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Need stronger arbitral institutions for infrastructure sector: SC judge
The white paper, titled "Delay and Disruption under the Global Frameworks: A Framework for Structured Construction Dispu...
Need stronger arbitral institutions for infrastructure sector: SC judge
"The future of construction disputes is clear. It will be faster, more data driven and more technology supported. It wil...
UAPA : Prolonged detention without filing of chargesheet - Bail can be granted in such circumstances
Supreme Court Grants Bail to Tonlong Konyak Due to Unjustified Prolonged Detention under UAPA Apex Court Criticizes Dela...
Arbitration : Supreme Court Refers Bharat Drilling's Interpretation of Contractual Prohibitory Clauses to Larger Bench
Supreme Court highlights the need for clarity on the applicability of prohibitory clauses in contracts in arbitration ca...
Distribution of GPF : Nomination does not grant absolute title to the nominee - Law of succession governs GPF
Supreme Court Clarifies Distribution of GPF Upon Subscriber's Death Nominee's Role Limited to Receiving Funds; Successio...
Want to send strong message that SC meant for common man: CJI Surya Kant
Justice Kant said that for cost-effectivity, the judiciary has expanded the platform of free legal aid, especially for t...
Degree equivalence : Curriculum more important then title of the degree
Supreme Court Reinstates Terminated Employee, Finds State's Action Arbitrary Laxmikant Sharma's Contractual Termination ...
Civil remedies do not preclude criminal prosecution where allegations disclose ingredients of an offense.
Supreme Court Upholds Criminal Proceedings Against Rocky in Contractual Dispute Case Apex Court Dismisses Appeal Against...
SC has steadily shaped, reshaped contours of freedom of speech since Independence: Ex CJI Gavai
Gavai pointed out that, in the recent past, the SC has been increasingly called upon to navigate the complexities of dig...
Simplicity in public transactions good governance, says SC, quashes rule for co-op societies
The dispute traces back to a memo dated February 20, 2009, issued by the principal secretary of the Jharkhand government...
High number of real-estate dispute cases in Delhi, Mumbai; builders' reputation being hit: SC
The top court is currently seized of several real-estate disputes related to Unitech, Amrapali Group, Jaypee and Superte...
Additional Accused : Statements of deceased recorded before her death are dying declarations
Supreme Court Overturns High Court Decision; Additional Accused Summoned in Bulandshahar Shooting Case Supreme Court exe...
SC grants bail to man booked under UAPA as chargesheet not filed within stipulated period
The top court noted that in the present case, Konyak was taken into custody in July, 2023 by a production warrant and th...
SC sets aside Allahabad HC direction ordering demolition of Panchayat Bhawan in UP's Pilibhit
After all this is government money which was used for construction of Panchayat Bhawan that too on a Gram Sabha land... ...
Supreme Court Directs High Court to Expedite Resolution of Unauthorized Construction Dispute
Arbitration proceedings ongoing for redevelopment issues; Developer's unauthorized construction faces objections from Ai...
Supreme Court Remands Contempt Case Back to Bombay High Court for Fresh Consideration
Supreme Court Criticizes Bombay High Court for Dismissing Contempt Petition Without Proper Examination...
Supreme Court Overturns Madhya Pradesh High Court's Delay Condonation in Civil Appeal
Apex Court Remands Case for Fresh Consideration, Citing Lack of Proper Cause Assessment...
Temple money belongs to deity, cannot be used to save cooperative banks: SC
The high court had directed Thirunelly Service Cooperative Bank Ltd, Susheela Gopalan Smaraka Vanitha Cooperative Societ...
Reach consensus or court will appoint VCs to two universities: SC to Kerala CM, governor
The chancellor moved the top court challenging the order of the division bench of the high court disposing of a plea fil...
Shakereh murder case: SC refuses to entertain plea of Swamy Shraddananda
"We accordingly substitute the death sentence given to the appellant by the trial court and confirmed by the high court ...
SC declines PIL on regulating AI use in judiciary, allows petitioner to submit suggestions to it
“Judges must cross-check. This is part of the judicial academy curriculum and is taken care of. With passage of time, th...
SC rejects plea for prohibiting sale of Arundhati Roy's book whose cover depicts her smoking
"Book, publisher or author has nothing to do with advertising for cigarettes etc. This is not an advertisement. You may ...
Row over lamp lighting at temple: SC agrees to consider hearing plea of TN against HC order
On December 1, a single judge bench of Justice G R Swaminathan had held that the Arulmighu Subramania Swamy Temple was d...
SIR row: Electoral registration officers cannot determine citizenship of voters, SC told
He argued that reading out names in a public gathering is the most credible way to track voters who have shifted or died...
No GST on leasing out residential premises as hostel for students: SC
The petitioner filed an appeal before the Appellate Authority for Advance Ruling which held that the property rented out...
Supreme Court Upholds High Court Judgment in Mananthawady Co-Operative Urban Society Case
Special Leave Petitions Dismissed; Liberty Granted to Petitioners to Seek Extension from High Court...
Supreme Court Upholds Arbitral Award Granting 36 percent Compound Interest
Top court affirms party autonomy in commercial contracts and rejects challenge to high interest rate, clarifying that pe...
Supreme Court Strikes Down Redundant Cooperative Society Registration Requirement in Jharkhand
Apex Court Finds Additional Recommendation Mandate by Assistant Registrar Illegal, Upholding Ease of Transaction Princip...
Supreme Court Declines Writ Petition, Grants Interim Protection in Demolition Case
Petitioners Directed to Approach High Court; Interim Relief Provided Until December 10, 2025...
Supreme Court Mandates High Courts to Report on Pending Acid Attack Cases
Apex Court Aims to Expedite Judicial Process for Acid Attack Victims Across India...
SC asks BCI to ensure 30 pc quota for women lawyers in executive committees of state bar councils
The pleas have been filed relying upon the May 2, 2024 order of the top court in which it was directed that one-third of...
Supreme Court Mandates 30% Reservation for Women in State Bar Councils
Bar Council of India Directed to Amend Rules Ensuring Gender Equality in Legal Representation...
SC asks all high courts to submit details of pending acid attack cases in 4 weeks
The CJI expressed shock and said he had heard about the incidents of acid-throwing but had never come across cases where...
SC asks states to provide more staff to EC for SIR duty to ease pressure on BLOs
The EC announced the SIR in the nine states and three Union territories on October 27. Nearly 51 crore electors will be ...
SC asks states, UTs to provide more staff to EC for SIR duty to ease pressure of BLOs
The bench said if any employee has any “specific reason” for seeking exemption from the SIR duty, the competent officer ...
SC grants one week interim protection to petitioners facing property demolition in UP
"The petitioner is also granted liberty to make a mention before the concerned bench for urgent listing of the matter co...