Code of Criminal Procedure (CrPC): Important Judgments By Supreme Court In 2024

As 2025 begins, Live Law summarizes important decisions on the Code of Criminal Procedure of the past year. Here are the key highlights:1. Witness Statement Recorded In Absence Of Accused Can Be Used As Evidence If Conditions In S.299 CrPC Are Fulfilled : Supreme CourtCase Title: SUKHPAL SINGH VERSUS NCT OF DELHI, Citation : 2024 LiveLaw (SC) 359The Supreme Court held that the statements of...

Best Of 2024 : Top 5 Supreme Court Decisions Of Past Year

The Supreme Court delivered several notable judgments in 2024 (a compilation of the 100 important judgments of the past year can be read here). Out of these, here is a pick of the top five judgments, which have the effect of strengthening the rule of law, boosting public confidence in the judiciary and triggering a positive change in the social and political spectrum.1. Setting aside...

Supreme Court Yearly Digest 2024: Family Law [Marriage, Divorce, Child Custody, Alimony & Succession]

CustodyCustody of minor children – Parental Alienation Syndrome (PAS) – It is challenged that the Minor Children have been influenced against the Respondent and the preference indicated by the Minor Children ought not to be considered representative of their true emotions. Held, courts ought not to prematurely and without identification of individual instances of 'alienating behaviour',...

2024 Supreme Court Decisions Relating To Judges & Judicial Service

In 2024, the Supreme Court passed notable orders and made key observations on multiple issues related to the working of the District Judiciary and Judicial Officers. Here is a relook of the important developments :High Court Chief Justice Cannot Individually Reconsider Judges' Appointment, Must Be Collectively Done By Collegium : Supreme CourtThe Supreme Court allowed a writ petition filed by...

Specific Relief Act: Important Judgments By Supreme Court In 2024

As 2024 ends, LiveLaw presents a summary of significant Supreme Court judgments from the year related to the Specific Relief Act, 1963. Here are the key highlights:1. Suit For Declaration Of Title Without Seeking Recovery Of Possession Not Maintainable When Plaintiff Not In Possession: Supreme CourtCase Title: VASANTHA (DEAD) THR. LR v. RAJALAKSHMI @ RAJAM (DEAD) THR.LRs. Citation: 2024...

Farmers Say Dallewal Would Take Medical Aid If Centre Is Ready For Talks : Punjab AG Informs Supreme Court

The Supreme Court today (December 31) granted more time to the Punjab Government to comply with the directions on giving medical aid to farmers' protest leader Jagjit Singh Dallewal, who is on a hunger strike.A vacation bench comprising Justice Surya Kant and Justice Sudhanshu Dhulia posted the contempt petition filed against the Punjab Chief Secretary and DGP to January 2, 2024, for...

Supreme Court Yearly Digest 2024: Motor Vehicles Act, 1988

Motor accident compensation – Assessment of compensation on the basis of income of deceased – The Motor Vehicles Act, 1988 provides for assessment of just and fair compensation. Assessment of compensation cannot be done with mathematical precision. The assessment of income of the deceased by the High Court was done on a very conservative basis. Considering the material placed on...

Insolvency & Bankruptcy Code : Important Judgments By Supreme Court In 2024

As the year 2024 nears its end, LiveLaw brings to you a summary of important Supreme Court judgments of the year rendered in connection with the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code, 2016. The same are as follows:1. IBC - Is Dissenting Financial Creditor Entitled To Minimum Value Of Security Interest? Supreme Court Refers To Larger Bench, Doubts Precedent Case: DBS Bank Ltd Singapore v. Ruchi...

100 Important Supreme Court Judgments Of 2024 - Part 4 [76-100]

Part 1 can be read here. Part 2 can be read here. Part 3 can be read here.76. District Judge Selection | HC's Full Court Resolution Can't Introduce Cut-Off For Interview Against Rules : Supreme CourtCase Details: Salam Samarjeet Singh v. High Court of Manipur at Imphal | Writ Petition (Civil) No. 294/2015Citation: 2024 LiveLaw (SC) 636After a legal battle of nine years, a District Judge...

'Blatant Medical Negligence': Supreme Court Directs Surgeon To Pay Rs 3.5 Lakh To Patient Who Developed Infection After Cataract Operation

The Supreme Court restored the findings of the State Consumer Commission of Maharashtra which found that the present Respondent, an eye surgeon, had failed to diagnose and also further failed to take corrective steps after the Appellant developed an infection and abscess following a cataract operation. A bench of Justices Vikram Nath and PB Varale held that this amounted to medical negligence...

Supreme Court's Decisions On MBBS-MD, Medical Admissions, Doctors & Health Professionals In 2024

The year 2024 has witnessed interesting and far-reaching legal developments on the issue of the safety of doctors and medical professionals, administration and admissions into medical colleges and work conditions in the medical sector. Here are the key decisions and observations by the Supreme Court on several important issues relating to the medical profession and courses.Supreme Court...

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