482, Section 468(2), Section 202 Drugs & Cosmetics Act, 194...

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Vellore Tanneries Case: Environmental Accountability Upheld – Balancing Economic Growth & Ecological Justice. Supreme Court Enforced ‘Polluter Pays Principle’ – Directed Tannery Industries to Bear Absolute Liability for Environmental Damage & Restoration

Constitution of India, 1950 – Article 21 – Right to Clean Environment recognized as part of the fundamental right to life – Intergenerational Eq...

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SC Acquits Man Accused of Murder Due to Unreliable Eyewitness Testimony Absence of credible eyewitnesses and material contradictions in prosecution evidence lead to acquittal.

The Supreme Court set aside the conviction of the appellant under Section 302 IPC, emphasizing that the prosecution failed to prove guilt beyond a rea...

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SC Restores Compensation for Accident Victims’ Legal Heirs. Mere continuation of a business by dependents does not justify reduction in compensation, rules Supreme Court.

The Supreme Court of India reinstated the compensation awarded by the Motor Accidents Claims Tribunal (MACT) to the appellants, reversing the reductio...

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Supreme Court Quashes High Court’s Overreach: Acquittal Restored, Compensation Granted. Judicial Overreach in Revisional Jurisdiction Results in Unlawful Conviction—Supreme Court Reaffirms Limits on High Court Powers and Ensures Justice for the Wrongfully Convicted.

Acts and Sections Discussed: Indian Penal Code, 1860 (IPC) – Section 302 (Murder) Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973 (CrPC) – Sections 401...

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Bias vs. Fair Hearing – Supreme Court Restores Shiksha Karmi Appointments Due to Procedural Infirmities

Constitution of India, 1950 Article 14 – Right to equality – Violation of procedural fairness – Absence of notice and opportunity to be heard �...

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Domicile-Based Reservation In PG Medical Courses—Unconstitutional. Residence-based reservation in postgraduate (PG) medical admissions violates Article 14 of the Constitution of India—Institutional preference permissible—State quota must be filled based on merit.

Constitution of India, 1950 – Article 14, Article 15, Article 16 – Domicile/residence-based reservation in PG Medical Courses held impermissible�...

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Presumption of Legitimacy Cannot Be Displaced by Mere Allegations. The Supreme Court upheld the conclusive presumption of legitimacy under Section 112 of the Indian Evidence Act, 1872, rejecting a claim for maintenance based on disputed paternity.

Constitution of India – Article 21 – Right to privacy and dignity was violated when a DNA test was ordered without substantial evidence of non-acc...

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Constable Acquitted in Murder Case – Absence of Common Intention Precludes Conviction.

Constitution of India – Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973 – Indian Penal Code, 1860 – Arms Act, 1959Section 302 read with Section 34 IPC – Sect...