Supreme Court: Long Service Cannot Regularise Illegal Appointments
Supreme Court: Long Service Cannot Regularise Illegal Appointments Case Title: HEMANT KUMAR & ORS. VERSUS STATE OF HARYANA Case No.: Special Leave Petition (C) Nos.…
Life Term & Other Sentences to Run Concurrently, Rules SC
Life Term & Other Sentences to Run Concurrently, Rules SC Case Title: GOPI @ SAHAYA PURUNA VERSUS THE STATE Case No.: CRIMINAL APPEAL NOS. 3884-3885…
IUST Constituent Faculty Retirement Age Is 60, Rules J&K&L HC
IUST Constituent Faculty Retirement Age Is 60, Rules J&K&L HC Case Title: Asmat Parveen v. Islamic University of Science and Technology and Another Case No.:…
Declaring that black money corrupts democracy, the Supreme Court has issued strict guidelines to restrict the circulation of unaccounted funds during elections.
Declaring that black money corrupts democracy, the Supreme Court has issued strict guidelines to restrict the circulation of unaccounted funds during elections. Case Title: State…
Insurer Not Liable Beyond Sum Assured Without Advance Premium: Supreme Court
Insurer Not Liable Beyond Sum Assured Without Advance Premium: Supreme Court Case Title: The New India Assurance Company Limited & Ors. v M/S Louis Dreyfus…
No Judicial Interference in Advanced-Stage Tenders, Rules SC
No Judicial Interference in Advanced-Stage Tenders, Rules SC Case Title: M/S. UTKARSH ENTERPRISES & ORS. VERSUS UNION OF INDIA & ORS. Case No.: CIVIL APPEAL…
RPF Rules: Supreme Court on Discharge for Suppressing Criminal Cases
RPF Rules: Supreme Court on Discharge for Suppressing Criminal Cases Case Title: BAPPA BARAI VERSUS UNION OF INDIA & ORS. Case No.: SLP (C) NO.…
Supreme Court Notes Absence of Data Proving Lethal Injection Outperforms Hanging
Supreme Court Notes Absence of Data Proving Lethal Injection Outperforms Hanging Case Title: Rishi Malhotra v. Union of India Case No.: W.P.(Crl.) No. 145/2017 Coram:…
SC Issues Guidelines to Stop Fake Sureties for Foreigners Seeking Bail in Drug Cases
SC Issues Guidelines to Stop Fake Sureties for Foreigners Seeking Bail in Drug Cases Case Title: Union of India v. Chidiebere Kingsley Nawchara & Ors.…
Boss’s Scolding Not Suicide Abetment Without Clear Intent to Cause Death: SC
Boss’s Scolding Not Suicide Abetment Without Clear Intent to Cause Death: SC Case Title: Vinod Shivakumar v State of Maharashtra Case No.: SLP Crl. 17179/2025…
Victims Deserve Speedy Trials: SC Bars Accused From Using Gangsters Act to Stall Proceedings
Victims Deserve Speedy Trials: SC Bars Accused From Using Gangsters Act to Stall Proceedings Case Title: Keshvendra Singh Versus Shankar Singh And Anr. Case No.:…
Supreme Court Questions 2009 Ruling on Mandatory Pre-Deposit for Arbitration; Refers Issue to Larger Bench
Supreme Court Questions 2009 Ruling on Mandatory Pre-Deposit for Arbitration; Refers Issue to Larger Bench Case Title: M/s Santosh Associate Private Limited v. Haryana State…
Supreme Court: Section 60(1)(ccc) CPC Residential Exemption is Personal to Judgment-Debtor, Unavailable to Legal Heirs
Supreme Court: Section 60(1)(ccc) CPC Residential Exemption is Personal to Judgment-Debtor, Unavailable to Legal Heirs Case Title: SHEELA GEHLOT Versus MOHINI HARDAYAL SINGH & ORS.…
Supreme Court Reinstates Acquittal in Rape Case After Forensic Evidence Undermines Prosecution
Supreme Court Reinstates Acquittal in Rape Case After Forensic Evidence Undermines Prosecution Case Title: RAM SINGH VERSUS THE STATE OF HIMACHAL PRADESH Case No.: CRIMINAL…
“Tutored” Witness Testimony Leads Supreme Court to Uphold Acquittal of 20 in Murder Trial
"Tutored" Witness Testimony Leads Supreme Court to Uphold Acquittal of 20 in Murder Trial Case Title: NIRMALA BAI DEVIDAS CHAVHAN VERSUS STATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND…
