BREAKING | Contempt Petition Filed In Supreme Court Over SBI's Non-Disclosure Of Electoral Bonds Details

This move by ADR comes amidst the ongoing battle for transparency in political funding, particularly concerning the contentious electoral bonds scheme. Read More>>>

Conviction Can Be Solely Based On Dying Declaration If It Inspires Confidence: Supreme Court

The Supreme Court held that the conviction of the accused can be sustained solely based on the dying declaration if the declaration made by the victim inspires the confidence of the court and proves to be trustworthy i.e., the victim was in a conscious state of mind to make such a dying declaration. Read More>>>

Test Applied Under Section 319 CrPC Is More Than A Prima Facie Case : Supreme Court

The Court also held that the discretionary powers under Section 319 of the CrPC should be used sparingly where the circumstances of the case warrant. Read More>>>

Hospital's Registration Can't Be Cancelled Under PC & PNDT Act If Not Expedient In Public Interest: Supreme Court

The Supreme Court held that the suspension/cancellation of the registration of the Hospital/Clinic under Section 20(3) of the Pre-Conception and Pre-Natal Diagnostic Techniques (Regulation & Prevention of Misuse) Act, 1994 ("PC&PNDT Act") is permissible only when the Appropriate Authority believes that it is necessary or expedient so to do in the public interest. Read More>>>

Ration Cards Can't Be Considered As Proof Of Address Or Residence: Delhi High Court

“Hence, as per the definition of the Ration Card, the intent of issuing the same is that it aims to distribute the essential food items by way of the fair price shops. Therefore, it does not amount to become an identity proof of residence for any Ration Card holder,” the court said. Read More>>>