Supreme Court
Supreme Court Grants Bail to Bikram Singh Majithia in Disproportionate Assets Case
Bail Granted Considering Prior NDPS Case Bail, Custody Period, and Filing of Police Report...
SC issues notices to Centre, 12 states on PIL by Christian body against anti-conversion laws
The apex court on January 6, 2021, agreed to examine certain new and controversial laws of states like Uttar Pradesh and...
SC grants bail to SAD leader Bikram Singh Majithia in disproportionate assets case
During the hearing before the top court, senior advocate S Muralidhar, appearing for Majithia, had argued that petitione...
SC refuses to entertain PIL questioning procedures to record caste of citizens in 2027 census
The bench said authorities may consider the suggestions raised in the legal notice and the petition and disposed of the ...
SC directs Centre to set up tribunal for sharing of Pennaiyar river waters
The Tamil Nadu government moved the top court in 2018 through its original suit filed against Karnataka over work being ...
SC grants bail to three accused in 2024 Pune Porsche crash case
As bail to the accused juvenile triggered outrage, the Pune police approached the JJB to review its decision. The board ...
SC gives protection of arrest for two weeks to shaadi.com founder in fraud case
A bench of Justices Prashant Kumar Mishra and N V Anjaria set aside a Telangana High Court order refusing to quash the p...
Contracts barring claims for regularization - Still entitled to regularisation; Fundamental rights under Articles 14 and 16 cannot be waived
Constitutional principles of equality and fairness in public employment emphasized; long-standing contractual employees ...
Appointment of Vice-Chancellor must conform to UGC Regulations, 2018, and any deviation is ultra vires.
Supreme Court Upholds UGC Regulations in Vice-Chancellor Appointment Case Puducherry Technological University Act Sectio...
Officer who faced comptempt at behest of the candidate can not be allowed to sit in selection committee; not necessary to prove actual bias
Presence of an officer who previously faced contempt proceedings initiated by the petitioner in a selection committee vi...
NGT has discretion to quantify environmental compensation based on project cost on polluter pays principle.
Supreme Court Upholds Enhanced Environmental Compensation for Major Builders Landmark Judgment Establishes Project Cost ...
Principles governing cancellation of bail - Long incarceration or parity with co-accused not sufficient grounds for cancellation
Supreme Court Upholds Bail for Accused in Panchayat Chairman Murder Case Supreme Court affirms High Court's discretion, ...
SC to hear plea challenging Sonam Wangchuk's detention
According to the amended plea, the detention order is founded upon "stale FIRs, vague imputations, and speculative asser...
Manual Scavenging; Supreme Court enhances compensation for sewer deaths to Rs. 30
Supreme Court Mandates Increased Compensation for Sewer Deaths, Urges Swift Action on Safai Karamcharis Commission Appoi...
The right to life includes the right to menstrual health; Directions for Free Sanitary Pads and Separate Toilets in Schools
Supreme Court Mandates Free Sanitary Pads and Separate Toilets in Schools to Uphold Girls' Right to Education and Dignit...
Supreme Court Grants Interim Relief to Jagat Vijay Printers LLP Amidst Pollution Control Board Dispute
Printing of Punjab Kesari Allowed to Continue, Status Quo for Other Commercial Establishments Maintained Until High Cour...
Signatures of the testator not disputed - Will still requires to be proved
Supreme Court Overturns Kerala High Court's Order on Disputed Will Signature Not Contested, But Will's Legitimacy Requir...
UGC Regulations, 2026 - "Caste-based Discrimination" Regulations to be kept in abeyance till further orders
Supreme Court Halts Implementation of 2026 UGC Regulations, Reinstates 2012 Rules, Court Raises Concerns Over Ambiguitie...
India-France partnership lifeline amid geopolitical tension: CJI Surya Kant
The CJI asked the gathering to name the commonalities that bridge the gap between the Ganges and the Seine and said the ...
Construction after necessary permissions - No evidence that land is "khoai" - Demolition order set aside
Supreme Court Overturns High Court Order: Aarsuday Projects’ Construction Declared Legal, Supreme Court Rules in Favor o...
Supreme Court Acquits Advocate of Misconduct Charges Amidst Withdrawn Complaint
Supreme Court overturns Bar Council's verdict against advocate after complainant retracts allegations....
High Court is the "Court" for extension of time for arbitration proceedings even if tribunal is constituted by the parties
Supreme Court Clarifies Jurisdiction for Extension of Arbitration Proceedings Time Limit, Principal Civil Court Holds Au...
Supreme Court Acquits Russian National in NDPS Case, Cites Procedural Lapses
Search and Seizure Violations and Inconsistencies in Evidence Lead to Acquittal in High-Profile Drug Smuggling Case...
India-France partnership lifeline amid geopolitical tension: CJI Surya Kant
The CJI asked the gathering to name the commonalities that bridge the gap between the Ganges and the Seine and said the ...
If firm profits more from its scale, it has to bear more responsibility for environmental costs: SC
"If a company has a high turnover, it reflects the sheer scale of its operations. Such a company, if found to contribute...
SC upholds Madras HC verdict setting aside appointment of Puducherry Technological University VC
The bench noted several "peculiar facts" and said there were no allegations against Mohan's qualifications, integrity or...
SC quashes rejection of ex-Army officer's candidature for ITAT member, slaps fine on Centre
Upon the evaluation of all candidates, the SCSC placed the petitioner at All India Rank One. However, notwithstanding th...
Menstrual hygiene verdict meant for classrooms where girls hesitate to seek help: SC
The bench directed the apex court registry to forward one copy each of this judgment to all the high courts, state gover...
Legal framework pertaining to stem-cell research fragmented: SC
The court said it is cognisant of the profound difficulties faced by individuals diagnosed with ASD and their caregivers...
SC for sensitisation of male teachers, students to deal with stigma associated with menstruation
The absence of menstrual hygiene facilities in schools is not the only barrier that impedes education but rather it is o...
Menstrual health is fundamental right: SC orders free sanitary pads, separate toilets in school
On the issue of "awareness and training about menstrual health and puberty", it asked the National Council of Educationa...
Stem cell 'therapies' for Autism Spectrum Disorder can't be offered as clinical service: SC
The bench suggested the legislation ought to address points, including clearly defining stem cells and their derivatives...
Mere presence of lawyer in discharge of professional duty not intimidation: SC
The top court noted that the chargesheet material would disclose that the main charge against Manoj was for criminal int...
SC refuses to interfere with bail conditions of YouTuber Shankar
The Madras High Court on December 26 last year had granted interim bail on health grounds to Shankar in 17 criminal case...
Supreme Court Upholds High Court Ruling, Dismisses Shankar @ Savukku Shankar's Plea
Special Leave Petition by Shankar @ Savukku Shankar dismissed; No interference in High Court's decision...
SC says right to menstrual health a fundamental right; orders free sanitary pads for school girls
The top court has reserved its verdict on a PIL filed by Jaya Thakur on December 10, 2024, seeking pan-India implementat...