The Supreme Court just answered. Your agreement is not the Constitution. If a clause is one-sided and unfair, it cannot silence statutory protection And it’s big for homebuyers in Parsvnath Developers Ltd. v Mohit Khirbat 20 February 2026; Citations: 2026 INSC 170 | 2026 SCO.LR 2(4)[20] In this case, a Gurugram housing project was delayed. The […]
The Supreme Court just answered this in Priyanka Kumari v. State of Bihar (2026) Bench: Justices Rajesh Bindal & Vijay Bishnoi In 2004, the appellants completed their Bachelor of Library Science from a private university in Chhattisgarh. In 2005, the Act under which that university was created was struck down as unconstitutional. In 2009 —
The Supreme Court just clarified this in Parameshwari v. State of Tamil Nadu (2026).Compensation is not a shortcut to avoid punishment. It cannot trivialize the offence. Sentencing must balance Gravity of offence, Impact on victim, Circumstances of accused, Societal interest. Compensation can supplement justice. but cannot substitute accountability in serious crimes. Parameshwari v State of
Case Comment “What if I told you a statement made in police custody is usually inadmissible but one small part of it can still convict you?” That’s exactly what the Supreme Court clarified in Rohit Jangde v. State of Chhattisgarh (2026).” This case revisits Section 27 of the Evidence Act -the narrow exception that allows
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The Supreme Court has sent a clear message:Freedom of speech is not a favour — it is a Fundamental Right Duty of Police to Uphold Freedom of Speech: Supreme Court Clarifies in Imran Pratapgadhi v. State of Gujarat (2026)Article 19(1)(a) and Articles 12, 21, 51-A(a), 32 and 226 Fundamental right to freedom of speech and expression— Duty of
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The case arose from the murder of political leader Ramavatar Jaggi in 2003. The State police initially registered an FIR and filed a charge sheet; however, due to dissatisfaction expressed by the victim’s family, the investigation was later transferred to the CBI, which filed a fresh charge sheet implicating, among others, Amit Jogi. The trial
On 12-04-2018, the respondent visited the beauty salon situated in the ITC Maurya Hotel, New Delhi, for a haircut. Alleging that her hair was cut much shorter than instructed, resulting in emotional trauma and professional setbacks, she filed a consumer complaint before the National Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission (NCDRC) in July 2018. By order dated
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In the instant matter, the petitioners are engaged in the business of buying and selling gold ornaments, gold bars, coins and precious stones and have been carrying on such business in compliance with applicable statutory and regulatory requirements. In July 2024, a company named Dallas E-com Infotech Private Limited (“the Customer”) approached the petitioners for
The Supreme Court held that reserve category candidates who score above the cut-off mark for open category candidates cannot be denied equality of treatment merely on account of their caste or community. The Rajasthan High Court had advertised 2756 vacancies for Junior Judicial Assistants, involving a written test followed by a typewriting test. Several reserved
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The Supreme Court held that the benchmark for adjudging medical negligence is the lowest standard of professional skill and competence expected of a medical practitioner. It clarified that “deficiency in service” in patient care is distinct from “medical negligence” and that the two concepts must not be enmeshed. The case involved an appellant who alleged
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