Welcome to the Legal Bites Monthly Legal Updates for January 2025! This edition offers a comprehensive overview of the latest judgments, regulations, and key legal developments in India, along with a few significant international updates. Stay informed and up-to-date with the most significant legal changes of the month. January 2025: Key Legal, National, and International
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SUPREME COURT PROVIDES JUDICIAL SAFEGUARDS AGAINST WRONGFUL CONVICTIONS
SUPREME COURT PROVIDES JUDICIAL SAFEGUARDS AGAINST WRONGFUL CONVICTIONS A two-Judge Bench of the Supreme Court comprising of Justice Abhay S Oka and Justice Ujjal Bhuyan passed a Judgment dated 29-01-2025 in the matter of Vinobhai vs. State of Kerala, Criminal Appeal No.1730/ 2017 and observed that the conviction must be based on proof beyond a
... Continue Reading.SUPREME COURT HOLDS THAT ADMISSION TO POST GRADUATE MEDICAL COURSES SHALL NOT BE BASED ON DOMICILE-BASED RESERVATIONS
SUPREME COURT HOLDS THAT ADMISSION TO POST GRADUATE MEDICAL COURSES SHALL NOT BE BASED ON DOMICILE-BASED RESERVATIONS A three Judge Bench of the Hon’ble Supreme Court consisting of Justice Hrishikesh Roy, Justice Sudhanshu Dhulia and Justice SVN Bhatti recently held in the judgement dated 29.01.2025 in the matter of Dr.Tanvi Behl v. Shrey Goel &
... Continue Reading.Key Features of Union Budget 2025-26 | No Income Tax Up To Rs 12 Lakh
The Union Budget 2025-26, presented by Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman, focuses on accelerating economic growth, fostering inclusive development, boosting private sector investments, and enhancing the spending power of India’s middle class. Anchored in the vision of Viksit Bharat, it aims to strengthen India’s global position through transformative reforms in agriculture, MSMEs, infrastructure, and exports. Download
... Continue Reading.SUPREME COURT REVERSES WRONGFUL CONVICTION OF POLICEMEN AS PROSECUTION FAILS TO ESTABLISH COMMON INTENTION
SUPREME COURT REVERSES WRONGFUL CONVICTION OF POLICEMEN AS PROSECUTION FAILS TO ESTABLISH COMMON INTENTION A two Judge Bench of the Hon’ble Supreme Court comprising of Justice B.R. Gavai and Justice Augustine George Masih passed a judgement dated 28.01.2025 in the matter of Constable 907 Surendra Singh & Anr. v. State of Uttarakhand Criminal Appeal No.
... Continue Reading.Supreme Court on Legitimacy, DNA Testing, and Res Judicata in Family Law
Supreme Court on Legitimacy, DNA Testing, and Res Judicata in Family Law Introduction The Supreme Court of India, in its decision in Ivan Rathinam v. Milan Joseph (2025 INSC 115), addressed key issues concerning the presumption of legitimacy under Section 112 of the Indian Evidence Act, 1872, the jurisdiction of civil and family courts, and
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SUPREME COURT QUASHES FIR FOR ABDUCTION AND RAPE IN CONSENSUAL MARRIAGE CASE The Judgment in the Case of Kuldeep Singh v. State of Punjab & Ors., Criminal Appeal arising out of SLP (Crl.) No. 13277 of 2023, was delivered by a Division Bench of the Supreme Court of India, comprising Hon’ble Justice Vikram Nath and
... Continue Reading.SUPREME COURT RULES ON RETROSPECTIVE PROMOTION AND CONSEQUENTIAL BENEFITS IN DISCIPLINARY PROCEEDINGS
SUPREME COURT RULES ON RETROSPECTIVE PROMOTION AND CONSEQUENTIAL BENEFITS IN DISCIPLINARY PROCEEDINGS The Judgment in the Case of K. Samba Moorthy v. Sanjiv Chadha & Ors., Civil Appeal arising out of SLP (C) No. 10245 of 2024), was delivered by a Division Bench of the Supreme Court of India, comprising Hon’ble Justice B.R. Gavai and
... Continue Reading.CESTAT Rules In Favor Of Secure Meters On Classification of Communication Modules
CESTAT Rules in Favor of Secure Meters on Classification of Communication Modules The Customs, Excise and Service Tax Appellate Tribunal (CESTAT), New Delhi, has ruled in favor of Secure Meters Limited in a case concerning the classification of communication modules used in the manufacturing of smart meters. The Tribunal overturned the classification determined by the
... Continue Reading.Cyril Amarchand Mangaldas Advised Tata Electronics On Obtaining CCI Approval For Acquisition Of Majority Shareholding Of Pegatron India
Cyril Amarchand Mangaldas Advised Tata Electronics on Obtaining CCI Approval for Acquisition of Majority Shareholding of Pegatron India Cyril Amarchand Mangaldas (“CAM”) advised Tata Electronics Private Limited (“TEPL”) in obtaining the Competition Commission of India’s (“CCI”) approval for its acquisition of majority shareholding of Pegatron Technology India Private Limited (“Pegatron India”), and other connected steps.
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