Supreme Court of India Reopens today after Summer Break: Anticipated Developments and Key Cases

The Supreme Court of India is set to resume its sessions today, following a six-week-long summer break that commenced on May 22. As the top court gears up for action, several significant events and changes are expected: As the court reconvenes, these pivotal events are anticipated to shape the legal landscape and have a profound … Read more

Understanding Conscious Possession: A Key Element in Establishing Guilt under the Arms Act – Insights from Delhi HC’s FIR Quash Decision in Namanpret S Dhillon v. State (IGI Airport case)”

Introduction: In a significant ruling, the Delhi High Court recently quashed an FIR registered against a US citizen at the Indira Gandhi International Airport in New Delhi for possessing live ammunition without a valid license. Justice Jasmeet Singh, presiding over the case, emphasized that ‘conscious possession’ stands as a vital element in determining guilt for … Read more

Unveiling the Concept of “Irretrievable Breakdown of Marriage” in Hindu Law: A Legal Analysis vis a vis Article 142 of the Constitution of India

Introduction: The ground of irretrievable breakdown of marriage is not a ground for divorce under law. However,the Supreme Court in Shilpa Sailesh v. V. Varun Sreenivasan delivered on May 1, 2023 held that from now on, it can exercise its discretionary powers to grant divorce on this ground, albeit with great care and caution and … Read more