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What happened in Supreme Court on Monday 20th April

6.55 PM The SC asked all states and union territories to provide details of terror and narcotics cases being probed by Central and state agencies, including the NIA and the NCB, as a step towards setting up special exclusive courts for early disposal of the cases.

Apr 21

Important cases listed before Supreme Court on Tuesday April 21:

Nine-judge Constitution bench to hear review pleas in the Sabarimala case related to the entry of women into the temple.

Apr 21

Gujarat court sentences man to 15-year RI in drug trafficking case, imposes Rs 2 lakh fine

The special court convicted Malek and sentenced him to 15-year RI and also imposed a fine of Rs 2 lakh under provisions of the NDPS Act for smuggling mephedrone, a synthetic stimulant drug, from Mumbai to Ahmedabad.

Apr 20

Comedian Sunil Pal testifies in kidnapping case in Meerut

Speaking to reporters in the court complex, Pal said he was abducted from Meerut on December 2, 2024, and was held hostage in Bijnor. He added that all the accused in the case have since been arrested and the judicial process is underway.

Apr 20

Himachal: Kullu court sentences wife, her accomplice to life imprisonment for killing husband

Judge Prakash Chand Rana also imposed a fine of Rs 10,000 each. In the event of non-payment of the fine, each convict will undergo an additional one year of simple imprisonment.

Apr 20

No-arrest shield for TCS case accused Nida Khan; Nashik court seeks cops response on her plea

During Monday's proceedings, Additional Sessions Judge K G Joshi heard arguments regarding her anticipatory bail application, which was filed on Saturday. Khan requested immediate protection from arrest because of her two-month pregnancy.

Apr 20

Ajmer: 8 get three years in jail for assaulting man, severing his nose

Superintendent of Police Harsh Vardhan Agarwala said the incident occurred on March 18, 2023, when the victim Hamid Khan was abducted from Ansal City, Chandiyawas, by the accused.

Apr 20

UP: Azam Khan, son's appeals rejected in dual PAN card case; conviction upheld

The two have been lodged in Rampur district jail since November 17, 2025, after a magistrate trial court sentenced them to seven years' imprisonment in the case. Following the conviction, both had moved appeals before the MP/MLA special sessions court, claiming innocence.

Apr 20

Supreme Court

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SC asks NCLAT to take decision on 14 housing projects of debt-ridden Supertech

Earlier, the top court, on February 5, upheld an NCLAT (National Company Law Appellate Tribunal) order asking the State-owned NBCC to complete 16 hous...

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Will Constitution not come to rescue of believer who is not allowed to touch deity: SC

The nine-judge Constitution bench is hearing petitions relat...

SC allows whistleblower to approach Madhya Pradesh HC in contempt case against BJP MLA

A bench comprising Chief Justice Surya Kant and Justice Joym...

SC directs Odisha court to conclude trial in UAPA case within three months

A bench of Chief Justice Surya Kant and Justice Joymalya Bag...

Articles

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Glorification of Singham Style Police Encounters is a Vicious Attempt to Deviate From the Due Process of Law Exigency of Anti Torture Shield to Curb the Sin in the Cells

The argument of the government that the notification and implementation of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) and the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhit...

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Supreme Court permits passive euthanasia under stringent safeguards

The judgment in the case of Aruna Ramchandra Shanbaug v. Uni...

Voluntary Euthanasia and Non Voluntary Euthanasia

The Supreme Court of India’s landmark judgment in Aruna Ramc...

Money Laundering : When ED can not arrest and accused even need not apply for bail

Supreme Court of India in Tarsem Lal v. Directorate Of Enfor...

Legislature Cannot Ignore Supreme Court Verdicts - A Constitutional Imperative

The Madras Bar Association judgment is a clarion call for th...

Consumer Laws

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Competition Commission of India Dismisses Allegations Against Rapido Over Use of Private Vehicles

Claims of Anti-Competitive Practices and Permit Violations by Rapido Rejected Due to Lack of Evidence...

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Consumer court orders airline to pay compensation for last-minute cancellation

The complainant, a scientific officer with the Atomic Energy...

NCDRC Dismisses Airbag Deficiency Complaint Against Jaguar Land Rover

Lack of Expert Evidence and Warranty Expiry Lead to Dismissa...

Delhi consumer commission orders Realme to compensate UPSC aspirant for phone blast

A bench comprising DCDRC President Divya Jyoti Jaipuriar and...

Taxation Laws

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ITAT Delhi Bench Quashes Reassessment Proceedings Against Lalit Kumar Modi

Tribunal Rules Reassessment Invalid Due to Concurrent Scrutiny and Failure to Address Assessee's Objections...

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You want us to run entire country, asks SC; dismisses plea seeking sweeping directions

It is nearly impossible to issue directions which will be co...

ITAT Rules Against PCIT's Revisionary Powers in Mukul Rohatgi Case

Tribunal Quashes Revision Order on Grounds of Insufficient E...

CESTAT Chennai Exempts Hotel Property Leasing from Service Tax

Tribunal Rules in Favor of Hotel Property Lease Exclusion un...

Corporate Laws

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NCLAT Rules Committee of Creditors Can Litigate Within IBC Framework

NCLAT affirms CoC's limited legal status to litigate under IBC while dismissing appeal for lack of necessity in specific proceedings....

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NCLAT Rejects Delay Condonation Plea in Insolvency Appeal

Tribunal Finds Insufficient Grounds for 105-Day Delay in Ref...

NCLT Directs Liquidator to Proceed with Distribution of Jet Airways' Liquidation Proceeds

Tribunal Emphasizes Timely Distribution Under Section 53 of ...

Environmental Laws

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Bharat Petroleum Fined Rs. 1 Crore for Non-Compliance with Environmental Regulations

National Green Tribunal Upholds CPCB's Order Imposing Environmental Compensation for Delay in Installing Vapour Recovery Systems...

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Non-installation of vapour recovery system: NGT dismisses BPCL's appeal against Rs 1 cr fine

The green body was hearing BPCL's appeal against the imposit...

NGT directs Uttarakhand to expedite report on carrying capacity of tracks on pilgrimage routes

The bench was hearing an execution application seeking imple...

NGT refuses to recall stay on Assam govt order diverting 1,600 forest guards for election duty

The NGT's eastern zonal bench in Kolkata had granted the sta...