Supreme Court's Tryst With Politicians' Bail In 2024

Among the many bail pleas the Supreme Court of India was called on to decide during 2024, a few were preferred by political leaders. These included - Aam Aadmi Party leaders Arvind Kejriwal, Manish Sisodia and Sanjay Singh; BRS leader K Kavitha; former Tamil Nadu minister (and MLA) V Senthil Balaji; Jharkhand CM Hemant Soren; UP MLA Abbas Ansari; and former West Bengal Education Minister...

Annual Digest Of IBC Cases: 2024

Supreme Court IBC | Moratorium Under S 14 No Bar To Execute Decree Against Directors/Officers Of Corporate Debtor: Supreme Court Case Title: Ansal Crown Heights Flat Buyers Association (Regd.) vs. M/S. Ansal Crown Infrabuild Pvt. Ltd. & Ors. Citation: 2024 LiveLaw (SC) 63 The Supreme Court has held that the imposition of moratorium under Section 14 of the Insolvency...

Code of Criminal Procedure (CrPC): Important Judgments By Supreme Court In 2024

As 2025 begins, Live Law summarizes important decisions on the Code of Criminal Procedure of the past year. Here are the key highlights:1. Witness Statement Recorded In Absence Of Accused Can Be Used As Evidence If Conditions In S.299 CrPC Are Fulfilled : Supreme CourtCase Title: SUKHPAL SINGH VERSUS NCT OF DELHI, Citation : 2024 LiveLaw (SC) 359The Supreme Court held that the statements of...

Best Of 2024 : Top 5 Supreme Court Decisions Of Past Year

The Supreme Court delivered several notable judgments in 2024 (a compilation of the 100 important judgments of the past year can be read here). Out of these, here is a pick of the top five judgments, which have the effect of strengthening the rule of law, boosting public confidence in the judiciary and triggering a positive change in the social and political spectrum.1. Setting aside...

Supreme Court Yearly Digest 2024: Family Law [Marriage, Divorce, Child Custody, Alimony & Succession]

CustodyCustody of minor children – Parental Alienation Syndrome (PAS) – It is challenged that the Minor Children have been influenced against the Respondent and the preference indicated by the Minor Children ought not to be considered representative of their true emotions. Held, courts ought not to prematurely and without identification of individual instances of 'alienating behaviour',...

Annual Digest Of Real Estate Cases: 2024

Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs (MOHUA) The Ministry Of Housing And Urban Affairs Releases Report On The Implementation Status Of The Real Estate (Regulation & Development) Act The Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs (MOHUA) has released the implementation status report of the Real Estate (Regulation & Development) Act, 2016, commonly known as RERA, in...

Specific Relief Act: Important Judgments By Supreme Court In 2024

As 2024 ends, LiveLaw presents a summary of significant Supreme Court judgments from the year related to the Specific Relief Act, 1963. Here are the key highlights:1. Suit For Declaration Of Title Without Seeking Recovery Of Possession Not Maintainable When Plaintiff Not In Possession: Supreme CourtCase Title: VASANTHA (DEAD) THR. LR v. RAJALAKSHMI @ RAJAM (DEAD) THR.LRs. Citation: 2024...

Supreme Court Yearly Digest 2024: Motor Vehicles Act, 1988

Motor accident compensation – Assessment of compensation on the basis of income of deceased – The Motor Vehicles Act, 1988 provides for assessment of just and fair compensation. Assessment of compensation cannot be done with mathematical precision. The assessment of income of the deceased by the High Court was done on a very conservative basis. Considering the material placed on...

Delhi High Court Annual Digest 2024 [Part I]

Citations 2024 LiveLaw (Del) 1 to 2024 LiveLaw (Del) 400Goodwill Acquired After 'Terminus Ad Quem' Inconsequential: Delhi HC Declines Interim Relief To 'Khadi' In Trademark Infringement SuitTitle: KHADI AND VILLAGE INDUSTRIES COMMISSION v. GIRDHAR INDUSTRIES AND ANR.Citation: 2024 LiveLaw (Del) 1The Delhi High Court has refused to pass interlocutory injunction order against two entities...

Insolvency & Bankruptcy Code : Important Judgments By Supreme Court In 2024

As the year 2024 nears its end, LiveLaw brings to you a summary of important Supreme Court judgments of the year rendered in connection with the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code, 2016. The same are as follows:1. IBC - Is Dissenting Financial Creditor Entitled To Minimum Value Of Security Interest? Supreme Court Refers To Larger Bench, Doubts Precedent Case: DBS Bank Ltd Singapore v. Ruchi...

100 Important Supreme Court Judgments Of 2024 - Part 4 [76-100]

Part 1 can be read here. Part 2 can be read here. Part 3 can be read here.76. District Judge Selection | HC's Full Court Resolution Can't Introduce Cut-Off For Interview Against Rules : Supreme CourtCase Details: Salam Samarjeet Singh v. High Court of Manipur at Imphal | Writ Petition (Civil) No. 294/2015Citation: 2024 LiveLaw (SC) 636After a legal battle of nine years, a District Judge...

Allahabad High Court Annual Digest 2024 [Part I]

Citations 2024 LiveLaw (All) 1 – 2024 LiveLaw (All) 390: UP Victim Compensation Scheme 2014 | Eligibility/ Quantum Of Compensation For Rape Victims To Be Decided By DLSA, Not Court: Allahabad HCCase Title: Ramesh Alias Mehandi Hasan vs. State Of U.P. And 3 Others [MATTERS UNDER ARTICLE 227 No. - 5804 of 2023]Case Citation: 2024 LiveLaw (AB) 1The Allahabad High Court has asked a rape...