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Justice Narasimha’s Landmark Ruling in Adavya Projects v. Vishal Structurals: Redefining Arbitration Party Impleadment Rules

In the case of Adavya Projects v. Vishal Structurals, the Supreme Court made it clear that the failure to serve Section 21 notice does not impede impleadment in arbitration provided the parties accepted to the arbitration agreement. This decision highlights the fact that the jurisdiction of the tribunal is derived from consent rather than from compliance with the procedures.

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Supreme Court Clarifies Bail Norms in Ankit Mishra v. State of Madhya Pradesh – Justices P.Kumar Mishra and justice sanjay karol

In the case of Ankit Mishra v. State of Madhya Pradesh, the Supreme Court supported the decision of the High Court to give anticipatory bail to a man who had committed many offenses. With a focus on judicial discretion in accordance with Section 438 of the Criminal Procedure Code, the ruling investigates the legal criteria for granting or canceling bail.

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Free Speech vs Defamation: SC Quashes Builder’s Complaint – Justice K.V. Viswanathan in Shahed Kamal Case

The defamation charges against homeowners who were demonstrating against a builder were dismissed by the Supreme Court of India, which affirmed the homebuyers’ fundamental right to peaceful dissent in accordance with Article 19(1)(a). The verdict sheds light on important problems in defamation law, particularly the Ninth Exception to Section 499 of the Indian Penal Code.

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Justice K. Vinod Chandran’s Verdict: Filicide or Suicide in Subhash Aggarwal

This article provides an analysis of the decision that was handed down by the Supreme Court on April 17, 2025, which upheld the conviction of a father for the murder of his kid. This report analyzes the facts, looks at Sections 302 of the Indian Penal Code and Section 25/27 of the Arms Act, and investigates how the verdict of the court was influenced by circumstantial evidence, motivation, and forensic results.

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Upholding Fair Compensation: justice J.K. Maheshwari Ruling in Sheela Devi v. Oriental Insurance

In the case of Sheela Devi v. Oriental Insurance, the Supreme Court of the United States provided clarification about the scope of Section 4A of the Employees’ Compensation Act, reaffirmed the discretionary character of statutory penalties, and established standards for the interference of appellate authorities with penalty verdicts. By doing so, it strikes a balance between insurance responsibility, employer defaults, and justice for claimants.

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Reconciling Regulation and Rights: Justice J.B. Pardiwala Judgment in DRI v. Raj Kumar Arora

The judgment that the Supreme Court made on April 17, 2025 in the case of Directorate of Revenue Intelligence v. Raj Kumar Arora and Others, which was presided over by Justice J.B. Pardiwala, is analyzed in this article. In it, the facts, significant legislative provisions, and basic concerns are outlined. These include the impact of Sanjeev Deshpande, the meaning of Section 8(c) of the NDPS Act, and Section 216 of the Criminal Procedure Code.

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Safeguarding Personal Liberty: The Supreme Court’s Ruling on Narco-Analysis Tests by justice Sanjay Karol

With a particular emphasis on the prohibition of forced narco-analysis tests under Articles 20(3) and 21 of the Constitution, this article takes a look at the judgment that the Supreme Court made in the case of Amlesh Kumar v. State of Bihar twenty-five years ago. The facts, pertinent statutes, and essential concerns that were addressed by the Court are outlined in this document.

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Justice Ahsanuddin Amanullah’s Ruling Strengthens Accountability in ESIC Compliance: Ajay Raj Shetty vs. Director & Anr

The conviction under Section 85 of the Employees’ State Insurance Corporation Act was maintained by the Supreme Court in the case of Ajay Raj Shetty vs. Director & Anr. This decision clarified the obligation of a Principal Employer in terms of ensuring that employee payments are deposited. Because of this verdict, accountability in accordance with social welfare regulations is strengthened.

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Firing AK-47 at Colleagues Implies Intent to Kill: Justice Pankaj Mithal Clarifies Section 307 IPC

The applicability of Section 307 of the Indian Penal Code was clarified by the Supreme Court in the case of State of Himachal Pradesh vs. Shamsher Singh. The court ruled that the case does not need a grave harm in order to show intent to murder. Following the reversal of the High Court’s acquittal, the Court reinstated the conviction for attempted murder that was handed down by the trial court.

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