Invoking Article 142, the Supreme Court quashed a rape conviction after facilitating marriage, holding that a consensual relationship was wrongly criminalised due to misunderstanding.
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SUPREME COURT QUESTIONS IN-CHARGE JUDGE PROPRIETY
The Supreme Court questioned an in-charge judge’s power to pass ex parte eviction orders, stressing that procedural fairness and judicial propriety cannot be compromised, even with party consent.
Supreme Court restores CISF constable dismissal for second marriage, holding High Court exceeded Article 226 limits in disciplinary punishment matters.
COMMISSION CAN DECIDE DEFICIENCY IN PATIENT SERVICE
Supreme Court holds Commission under WBCE Act can decide deficiency in patient service and award compensation, without infringing State Medical Council’s negligence jurisdiction.
SUSPENSION OF SENTENCE IN UNNAO RAPE CASE
Delhi High Court’s suspension of sentence in the Unnao Rape Case highlights legal inconsistencies, diluted gravity of offence, and concerns over applying POCSO and IPC provisions.
SUPREME COURT BAR ASSOCIATION CONDEMNS HIJAB INCIDENT
The Supreme Court Bar Association condemned the hijab incident involving Bihar CM, calling it a grave violation of dignity, autonomy, equality, and religious freedom under the Constitution.