Case Summary: S. Rajaseekaran v. Union of India & Ors. (2025) | Cashless Treatment Scheme for Road Accident Victims

The judgment serves as a vital reminder of the intersection between statutory obligations and constitutional rights, emphasizing the State’s duty to safeguard human lives. Title of the Case: S. Rajaseekaran v. Union of India & Ors. (2025) Citation: Writ Petition (C) No. 295 of 2012 Court: Supreme Court of India Bench: Justice Abhay S. Oka

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SUPREME COURT CLARIFIES THAT A PRIMA FACIE CASE OF CRIMINAL INTIMIDATION REQUIRES A CLEAR DEMONSTRATION OF INTENT, SUBSTANTIATED BY EVIDENCE ON RECORD

SUPREME COURT CLARIFIES THAT A PRIMA FACIE CASE OF CRIMINAL INTIMIDATION REQUIRES A CLEAR DEMONSTRATION OF INTENT, SUBSTANTIATED BY EVIDENCE ON RECORD A division-Judge Bench of the Supreme Court comprising of Justice C.T. Ravikumar and Justice Sanjay Karol passed a Judgment dated 02-01-2025 in the matter of Naresh Aneja @ Naresh Kumar Aneja vs. State

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Analysis of the Supreme Court Judgment in Lilian Coelho & Ors. v. Myra Philomena Coalho

Analysis of the Supreme Court Judgment in Lilian Coelho & Ors. v. Myra Philomena Coalho Introduction The Supreme Court judgment (Division Bench) in Civil Appeal No. 7198 of 2009 addresses a critical testamentary dispute involving a Will executed by Mrs. Maria Francisca Coelho. The case highlights the interplay between valid execution and the genuineness of

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Supreme Court Upholds CBI Jurisdiction and State Consent Post-Bifurcation of State

Supreme Court Upholds CBI Jurisdiction and State Consent Post-Bifurcation of State Introduction On January 2, 2025, the Supreme Court of India delivered a judgment (Division Bench) in The State, Central Bureau of Investigation V. A. Satish Kumar & Ors. 2025 INSC 11 by addressing crucial questions of jurisdiction, procedural compliance, and the application of anti-corruption

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HON’BLE SUPREME COURT QUASHES FIR AGAINST AUTHORISED AGENT FOR UNAUTHORISED SELLING OF RAILWAY TICKETS

HON’BLE SUPREME COURT QUASHES FIR AGAINST AUTHORISED AGENT FOR UNAUTHORISED SELLING OF RAILWAY TICKETS A two Judge Bench of the Hon’ble Supreme Court comprising of Justice Dipankar Datta and Justice Prashant Kumar Mishra in the matter of J. Ramesh versus Union of India Criminal Appeal No. 4169/2024 Arising Out Of SLP (Criminal) No. 2408/2017 where

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SUPREME COURT HOLDS THAT A LIBERATED APPROACH MUST BE TAKEN IN ALLOWING THE RELEASE OF SEIZED VEHICLES IN THE CASES OF NDPS

SUPREME COURT HOLDS THAT A LIBERATED APPROACH MUST BE TAKEN IN ALLOWING THE RELEASE OF SEIZED VEHICLES IN THE CASES OF NDPS A two Judge Bench of Hon’ble Supreme Court comprising of Justice Sanjay Karol and Justice Manmohan passed a judgement dated 07.01.2025 in the matter of Bishwajit Dey V. The State of Assam Criminal

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Navigating Personality Rights – Does Fame Have a Trade-Off?

Regarding personality rights and introducing a public interest test before granting protection to celebrities, Rebecca Cardoso, in this guest post, advocates for a balanced approach prioritizing protection against genuine harm instead of trivial grievances. Rebecca is a corporate lawyer specializing in financial regulatory practice, with an interest in intellectual property rights. Views expressed here are

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