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October 11, 2025
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Do Citizens Have an Unrestricted Right to Visit Public Offices?

October 11, 2025
Public offices are symbols of governance and accountability. They exist to serve citizens, handle grievances, and implement public policies. Yet, a crucial constitutional question persists—does every citizen have an unrestricted right to enter and visit public offices at will? This issue was recently examined in depth by the Bombay High Court (Nagpur Bench) in Kishor...
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Supreme Court Acquits Man Convicted for Matricide, Cites Possibility of Suicide

October 11, 2025
In a significant judgment reflecting the Supreme Court’s cautious approach in cases based solely on circumstantial evidence, the Bench comprising Justice K.V. Viswanathan and Justice K. Vinod Chandran, on October 7, 2025, in Nilesh Baburao Gitte v. State of Maharashtra (Criminal Appeal No. 1471 of 2013), acquitted Nilesh Baburao Gitte, who had been convicted for...
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Are You Part of an Unlawful Assembly? Supreme Court’s 7-Factor Test Answers It

October 11, 2025
In a landmark ruling, the Supreme Court of India in Zainul v. State of Bihar (2025 INSC 1192) has laid down a 7-factor test to determine whether a person is truly a member of an unlawful assembly under Section 149 of the Indian Penal Code (IPC)/ Section 190 of Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS). The decision,...
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Can Marital Status Be Declared by Anyone Other Than a Competent Court? Allahabad High Court Clarifies

October 11, 2025
In a recent and significant pronouncement, the Allahabad High Court (Lucknow Bench), comprising Justice Rajesh Singh Chauhan and Justice Syed Qamar Hasan Rizvi, clarified the law governing the declaration of marital status in India. The Court categorically held that no individual, authority, or agreement between parties can determine or alter the marital status of a...
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Case Summary: K.S. Shivappa v. Smt. K. Neelamma (2025) | Repudiation of Guardian’s Voidable Sale by Clear Conduct After Majority

October 11, 2025
In this landmark judgment, the Supreme Court of India clarified an important aspect of the Hindu Minority and Guardianship Act, 1956—specifically, the nature of transactions executed by a natural guardian without the court’s permission under Section 8(2) and the means by which such transactions may be repudiated. The Court settled a long-standing question: Is it...
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Case Summary: Hind Samachar Ltd. (Delhi Unit) v. National Insurance Company Ltd. & Ors. (2025) | Insurer Not Absolved by Driver’s Fake Licence Unless Owner Knew of It

October 11, 2025
In a significant decision clarifying the law on “pay and recover” liability and due diligence obligations of vehicle owners, the Supreme Court in Hind Samachar Ltd. v. National Insurance Company Ltd. set aside a High Court order that had permitted an insurer to recover compensation from the vehicle owner on the ground that the driver’s...
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Legal Bites September 2025: Monthly Legal Updates

October 11, 2025
September 2025 witnessed landmark judicial rulings, key policy reforms, and major global developments. From Supreme Court verdicts shaping constitutional principles to India’s entry into global AI health regulation and advances in women’s rights and digital governance, the month reflected significant progress in law, justice, and international cooperation. Legal Bites brings you a concise roundup of...
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7-Day Faculty Development Programme on Construction Law, Contracts & Arbitration | School of Law, Dhirubhai Ambani University

October 11, 2025
School of Law, Dhirubhai Ambani University is organizing a Faculty Development Program (FDP) on Construction Law, Contracts, and Arbitration. The FDP is free of cost and aims to bridge the gap between academia and industry through expert-led sessions. About Dhirubhai Ambani University School of Law True to the name of our founding father, Lt. Shri...
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New rules for Redevelopment of Society

October 11, 2025
New rules for redevelopment of society Reduced Approval Threshold: Previously, a 75 per cent majority vote from society members was required to initiate redevelopment. The new rules have lowered this threshold to 51 per cent for specific categories like: MHADA (Maharashtra Housing Area Development Authority) colonies Cessed buildings (buildings constructed on government land with a...
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Documentation for Society Redevelopment In Maharashtra

October 11, 2025
Documentation for Society Redevelopment In Maharashtra Redevelopment of societies in Maharashtra mandates the submission of specific documents to facilitate a smooth process. These documents are vital in upholding the legality and transparency of the redevelopment endeavour. The following are the essential documents typically needed: Certificate of Society Registration Development Agreement No Objection Certificate (NOC) Title...
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