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Corporate Law : The Supreme Court ruled that a shortfall payment clause in a Deed of Hypothecation can qualify as a contract of guarantee under th...
Corporate Law : The Supreme Court expressed serious reservations about earlier rulings denying bail in UAPA cases, holding that smaller benches ca...
Income Tax : The article explains the Supreme Court’s landmark 2024 ruling that broken period interest on debt securities is capital in natur...
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Finance : The Supreme Court upheld a Will executed in favour of the testator’s sister despite objections from his wife and children. The C...
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Corporate Law : The Bill seeks to amend Articles 15 and 16 to allow reservation for backward classes proportionate to their population identified ...
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Supreme Court affirmed that insolvency proceedings under IBC do not bar prosecution under Section 138 of NI Act. It held that criminal liability of directors continues independently. Ruling clarifies that both laws operate in separate spheres.
Supreme Court held that states cannot undo decades-old land transactions to reclaim title, emphasizing protection of innocent buyers and their right to basic amenities.
The court set aside conviction after finding inconsistencies in witness statements and absence of corroborative evidence. It held that the prosecution failed to prove the case beyond reasonable doubt.
The SC held that imposing an additional bank guarantee was excessive when a ₹1 crore bond with sureties was already furnished. It overturned the HC view, emphasizing that bail conditions must remain reasonable and not financially oppressive.
The Supreme Court stayed the High Court’s conviction order and life sentence, noting ongoing legal proceedings. The ruling ensures interim protection while the matter is examined further.
The case examines whether revision under Section 263 was validly exercised. The Supreme Court upheld the High Court ruling that lack of independent application of mind invalidated the revision, reinforcing limits on PCIT powers.
The case involved long-pending criminal proceedings where co-accused were acquitted due to lack of evidence. The Supreme Court indicated that excessive delay alone may justify quashing and stayed further trial proceedings.
Observations regarding inconsistencies and possible backdating of documents led the Court to closely examine the claim. The case reflects interplay between arbitration findings and insolvency proceedings.
The Court examined whether successive review petitions were maintainable. It held that without new evidence or error apparent, a second review is impermissible and restored the original judgment.
The Court examined whether review jurisdiction permits re-evaluation of evidence. It held that such reappreciation is impermissible and restored the original writ judgment.
