Can Criminal Courts Reconsider Their Own Judgments? Supreme Court Clarifies

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Published on  01 Sep 2025

Updated On  02 Sep 2026

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The Court underlined that the prohibition is absolute and cannot be bypassed using inherent powers under Section 482 CrPC. It emphasized that the principle of finality in criminal proceedings must be respected to avoid endless litigation.

Supreme Court on Article 32 and Reconsideration of Death Sentences

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Published on  01 Sep 2025

Updated On  02 Sep 2026

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The Supreme Court recently heard a writ petition by a death row convict in a case involving the rape and murder of a 4-year-old girl in Nagpur. The petition sought reconsideration of his death penalty in light of new judicial guidelines laid down in Manoj v. State of Madhya Pradesh (2023).

Supreme Court Refers Bank-EPFO First Charge Dispute to High Court for Decision

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Published on  30 Aug 2025

Updated On  12 Aug 2026

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The Supreme Court recently dealt with a crucial conflict between the Employees’ Provident Fund Organization (EPFO) and secured financial creditors over the recovery of dues from a defaulter’s assets.

FIR is Vengeance: P&H High Court Quashes 498A Case Against In-Laws

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Published on  30 Aug 2025

Updated On  03 Sep 2026

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The P&H High Court Quashes Sec 498A Case in part, providing relief to the mother and sisters of a man accused of cruelty and criminal breach of trust.

Supreme Court: Personal Presence Not Mandatory Under DV Act

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Published on  29 Aug 2025

Updated On  10 Sep 2026

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Supreme Court quashes extradition proceedings and passport impounding order, stating personal presence is not mandatory under the Domestic Violence Act.