“Profession Can’t Be Tarnished”: Gujarat High Court Denies Anticipatory Bail to Law Student Posing as Advocate in ₹80 Lakh Cheating Case
"Profession Can't Be Tarnished": Gujarat High Court Denies Anticipatory Bail to Law Student Posing as Advocate in ₹80 Lakh Cheating Case The Gujarat High Court…
Electricity as Fundamental Right Under Article 21: Allahabad High Court Directs Connection for Daughter-in-Law in Matrimonial Dispute
Electricity as Fundamental Right Under Article 21: Allahabad High Court Directs Connection for Daughter-in-Law in Matrimonial Dispute Coming to the aid of a daughter-in-law embroiled…
Bank Liable for Delay in Presenting Cheque: Supreme Court Upholds Consumer Protection Penalty in Landmark Ruling
Bank Liable for Delay in Presenting Cheque: Supreme Court Upholds Consumer Protection Penalty in Landmark Ruling In a consumer-friendly verdict that reinforces banks' fiduciary duties,…
Divorce on Grounds of Wife’s Desertion Does Not Bar Her Post-Divorce Maintenance Under Section 125 CrPC: Orissa High Court
Divorce on Grounds of Wife's Desertion Does Not Bar Her Post-Divorce Maintenance Under Section 125 CrPC: Orissa High Court The Orissa High Court has ruled…
NCLT Kochi: Sale of Corporate Debtor’s Property can’t be termed “fraudulent” merely on an unsupported claim of security interest
NCLT Kochi: Sale of Corporate Debtor’s Property can’t be termed “fraudulent” merely on an unsupported claim of security interest The National Company Law Tribunal (NCLT)…
Supreme Court: Electricity Regulatory Commissions cannot act on “public interest” alone; no direct regulatory control over franchisees
Supreme Court: Electricity Regulatory Commissions cannot act on “public interest” alone; no direct regulatory control over franchisees The Supreme Court has clarified that State Electricity…
Supreme Court Commutes Death Penalty for Rape-Murder of 10-Year-Old to Life Imprisonment Without Remission: Key Takeaways and Legal Rationale
Supreme Court Commutes Death Penalty for Rape-Murder of 10-Year-Old to Life Imprisonment Without Remission: Key Takeaways and Legal Rationale The Supreme Court of India has…
Why women who offend under societal constraints should be viewed through a reformative lens: Supreme Court’s explanation
Why women who offend under societal constraints should be viewed through a reformative lens: Supreme Court’s explanation The Supreme Court has recently articulated a clear…
Supreme Court: Clause Stating Arbitration “May Be Sought” Is Not a Binding Arbitration Agreement
Supreme Court: Clause Stating Arbitration “May Be Sought” Is Not a Binding Arbitration Agreement The Supreme Court has held that a clause saying disputes “may…
No Arrest In 498A FIRs For 2 Months; Cases To Be Referred To Family Welfare Committees: Supreme Court Endorses Allahabad High Court Guidelines
No Arrest In 498A FIRs For 2 Months; Cases To Be Referred To Family Welfare Committees: Supreme Court Endorses Allahabad High Court Guidelines The Supreme…
Supreme Court on Electricity Tariffs: Not a Matter of Private Agreement—Must Be Statutorily Fixed by the Commission; GUVNL Appeals Dismissed
Supreme Court on Electricity Tariffs: Not a Matter of Private Agreement—Must Be Statutorily Fixed by the Commission; GUVNL Appeals Dismissed Overview The Supreme Court of…
S.142 NI Act: Supreme Court Clarifies Jurisdiction — Cheque Dishonour Complaint Must Be Filed Where Payee Maintains Bank Account, Not Place of Presentation
S.142 NI Act: Supreme Court Clarifies Jurisdiction — Cheque Dishonour Complaint Must Be Filed Where Payee Maintains Bank Account, Not Place of Presentation The Supreme…
Supreme Court: Prisoners Have No Fundamental Right To Demand Personalised or Luxurious Food Items
Supreme Court: Prisoners Have No Fundamental Right To Demand Personalised or Luxurious Food Items The Supreme Court has clarified that while the right to life…
