Supreme Court Ruling: Handling Recovery Certificates in IBC Applications
Introduction: The Supreme Court recently delivered a crucial verdict regarding composite applications under Section 7 of the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code, 2016 (IBC), based on multiple Recovery Certificates issued by the Debt Recovery Tribunal (DRT). The ruling emphasizes the treatment of time-barred Recovery
Notification that bars the usage of donor gametes, violative of the right to parenthood: Delhi HC
It has been observed by the Delhi High Court that the notification that has been issued by the Ministry of Health of the center, whereby it barred the usage of the donor gametes by an intending couple who wants to undergo surrogacy, was
Deciphering Medical Negligence: A Deep Dive into the Kalyani Rajan Case
Introduction: In a recent verdict, the Supreme Court scrutinized a case of medical negligence, delving into the intricacies of the Res Ipsa Loquitur doctrine. This Latin term, often translated as “the thing speaks for itself,” holds significance in the legal realm, especially when
Res Ipsa Loquitur in Medical Negligence: A Supreme Court Case Analysis
Introduction: The Supreme Court recently ruled on a medical negligence case, invoking the principle of Res Ipsa Loquitur. This Latin term translates to “the thing speaks for itself,” signifying that in negligence cases, circumstances strongly suggest the occurrence of negligence. In this legal
Supreme Court orders fresh examination of witnesses after noticing “sudden summersault”; says its court’s duty to ensure witnesses are not under threat
Recently, the Supreme Court cancelled the bail of the man accused of his wife’s murder and recalled the witnesses for fresh examination after finding out the sudden summersault taken by vital witnesses. The bench comprising justices Surya Kant and Dipankar Datta has invoked
Supreme Court Issues Landmark Directive to ‘Completely Eradicate Manual Scavenging,’ Raises Compensation for Sewer Deaths to Rs 30 Lakh
Issue: The Supreme Court, in the case of Dr. Balram Singh v. Union of India, has issued crucial directives pertaining to the eradication of manual scavenging and the enhancement of compensation for sewer deaths, permanently disabled individuals, and other forms of disability. Facts
Supreme Court Allows Section 498-A Conviction After Acquittal in Section 304-B Case
Issue: Conviction Under Section 498-A IPC Can Be Upheld Despite Acquittal Under Section 304-B IPC. Facts of the Case: In a tragic example, a young woman called Akkamahadevi committed suicide by lighting herself on fire as a result of her in-laws’ dowry-demanding physical
Once a writ petition is admitted by the court, its consideration cant be refused by the HC: SC
Supreme court expressed its surprise on the order of Bombay High Court whereby initially a writ petition was admitted by it but later on it refused to hear the prayer which pertained to the interim relief, as the parties were having an alternate
NALSAR, Hyderabad Introduces Menstrual Leave Policy: A Milestone
The National Academy of Legal Studies and Research (NALSAR), located in Hyderabad, has recently taken a significant step by implementing a menstrual leave policy for its students. This progressive move, officially disclosed via NALSAR’s official communication channel, was approved during a meeting held
498A not applicable to live-in-relationships: Kerala High Court
The Kerala HC had recently made the observation that section 498A of the Indian Penal Code can’t be invoked by a woman in a live-in relationship. Justice Sophy Thomas had made the observation that the woman had come to seek refuge under section
