1. Loan given to Credit-Card holders cannot attract GST : CALCUTTA HC
2. Individuals cannot be accused in a cheque case against a company solely due to their role in managing the company's business : Supreme Court
3. Court can Increase Compensation in Motor Accident Cases Without Appeal or Claimant's Cross Objection : AP HC
4. Written Consent Not Mandatory for Extending Arbitral Period by Parties :- Himachal Pradesh High Court
5. Key Elements of Sections 504 and 506 of the Indian Penal Code : Supreme Court Clarifies
6. Combining interest with the principal sum is permissible to meet the Rs. 1 crore threshold under Section 4 of the IBC when stipulated in the invoice: NCLT New Delhi ruling in the case of Late Smt. Sunil Chhabra vs. M/s. Shib Dass Metal Pvt. Ltd.
7.If an convict serving a life sentence escapes and is later convicted of another crime, the subsequent sentence will run concurrently with the original life sentence : Supreme Court
8.Revocation Petition under Section 64 Patents Act cannot be Considered Suit under Section 10 CPC : Delhi High Court
9.Principle of Mutuality not Applicable on interest income earned by club on its deposits in banks which are its corporate members, therefore taxable : Supreme Court
10.For the purpose of pension calculation the past service as Contractual employee has to be included : Supreme Court
11.Withdrawal of Voluntary Retirement request should be allowed as the statutes provides for the same : Kerala High Court
12.Courts lacks Authority to Modify Awards Under Section 34 of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act : Supreme Court Affirms
13.Denying Paternity Leave Violates Child's Right to Life under Article 21 ; India needs laws on this subject : Madras High Court
14.Arbitration Awards cannot Not set side merely because there is potential of an alternative view regarding facts or contract interpretation : Supreme Court
15.For a Transaction to be regarded as 'Mortgage by conditional sale, the condition for reconveyance has to be specified in the same deed : Supreme Court
16.Severability Doctrine enshrined in under Section 34 of A&C Act allows partial setting aside of Arbitration Award, rest remains valid": Delhi High Court
17.The Supreme Court Establishes 11 factors for Assessing the Significance of Dying Declarations
18.Delhi High Court Rejects ChatGPT Responses in IPR Lawsuit, Asserts AI Cannot Replace Human Intelligence in Judicial Proceedings
19.Subsequent Occupant of Premises Responsible for Clearing Previous Occupant's Electricity Dues: Supreme Court
20.Under the Doctrine of Harmonious Construction, any ambiguities found within a deed must be interpreted in a manner that aligns with both the remaining clauses of the document and the original intent of the parties involved : Supreme Court
21.When two interconnected agreements have conflicting arbitration clauses, the Delhi High Court holds that priority should be given to the arbitration clause within the main agreement
22.In motor accident claims, the social status of the deceased should be taken into account when there is no clear evidence of their income : Supreme Court
23.In order for a woman to assert her rights under Section 14 of the Hindu Succession Act, possession of the property is a necessary requirement : Supreme Court
24.Maintaining a marital union in the face of an irretrievable breakdown is an act of cruelty towards both spouses : Supreme Court Dissolves Marriage
25.Supreme Court Summarizes Key Principles for Granting a Writ of Certiorari under Article 226
26.Delhi High Court refused to grant maintenance to a woman, stating that the purpose of the law is not to establish a group of individuals waiting idly for financial support
27.Liquidator cannot cancel a legitimate auction solely based on the anticipation of obtaining a higher price : Supreme Court
28.In cases where a selected candidate joins and subsequently resigns, the vacancy must be filled through a fresh selection process rather than being filled from the previous merit list : Supreme Court
29.Confessions made to NCB (Narcotics Control Bureau) officials are not admissible as evidence, and the presumption under Section 54 of the law can only be drawn when possession is convincingly established : Supreme Court
30.Cannot permit the inclusion of barium nitrate in firecrackers solely on the basis of a new formulation being 30% less polluting : Supreme Court
31.In Second Appeals, High Courts should typically formulate substantial questions of law during the admission stage itself : Supreme Court
32.Supreme Court Disapproves of Unusual High Court Order Allowing Accused to Explain Before Filing Final Report
33.Tax and customs dues must be settled according to the prescribed waterfall mechanism outlined in Section 53 of the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code (IBC) :- Supreme Court
34. The granting of bail cannot be contingent upon the surrender of a co-accused : Supreme Court
35.Supreme Court Establishes Eight Principles Regarding the Scope of Review, Stating that Observations by a Coordinate Bench are Inadequate Grounds for Revisiting a Judgment
36.Witness should not be considered discredited solely because there are contradictions between their trial testimony and the statements they provided to the police : Supreme Court
37.Under Order VII Rule 11 of the CPC, a plaint cannot be partially rejected :- Supreme Court
38.An insurance company cannot automatically claim a right to recover in motor accident claims solely because the vehicle owner failed to verify the driver's license :- Supreme Court
39.Every concerned party is regarded as a plaintiff in the partition suit, and there is no prohibition on issuing multiple preliminary decrees : Supreme Court
40.The circumstances under which an unregistered lease deed, which is required to be registered, can be admitted as evidence to depict the 'nature and character of possession : Supreme Court Clarifies
41.Direction issued by the Hon'ble Supreme Court to expediate trial of civil cases
42.The Supreme Court elucidates the conditions under which two establishments can be amalgamated for coverage under the EPF Act
43.Consumers Cannot Be Forced into Arbitration as the consumer disputes are Non-Arbitrable : Supreme Court
44.4 Essential Elements to Establish in Cases of Murder by Poison : Supreme Court Clarifies
45.Guidelines for Swift Disposal of Cases Involving MPs/MLAs issued to High Courts by the Hon’ble Supreme Court
46.Both taxable and exempted goods fall within the definition of "Goods" under Sections 2(m) and 13(1)(f) of the UP VAT Act : Supreme Court.
