The Supreme Court cancelled bail in a dowry death case, stressing that marriage is being reduced to a commercial transaction and reinforcing strict legal standards against cruelty.
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PC ACT SAFEGUARDS INAPPLICABLE WHEN SANCTION IS INVALID
The Supreme Court ruled that Sections 19(3) and 19(4) of the PC Act cannot save an incompetent sanction at the trial stage and remitted the matter for fresh determination.
AADHAAR-BASED AGE CHECKS FOR ONLINE CONTENT
The Supreme Court of India considers Aadhaar-based age checks, stronger disability-protection laws, and an autonomous regulator to balance free speech with dignity in the regulation of Online content.
SPOUSES LIVING SEPARATELY NOT AUTOMATIC GROUND FOR DIVORCE
The Supreme Court of India held that spouses living separately is insufficient for divorce unless evidence shows cruelty, desertion or responsibility for marital breakdown, setting aside a High Court decree.
SUPREME COURT ORDERS NATIONWIDE PRIVATE UNIVERSITY AUDIT
The Supreme Court of India expanded a student grievance case against Amity University into a nationwide audit of private and Deemed Universities, demanding full disclosure on their establishment and regulation.
LETTER OF INTENT CREATES NO VESTED CONTRACTUAL RIGHTS
The Supreme Court held that a Letter of Intent creates no enforceable rights until all conditions are met and upheld the State’s cancellation while directing reimbursement on quantum meruit.