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Repeat POCSO Offender: Court Flags Bail Abuse in Valapattanam Case

Background of the Case Rafi, the accused, had previously been booked under the POCSO Act in a case registered by the Valapattanam police. He was granted bail in that earli

14 Apr 2025 · Lexpedia

Reducing Pendency in the Supreme Court of India: A Path Forward

India's Supreme Court stands as the highest authority in the nation's judicial system, often called upon to uphold constitutional values and protect citizens' rights. Yet, the Court finds itself bu

14 Apr 2025 · Lexpedia

Supreme Court Emphasizes Literal Rule of Construction in Contract Interpretation

In a landmark judgment, the Supreme Court has reiterated the importance of the literal rule of construction when interpreting contracts and deeds. The bench, comprising Justices Pa

9 Apr 2025 · Lexpedia

Supreme Court Pulls Up Central Government Over Delay in Framing Cashless Treatment Scheme for Road Accident Victims

The Supreme Court reprimanded the Central Government for failing to implement a crucial provision under Section 162(2) of the Motor Vehicles Act, 1988

9 Apr 2025 · Lexpedia

Supreme Court Upholds Rajasthan High Court Ruling on Validity of Category Certificates for Civil Judge Appointment

In a significant ruling today, the Supreme Court of India dismissed appeals filed by candidates seeking appointment to the position of Civ

8 Apr 2025 · Lexpedia

Supreme Court Quashes Rape Case, Reiterates Position on Consent and False Promise of Marriage

8 Apr 2025 · Lexpedia

Telangana High Court Rules Against 'Further Chief Examination' in Corruption Case, Cites Violation of Indian Evidence Act

8 Apr 2025 · Lexpedia

Delhi High Court Stays BCI’s Decision to Prohibit Lawyer Lokinder Singh Phaugat from Legal Practice

8 Apr 2025 · Lexpedia

Karnataka High Court Calls for Uniform Civil Code, Emphasizes Women’s Rights and Equality

8 Apr 2025 · Lexpedia

Supreme Court Dismisses Plea for 100% Manual Counting of VVPAT Slips in Elections

7 Apr 2025 · Lexpedia

Supreme Court of India Signs MoU with Supreme Court of Nepal to Strengthen Judicial Cooperation

7 Apr 2025 · Lexpedia

India Launches 785 Evening Courts to Tackle Judicial Backlog

In a significant step to reduce the growing backlog of cases in India’s district courts, the Ministry of Law and Justice is set to launch 785 evening courts

7 Apr 2025 · Lexpedia