Supreme Court: Alimony from First Divorce Irrelevant to Second Marriage Alimony Determination
Supreme Court: Alimony from First Divorce Irrelevant to Second Marriage Alimony Determination Key Supreme Court Ruling The Supreme Court of India has unambiguously clarified that…
Supreme Court: Pollution Control Boards Can Impose Environmental Compensation on Polluting Entities
Supreme Court: Pollution Control Boards Can Impose Environmental Compensation on Polluting Entities The Supreme Court has held that Pollution Control Boards (PCBs)—including State Boards and…
Supreme Court: Fatal Accident During Work Commute Covered Under Employees’ Compensation Act
Supreme Court: Fatal Accident During Work Commute Covered Under Employees’ Compensation Act The Supreme Court has held that a fatal accident occurring during an employee’s…
Supreme Court: Mental Health Is Integral to Right to Life Under Article 21; Binding Guidelines Issued for Students’ Welfare
Supreme Court: Mental Health Is Integral to Right to Life Under Article 21; Binding Guidelines Issued for Students’ Welfare The Supreme Court of India has…
‘Education Now an Industry’: Supreme Court Strikes Down Centre’s Exemption for Educational Buildings from Environmental Clearance
‘Education Now an Industry’: Supreme Court Strikes Down Centre’s Exemption for Educational Buildings from Environmental Clearance The Supreme Court has struck down the Centre’s move…
Environmental Regulations and Compliance in India: A Comprehensive Overview
Environmental Regulations and Compliance in India: A Comprehensive Overview Written by Sumati Singhal In the face of escalating environmental challenges, India has taken significant strides…
Karnataka High Court Quashes NDPS Case Against Senior Citizen Over Backyard Cannabis Plants
Karnataka High Court Quashes NDPS Case Against Senior Citizen Over Backyard Cannabis Plants In a significant ruling, the Karnataka High Court quashed criminal proceedings against…
Delhi High Court Pushes for Swift Enactment of Advocates Protection Bill, 2024
Delhi High Court Pushes for Swift Enactment of Advocates Protection Bill, 2024 In a decisive move addressing growing concerns about the safety of lawyers, the…
Calcutta High Court Quashes 25-Year-Old Criminal Case Lacking Evidence
Calcutta High Court Quashes 25-Year-Old Criminal Case Lacking Evidence In a noteworthy judgment, the Calcutta High Court has quashed a criminal case that had been…
Andhra Pradesh High Court Reaffirms Mandatory 30-Day Timeframe for No-Confidence Motions in Municipal Bodies
Andhra Pradesh High Court Reaffirms Mandatory 30-Day Timeframe for No-Confidence Motions in Municipal Bodies In a key judgment strengthening procedural discipline in local governance, the…
Delhi High Court Intervenes in Shahdara Bar Association Elections Amid Security Concerns
Delhi High Court Intervenes in Shahdara Bar Association Elections Amid Security Concerns The Delhi High Court is currently hearing a plea regarding the upcoming Shahdara…
Kerala High Court: Wife’s Legal Right to Maintenance Cannot Be Waived by Private Agreement
Kerala High Court: Wife’s Legal Right to Maintenance Cannot Be Waived by Private Agreement In a notable judgment, the Kerala High Court clarified that a…
Rajasthan High Court Sets Clear Guidelines on ‘Awaiting Posting Orders’ (APO) for Government Employees
Rajasthan High Court Sets Clear Guidelines on 'Awaiting Posting Orders' (APO) for Government Employees In a landmark judgment, the Rajasthan High Court has clarified the…
Workplace Discrimination: Legal Remedies and Preventative Measures
Discrimination: Legal Remedies and Preventative Measures Introduction Discrimination remains a pervasive issue globally, manifesting in various forms such as racial, gender, age, disability, and religious…
