Supreme Court Rules Insurance Companies Must Prove Negligence in Driver Licence Verification, Calls Out Unwarranted Legal Battles
A decision by the Supreme Court states that an insurance company cannot claim it is free from responsibility in the case of a car accident just because the car’s owner neglected to verify the identity of the hired driver. It is the insurance
Electoral Bonds Case Hearing
The Supreme Court will be hearing the batch of petitions which were pertaining to the electoral bonds scheme The constitution bench comprised CJI DY Chandrachud, Justices Sanjiv Khanna, BR Gavai, JB Pardiwala, and Manoj Misra heard the matter. The case pertains to the
SC directs to decide the disqualification petitions by 31st Dec and 31st Jan
On 30th October, SC directed the Maharashtra Legislative Assembly speaker to make decisions regarding the petitions filed in relation to the rift between Shiv Sena and Nationalist Congress. The court directed to decide the petitions by 31st December 2023 and 31st January respectively.
Rents receivable can be assigned as an actionable claim under Transfer of Property Act: SC
It was held by the Supreme Court that the rents which are receivable by a borrower can be assigned to a lender as an actionable claim as per the Transfer of Property Act. Justice S. Ravindra Bhat and Justice Dipankar Datta observed that
Supreme Court declared the state amendments made to VAT Acts after GST ‘INVALID’
“Supreme court recently declared the amendments made to VAT Acts, in states including Telangna, Gujrat, and Bombay, after the effect of GST as invalid. According to the live law report, The division bench comprising Justices S. Ravindra Bhat and Aravind Kumar was hearing
Supreme Court Orders Sale of Ancestral Property for Maintenance Arrears: A Landmark Judgment
Issues: The Supreme Court recently exercised its inherent powers under Article 142 to direct the sale of ancestral property in order to pay maintenance arrears to a wife. This case, involving persistent defiance of court orders, criminal charges, and non-compliance, raises important legal
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
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
