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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.
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SUPREME COURT RULING ON ORDER XV RULE 5 CPC
SUPREME COURT RULING ON ORDER XV RULE 5 CPC CASE SUMMARY - The Supreme Court in Dharmendra Kalra & Ors. vs. Kulvinder Singh Bhatia (2026 INSC 492) examined whether a tenant’s defence could be mechanically struck off under Order XV Rule 5 CPC for delayed rent...
SUPREME COURT ON SECTION 6(5)- RES JUDICATA & PARTITION SUITS
The Supreme Court held that Section 6(5) of the Hindu Succession Act is merely a saving clause and cannot bar a partition suit at the threshold. Daughters retain independent succession rights under Section 8 where the father died intestate.
SUPREME COURT ON MEDICAL COLLEGE FEE LIABILITY & STUDENT RELOCATION
The Supreme Court in Soumya Ranjan Panda v. Subhalaxmi Dash resolved the long-pending dispute arising from the collapse of Sardar Rajas Medical College by balancing student welfare, institutional accountability, and financial equity. The Court held that the defaulting institution and its trust must primarily compensate transferee colleges while students were directed to clear outstanding dues at SRMCH fee rates.
SUPREME COURT ACQUITS TALARI NARESH IN SC/ST ACT MURDER CASE
The Supreme Court in Talari Naresh v. State of Telangana overturned a murder conviction under IPC and the SC/ST Act after finding major contradictions in eyewitness testimony, hostile witnesses, and unreliable medical evidence.
SC UPHOLDS MURDER CONVICTION BASED ON ORAL DYING DECLARATION AND SOLITARY EYEWITNESS
The Supreme Court reaffirmed that conviction can validly rest on a reliable oral dying declaration and testimony of a single trustworthy witness, even when several witnesses turn hostile.
SUPREME COURT ON DEPARTMENTAL ENQUIRY AND JUDICIAL REVIEW
The Supreme Court in The State of Jharkhand v. Ranjan Kumar clarified the scope of judicial review in departmental proceedings and upheld disciplinary action against a police constable accused of securing dual appointments using forged documents.