6. Combining interest with the principal sum is permissible to meet the Rs. 1 crore threshold under Section 4 of the IBC when stipulated in the invoice: NCLT New Delhi ruling in the case of Late Smt. Sunil Chhabra vs. M/s. Shib Dass Metal Pvt. Ltd.

7.If an convict serving a life sentence escapes and is later convicted of another crime, the subsequent sentence will run concurrently with the original life sentence : Supreme Court

8.Revocation Petition under Section 64 Patents Act cannot be Considered Suit under Section 10 CPC : Delhi High Court

9.Principle of Mutuality not Applicable on interest income earned by club on its deposits in banks which are its corporate members, therefore taxable : Supreme Court

10.For the purpose of pension calculation the past service as Contractual employee has to be included : Supreme Court

11.Withdrawal of Voluntary Retirement request should be allowed as the statutes provides for the same : Kerala High Court

12.Courts lacks Authority to Modify Awards Under Section 34 of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act : Supreme Court Affirms

13.Denying Paternity Leave Violates Child's Right to Life under Article 21 ; India needs laws on this subject : Madras High Court

14.Arbitration Awards cannot Not set side merely because there is potential of an alternative view regarding facts or contract interpretation : Supreme Court

15.For a Transaction to be regarded as 'Mortgage by conditional sale, the condition for reconveyance has to be specified in the same deed : Supreme Court

16.Severability Doctrine enshrined in under Section 34 of A&C Act allows partial setting aside of Arbitration Award, rest remains valid": Delhi High Court

17.The Supreme Court Establishes 11 factors for Assessing the Significance of Dying Declarations

18.Delhi High Court Rejects ChatGPT Responses in IPR Lawsuit, Asserts AI Cannot Replace Human Intelligence in Judicial Proceedings

19.Subsequent Occupant of Premises Responsible for Clearing Previous Occupant's Electricity Dues: Supreme Court

20.Under the Doctrine of Harmonious Construction, any ambiguities found within a deed must be interpreted in a manner that aligns with both the remaining clauses of the document and the original intent of the parties involved : Supreme Court

21.When two interconnected agreements have conflicting arbitration clauses, the Delhi High Court holds that priority should be given to the arbitration clause within the main agreement

22.In motor accident claims, the social status of the deceased should be taken into account when there is no clear evidence of their income : Supreme Court

23.In order for a woman to assert her rights under Section 14 of the Hindu Succession Act, possession of the property is a necessary requirement : Supreme Court

24.Maintaining a marital union in the face of an irretrievable breakdown is an act of cruelty towards both spouses : Supreme Court Dissolves Marriage

25.Supreme Court Summarizes Key Principles for Granting a Writ of Certiorari under Article 226

26.Delhi High Court refused to grant maintenance to a woman, stating that the purpose of the law is not to establish a group of individuals waiting idly for financial support

27.Liquidator cannot cancel a legitimate auction solely based on the anticipation of obtaining a higher price : Supreme Court

28.In cases where a selected candidate joins and subsequently resigns, the vacancy must be filled through a fresh selection process rather than being filled from the previous merit list : Supreme Court

29.Confessions made to NCB (Narcotics Control Bureau) officials are not admissible as evidence, and the presumption under Section 54 of the law can only be drawn when possession is convincingly established : Supreme Court

30.Cannot permit the inclusion of barium nitrate in firecrackers solely on the basis of a new formulation being 30% less polluting : Supreme Court

31.In Second Appeals, High Courts should typically formulate substantial questions of law during the admission stage itself : Supreme Court

32.Supreme Court Disapproves of Unusual High Court Order Allowing Accused to Explain Before Filing Final Report

33.Tax and customs dues must be settled according to the prescribed waterfall mechanism outlined in Section 53 of the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code (IBC) :- Supreme Court

34. The granting of bail cannot be contingent upon the surrender of a co-accused : Supreme Court

35.Supreme Court Establishes Eight Principles Regarding the Scope of Review, Stating that Observations by a Coordinate Bench are Inadequate Grounds for Revisiting a Judgment

36.Witness should not be considered discredited solely because there are contradictions between their trial testimony and the statements they provided to the police : Supreme Court

37.Under Order VII Rule 11 of the CPC, a plaint cannot be partially rejected :- Supreme Court

38.An insurance company cannot automatically claim a right to recover in motor accident claims solely because the vehicle owner failed to verify the driver's license :- Supreme Court

