India - Supreme Court

Reliable Dying Declaration Basis for Upholding Murder Conviction under Section 302 IPC: Supreme Court

Burning Alive:Supreme CourtUpholds Murder Conviction, Slams Enduring PatriarchyIn a stark affirmation of justice rooted in a victim's final words, theSupreme Courtdismissed the appeal of Shankar, convicted for dousing his wife Sugna Bai with kerosene and setting her ablaze. A bench ofJustice ...

04 Apr 2026

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Justice Nagarathna's Dissent Ignites Debate on Collegium Transparency and Gender Equity

Justice Nagarathna's Dissent Ignites Debate on Collegium Transparency and Gender Equity New Delhi– A profound debate on the opaqueness of the Supreme Court Collegium system and the persistent issue of gender representation in the higher judiciary has been reignited, following a powerful state...

29 Aug 2025

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Supreme Court Curtails Commercial Speech, Mandates Influencer Apologies and New Social Media Guidelines

Supreme Court Curtails Commercial Speech, Mandates Influencer Apologies and New Social Media Guidelines NEW DELHI– In a landmark hearing with far-reaching implications for India's digital media landscape, the Supreme Court has drawn a distinct line between freedom of expression and monetized ...

25 Aug 2025

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SC Halts Proceedings Against Ashoka Professor, Questions Police Probe

SC Halts Proceedings Against Ashoka Professor, Questions Police Probe into Social Media Posts New Delhi– In a significant intervention safeguarding academic freedom and scrutinizing police powers under the new criminal code, the Supreme Court of India has provided substantial relief to Ashoka...

25 Aug 2025

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Power to Sell Trust Property Includes Power to Develop, Singly or Jointly, Subject to Sec 36 MPTA: Bombay High Court

Bombay High Court: Trustees' Power to Sell Includes Power to Develop Property for Slum Rehabilitation Mumbai:The Bombay High Court, in a significant ruling concerning the administration of trust properties, has held that the power vested in trustees to sell trust property implicitly includes ...

03 May 2025