Category: Covering the Supreme Court of India

Evidentiary Value of Extra-Judicial Confession: Understanding its Significance in Criminal Proceedings

Evidentiary Value of Extra-Judicial Confession: Understanding its Significance in Criminal Proceedings

In criminal proceedings, the prosecution must establish the guilt of the accused beyond a reasonable doubt. To do so, the prosecution presents evidence to the court, which can include testimonies, physical evidence, and documents.

Indian Supreme Court's Ruling on Drug Storage by Doctors: Striking a Balance between Patient Safety and Medical Care

Indian Supreme Court’s Ruling on Drug Storage by Doctors: Striking a Balance between Patient Safety and Medical Care

The Drugs and Cosmetics Act is a crucial piece of legislation in India that governs the import, manufacturing, distribution, and sale of drugs and cosmetics. The Act’s provisions, including guidelines for drug storage, aim to uphold the quality, safety, and efficacy of drugs.

How can the court reinstate a Chief minister who did not face a floor test?

How can the court reinstate a Chief minister who did not face a floor test?

On February 14, a five-judge panel headed by Chief Justice of the Supreme Court of India DY Chandrachud and including Justice MR Shah, Krishna Murari, Hima Kohli, and PS Narasimha began hearing the case.

Dealer claiming Input Tax Credit must prove transaction beyond a reasonable doubt, Supreme Court said for KVAT Act

Dealer claiming Input Tax Credit must prove transaction beyond a reasonable doubt, Supreme Court said for KVAT Act

The Karnataka Value Added Tax Act, 2003 is legislation that governs the levy and collection of value-added tax in the state of Karnataka. One of the key provisions of the Act is section 70, which relates to the Input Credit Tax (ITC) claimed by dealers on their purchases.

Constitution Is Stronger Now Because Of Kesavananda Bharati Judgement: Justice BV Nagarathna

Constitution Is Stronger Now Because Of Kesavananda Bharati Judgement: Justice BV Nagarathna

Supreme Court judge Justice BV Nagarathna said that the Constitution of India is stronger now because of the Kesavananda Bharati judgement, which laid down the doctrine of basic structure.

Self-Defense Landmark Case:- Amjad Khan vs State (1952 AIR 165)

Self-Defense Landmark Case:- Amjad Khan vs State (1952 AIR 165)

Citation: (1952) AIR 165

Bench: Justice Vivian Bose and Justice Saiyid Fazal Ali

Facts of the Case

A communal riot broke out in a town between Sindhi refugees and the local Muslims. It started in a locality where most of the shopkeepers were Sindhi. The goods in the Muslim shops were scattered and some Muslims died in the riot.