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Doctrine of Per Incuriam Explained: Supreme Court Reaffirms Judicial Precedent in Parveen Kumar v. State of Haryana

The Supreme Court's decision in Parveen Kumar @ Parveen Chauhan v. State of Haryana (2026) is a landmark judgment that reinforces one of the most fundamental principles of the Indian legal system—judicial precedent. The Court clarified the limited scope of...

AI Hallucinations in Legal Research: Supreme Court’s Zero-Tolerance Judgment in Pooja Ramesh Singh v. Jammu & Kashmir Bank Ltd. (2026)

Context Artificial Intelligence (AI) has emerged as a transformational technological advancement of the twenty-first century, revolutionising sectors such as healthcare, finance, education, and government. The legal industry has increasingly incorporated AI-driven technologies that aid attorneys in legal research, document review,...

Dowry Deaths in India: Supreme Court Judgments, Laws, BNS Provisions, Causes and Way Forward

Dowry deaths remain one of India's gravest manifestations of gender-based violence. Despite decades of legal reforms, constitutional safeguards, judicial interventions, and public awareness campaigns, thousands of women continue to lose their lives due to dowry-related harassment every year. The recent...

Constructive Res Judicata Explained: Supreme Court Clarifies Litigation Finality in Makardhwaj Ram v. Jagdish Rai

The principle of res judicata is one of the cornerstones of the justice system. It ensures that once a dispute has been decided by a competent court, the same issue cannot be litigated repeatedly. The doctrine protects judicial resources, promotes...

Criminal Antecedents, Electoral Transparency and Returning Officer Powers: Meenakshi Natarajan Nomination Controversy Explained

Electoral democracy derives its legitimacy not merely from the conduct of free and fair elections but also from ensuring that voters have access to relevant information about candidates contesting elections. In modern democracies, transparency regarding a candidate's background, financial status,...

Child Welfare and Psychological Evaluation in Custody Disputes: Supreme Court’s Child-Centric Framework

Context The safeguarding of children holds a key role within India's constitutional and legislative framework. Judicial bodies have repeatedly acknowledged that children represent one of the most vulnerable segments of society and necessitate specialised protection to safeguard their physical, emotional,...

Women’s Property Rights in India: Between Legal Equality and Social Reality

Context Almost eighty years post-Independence, India has experienced a significant evolution in the legal status of women. Constitutional assurances of equality, judicial intervention, and progressive legislative changes have collectively enhanced women's rights in inheritance, maintenance, residence, adoption, divorce, and property...

Prolonged Marital Separation Amounts to Mental Cruelty: Supreme Court Upholds Divorce After 15 Years Apart

In a significant ruling that further develops India's divorce jurisprudence, the Supreme Court has held that prolonged marital separation, emotional estrangement, absence of cohabitation, and failure of reconciliation efforts may amount to mental cruelty under Section 13(1)(ia) of the Hindu...

Married Daughter Cannot Be Excluded From Compassionate Appointment: Supreme Court Upholds Gender Equality

Supreme Court Upholds Rights of Married Daughters Under Articles 14 and 15 In a landmark judgment strengthening gender equality in India, the Supreme Court has held that a married daughter cannot be denied compassionate appointment or benefits under welfare schemes...

NDPS Act Bail Judgment 2026: Supreme Court Tightens Section 37 Standards in Balraj Singh Case

Context The Supreme Court of India, in State of Punjab v. Balraj Singh @ Billa (SLP (Crl.) No. 896 of 2026), reaffirmed the rigorous criteria for granting bail under the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Act, 1985 (NDPS Act), highlighting...