The court found the ‘voluntary’ element required for a valid compromise decree was never established.
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Delimitation Bill 2026 proposes expanding Lok Sabha strength to 816 seats
The bill would mark the first change to Lok Sabha seat numbers since the last delimitation exercise.
Supreme Court clarifies default bail rules once chargesheet is filed under BNSS
The court held that timely filing under Section 193(3) BNSS ends an accused’s right to default bail.
Supreme Court reiterates doctrine of per incuriam on bench strength versus numbers
The court clarified that a bench’s strength, not numerical majority, determines binding precedent.
Supreme Court: 2008 Haryana remission guidelines cannot override 2002 policy
The ruling favored a life convict’s premature release application under the more liberal 2002 policy.
Supreme Court sets formula for computing deceased’s income in accident compensation cases
The court distinguished the income-calculation method for salaried versus self-employed individuals.
Telangana Lok Adalat Settles Over 9.28 Lakh Cases and Awards ₹422 Crore Compensation to Beneficiaries
The second National Lok Adalat held across Telangana resolved massive pendency including pre-litigation matters with substantial compensation disbursed across categories.
Punjab and Haryana High Court Judge Justice Mahabir Singh Sindhu Passes Away at Age 56 on June 28
A sitting judge of the Punjab and Haryana High Court breathed his last in the early hours of Sunday morning prompting condolences from the legal fraternity.
Punjab and Haryana HC Judge Justice Mahabir Singh Sindhu Passes Away at 2:50 AM on June 28
A sitting judge of the Punjab and Haryana High Court died in the early hours of Sunday morning with the High Court Protocol Branch formally communicating the sad news.
Jammu Kashmir and Ladakh High Court Designates 15 Advocates Including 6 Women as Senior Advocates
The HC has recognised 15 lawyers for their professional standing and contribution to justice under Section 16(2) of the Advocates Act 1961 in the latest designation exercise.