47.Airlines are obligated to adhere to the time schedule committed by their travel agents : Supreme Court
48.High Courts and Sessions Courts have the jurisdiction to grant interim or transit anticipatory bail, even if the FIR is filed in a state different from the court's territorial jurisdiction : Supreme Court
49.Writ petition challenging an award of the Facilitation Council under the MSMED Act is not maintainable : Supreme Court
50.Magistrate lacks the authority to consider a protest petition against its own order taking cognizance : Supreme Court
51.Seeking bail cannot be solely based on the fact that co-accused individuals have been granted bail. To apply the principle of parity, the individual role of each accused must be carefully considered : Supreme Court
52.Gains arising from foreign exchange fluctuations cannot be availed as a deduction under Section 80 HHC of the Income Tax Act : Supreme Court
53.The Governor cannot veto the legislature by merely withholding assent to a bill; instead, the Governor must return the bill to the assembly upon withholding assent : Supreme Court
54.The division of a trial under Section 317(2) of the Criminal Procedure Code is impermissible when further investigation has already been ordered : Supreme Court
55.Citing the failure to present material circumstances to the accused during the examination under Section 313 of the CrPC as the reason, the Hon’ble Supreme Court, overturned a conviction under the NDPS Act
56.Emphasizing the need to avoid casual interference with the commercial judgment of the Committee of Creditors (CoC), the Hon’ble Supreme Court has overturned a directive from the National Company Law Tribunal (NCLT) to reevaluate the assets of the Corporate Debtor.
57.Revenue records don't grant ownership, and a plaintiff can't win just by pointing out flaws in the defendant's title : Supreme Court
58.Registering an adoption deed alone does not exempt an individual from substantiating the fact of adoption with compelling evidence : Supreme Court
59.When the maintainability of a suit is contested, the court should, as a preliminary step, determine jurisdiction before considering the grant of interim relief : Supreme Court
60.When the High Courts are requested to exercise their powers under Section 482 of the Criminal Procedure Code (CrPC), they should meticulously scrutinize whether the accusations at hand indeed amount to the alleged offense : Supreme Court
61.The police should notify victims of 'hit and run' accidents about the available compensation scheme. Additionally, the Central Government to evaluate the possibility of increasing the compensation amount : Supreme Court
62.Section 197 of the Code of Criminal Procedure (CrPC) is applicable solely to acts performed in the discharge of a public servant's official duties. The Court emphasized that the fabrication of documents does not fall within the purview of official duties, establishing a clear distinction : Supreme Court
63.The Hon’ble Supreme Court permits the recovery of improperly received benefits from retired government officers.
64.The Supreme Court outlines key considerations for evaluating remission applications.
65.The Supreme Court has issued directives mandating the inclusion of details regarding previous bail applications and their respective orders in all bail pleas.
66.Children born from void marriages must not be denied a share in their parents' property : Supreme Court
67.The Supreme Court issues a directive for swift adjudication of bail applications by all High Courts.
68.Members Defaulting on Membership Fees Automatically Disqualified from Society; Voting Rights and Notice Entitlement Denied : Supreme Court
69.Accused Cannot Invoke Default Bail Solely Due to Pending Investigations Against Co-Accused or an Incomplete Chargesheet : Supreme Court
70.Filing a Tax Return Without Regular Books of Account Does Not Render it Invalid; The Assessing Officer is Obligated to Promptly call for Rectification for Any Defects.: Supreme Court
71.Acquittal under the Prevention of Corruption Act Shouldn't Rest Solely on an Invalid Sanction : Supreme Court.
