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Supreme Court Adopts State's Guidelines On UP Gangster Act In Judgment, Directs Authorities To Strictly Follow Them
The Supreme Court in a recent judgment adopted the guidelines framed by the State of UP regarding the invocation of the Uttar Pradesh Gangsters and Anti-Social Activities (Prevention) Act, 1986.These guidelines were framed by the State following the nudge by the Court in the case Gorakh Nath Mishra v. State of Uttar Pradesh.While considering another case related to the SHUATS University...
Failure To Prove Motive Not Fatal To Prosecution Case Based On Circumstantial Evidence : Supreme Court
The Supreme Court on Friday (May 30) upheld the conviction of an individual accused of committing murder, noting that the prosecution's case rested on circumstantial evidence, where proof of motive need not be strictly proved, and the prosecution case cannot be discarded just because motive was not established. The Court added that when the case rested on circumstantial evidence, then...
Disciplinary Action Can't Be Challenged On Ground Of Non-Supply Of Particular Document Unless Grave Prejudice Shown : Supreme Court
The Supreme Court recently held that disciplinary proceedings cannot be challenged on the ground of violation of principles of natural justice due to the non-supply of a particular document, unless it is shown that grave prejudice was caused to the employee.In this case, the employee challenged the dismissal on the ground of non-supply of the preliminary inquiry report. The Court rejected...
Supreme Court Objects To Trial Judges Corresponding Directly With Registry For Time Extension; Directs High Courts To Frame SOPs
The Supreme Court recently disapproved the practice of trial court judges writing directly to the Registry of the apex court seeking extension of time in matters where directions have been issued to expedite trials. “It has been our persistent experience that in cases where this Court has issued directions for the expeditious conclusions of trials, the concerned judges have been...
Supreme Court Quashes ₹25 Lakh Bank Fraud Case After Settlement, Cites No Continuing Public Interest
The Supreme Court, in a recent ruling, quashed the criminal proceedings against the appellants in the matter of N.S. Gnaneshwaran & Others vs. The Inspector of Police & Another, holding that the dispute had been fully settled through a One-Time Settlement (OTS) and no useful purpose would be served by continuing the trial.The case arose from allegations that the appellants caused...
2025 LiveLaw (SC) 652 | Kamla Nehru Memorial Trust vs U.P. State Industrial Development Corporation Limited
Click the links below for the reports and the judgment :Essential Elements Of Valid Legal Notice : Supreme Court Explains'125 Acres Allotted In 2 Months Without Bids' : Supreme Court Criticises UPSIDC, Orders Reform In UP Industrial Land...
Essential Elements Of Valid Legal Notice : Supreme Court Explains
The Supreme Court today (May 30) outlined the essential components of a valid legal notice, ruling that a notice does not necessarily have to be explicitly labeled as "legal" to be considered valid. The court held that if a communication sent to the recipient (noticee) effectively conveys the details of the default, potential consequences, and the sender's intent, it will qualify as a...
2025 LiveLaw (SC) 646 | KASHMIRI LAL SHARMA vs HIMACHAL PRADESH STATE ELECTRICITY BOARD LTD
Click the links below for the report and the judgment :Retirement Age Extension Given To One Disabled Category Can't Be Denied To Persons With Other Disabilities : Supreme CourtEmployee Has No Fundamental Right To Choose Retirement Age : Supreme...
Employee Has No Fundamental Right To Choose Retirement Age : Supreme Court
The Supreme Court recently ruled that an employee does not possess an inherent right to determine their retirement age. This authority lies with the State, which must exercise it reasonably, adhering to the principle of equality enshrined under Article 14.The Court said that “an employee has no fundamental right as regards the age at which he would retire.”The bench comprising Justices...