39.Every concerned party is regarded as a plaintiff in the partition suit, and there is no prohibition on issuing multiple preliminary decrees : Supreme Court

40.The circumstances under which an unregistered lease deed, which is required to be registered, can be admitted as evidence to depict the 'nature and character of possession : Supreme Court Clarifies

41.Direction issued by the Hon'ble Supreme Court to expediate trial of civil cases

42.The Supreme Court elucidates the conditions under which two establishments can be amalgamated for coverage under the EPF Act

43.Consumers Cannot Be Forced into Arbitration as the consumer disputes are Non-Arbitrable : Supreme Court

44.4 Essential Elements to Establish in Cases of Murder by Poison : Supreme Court Clarifies

45.Guidelines for Swift Disposal of Cases Involving MPs/MLAs issued to High Courts by the Hon’ble Supreme Court

46.Both taxable and exempted goods fall within the definition of "Goods" under Sections 2(m) and 13(1)(f) of the UP VAT Act : Supreme Court.

47.Airlines are obligated to adhere to the time schedule committed by their travel agents : Supreme Court

48.High Courts and Sessions Courts have the jurisdiction to grant interim or transit anticipatory bail, even if the FIR is filed in a state different from the court's territorial jurisdiction : Supreme Court

49.Writ petition challenging an award of the Facilitation Council under the MSMED Act is not maintainable : Supreme Court

50.Magistrate lacks the authority to consider a protest petition against its own order taking cognizance : Supreme Court

51.Seeking bail cannot be solely based on the fact that co-accused individuals have been granted bail. To apply the principle of parity, the individual role of each accused must be carefully considered : Supreme Court

52.Gains arising from foreign exchange fluctuations cannot be availed as a deduction under Section 80 HHC of the Income Tax Act : Supreme Court

53.The Governor cannot veto the legislature by merely withholding assent to a bill; instead, the Governor must return the bill to the assembly upon withholding assent : Supreme Court

54.The division of a trial under Section 317(2) of the Criminal Procedure Code is impermissible when further investigation has already been ordered : Supreme Court

55.Citing the failure to present material circumstances to the accused during the examination under Section 313 of the CrPC as the reason, the Hon’ble Supreme Court, overturned a conviction under the NDPS Act

56.Emphasizing the need to avoid casual interference with the commercial judgment of the Committee of Creditors (CoC), the Hon’ble Supreme Court has overturned a directive from the National Company Law Tribunal (NCLT) to reevaluate the assets of the Corporate Debtor.

57.Revenue records don't grant ownership, and a plaintiff can't win just by pointing out flaws in the defendant's title : Supreme Court

58.Registering an adoption deed alone does not exempt an individual from substantiating the fact of adoption with compelling evidence : Supreme Court

59.When the maintainability of a suit is contested, the court should, as a preliminary step, determine jurisdiction before considering the grant of interim relief : Supreme Court

60.When the High Courts are requested to exercise their powers under Section 482 of the Criminal Procedure Code (CrPC), they should meticulously scrutinize whether the accusations at hand indeed amount to the alleged offense : Supreme Court

61.The police should notify victims of 'hit and run' accidents about the available compensation scheme. Additionally, the Central Government to evaluate the possibility of increasing the compensation amount : Supreme Court

62.Section 197 of the Code of Criminal Procedure (CrPC) is applicable solely to acts performed in the discharge of a public servant's official duties. The Court emphasized that the fabrication of documents does not fall within the purview of official duties, establishing a clear distinction : Supreme Court

63.The Hon’ble Supreme Court permits the recovery of improperly received benefits from retired government officers.

64.The Supreme Court outlines key considerations for evaluating remission applications.

65.The Supreme Court has issued directives mandating the inclusion of details regarding previous bail applications and their respective orders in all bail pleas.

66.Children born from void marriages must not be denied a share in their parents' property : Supreme Court

67.The Supreme Court issues a directive for swift adjudication of bail applications by all High Courts.

68.Members Defaulting on Membership Fees Automatically Disqualified from Society; Voting Rights and Notice Entitlement Denied : Supreme Court

69.Accused Cannot Invoke Default Bail Solely Due to Pending Investigations Against Co-Accused or an Incomplete Chargesheet : Supreme Court

70.Filing a Tax Return Without Regular Books of Account Does Not Render it Invalid; The Assessing Officer is Obligated to Promptly call for Rectification for Any Defects.: Supreme Court

71.Acquittal under the Prevention of Corruption Act Shouldn't Rest Solely on an Invalid Sanction : Supreme Court.

