The Hon’ble Supreme Court while interpreting the scope of deemed permission to close and undertaking under Section 25-O(3) of the Industrial Disputes Act, 1947 has held that procedural lapses by the State Government cannot frustrate the statutory right of an employer to close a business when no timely decision…
The Bench comprising of Satish Chandra Sharma, J. and B.V. Nagarathna, J. has delivered a significant judgment on the interplay of limitation under Section 468 CrPC and Section 498-A IPC. The Hon’ble Court laid down crucial principles regarding the computation of limitation in continuing offences and addressed the misuse…
INTRODUCTION In a remarkable judgment passed by B.V. Nagarathna, J. and Satish Chandra Sharma, J., the Hon’ble Apex Court on 04.06.2025 acquitted a youth convicted under Section 302 and 201 IPC, 1860 by holding that the circumstantial evidence on record was not consistent and left a reasonable possibility of…
The Division Bench of the Hon’ble Apex Court comprising of Satish Chandra Sharma, J. and B.V. Nagarathna, J. has once again reiterated that an FIR under section 376(2)(n) IPC, 1860, which is now section 69 of the BNS, 2023 is not maintainable once it is found that the FIR…
Punjab Customary Law, a legal tradition rooted in colonial policy and agrarian patriarchy, occupies a peculiar position in the Indian legal system. Oscillating between statutory law and living custom, its enduring relevance continues to shape property rights, succession, and marital relations, particularly in rural Punjab. This article undertakes an…
In a democratic polity founded upon constitutional morality and rule of law, the protection of individuals who expose corruption, maladministration, and illegality is not merely a statutory duty but a civilizational imperative. The Whistle Blowers Protection Act, 2011 (hereinafter “the Act”), was envisaged as a cornerstone in India’s fight…
The Fugitive Economic Offenders Act, 2018 (FEOA) emerged from a pressing necessity to combat the exodus of high-profile economic offenders who exploited legal lacunae to escape Indian jurisdiction. In a globalised financial ecosystem increasingly prone to complex frauds, the Act stands as a pivotal legislative initiative aimed at reining…
Section 166 of the Motor Vehicles Act, 1988 (hereinafter referred to as "the Act") forms the procedural backbone for claiming compensation arising out of motor vehicle accidents. The provision is remedial in nature and must be interpreted liberally to advance the purpose of social justice underlying the statute. It…
Bail is an integral element of the Indian criminal justice system that reconciles the fundamental right to personal liberty with the broader interest of societal justice. It embodies the legal process through which a person accused of a criminal offence is released from custody, subject to conditions that ensure…
Images are subject to copyright INTRODUCTION Section 362 of the code of criminal procedure forms the basis of the entire code. This section has had an important role to play in the criminal procedure. This section has been mentioned in chapter XXVII of the code and has been very…