Supreme Court
Void Sale Deeds knows no Limitation
This decision sets a significant precedent in Indian property law by clarifying the application of limitation laws conce...
Supreme Court Directs Expeditious Disposal of Anticipatory Bail Applications
The decision reaffirms the fundamental principle that justice delayed is justice denied, and stresses the need for judic...
Speculative investors cannot trigger CIRP solely for recovery
This judgment is poised to bring stability and confidence to India’s real estate market by deterring speculative practic...
Supreme Court Upholds Time Limitations in Sexual Harassment Complaint: A Landmark Judgment
The Supreme Court's decision in Vaneeta Patnaik v. Nirmal Kanti Chakrabarti sets a precedent in handling sexual harassme...
Supreme Court indicates ITC Limited, reinforces the principles governing search and seizure under special enactments like the Legal Metrology Act
This judgment serves as a reminder of the judiciary's role in ensuring fairness and adherence to legal procedures. It un...
Supreme Court of India Mandates Reforms for Beggars' Homes Nationwide
This judgment marks a significant step towards ensuring the constitutional guarantee of life with dignity for the most v...
Individual homebuyers who have paid money, can not be denied possession - Fair treatment in Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code Proceedings
The ruling has far-reaching implications for homebuyers and stakeholders in insolvency proceedings, ensuring that verifi...
Coal Indian Competent to frame Coal Policy, fix prices
The Supreme Court set aside the Calcutta High Court judgment and upheld the Interim Coal Policy’s validity. The Court ru...
Paving the Path to Inclusivity: The Supreme Court's advancement in the fight for disability rights
The Supreme Court's decision in Reena Banerjee v. Government of NCT of Delhi marks a crucial advancement in the fight fo...
Supreme Court Affirms Divorce on Grounds of Cruelty: False Complaints, Prolonged Separation
This judgment is pivotal as it reinforces the legal definition of cruelty within matrimonial disputes, particularly conc...
Sanctity of the tender process must be preserved; rectification of bid amounts after opening of financial bids is impermissible
The Supreme Court's judgment in Prakash Asphaltings v. Mandeepa Enterprises serves as a definitive statement on the sanc...
Mandatory to register FIR upon receiving information of a cognizable offence - Directive on Police Accountability and Bias
The judgment in Mohammad Afzal Mohammad Sharif v. State of Maharashtra serves as a critical reminder of the judiciary's ...
Forgery and Cheating - Conviction based on visual inference of overwriting without handwriting or forensic expert opinion is unsafe
The Supreme Court's ruling in Vandana v. State of Maharashtra sets a significant precedent in criminal law, emphasizing ...
Presenting forged documents for obtaining recognition for School - No Cheating
The Supreme Court quashed the criminal proceedings against Reddy under Section 420 IPC, stating that the charges did not...
Supreme Court Criticizes Punjab National Bank's Handling of SARFAESI Proceedings: Orders Immediate Rectification
The Supreme Court's directives in this case underscore the judiciary's commitment to ensuring procedural propriety and a...
Supreme Court Upholds High Court's Directive for FIR Against CBI Officers
This ruling marks a pivotal moment in judicial oversight of investigative agencies, reaffirming the principle that justi...
Judicial Standards for Scientific Evidence - DNA
In conclusion, the Supreme Court found the DNA evidence presented by the prosecution to be unreliable due to inconsisten...
Principles of merit-based recruitment cannot override rules
The Supreme Court set aside the High Court's decision, reinforcing that the office memorandum's explicit terms preve...
Advocates Profession - Adverse remarks made against an Advocate by the High Court can be expunged if the remarks are deemed unnecessary and the omissions are bona fide
The Supreme Court's decision in Siddharth v. State of Madhya Pradesh marks a significant step in preserving the decorum ...
Heated Exchanges and Quarrels Among Neighbors Do Not Constitute Abetment of Suicide, Rules Supreme Court
This judgment is a reminder of the high threshold required for convictions under Section 306 IPC, where the accused's in...
Supreme Court Overrules High Court's Decision, Emphasizes Mandatory Filing of Delay Condonation Application in Section 138 NI Act Cases
In the aftermath of the ruling, the Supreme Court has clarified that ongoing civil proceedings for recovery initiated by...
Dispute regarding the existence of landlord-tenant relationship - Court to examine lease agreements or rent receipts as prima-facie evidence of such relationship and proceed accordingly
The Supreme Court's decision in H.S. Puttashankara v. Yashodamma is a landmark ruling that solidifies procedural standar...
Tender– No disqualification of bidder for non-submission of documents not expressly mandated by Tender Notice
The Supreme Court's decision in this case serves as a critical reminder to tendering authorities to ensure that all requ...
Non-contesting defendants who did not contest the suit cannot prosecute appeals without independent grounds
The Supreme Court’s decision reinforces the importance of thorough documentation and legal compliance in property transa...
Determination of compensation for the death of a minor child in a motor vehicle accident - How to calculate loss of dependency and other associated claims
In conclusion, the Supreme Court's judgment in Thangavel v. Tamil Nadu State Transport Corporation Limited not only prov...
Supreme Court Upholds Dismissal of Judicial Officer but Clarifies Future Prospects
The dismissal of the appeal highlights the judiciary's role in upholding procedural integrity while also ensuring that p...
NCLT to decide issues incidental to complaints of oppression and mismanagement
The Supreme Court's decision underscores the expansive role of the NCLT in addressing issues of oppression and mismanage...
Gang Rape of Minors - Supreme Court Upholds Constitutional Validity of Section 376DA IPC
The court acknowledged the petitioner's concerns regarding the lack of alternative sentencing options and the mandatory ...
Supreme Court Overrules High Court, Mandates Rehearing in Bail Cancellation Case
In its decision, the Supreme Court has also expressed concern over the recurring practice in the Allahabad High Court of...
Supreme Court Upholds Father's Right to Video Interaction with Child in Landmark Custody Ruling
The case has drawn significant public attention, highlighting the complexities involved in international custody dispute...
Supreme Court Invalidates Property Title Based on GPA, Agreement to Sell, and Will
Legal experts have hailed the judgment as a reaffirmation of property laws, emphasizing the clarity it brings to propert...
Jail Official Helping Prisoners Escape Convicted Upholding the Rule of Law: Supreme Court Affirms Conviction in Gurdeep Singh v. State of Punjab
The Supreme Court's decision in Gurdeep Singh v. State of Punjab serves as a stern reminder of the expectations placed u...
Equality in Indian Army Recruitment: Once Women Are Allowed to Join There Can Be No Restriction On Number of Women inducted
The Supreme Court’s Arshnoor Kaur judgment is a clarion call for meritocracy and gender equality in the Indian Armed For...
Motor Accident - Death of US National in India - Supreme Court calculates a fair Compensation
The Supreme Court granted an additional compensation of Rs. 42,95,080, with interest at 6% until the date of deposit. ...
Plea of Adverse Possession Could Cannot ne Validly Raised at the Appellate Stage Without Foundational Pleadings in the Original Suit
The decision in Kishundeo Rout v. Govind Rao reinforces the foundational principles of civil procedure regarding pleadin...
Anticipatory Bail - It is Not Mandatory for the Accused to Approach the Sessions Court Before Approaching the High Court
The decision brings clarity to the legal community and litigants, reaffirming the High Court's role in safeguarding pers...