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Supreme Court Bench of Justices Sudhanshu Dhulia and K. Vinod Chandran Clarifies Liability in Accidents Involving Hazardous Goods Vehicles Without Proper Endorsement

The Supreme Court, with Justices Sudhanshu Dhulia and K. Vinod Chandran, clarified that liability in accidents involving hazardous goods vehicles without proper endorsement falls on the vehicle owner and driver. The ruling emphasizes strict compliance with transport regulations to ensure safety and accountability under the Motor Vehicles Act.

byHimanshu Poshwal
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Supreme Court Bench of Justices Sudhanshu Dhulia and K. Vinod Chandran Clarifies Deduction of Government Assistance in Motor Accident Compensation

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.

byHimanshu Poshwal
Supreme Court

Supreme Court Quashes FIR in Family Business Row: Justice Abhay S Oka, Justic Ahsanuddin Amanullah and Justic Augustine George Masih

The Supreme Court issued a significant decision in which it acquitted the accused in a murder case that was tied to the alleged smuggling of sand. The court cited poor circumstantial evidence, procedural delays, and untrustworthy witness testimonies as the reasons for its decision. This decision reinforced the norm of proof beyond reasonable doubt.

byLegal Maestros
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Supreme Court Bench of Justices Dipankar Datta and Manmohan Upholds Exclusive Jurisdiction Clauses in Private Employment Contracts

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.

byHimanshu Poshwal
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Justices Sudhanshu Dhulia and K. Vinod Chandran Uphold Legality of Tribal Land Sale: A Landmark Ruling on Section 165 of the M.P. Land Revenue Code

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.

byHimanshu Poshwal
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Supreme Court Bench of Justices Rajesh Bindal and N. Kotiswar Singh Upholds Validity of 1967 Gift Deed, Rejects Retrospective Application of Benami Law

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.

byHimanshu Poshwal
Supreme Court

COVID Delay Not Candidate’s Fault: Soumen Paul vs. Shrabani Nayek by Justice Narasimha & Justice Misra

The decision that the Supreme Court made in the case of Soumen Paul and Others versus Shrabani Nayek and Others is the subject of this article. The article focuses on the qualifying requirements for the employment of primary teachers in the state of West Bengal. Critical legal uncertainties in the procedures governing teacher recruitment are resolved by the verdict.

byLegal Maestros