In Union of India v. M/s Kamakhya Transport Pvt. Ltd. (2025 INSC 805), the Supreme Court held that Indian Railways can recover penalties for misdeclared consignments even after delivery under Section 66 of the Railways Act, 1989. Overturning the Gauhati High Court, it clarified that the law sets no time limit for such recovery, and dues may be imposed before or after delivery if misdeclaration is detected.
The Terrorist Acts defined under Unlawful Assembly Prevention Act only deal with matters impacting “Defence of India” and not under Ordinary laws & Order Problems. The intent and purport of the Parliament in enacting the UAPA, and more specifically in amending it in 2004 and 2008 to bring terrorist activity within its scope, was, and... Read more » Read more »
In Neeraj Sud & Anr. vs. Jaswinder Singh (Minor) & Anr. (2024 INSC 825), the Supreme Court clarified that mere deterioration of a patient’s condition after surgery does not automatically indicate medical negligence. To establish negligence, it must be proven that the doctor failed to exercise due care or lacked the necessary skill or qualifications... Read more » Read more »
The Court observed that offences under the section 304-B IPC are besides being grave, heinous, offences against society driven with the demand of dowry, and needs to be prevented. It further held that, cases involving such offence cannot be quashed just because the accused and complainant have come to some sort of agreement/ settlement. Read more »
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