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S. 18 Limitation Act| Acknowledgment Of Partial Debt Doesn't Extend Limitation For Entire Claim : Supreme Court
The Supreme Court observed that the acknowledgment of partial debt would not extend the limitation period for the entire debt under Section 18 of the Limitation Act, 1963. The bench comprising Justices Sanjay Kumar and SC Sharma upheld the Chhattisgarh High Court's decision, which denied the benefit of Section 18 (extension of limitation on acknowledgement of debt) to the Appellant, upon...
Plea For Early Delimitation In States Before Post-2026 Census Can't Be Entertained : Supreme Court
The Supreme Court recently held that Article 170 of the Constitution places an embargo on delimitation exercise for any state until relevant data from the first post-2026 census becomes available. "The proviso to Article 170(3) unequivocally and overarchingly provides that it shall not be necessary to readjust the allocation of seats in the Legislative Assembly of each State, including...
'To Protect Rights Of Those Who Protect Our Borders' : Justice Surya Kant Launches NALSA Legal Aid Scheme For Armed Forces
Justice Surya Kant, Judge of the Supreme Court, on Saturday (July 26), launched a scheme of the National Legal Services Authority (NALSA) to ensure easy access to justice for the members of the armed forces and their families.The scheme, called the "Veer Parivaar Sahayata Yojana 2025", was launched in collaboration with the High Court of Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh and the Jammu &...
Supreme Court To Hear Justice Yashwant Varma's Plea Against In-House Inquiry Report On July 28
The Supreme Court will hear on Monday (July 28) the writ petition filed by Justice Yashwant Varma challenging the in-house inquiry committee's report which indicted him in the cash-at-residence row.A bench comprising Justice Dipankar Datta and Justice Augustine George Masih will hear the matter, which is titled 'XXX v.Union of India and another'. Notably, a motion for impeachment has been...
Bihar SIR | BLOs Mass-Uploading Enumeration Forms Without Voters' Knowledge Or Consent : ADR Tells Supreme Court
The Association for Democratic Reforms ("ADR") has filed a rejoinder in the batch of petitions challenging the Election Commission of India ("ECI") order of Special Intensive Revision ("SIR") in Bihar. As per the rejoinder, ADR claims that the enumeration forms of voters, which are used to update the electoral rolls, are being mass-uploaded by the Electoral Registration Officers ("EROs")...
'Retrospective Application Of Enhanced Punishment Violates Art 20(1)' : Supreme Court Modifies Sentence In POCSO Act Case
The Supreme Court on July 25 set aside the sentence of life imprisonment till the remainder of natural life imposed by the Trial Court retrospectively in a case under the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act where the convict was held guilty of raping a 5-year-old minor. While upholding the conviction, the Court modified the sentence only to life imprisonment as per S.6...
'Mental Health Integral Part Of Right To Life Under Article 21' : Supreme Court Declares While Issuing Guidelines For Students' Welfare
While issuing a set of guidelines for ensuring psychological well-being of students, the Supreme Court ruled that the right to mental health is an integral part of the fundamental right to life and dignity (Article 21). The bench comprising Justices Vikram Nath and Sandeep Mehta held that mental well-being is inseparable from the right to life, while criticizing the coaching centres...
Complaint Can Be Amended At Post-Cognizance Stage If No Prejudice Is Caused To Accused : Supreme Court
The Supreme Court on Friday (July 25) ruled that an amendment to a complaint can be made at the post-cognizance stage, provided that no 'prejudice' is caused to the accused and the complainant's cross-examination is awaited. The bench comprising Justices BV Nagarathna and KV Viswanathan allowed the complainant's request to amend the complaint under Section 138 of the Negotiable Instruments...
S. 156(3) CrPC| Magistrate's Order For FIR Not Vitiated Merely Because Complainant Didn't Avail Remedy Under S.154(3) : Supreme Court
The Supreme Court on Friday (July 25) refused to quash the magistrate's order directing a police investigation under Section 156(3) of the Cr.P.C., despite the complainant not availing alternative remedies under Section 154(3). The Court said that a magistrate's order directing a police investigation can be irregular but cannot be termed illegal if the complaint discloses a cognizable...
'Courts Are There To Convict Or Acquit; YouTube Cannot Substitute Courts' : SC While Hearing Crime Reporter's Plea
The Supreme Court on Friday observed that YouTube presentations cannot replace the judicial process and criticised a Kerala based journalist for his video allegedly targeting a prominent woman politician. The journalist has claimed that the video was meant to encourage public discussion and fight corruption.A bench of Justice Nagarathna and Justice KV Viswanathan was hearing the anticipatory...