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28/08/2025, 10 months ago

Domestic Violence with Intent to Kill: Delhi High Court Rules Marital Relationship an Aggravating Factor, Not Mitigating One

.Introduction: The case of Sushant Raj v. State (NCT of Delhi) before the Delhi High Court brought to the forefront the grave issue of domestic violence escalating to the level of attempted murder and the judicial perspective on how marital relationships cannot serve as a shield to dilute the seriousness of such crimes. The matter […]

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28/08/2025, 10 months ago

Secondary Evidence Under Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam Requires Strict Foundation: Bombay High Court Upholds Tribunal’s Order

Introduction: In a significant ruling clarifying the scope of secondary evidence under the Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam, 2023, the Bombay High Court in Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Ltd. v. Vinod Anandrao Parate [Writ Petition No. 2546 of 2025] held that mere assertions of non-availability or non-traceability of documents, without any supporting affidavit, cannot justify admission of secondary […]

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28/08/2025, 10 months ago

Delhi High Court Reaffirms Government’s Power to Regulate Use of Subsidised APM Gas

Introduction: In a significant ruling on the regulation of subsidised natural gas and the scope of arbitral review, the Delhi High Court dismissed a Section 34 petition filed by Gujarat State Fertilisers & Chemicals Ltd. (“GSFCL”) against an arbitral award in favour of Gas Authority of India Limited (“GAIL”). The matter revolved around the supply […]

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28/08/2025, 10 months ago

Allahabad High Court Clarifies State GST Officers’ Authority Under IGST and CGST Acts

Introduction: The Allahabad High Court, in a crucial ruling on the scope of powers under the Goods and Services Tax regime, has held that officers appointed under the State Goods and Services Tax Act (SGST Act) are deemed to be “Proper Officers” under both the Integrated Goods and Services Tax Act (IGST Act) and the […]

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28/08/2025, 10 months ago

Bombay High Court Rules Delay Cannot Be Condoned if Main Proceedings Are Not Maintainable

Introduction: The Bombay High Court in a significant ruling reiterated the principle that delay can only be condoned in respect of proceedings that are legally maintainable, and if the main application itself is not maintainable in law, then no question of delay condonation arises. The case in question was JSW Steel Coated Products Ltd. & […]

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28/08/2025, 10 months ago

Supreme Court Clarifies That Arbitration Agreement Need Not Be Signed if Parties Have Consented in Writing

Introduction: The Supreme Court of India in the case Glencore International AG versus M/s. Shree Ganesh Metals and another, reported as 2025 LiveLaw (SC) 839, delivered a significant ruling that strengthens the scope and flexibility of arbitration agreements under the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996. The dispute arose when Glencore International AG, the appellant, sought […]

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26/08/2025, 10 months ago

Anticipatory Bail Granted to Political Figures in Post-Poll Violence Murder Case

Introduction: The Calcutta High Court, in the matter of Paresh Paul & Others, granted anticipatory bail to Paresh Paul, a 79-year-old Member of the Legislative Assembly, along with two other accused belonging to the ruling political party of the State, who were implicated in a post-poll violence-related death following the Assembly Elections of 2021. The […]

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26/08/2025, 10 months ago

Anticipatory Bail Denied in Case Involving Alleged Cow Slaughter Under Haryana Law

Introduction: The case of Asif v. State of Haryana came before the Punjab and Haryana High Court, raising sensitive issues regarding the alleged illegal transportation of cows for slaughter and the scope of anticipatory bail under the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS). The petitioner, Asif, approached the Court seeking protection from arrest in connection with […]

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26/08/2025, 10 months ago

Supreme Court Upholds Bail Under UAPA for Accused Linked to Non-Proscribed ‘Al-Hind’; Refuses Bail to Co-Accused, Orders Trial Within Two Years

Introduction: In Union of India v. Saleem Khan & Anr. (Criminal Appeal Nos. 3644–3645 of 2025, reported as 2025 LiveLaw (SC) 833), the Supreme Court dealt with two contrasting bail pleas under the stringent Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act (UAPA). The parties were Saleem Khan (Accused No. 11), who had been granted bail by the Karnataka […]

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