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Supreme Court Upholds Attorney-Client Communication Privilege Why in the News ? The Supreme Court has ruled that advocates cannot be summoned by investigative agencies to disclose confidential communications with clients. The verdict, delivered by a three-judge bench led by CJI B.R. Gavai, reinforces the attorney-client privilege under the Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam (BSA), 2023. This ruling …
Read MoreWhy in the news? The Supreme Court has instructed the National Dam Safety Authority (NDSA) to address Tamil Nadu’s concerns over Kerala’s maintenance of the 125-year-old Mullaperiyar Dam, highlighting dam safety, inter-state water disputes, and regulatory oversight in India. Supreme Court’s Directive: The Supreme Court has instructed a supervisory committee led by the National Dam …
Read MoreWhy in the News? The Supreme Court ruled that Foreigners Tribunals cannot review their own decisions, overturning an Assam tribunal’s order that reopened a settled citizenship case. The verdict reinforces legal finality, preventing repetitive litigation in pending citizenship disputes under the Assam Accord and NRC. Supreme Court’s Ruling: The Supreme Court (SC) ruled that a …
Read MoreWhy in the news? The Supreme Court emphasized that under Article 200 of the Constitution, Governors must communicate reasons for withholding assent to state Bills, while hearing Tamil Nadu’s petitions against Governor R.N. Ravi’s decision to withhold several Bills. Key Observation by the Supreme Court: The Supreme Court emphasized that under Article 200 of the …
Read MoreWhy in the news? The Supreme Court reaffirmed trial courts’ authority to summon individuals as accused under Section 319 of CrPC, even after police closure reports, highlighting courts’ independence in assessing evidence during criminal trials. Supreme Court Ruling Highlights: The Supreme Court ruled that a clean chit or closure report filed by the police does …
Read MoreWhy in the news? The Supreme Court upheld a divorce granted due to mental cruelty, ruling that sustained emotional distress caused by a spouse’s behavior can justify divorce. The husband was ordered to pay ₹50 lakh alimony. Court’s Ruling on Mental Cruelty The Supreme Court ruled that behavior causing emotional distress to a spouse constitutes …
Read MoreWhy in the news? The Supreme Court has barred civil courts from registering fresh suits or ordering surveys of disputed religious sites while it examines petitions challenging the constitutional validity of the Places of Worship Act, 1991. SC Halts Fresh Suits on Religious Places: The Supreme Court (SC) has barred civil courts from registering new …
Read MoreWhy in the news? The Supreme Court’s 2024 judgement on Aligarh Muslim University (AMU) overrules the 1967 verdict, affirming its status as a minority institution under Article 30 of the Constitution. AMU’s Historical and Legal Context: The M.A.O. College (1877), founded by Sir Syed Ahmed Khan, evolved into Aligarh Muslim University (AMU), a hub …
Read MoreWhy in the news? The Supreme Court clarified the status of Article 31C and reinterpreted Article 39(b), marking a shift in how the Court views state acquisition of private property. Background and Key Legal Questions: Landmark Ruling: The Supreme Court recently delivered a significant ruling in the Property Owners Association v. State of Maharashtra case, …
Read MoreWhy in the news? The Supreme Court ruled that courts must avoid imposing impractical conditions when suspending fines, emphasising that unreasonable requirements could obstruct an individual’s right to appeal and violate constitutional protections of personal liberty. Impractical Conditions for Suspension: The Supreme Court emphasised that courts must avoid imposing impractical conditions when suspending sentences involving …
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