72.Attempts to resolve purely civil disputes by exerting pressure through criminal prosecution should be discouraged : Supreme Court
73. NCLAT Delhi Dismisses Homebuyers' Plea for CIRP Initiation Against Ansal Hi-Tech Township
74.Allottees must still meet IBC's Section 7(1) threshold even after RERA grants a favorable order: NCLAT Delhi
75.Dissenting opinions are not deemed integral to the arbitral award, and the timing of their submission and receipt does not influence the limitation period under Section 34(3) of the Act : Delhi High Court
76.Supreme Court Refers Question of Default Bail Under NDPS Act When FSL Report Is not filed with Chargesheet to Larger Bench
77.Supreme Court Lays Down Guidelines for Appellate Courts on Appeals from Acquittal
78.The Supreme Court ruled that once a resignation is accepted, it leads to termination of employment, regardless of whether the acceptance is communicated to the employee or not.
79.Courts cannot coerce a complainant into consenting to compounding, and merely repaying the amount owed does not absolve the accused of liability : Supreme Court
82.SEZ Developer Must Apply and Be Scrutinized for 'Deemed Distribution Licensee' Status, Not Automatically Granted: Supreme Court
83.Sentencing Shouldn't Be a Lottery: Supreme Court Urges Union to Develop Policy to Minimize Judge-Centric Disparities
84.Supreme Court Validates ICAI Rule Restricting Chartered Accountants' Tax Audits, Enforcing From April 1, 2024
85.As Civil Actions Are Prohibited for Benami Property Claims, Criminal Prosecution by 'Real' Owner Also Not Allowed: Supreme Court
86.Supreme Court Rules on Maintenance Rights for Divorced Muslim Women
87.Bail Condition Allowing Police to Track Accused Violates Privacy : Supreme Court
88.Supreme Court Deems Bail Condition Requiring Victim as Surety 'Absurd and Impossible'
89.High Courts Without Original Civil Jurisdiction Cannot Extend Arbitral Award Time Limit: Supreme Court
90.Tenants Remaining After Lease Expiry Must Compensate Landlords with 'Mesne Profits' : Supreme Court
91.Section 164(2) of Companies Act 2013 Not Retrospective Before FY 2014-15 : Supreme Court
92.Hindu Woman Can Claim Absolute Ownership of Property Tied to Maintenance Rights : Supreme Court
93.Jail Superintendents Must Prioritize Identifying Women Prisoners Eligible for Release Under Section 479 of BNSS : Supreme Court
94.Supreme Court Highlights Key Principles of Section 195 CrPC
95.Sale Certificate Issued After Court Auction Not Compulsorily Registrable; No Stamp Duty Required for Issuance: Supreme Court
96.Disciplinary Proceedings Cannot Be Initiated Post-Retirement or After Extended Service: Supreme Court
97.State Cannot Assert Adverse Possession Over Private Property: Supreme Court
98.Consideration Need Not Be Monetary: Supreme Court Upholds Validity of Settlement Deed with Obligations of Care and Charity
99.Unconditional Withdrawal of Arbitrator Appointment Application Precludes Second Application on Same Cause of Action : Supreme Court
100.Lis Pendens Doctrine Applies from Filing of Petition, Not Court Notice; Valid Even if Petition Has Defects: Supreme Court
101.Individuals Not Required to File Separate Cases for Relief Granted in Similar Government Disputes : Supreme Court
102.Supreme Court Issues Guidelines to Streamline Death Penalty Execution and Mercy Petitions, Aiming to Prevent Delays
103.Quashing Petition Offers Broader Grounds for Challenge Compared to Discharge Petition: Supreme Court
104.Supreme Court Rules That Sanction under Section 197 Cr.P.C. to Prosecute Public Servant Cannot Be Re-granted on Same Material Once Denied
105.No Need for Separate Possession Relief in Specific Performance Suits When Possession Transfer is Implied in Sale Agreement : Supreme Court
106.Authorized Signatory of Company Cannot Be Ordered to Pay Compensation for Suspension of Sentence: Supreme Court
107.Supreme Court Holds Charge Sheet Cannot Be Filed When Interim Order Bars Coercive Action Against Accused
108.Disputes Exclusively Under Statutory Authorities' Jurisdiction Are Not Arbitrable : Supreme Court
109.Gift Deed Mandating Perpetual, Unpaid Services by Donee Constitutes Forced Labour and Is Unconstitutional: Supreme Court
110.Wife and Children's Maintenance Rights Prevail Over Creditors' Claims Under SARFAESI/IBC on Husband's Assets: Supreme Court
