Supreme Court rules materials handed over during arrest lack concealment and cannot be Section 27 discoveries, modifying sentence while upholding conviction.
Top legal Picks
AD HOC JUDGES BENCH POWERS CLARIFIED SUPREME COURT
Supreme Court clarifies that ad hoc judges may sit singly or with sitting judges, empowering High Court Chief Justices under Article 224A to tackle case pendency effectively.
SUPREME COURT FLAGS TOLL PLAZAS WORSENING AIR POLLUTION
Supreme Court flags toll plazas worsening air pollution, directing NHAI and MCD to suspend or relocate toll booths to ease congestion and protect the right to clean environment.
ONE-YEAR SEPARATION NOT MANDATORY UNDER SECTION 13B
Delhi High Courtdivorce by mutual consent ruling clarifies Section 13B separation period is directory, allowing courts to waive timelines in exceptional hardship cases under Hindu Marriage Act, 1955.
SEPARATE SUIT AGAINST CONFIRMED AUCTION SALE BARRED
Supreme Court rules that separate suits against confirmed auction sales are barred, holding Section 47 CPC as the limited remedy and disallowing circumvention of limitation under execution rules.
SUPREME COURT SEEKS CBI REPORT DEFENCE LINKS
Supreme Court questions prolonged suspension of defence firm based on CBI suspicion in AgustaWestland Scam, seeking concrete evidence and reaffirming natural justice under defence procurement rules.