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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.