72.Attempts to resolve purely civil disputes by exerting pressure through criminal prosecution should be discouraged : Supreme Court

73. NCLAT Delhi Dismisses Homebuyers' Plea for CIRP Initiation Against Ansal Hi-Tech Township

74.Allottees must still meet IBC's Section 7(1) threshold even after RERA grants a favorable order: NCLAT Delhi

75.Dissenting opinions are not deemed integral to the arbitral award, and the timing of their submission and receipt does not influence the limitation period under Section 34(3) of the Act : Delhi High Court

76.Supreme Court Refers Question of Default Bail Under NDPS Act When FSL Report Is not filed with Chargesheet to Larger Bench

77.Supreme Court Lays Down Guidelines for Appellate Courts on Appeals from Acquittal

78.The Supreme Court ruled that once a resignation is accepted, it leads to termination of employment, regardless of whether the acceptance is communicated to the employee or not.

79.Courts cannot coerce a complainant into consenting to compounding, and merely repaying the amount owed does not absolve the accused of liability : Supreme Court

80.The chargesheet must include precise and comprehensive entries, detailing the role of each accused, with witness statements enclosed : Supreme Court

81.TN Industrial Establishments Act Ensures Permanent Status for Workers with Uninterrupted 480-Day Work Record in 24 Months : Supreme Court

82.SEZ Developer Must Apply and Be Scrutinized for 'Deemed Distribution Licensee' Status, Not Automatically Granted: Supreme Court

83.Sentencing Shouldn't Be a Lottery: Supreme Court Urges Union to Develop Policy to Minimize Judge-Centric Disparities

84.Supreme Court Validates ICAI Rule Restricting Chartered Accountants' Tax Audits, Enforcing From April 1, 2024

85.As Civil Actions Are Prohibited for Benami Property Claims, Criminal Prosecution by 'Real' Owner Also Not Allowed: Supreme Court

86.Supreme Court Rules on Maintenance Rights for Divorced Muslim Women

87.Bail Condition Allowing Police to Track Accused Violates Privacy : Supreme Court

88.Supreme Court Deems Bail Condition Requiring Victim as Surety 'Absurd and Impossible'

89.High Courts Without Original Civil Jurisdiction Cannot Extend Arbitral Award Time Limit: Supreme Court

90.Tenants Remaining After Lease Expiry Must Compensate Landlords with 'Mesne Profits' : Supreme Court

91.Section 164(2) of Companies Act 2013 Not Retrospective Before FY 2014-15 : Supreme Court

92.Hindu Woman Can Claim Absolute Ownership of Property Tied to Maintenance Rights : Supreme Court

93.Jail Superintendents Must Prioritize Identifying Women Prisoners Eligible for Release Under Section 479 of BNSS : Supreme Court

94.Supreme Court Highlights Key Principles of Section 195 CrPC

95.Sale Certificate Issued After Court Auction Not Compulsorily Registrable; No Stamp Duty Required for Issuance: Supreme Court

96.Disciplinary Proceedings Cannot Be Initiated Post-Retirement or After Extended Service: Supreme Court

97.State Cannot Assert Adverse Possession Over Private Property: Supreme Court

98.Consideration Need Not Be Monetary: Supreme Court Upholds Validity of Settlement Deed with Obligations of Care and Charity

99.Unconditional Withdrawal of Arbitrator Appointment Application Precludes Second Application on Same Cause of Action : Supreme Court

100.Lis Pendens Doctrine Applies from Filing of Petition, Not Court Notice; Valid Even if Petition Has Defects: Supreme Court

101.Individuals Not Required to File Separate Cases for Relief Granted in Similar Government Disputes : Supreme Court

102.Supreme Court Issues Guidelines to Streamline Death Penalty Execution and Mercy Petitions, Aiming to Prevent Delays

103.Quashing Petition Offers Broader Grounds for Challenge Compared to Discharge Petition: Supreme Court

104.Supreme Court Rules That Sanction under Section 197 Cr.P.C. to Prosecute Public Servant Cannot Be Re-granted on Same Material Once Denied

105.No Need for Separate Possession Relief in Specific Performance Suits When Possession Transfer is Implied in Sale Agreement : Supreme Court

106.Authorized Signatory of Company Cannot Be Ordered to Pay Compensation for Suspension of Sentence: Supreme Court

