Supreme Court
IBC is not for debt recovery or execution of money decrees; Intention is revival of corporate debtors as a going concern
Supreme Court Upholds NCLT's Dismissal of Insolvency Proceedings Against Solvent Company, Apex Court Reinforces IBC’s Pu...
Innocent purchasers who invested for their homes cannot be penalized
Supreme Court Upholds Rights of Innocent Buyers in Tamil Nadu Land Dispute, Government's Attempt to Undo Decades-Old Tra...
Supreme Court Orders Closure of School Over Unpaid Debts; Secured Creditor Granted Auction Rights
Chaitanya Bahuuddeshiya Shikshan Prasarak Mandal faces strict action for non-compliance, as Supreme Court directs closur...
SC refuses to entertain pleas of those on election duty in Bengal, asks them to move tribunal
The apex court asked them to approach the appellate tribunals constituted to decide appeals against the deletion or excl...
SIR: CJI hails record voter turn out in first phase of West Bengal polls
At the start of the hearing, Chief Justice of India Surya Kant expressed happiness over the high voter turnout in the fi...
'Zero witnesses examined in 35 years': SC stays proceedings against cop for rioting
The top court said it was inclined to quash the proceedings on the ground of delay alone, but would like to hear the sta...
Sheena Bora murder case: SC refuses to entertain Indrani Mukerjea’s fresh plea to travel abroad
A bench of Justices M M Sundresh and N Kotiswar Singh told senior advocate Mahesh Jethmalani, appearing for Mukerjea, th...
No court can force minor to carry pregnancy against her will: SC
A bench of Justices BV Nagarathna and Ujjal Bhuyan said the choice of the pregnant woman is relevant rather than that of...
SC directs Uttar Pradesh DGP to form SIT to probe minor's rape & murder in Ghaziabad
Observing that the victim's parents were dissatisfied with the probe conducted by Ghaziabad police, a bench headed by Ch...
SC refers to another bench plea of AgustaWestland middleman James' plea for release from jail
The Delhi High Court had on April 8 dismissed the petition of the British national in the case, saying there was no meri...
No restriction in Islam on women coming to mosque for namaz: AIMPLB to SC
Senior Advocate M R Shamshad, appearing for the AIMPLB, told a nine-judge constitution bench headed by Chief Justice Sur...
Mamata used state machinery to obstruct probe in I-PAC case, ED tells SC
A bench comprising justices Prashant Kumar Mishra and NV Anjaria heard Solicitor General Tushar Mehta and Additional Sol...
Supreme Court Directs Separate Listing of Writ Petition in High-Profile Case
Additional Solicitor General Granted Time to Submit Additional Documents; Notice Issued for July Hearing...
Supreme Court Upholds Previous Judgment in Umar Khalid Case
Review Petition Dismissed; No Grounds for Revisiting January 2026 Decision...
SC stays conviction, life term of Amit Jogi in NCP leader’s murder case
Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) leader Ramvatar Jaggi was shot dead in Raipur on June 4, 2003, when Ajit Jogi was the c...
Respect all views except Whatsapp University: SC in Sabarimala case
The observation by a nine-judge Constitution bench came while hearing petitions related to discrimination against women ...
Supreme Court explains the distinction between transfer and change in cadre
Court Orders Cadre Reallocation for Employee Citing Medical Hardship, Apex Court Directs Uttar Pradesh to Reallocate Off...
POCSO Act; Presumption under Section 29 cannot be applied unless the foundational facts are established
Supreme Court Restores Acquittal of Tuition Teacher in POCSO Case, Foundational Facts and Credibility Issues Lead to Ove...
Probate proceedings must include all interested parties in the estate of the deceased
Supreme Court Revokes Probate Grant: Upholds Need for Citation to All Interested Parties, The Apex Court emphasizes the ...
Summary judgment passed by a foreign court cannot be enforced if it fails to satisfy the requirements of Section 13 CPC
Supreme Court Refuses Enforcement of Foreign Judgment in Messer Griesheim GmbH Case, Supreme Court Upholds Delhi High Co...
Rejection of plaint under Order 7 Rule 11 of CPC is not automatic upon a finding of undervaluation or deficit court fee
Supreme Court Overturns High Court Decision on Rejection of Marg Limited's Suit, Supreme Court directs trial court to pr...
Supreme Court Extends Protections for Disabled Prisoners Nationwide
Landmark Judgment Expands Rights Framework to All States and UTs, Calls for Comprehensive Compliance and Monitoring...
Presumption of legitimacy of child - DNA test results can override the presumption under Section 112
Supreme Court Upholds DNA Test Results Over Legal Presumptions in Paternity Dispute, Supreme Court affirms High Court's ...
Motor Accident : Compensation under the head of prosthetic limbs must include periodic replacement costs and maintenance costs
Supreme Court Enhances Compensation for Amputee with Detailed Guidelines on Prosthetic Limb Costs, In a landmark judgmen...
Supreme Court Orders Reforms for Juvenile Justice System After Child Wrongfully Imprisoned
Juvenile held in regular jail for over two years awarded Rs. 5 lakh compensation; SC mandates robust mechanisms for juve...
Supreme Court Directs NIA to Investigate Allegations Against West Bengal Police
Judicial Officers' Safety Concerns Prompt Transfer of Probe from State Police to National Investigation Agency...
Supreme Court Intervenes in NCERT Curriculum; High-Powered Committees Reconstituted
Supreme Court orders the formation of committees to revamp legal studies curriculum for Class VIII and beyond, ensuring ...
Arbitration proceedings must adhere to the limitation period prescribed under the Limitation Act, 1963
Supreme Court Rules Against Revival of Time-Barred Arbitration Claims, Apex Court emphasizes strict adherence to limitat...
Supreme Court Mandates Special Investigation Team to Probe Insurance Fraud Allegations
Insurance Companies Directed to Report Forged Policies; National Insurance Ordered to Deposit Compensation Amid Fraud Cl...
Once borrowers deposit the entire outstanding liability under judicial supervision, secured creditors cannot refuse redemption of property
Supreme Court Upholds Borrowers' Redemption Rights, Annuls Auction Sale Under SARFAESI Act, In a significant ruling, the...
Excommunication among Dawoodi Bohra community protected under Constitution: SC told
A nine-judge Constitution bench headed by Chief Justice Surya Kant is also examining the question whether the community'...
SC sets aside Delhi HC verdict asking Centre to vacate residential premises at Sujan Singh Park
Setting aside the High Court verdict, a bench comprising justices Sanjay Karol and Prashant Kumar Mishra held that the c...
Difficult for judicial fora to define parameters of essential religious practices: SC
A nine-judge Constitution bench headed by Chief Justice Surya Kant said that if a particular religious Hindu denominatio...
SC ends prolonged legal battle over disputed land transactions in Tamil Nadu
Observing that the state government is "dragging its feet" over the land dispute, a bench of Justices Sanjay Kumar and K...
SC expresses anguish over UP govt's apathy, directs it to pay Rs 1 lakh cost to employee
The apex court directed the chief secretary of Uttar Pradesh to facilitate forthwith the reallocation of the employee to...
Row over WB I-PAC raid: CM's intervention during probe puts democracy in peril, says SC
The remarks came when senior advocate Menaka Guruswamy, appearing in the court for a senior West Bengal official, questi...