Supreme Court
Plea in SC seeks 3-month extension of SIR in UP
The exercise was launched under the theme 'Shuddh Nirvachak Namavali - Majboot Loktantra' (Clean Electoral Roll - Strong...
Supreme Court Stays High Court's Adverse Observations Against Petitioner
Supreme Court pauses cost imposition on petitioner, Chain Singh Uikey, citing lack of opportunity for defense....
Supreme Court Directs Indian Railways to Prioritize Safety and Address Insurance Disparity
Supreme Court mandates immediate focus on track and crossing safety, seeks resolution on insurance coverage differences ...
SC agrees to hear plea seeking stipend for foreign medical graduates in Gujarat
A bench of Justices Aravind Kumar and Prasanna B. Varale agreed to hear the plea filed by the All India Parents Associat...
SC dismisses Byju Raveendran's plea against NCLAT order
Justice Pardiwala asked Pahwa what was wrong with the view taken by the NCLAT that the apex court's judgment would apply...
SC agrees to hear on Dec 1 pleas for extension of time for registration of Waqf properties
A bench comprising Justices Dipankar Datta and Augustine George Masih took note of the submissions of lawyer Fuzail Ahma...
Complainant can file cheque-bounce case in court under whose jurisdiction his bank falls: SC
A bench of Justices J. B. Pardiwala and R. Mahadevan settled the legal conundrum while dealing with some transfer petiti...
SC permits CPWD to build water-storage facility at Buddha Jayanti Park in Delhi Ridge
A bench comprising Chief Justice Surya Kant and Justice Joymalya Bagchi took note of the submissions of Additional Solic...
Results of Maha local bodies polls where 50 pc quota ceiling breached will depend on verdict: SC
Senior advocate Vikas Singh argued that previous orders, including a July 2022 direction by a three-judge bench led by J...
SC raps Income Tax Department for filing appeal in decided matter
We fail to understand why the department is continuously filing the Special Leave Petitions despite the order passed ear...
SC notice to Centre on plea to ban female genital mutilation among Muslims
The court was hearing a plea filed by NGO Chetna Welfare Society, claiming that the practice is not an essential part of...
Supreme Court Upholds High Court's Decision to Restore Civil Suit in Property Dispute
Appeal Dismissed; Issues of Limitation, Res Judicata, and Order II Rule 2 CPC to be Decided During Trial ...
Second complaint by the same informant for the same occurrence and same accused persons is not maintainable.
Supreme Court Quashes Second Complaint Against Ranimol & Ors., Terms it Abuse of Legal Process Supreme Court Finds Filin...
Cheque dishonour : Jurisdiction lies where the payee maintains the account even if the cheque is collected at a different branch
Supreme Court clarifies territorial jurisdiction in cheque dishonour cases. The jurisdiction lies with payee's home bran...
Marriage reduced to commercial transaction due to evil of dowry: SC
A firm and deterrent judicial response is, therefore, imperative -- not only to uphold the majesty of law and do justice...
SC sets aside Patna HC order, orders appointment of arbitrator in case related to Bihar firm
Such an approach undermines certainty, dilutes the sanctity of judicial orders and erodes confidence in the arbitral pro...
Not piece of paper: SC takes exceptions to Kerala guv not looking at VCs appointment report
We fail to understand why the non-receipt of the records is coming in the way for the purpose of looking into the report...
Supreme Court Addresses Discrimination Concerns in Prenatal Genetic Testing Age Criteria
Central Supervisory Board Directed to Review and Consider Amendments to Enhance Access for Younger Women...
Unconditional stay of execution of arbitral award in the form of a money-decree cannot be granted
Supreme Court Overturns Bombay High Court's Unconditional Stay on Arbitral Award Apex Court Directs Respondents to Depos...
Appellate courts have co-extensive powers to grant interim relief, even if the original suit is dismissed
Supreme Court Overturns High Court Ruling: Appellate Courts Can Grant Interim Relief Despite Suit Dismissal In a landmar...
Supreme Court Mandates Uniform National Policy for Organ Transplantation
Landmark Judgment Directs Union and States to Harmonize Organ Donation Framework, Ensuring Equitable Access and Enhanced...
SC seeks Rajasthan govt's response on plea challenging validity of anti-conversion law
The top court had then made it clear that it would consider the prayer for staying the operation of such laws once the r...
EC can't do legislative work in 'garb' of conducting polls: Singhvi in SC over SIR
On Wednesday, the CJI-led bench said the argument that the SIR of electoral rolls was never conducted before in the coun...
SC asks Law panel to consider representation challenging applicability of Hindu laws to Buddhists
“In order to assist the Law Commission for an expeditious conclusion of pending issues, we deem it appropriate to direct...
Supreme Court Mandates Scientific Review for Deer Translocation from A.N. Jha Deer Park
Court Orders Central Empowered Committee to Assess Ecological and Welfare Impacts of Deer Relocation Amid Allegations of...
Supreme Court Mandates CCTV Compliance in Police Stations Nationwide
States and Union Territories Given Three Weeks to File Compliance Affidavits or Face Court Appearance...
SC asks Centre to mull stringent law to deal with derogatory remarks against disabled
Referring to self-regulatory mechanisms, the bench said, "self styled bodies will not help. Some neutral autonomous bodi...
Stay of conviction only in rarest of rare cases
Stay can not merely because suspension of sentence has been allowed. Supreme Court sends back case for re-evaluation of ...
SARFAESI Act - "Pre-deposit" for appeal - Deposit reduced on review : Rectified amount must be served on appellant
Supreme Court Sets Aside DRAT and High Court Orders in SARFAESI Case Apex Court Rules Rectified Debt Amount Not Served o...
IBC Code : Application filed under Section 7, Procedural defects do not render the application non est.
Supreme Court Clarifies Procedural Norms Under IBC; Allows Cure for Defective Affidavits Supreme Court mandates notice u...
Driving under intoxication is non-compoundable offence - Abatement of trials undermines deterrence and public safety.
Supreme Court Stresses on Road Safety and Traffic Law Enforcement in Landmark Judgment Justice A.M. Sapre Committee task...
Supreme Court Directs Formation of Medical Board for Passive Euthanasia Case
Harish Rana's Persistent Vegetative State Prompts Urgent Evaluation by District Hospital, Noida...
Supreme Court Upholds Bail Conditions in High-Profile West Bengal Murder Case
Applications for Modification and Cancellation of Bail Conditions Denied; Court Emphasizes Finality and Judicial Discipl...
SC to take up plea on Delhi-NCR pollution on Dec 3, says need for continuous monitoring
On November 19, the court asked the Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM) to consider directing schools in Delhi-...
SC stays MP HC order penalising police officer for carrying out 'misguided investigation'
According to the police investigation, both girls were last seen with their uncle. After this, the police arrested the u...
SC to consider plea for listing petitions of states in minerals royalty case
On August 14 last year, in a major victory for mineral-rich states, the top court had allowed them to recover from the C...