Courtroom Chronicles
Courtrooms Chronicle provides comprehensive coverage of judgments, case updates, court orders, and public interest litigations (PIL). Stay informed on the latest legal developments, landmark decisions, and significant rulings across various jurisdictions. Whether you’re a legal professional, researcher, or interested citizen, Courtrooms Chronicle delivers timely and insightful content to keep you abreast of the dynamic landscape of the judiciary system.
Recent Posts
SUPREME COURT ON SECTION 304 PART II IPC, CULPABLE HOMICIDE AND SENTENCE REDUCTION
The Supreme Court held that the incident arose from a sudden altercation that resulted in the deceased falling into a dry canal and sustaining fatal injuries. While maintaining the conviction under Section 304 Part II IPC, the Court reduced the sentence to the period already undergone considering the facts, evidence, age of the appellant, and the passage of nearly three decades.
SUPREME COURT ON FUNCTIONAL DISABILITY, PROSTHETIC LIMB COMPENSATION & MOTOR ACCIDENT CLAIMS
The Supreme Court held that a carpenter who lost his leg in a motor accident suffered 100% functional disability despite a 70% medical disability certificate. The Court enhanced compensation to ₹35.95 lakh and awarded ₹10 lakh towards future prosthetic limb replacement and maintenance costs.
SUPREME COURT ON MANDATORY INJUNCTION, ENCROACHMENT AND LIMITS OF SECOND APPEAL JURISDICTION
The Supreme Court held that a High Court cannot substitute a decree of mandatory injunction with monetary compensation when such relief was neither pleaded nor sought by the plaintiff. The Court emphasized adherence to Section 100 CPC and the requirement of substantial questions of law in second appeals.
SUPREME COURT DECLARES RIGHT TO WALK AND FOOTPATH AS A FUNDAMENTAL RIGHT
In a landmark judgment, the Supreme Court recognized the Right to Walk on safe and demarcated footpaths as a Fundamental Right under the Constitution and directed authorities to ensure pedestrian infrastructure while awarding enhanced compensation to the victim’s family.
SUPREME COURT ON DISCIPLINARY AUTHORITY UNDER DMC ACT 1957
The Supreme Court held that after the 1993 amendment to Section 59(d) of the Delhi Municipal Corporation Act, the Commissioner became the disciplinary authority for municipal officers, and existing 1959 regulations could not override the amended statutory provision.
SUPREME COURT ON CURABLE RECRUITMENT IRREGULARITIES IN COOPERATIVE SOCIETIES
The Supreme Court held that absence of mandatory officials during the final appointment decision under Rule 3 of the Service Rules constituted a curable procedural irregularity and did not invalidate the entire recruitment process where advertisement, selection, and candidate eligibility were otherwise valid.