107.Supreme Court Holds Charge Sheet Cannot Be Filed When Interim Order Bars Coercive Action Against Accused

108.Disputes Exclusively Under Statutory Authorities' Jurisdiction Are Not Arbitrable : Supreme Court

109.Gift Deed Mandating Perpetual, Unpaid Services by Donee Constitutes Forced Labour and Is Unconstitutional: Supreme Court

110.Wife and Children's Maintenance Rights Prevail Over Creditors' Claims Under SARFAESI/IBC on Husband's Assets: Supreme Court

111.Irregularity in sanction order does not warrant acquittal unless it leads to a failure of justice: Supreme Court

112.Supreme Court Defines Limits of Contempt Jurisdiction, Emphasizing It Can't Be Used to Enforce Orders

113.Section 14 of the Limitation Act Applies to Arbitration and Conciliation Act Proceedings : Supreme Court

114.When Are Public Servants' Offences Considered to be linked to Official Duties? Supreme Court Clarifies

115.Confirmed Sale Can Only Be Set Aside for Fraud, Collusion, Inadequate Pricing, or Underbidding, Not Mere Irregularities : Supreme Court

116.Recall Application Before the Court That Recorded the Compromise is the Only Remedy Against a Compromise Decree : Supreme Court

117.While Section 52 TP Act Doesn’t Void Pendente Lite Transfers, Court Can Invalidate Such Sales Using Contempt Powers: Supreme Court

118.Listing of Shares on Stock Exchange Requires Shareholder Approval: Supreme Court

119.Arbitration Clause in an Agreement Cannot Be Considered 'Optional': Supreme Court

120.Re-determination of Compensation Under Section 28A of Land Acquisition Act Can Be Based on High Court's Enhancement : Supreme Court

121.Coconut Oil to Be Classified as 'Edible Oil' or 'Hair Oil' Based on Packaging and Use: Supreme Court

122.UP Amendment to Section 106 of the Transfer of Property Act Becomes Inoperative Following 2003 Parliamentary Amendment : Supreme Court

123.Supreme Court Allows Clarifications on Awards After Arbitral Tribunal Becomes Functus Officio

124.Right To Protect Private Property Can't Be Brushed Away Merely Due to Delay & Laches: Supreme Court Condones 21-Year Delay In Land Acquisition Case

125.Supreme Court Mandates Hearing of Informant/Victim Before Granting Bail in Rape and SC/ST Act Cases

126.Delay in FIR Registration is Not Sufficient to Dismiss a Motor Accident Claim; However, the Delay May Be Relevant Based on the Evidence: Supreme Court

127.Employee Cannot Be Absent from Work Due to Pending VRS Application: Supreme Court

128.Partition of Property During Owner's Lifetime is Prohibited Under Mohammedan Law: Supreme Court

129.Ex-Husband Not Obliged to Maintain Ex-Wife According to His Current Status for Life; Alimony Should Not Be Used to Equalize Wealth : Supreme Court

130.Supreme Court Affirms Inheritance Rights of Tribal Woman; Calls on Parliament to Expand Hindu Succession Act to Include Scheduled Tribes

131.Eviction of Unauthorized Occupants from 'Public Premises' Must Be Done Under Statutory Provisions: Supreme Court

132.Compromise Decree Affirming Pre-Existing Property Rights Requires No Registration or Stamp Duty: Supreme Court

133.Director Who Signed Cheque Not Liable for Dishonour Unless Company Is Made an Accused: Supreme Court

134.12-Year Limitation Period Applies for Declaration of Title with Possession Relief, Not 3 Years : Supreme Court

135.Financial Independence of Wife Not a Barrier to Alimony if Needed to Ensure Dignity and Social Standing Post-Divorce: Supreme Court

136.Non-compliance with Section 52A of the NDPS Act is not a valid reason for granting bail; irregular seizure does not render evidence inadmissible: Supreme Court

137.Separate Application for Delay Condonation Not Required with Application to Set Aside Ex-Parte Decree : Supreme Court

138.Prerequisites for Claiming Protection Under Section 53-A of the Transfer of Property Act : Supreme Court Clarifies

139.Quashing Cheque Dishonor Complaint by a Company at Threshold Over Authorization is Improper: Supreme Court

140.Supreme Court Rules Maintenance Tribunals Can Order Eviction and Transfer of Possession : Supreme Court

141.In land acquisition cases, delayed compensation entitles landowners to the current market value of their land

