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Abolition Of 'Waqf By User' Is Not Arbitrary Prima Facie : Supreme Court
The Supreme Court on Monday (September 15) refused to stay the provision in the Waqf Amendmnt Act 2025 which abolished the concept of 'Waqf by user'.“Waqf by user” is a concept that recognized a property as waqf not through a formal dedication deed but through long, consistent public use of the property for a religious or pious purpose.The 2025 amendment deleted Section 3(r)(i) of the original Waqf Act of 1995, which had recognized the concept of "Waqf by user." The petitioners who...
Supreme Court Issues Directions To Ensure Humane Conditions In Beggars' Homes Across Country
The Supreme Court on September 12 has ordered that all Beggars Homes across the country must maintain data on the deaths that have been caused due to negligence or the lack of basic facilities, or failure to provide timely medical care. In such cases, the State/UT is responsible for providing a 'reasonable compensation' to the next of kin of the deceased. In cases where warranted, criminal proceedings can also be initiated against those responsible. These directions were passed in a case...
Sale Deed Executed Without Payment Of Price Is Not Valid; Such Sale Without Consideration Void : Supreme Court
The Supreme Court reiterated that a sale deed executed without the payment of consideration is not a valid “sale” under Section 54 of the Transfer of Property Act, 1882 (“TPA”). Such a deed is void and non-use.Reference was drawn from the case of Kewal Krishnan v. Rajesh Kumar and Others, (2022) 18 SCC 489, where it was also held that the payment of price is an essential part of a...
Supreme Court Upholds Coal India's Dual Pricing Policy, Says 20% Hike For Non-Core Sectors Justified
In a crucial development, the Supreme Court on Friday (Sep.12) upheld Coal India Ltd.'s (“CIL”) 2006 interim policy that introduced a 20% price hike for non-core sector consumers. The Court validated CIL's “dual pricing” approach, reasoning that core sectors such as power and steel must be shielded from price increases due to their vital public utility functions, whereas higher prices...
Hindu Succession Act| State Cannot Invoke Doctrine Of Escheat To Challenge A Will Which Is Granted Probate : Supreme Court
The Supreme Court recently held that a State Government cannot invoke the doctrine of escheat under Section 29 of the Hindu Succession Act once a Hindu male has executed a Will, which has been declared to be valid and has been granted probate by a Court.The bench of Justice BV Nagarathna and Justice SC Sharma was hearing a challenge to the order of the Delhi High Court, which upheld the...
Supreme Court Monthly Digest-August 2025
[Citations 2025 LiveLaw (SC) 761 to 2025 LiveLaw (SC) 858]Abkari Shops (Disposal in Auction) Rules, 2002 (Kerala) - Rule 9(2) - Ethyl alcohol content in coconut toddy - Supreme Court on May 1, 2024, directed the government to reassess the appropriateness of 8.1% v/v limit for ethyl alcohol in coconut toddy - Expert Committee was constituted who recommended that maximum allowed ethyl...
NCLT, NCLAT Vacancies Must Be Filled On War Footing; RERA Must Be Adequately Staffed : Supreme Court
The Supreme Court directed the Union Government to fill up the vacancies at the National Company Law Tribunals(NCLT) and the National Company Law Appellate Tribunal(NCLAT) on a "war-footing"."Dedicated IBC benches with additional strength should be constituted. Services of retired judges may be utilized on ad hoc basis until regular appointments are made," the Court observed.The Court noted...
Is Offence Of Murder Made Out When Death Occurs Days After Fatal Injury ? Supreme Court Lays Down Tests
The Supreme Court ruled that the lapse of time between an injury and the victim's death does not, by itself, justify reducing a murder charge under Section 302 IPC to attempt to murder under Section 307 IPC, so long as the death is directly traceable to the injury. The Court clarified that the correct test is whether the death was a natural, probable, or necessary consequence of the injury....
Supreme Court Weekly Digest August 25 - 31, 2025
Animal Welfare – Vantara - Article 32 - Public Interest Litigation (PIL) - Supreme Court noted that present writ petition alleges unlawful acquisition of animals, mistreatment of animals, money laundering etc. with no material of probative worth or supporting evidence - Such petitions ordinarily be dismissed, but Supreme Court decided to call for an independent factual appraisal to verify...