S. 32(1) Evidence Act | Imminent Death Not A Precondition For Treating Statement As Dying Declaration : Supreme Court

The Supreme Court on Thursday (December 4), while restoring the summons to the deceased's in-laws in the shooting case, held that the mere fact that death was not imminent at the time of recording the statement does not render a dying declaration irrelevant. The bench comprising Justices Sanjay Karol and N Kotiswar Singh heard the case where the appellant lodged an FIR after his deceased sister was shot by her husband. Although the victim initially named only her husband in her Section 161...

Supreme Court Refuses To Entertain Life Convict Swami Shraddhanand's Plea For Expeditious Decision On Mercy Petition

"We don't understand why 6 adjournments were given in this case. Would have dismissed on first day," said Justice JK Maheshwari.

Temple Money Belongs To Deity, Can't Be Used For Survival Of Cooperative Banks : Supreme Court

The Court rejected the petitions filed by Kerala Co-operative banks challenging the HC direction to return the deposits of a temple devaswom.

Judges Are Careful In Using AI; We Don't Want AI To Overpower Judicial Process : CJI Surya Kant

While hearing a PIL seeking guidelines to check the misuse of Artificial Intelligence in Courts, Chief Justice of India Surya Kant observed that the judges are very careful in using AI.The bench comprising CJI Surya Kant and Justice Joymalya Bagchi was hearing a petition seeking the regulation of the 'unregulated' use of generative AI in Court proceedings. The CJI, objecting to the assumption that there is an 'unregulated use', expressed : "There is no question of unregulated use by...

'Appalling' : Supreme Court Expresses Shock At 2-Year Custody Of UAPA Accused Without Chargesheet; Grants Bail

"How can you keep someone in custody for 2 years without chargesheet?", remarked Justice Sandeep Mehta.

Arundhati Roy's Memoir Doesn't Violate Law For Showing Cover Image Of Author Smoking: Supreme Court Dismisses Plea

'She is an eminent person, has her own name in the literary world,' CJI observed.

'We Will Appoint VCs If CM & Governor Can't Reach Consensus' : Supreme Court In Kerala Universities' Matter

The Supreme Court today(December 5) said that if the Kerala Government and the Kerala Governor cannot reach a consensus regarding the appointment of the Vice Chancellors of two State Universities, then the Court will make the appointment.A bench comprising Justice JB Pardiwala and Justice PB Varale was hearing the matter related to the appointments of VCs of the APJ Abdul Kalam Technological University, and the University of Digital Sciences Innovation and Technology.As soon as the matter was...

Thiruparankundram Hill Row : CJI Declines TN Govt's Oral Mentioning For Urgent Listing Of Plea In Supreme Court

The petition filed by the Tamil Nadu authorities challenging the order of the Madras High Court regarding the lighting of the lamp in the Thiruparankundram hills was mentioned today before the Chief Justice of India for urgent listing.Another counsel opposed the mentioning, saying, "the state is only playing a drama. They want to mention only to tell the High Court that they have mentioned before the Supreme Court."The State's counsel submitted that he was only praying for a listing.The CJI...

LiveLawBiz: Business Law Daily Round-Up: December 04, 2025

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While Deciding S.319 CrPC Application, Court Not Required To Test Credibility Of Evidence : Supreme Court

The Supreme Court on Thursday (December 4) set aside the Allahabad High Court's refusal to summon the deceased's in-laws as additional accused, stressing that courts cannot conduct a mini-trial or assess witness credibility while deciding an application under Section 319 CrPC. “At the stage of deciding the application under Section 319 CrPC, the Court is not required to test the credibility or weigh the probative value of the evidence as would be done at the end of the trial for determining the...

High Court Should Not Grant Pre-Arrest Bail While Refusing To Quash FIR; Accused Must First Apply For Such Bail To Sessions Court: Supreme Court

The Supreme Court recently reiterated that High Courts cannot grant pre-arrest bail to the accused while refusing to quash the FIR registered against them. It also observed that at the first instance, the relief of pre-arrest bail must be sought by the accused from the Sessions Court."It cannot be denied that provisions of pre-arrest bail are applicable in the State of Uttar Pradesh. Hence, any person accused of an offence if desirous of seeking such protection would be required to avail the...

Supreme Court Daily Round-Up : December 4, 2025

Links to today's reportsParent's Work-From-Home Status Alone Cannot Determine Child Custody : Supreme CourtUsing AI In Judiciary Is Not About Creating Robotic Judges; Justice ManmohanS. 354C IPC | Taking Photos Or Videos Of Woman When She's Not Engaged In Private Acts Won't Amount To Voyeurism : Supreme Court'Govt Already Addressing Misuse Of AI-Generated Content' : Supreme Court Disposes Of PIL Seeking Guidelines'Shame On System' : Supreme Court On 16 Year Delay In Acid Attack Case; Seeks Data...