111.Irregularity in sanction order does not warrant acquittal unless it leads to a failure of justice: Supreme Court
112.Supreme Court Defines Limits of Contempt Jurisdiction, Emphasizing It Can't Be Used to Enforce Orders
113.Section 14 of the Limitation Act Applies to Arbitration and Conciliation Act Proceedings : Supreme Court
114.When Are Public Servants' Offences Considered to be linked to Official Duties? Supreme Court Clarifies
115.Confirmed Sale Can Only Be Set Aside for Fraud, Collusion, Inadequate Pricing, or Underbidding, Not Mere Irregularities : Supreme Court
116.Recall Application Before the Court That Recorded the Compromise is the Only Remedy Against a Compromise Decree : Supreme Court
117.While Section 52 TP Act Doesn’t Void Pendente Lite Transfers, Court Can Invalidate Such Sales Using Contempt Powers: Supreme Court
118.Listing of Shares on Stock Exchange Requires Shareholder Approval: Supreme Court
119.Arbitration Clause in an Agreement Cannot Be Considered 'Optional': Supreme Court
120.Re-determination of Compensation Under Section 28A of Land Acquisition Act Can Be Based on High Court's Enhancement : Supreme Court
121.Coconut Oil to Be Classified as 'Edible Oil' or 'Hair Oil' Based on Packaging and Use: Supreme Court
122.UP Amendment to Section 106 of the Transfer of Property Act Becomes Inoperative Following 2003 Parliamentary Amendment : Supreme Court
123.Supreme Court Allows Clarifications on Awards After Arbitral Tribunal Becomes Functus Officio
124.Right To Protect Private Property Can't Be Brushed Away Merely Due to Delay & Laches: Supreme Court Condones 21-Year Delay In Land Acquisition Case
125.Supreme Court Mandates Hearing of Informant/Victim Before Granting Bail in Rape and SC/ST Act Cases
126.Delay in FIR Registration is Not Sufficient to Dismiss a Motor Accident Claim; However, the Delay May Be Relevant Based on the Evidence: Supreme Court
127.Employee Cannot Be Absent from Work Due to Pending VRS Application: Supreme Court
128.Partition of Property During Owner's Lifetime is Prohibited Under Mohammedan Law: Supreme Court
129.Ex-Husband Not Obliged to Maintain Ex-Wife According to His Current Status for Life; Alimony Should Not Be Used to Equalize Wealth : Supreme Court
130.Supreme Court Affirms Inheritance Rights of Tribal Woman; Calls on Parliament to Expand Hindu Succession Act to Include Scheduled Tribes
131.Eviction of Unauthorized Occupants from 'Public Premises' Must Be Done Under Statutory Provisions: Supreme Court
132.Compromise Decree Affirming Pre-Existing Property Rights Requires No Registration or Stamp Duty: Supreme Court
133.Director Who Signed Cheque Not Liable for Dishonour Unless Company Is Made an Accused: Supreme Court
134.12-Year Limitation Period Applies for Declaration of Title with Possession Relief, Not 3 Years : Supreme Court
135.Financial Independence of Wife Not a Barrier to Alimony if Needed to Ensure Dignity and Social Standing Post-Divorce: Supreme Court
136.Non-compliance with Section 52A of the NDPS Act is not a valid reason for granting bail; irregular seizure does not render evidence inadmissible: Supreme Court
137.Separate Application for Delay Condonation Not Required with Application to Set Aside Ex-Parte Decree : Supreme Court
138.Prerequisites for Claiming Protection Under Section 53-A of the Transfer of Property Act : Supreme Court Clarifies
139.Quashing Cheque Dishonor Complaint by a Company at Threshold Over Authorization is Improper: Supreme Court
140.Supreme Court Rules Maintenance Tribunals Can Order Eviction and Transfer of Possession : Supreme Court
141.In land acquisition cases, delayed compensation entitles landowners to the current market value of their land
142.'Valid Execution' of a Will Does Not Guarantee It’s Genuineness : Supreme Court
143.Private Complaint is the Sole Remedy for the Offence of False Evidence Before a Tribunal : Supreme Court
144.Accused Who Fled Can Be Prosecuted Under Section 174A IPC Even if Proclamation Under Section 82 CrPC is Quashed: Supreme Court
145.Sale Deed Executed by Adoptive Mother for Pre-Adoption Property is Binding on Adopted Child : Supreme Court
146.A Complaint Under CrPC Must Be Filed Before a Judicial Magistrate, Not an Executive Magistrate : Supreme Court
147.High Courts Have the Authority to Quash Criminal Proceedings Under Article 226 Jurisdiction in Addition to Section 482 of the CrPC : Supreme Court