142.'Valid Execution' of a Will Does Not Guarantee It’s Genuineness : Supreme Court

143.Private Complaint is the Sole Remedy for the Offence of False Evidence Before a Tribunal : Supreme Court

144.Accused Who Fled Can Be Prosecuted Under Section 174A IPC Even if Proclamation Under Section 82 CrPC is Quashed: Supreme Court

145.Sale Deed Executed by Adoptive Mother for Pre-Adoption Property is Binding on Adopted Child : Supreme Court

146.A Complaint Under CrPC Must Be Filed Before a Judicial Magistrate, Not an Executive Magistrate : Supreme Court

147.High Courts Have the Authority to Quash Criminal Proceedings Under Article 226 Jurisdiction in Addition to Section 482 of the CrPC : Supreme Court

148.One-Sided Forfeiture Clauses in Apartment Buyer Agreements Constitute Unfair Trade Practice: Supreme Court

149.Appellate court's review under Section 37 of the Arbitration Act is limited if the arbitral award is upheld under Section 34 : Supreme Court

150.BNSS Requires Magistrate to Consider Police Officer’s Reasons for FIR Refusal to Ensure a Reasoned Order : Supreme Court

151.Prior Approval of Competition Commission Mandatory for Resolution Plan Involving Combination Before CoC Review : Supreme Court

152.Supreme Court Lays Down Principles for Third-Party Leave to Appeal Against a Decree

153.All Indians Share a Single 'Domicile of India'; No State or Provincial Domicile in Indian Law: Supreme Court

154.Arbitral awards can be challenged only in cases of perversity, public policy violation, or patent illegality: Supreme Court

155.No Jurisdiction Challenge After Submitting Statement of Defence : Supreme Court

156.Prosecution Must Prove Contraband Was in Accused's 'Conscious Possession' : Supreme Court

157.Maintainability of Writ Against MSEFC Award and Role of MSEFC Members as Arbitrators: Supreme Court Refers to Larger Bench

158.Limited Notice Does Not Restrict Hearing on Additional Points: Supreme Court

159.Arbitration Clause Does Not Bar Consumer from Approaching Consumer Forum: Supreme Court

160.Registration of Transfer Document Cannot Be Denied for Lack of Vendor’s Title Proof : Supreme Court

161.SC Lays Down Framework for Interpreting Legal Agreements and Deeds

162.Overruling of Earlier Judgment by Subsequent Ruling Applies Retrospectively, Unless Stated Otherwise : Supreme Court

163.Dismissal of a Suit for Default Does Not Prevent Filing a Fresh Suit on the Same Cause of Action, and the Principle of Res Judicata Does Not Apply : Supreme Court

164.Shares of Parties Become Self-Acquired Properties After Partition of Joint Hindu Family Property : Supreme Court

165.Limitation Period Begins from Judgment Pronouncement, Not Receipt of Copy : Supreme Court

166.Contractual Service to Be Included in Pension Benefits After Regularization: Supreme Court

167.Stamp Vendors Classified as 'Public Servants' Under PC Act : Supreme Court

168.Unregistered Sale Agreement Admissible to Prove Contract in Specific Performance Suit : Supreme Court

169.No Regular Work Can Be Taken From Ad-hoc Employees Without Sanctioned Posts : Supreme Court

171.NHAI and Concessionaires Cannot Collect Toll on Pothole-Ridden Roads : Supreme Court

172.Supreme Court Lays Down Key Principles for Granting Interim Injunctions in Trademark Infringement Cases

173.Tenant Not Protected from Eviction Under West Bengal Premises Tenancy Act If Rent Admitted Is Not Deposited Within Section 7 Deadline : Supreme Court

174.Parties Who Voluntarily Submit to Arbitration Cannot Later Challenge Award on Grounds of Non-Arbitrability : Supreme Court

175. Detention Without Trial Constitutes Punishment: Supreme Court Grants Bail

176.Supreme Court Holds Person Accepting Section 28A Award Can Seek Second Compensation Enhancement Based on Appeal Outcome

177.Supreme Court on Res Judicata: Dismissal for Default Does Not Bar Fresh Claim, But Abandonment May Cost Relief

178.Supreme Court Holds Trial Not Vitiated by Unsigned Charge-Framing Order Sheet Where Charges Were Explained to Accused

179.Mere Participation in Arbitration Does Not Confer Jurisdiction Without Arbitration Agreement : Supreme Court

180.Supreme Court On Proving A Will As Genuine Under Indian Law

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