Keeping Pace with Legal Change
The Supreme Court, comprising Justices Sudhanshu Dhulia and K. Vinod Chandran, clarified that government assistance must be deducted from motor accident compensation to prevent double recovery. The ruling ensures fair compensation while maintaining equity in claims under the Motor Vehicles Act.
The Supreme Court, led by Justices Dipankar Datta and Manmohan, upheld exclusive jurisdiction clauses in private employment contracts, affirming their enforceability. The ruling clarifies that such clauses bind parties to designated courts, ensuring legal certainty and streamlining dispute resolution in employment agreements.
Justices Sudhanshu Dhulia and K. Vinod Chandran upheld the legality of a tribal land sale under Section 165 of the M.P. Land Revenue Code, affirming compliance with regulatory provisions. The landmark ruling strengthens tribal land rights while ensuring legal transfers, promoting clarity in property transactions.
The Supreme Court, comprising Justices Rajesh Bindal and N. Kotiswar Singh, upheld the validity of a 1967 gift deed, rejecting the retrospective application of the Benami Transactions (Prohibition) Act. The ruling clarifies that pre-1988 transactions are exempt, prioritizing legal clarity and property rights.
Section 50 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023, addresses abetment where the abetted person acts with a different intention. The abettor is liable for the act intended to be abetted, ensuring accountability despite differing intentions, promoting fairness in criminal liability.
Section 49 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023, stipulates that abettors face the same punishment as principal offenders when the abetted act is committed, and no specific penalty exists. It ensures accountability for instigation, conspiracy, or aiding, aligning with justice principles.
BJP leader Shazia Ilmi sued journalist Rajdeep Sardesai for defamation after a video from a heated India Today debate on the Agniveer scheme allegedly violated her privacy. The Delhi High Court ordered the video’s removal, citing privacy rights, while partially upholding defamation claims.
The Supreme Court mandated a single-shift NEET-PG 2025 exam, addressing fairness concerns over the two-shift format. The decision ensures equitable competition, upholding Article 14’s right to equality, as varying question paper difficulties and normalization issues risked arbitrariness, impacting candidates’ rankings and rights.
Spiritual leader Sadhguru Jaggi Vasudev has approached the Delhi High Court to protect his personality rights, a form of intellectual property, against unauthorized AI-generated content. The petition addresses the misuse of his name, image, and voice through deepfake technology and rogue websites, which exploit his reputation for commercial gain, including fraudulent product endorsements and misleading narratives. The court issued an interim order to remove such content, emphasizing the balance between free speech and reputational rights. This case highlights the growing legal challenges surrounding AI-driven identity misuse and the protection of personality rights in the digital era.
: Section 48 of Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) 2023 establishes liability for abetting an offence in India, even if committed abroad, provided the act is an offence under Indian law. It ensures cross-border accountability, targeting instigation or assistance from India, regardless of the crime’s location.
