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🦄 Is an appeal maintainable under Section 19 of the Contempt of Courts Act, 1971 if it involves directions other than a finding of guilt?

Justice Nagarathna Clarifies Her Own Ruling On Suo Motu Sentence “Enhancement" U/S 386 CrPC

In Karan Chettri & Anr v. State of Sikkim (2026 INSC 659), Justice B.V. Nagarathna, speaking for a two‑judge Bench, has revisited and carefully distinguished her own earlier judgment in Sachin v. St…

Right To Anonymity vs Right To Identity: Supreme Court’s Curious Balancing Act in X vs Y

In a recent matrimonial transfer matter titled X vs Y, the Supreme Court has drawn a sharp line between public anonymity and official identifiability, underscoring the irony of litigants seeking both…

How Did Jawaharlal Nehru Become Prime Minister Before Indian Constitution Came Into Force?

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Can High Courts Declare Supreme Court Judgments As Non-Binding For Being "Per Incuriam" ?

Yesterday, the Bar and Bench reported a judgment of Allahabad High Court which it said "declared" some Supreme Court judgments as non-binding.

Is An Opinion Given Under Article 143 Of Constitution Of India Binding Precedent ?

Whether an advisory opinion given by the Supreme Court under Article 143 is a binding precedent involves a distinction between constitutional theory and judicial practice:

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Supreme Court Advocates Blockchain-Based Land Record Digitization to Safeguard Title Sanctity

In a significant pronouncement in Hemalatha (D) by LRs v. Tukaram (D) by LRs (2026 INSC 82), the Supreme Court urged Union and State governments to accelerate digitization of registered documents and …

49-Year-Old Murder Case: SC Grants Relief to 84-Year-Old Convict

In a stark reminder of India's glacial judicial pace, the Supreme Court has finally resolved a murder case dating back to April 21, 1977—nearly 49 years after the fatal shots rang out in an Uttar Pr…

Supreme Court Moots Mediation Over Litigation in Matrimonial Disputes

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