Important MCQs Based On Latest Supreme Court Judgments For Law Examinations

Q 1. The High Court passed an interim order in a second appeal without framing a substantial question of law. According to the High Court, because the interim order was passed at the pre-admission stage by exercising its inherent powers under Section 151 of the Code of Civil Procedure ('CPC'), thus it was not necessary to frame a substantial question of law. Decide.a. The High Court didn't...

Recording Of Search And Seizure Through Audio-Video Electronic Means Under Section 105 Of The BNSS

Modern perspectives in criminal investigation, by the integration of scientific and electronic techniques with traditional criminal investigation methods, ensure not only efficiency in the investigation but also transparency and accountability in that process.The Supreme Court, over the last few years, has consistently laid emphasis on the need and necessity of presenting scientific and electronic evidence by the prosecution to establish the guilt of the accused. Advancement of information...

Kolkata Court Convicts Accused Sanjoy Roy In RG Kar Rape-Murder Case

A sessions court in Kolkata has held main accused Sanjoy Roy as guilty in the RG Kar rape-murder case. The sentencing hearing will take place on Monday.At the hearing, accused Roy claimed his innocence and stated that he was not involved in the incident. Court held Roy guilty of rape and murder of the trainee doctor.The court relied on forensic reports which pointed to the involvement of Roy...

Supreme Court Annual Digest 2024- BNS/ Indian Penal Code

THE BHARTATIYA NYAYA SANHITA, 2023 (BNS) AND THE INDIAN PENAL CODE, 1860 (IPC) | SUPREME COURT ANNUAL DIGEST 2024CORRESPONDING SECTIONS and COMPARISON SUMMARYSection 3 (5) - General explanations - Acts done by several persons in furtherance of common intention[Section is included as sub-section in BNS sans heading. No other change.]Section 34 – Applicability of - Murder - Sentencing...

Prior Sanction For Entertaining Private Complaint Under PC Act? Supreme Court To Hear Former Karnataka CM Yediyurappa's Pleas From February 28

The Supreme Court on Friday (January 17) said it will begin hearing matters pertaining to cases registered under Prevention of Corruption Act (PC) involving former Karnataka Chief Minister B.S Yediyurappa from February 28. In the 5 matters listed against the former Karnataka CM, arising out of five different factual backgrounds, the common issue raised is whether prior sanction would be...

Order II Rule 2 CPC Doesn't Bar Second Suit For Relief Which Was Barred At The Time Of First Suit : Supreme Court

The Supreme Court observed that when the plaintiff couldn't seek the required relief in the first suit, Order II Rule 2 CPC would not bar him from seeking such relief made available to him by happening of an event, by filing a subsequent suit.“when it is not possible for the plaintiff to obtain a particular relief in the first instance but such relief becomes available to him on the...

S. 100 CPC | High Courts Cannot Pass Interim Order In Second Appeal Without Framing Substantial Question Of Law : Supreme Court

Observing that a second appeal under Section 100 CPC cannot proceed without framing substantial questions of law, the Supreme Court set aside the Andhra Pradesh High Court's order which granted an interim relief in the plaintiff's favor without framing a 'substantial question of law'.The bench comprising Justices JB Pardiwala and R Mahadevan was hearing an appeal on the question whether the...

Know The Law | Banks' Liability When Customers Lose Money Due To Unauthorised Transactions

While upholding State Bank of India's liability for a fraudulent and unauthorized transaction reported in a customer's bank account, the Supreme Court recently observed that banks cannot shy away from the responsibility to safeguard their customers from unauthorized transactions reported from their accounts.The order was passed in the case of a customer who indulged in online shopping and...

'Direct CBI To Lodge FIR Against Justice Shekhar Yadav': 13 Senior Advocates Write To CJI Sanjiv Khanna

In the evening today, 13 senior advocates of the Supreme Court have written to the Chief Justice of India Sanjiv Khanna against Justice Shekhar Kumar Yadav of the Allahabad High Court. It has been stated in the letter that the December 8, 2024 speech of Justice Yadav amounts to "hate speech" as per the jurisprudence laid down by the Supreme Court. Therefore, in light of the fact that a...

Centre Must Provide Additional Staff When It Seeks Data From DRTs To Avoid Disruption Of Tribunal Work Due To Staff Diversion: Supreme Court

The Supreme Court today (January 17) held that Centre must provide additional staff to Debt Recovery Tribunals- if it wants DRTs to furnish data related to recovery of debt pursuant to DRT orders- so that the day-to-day functioning of the tribunals is not disrupted.The bench of Justice Abhay S Oka and Justice Ujjal Bhuyan disposed of a case concerning the diversion of judicial staff from the...

Agreement For Sale Doesn't Transfer Title Or Create Interest In Property : Supreme Court

The Supreme Court has reaffirmed that mere possession of a property under an agreement to sell does not confer ownership unless a sale deed is duly registered under the Indian Registration Act, 1908. “It is well settled that an agreement for sale in respect of an immovable property does not transfer title in favour of the purchaser under the agreement. In view of Section 54 of the Transfer...

Delhi Air Pollution | Supreme Court Extends Complete Firecracker Ban In NCR Districts Of Uttar Pradesh And Haryana Until Further Orders

The Supreme Court today (January 17) extended the firecracker ban in districts of Uttar Pradesh and Haryana that fall in the National Capital Region till further orders.A bench of Justice Abhay Oka and Justice Ujjal Bhuyan passed the order while hearing the MC Mehta case regarding air pollution in Delhi and NCR.“Till further orders are passed the ban imposed by the state of Uttar Pradesh...