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SC sets aside Andhra Pradesh HC verdict nullifying FIRs in corruption cases
The bench noted that the government of India enacted the Andhra Pradesh Reorganisation Act, 2014, carving out a new stat...
If VP can exercise Prez's functions, why can't RS deputy chairman perform duties of chairman: SC
"This interpretation will defeat the object. The object is to protect the judicial officer but also to give a mechanism ...
Stray dogs case: Not directed removal of every dog from streets, says SC
Taking note of the "alarming rise" in dog bite incidents within institutional areas such as educational institutions, ho...
SC reserves verdict on plea of Justice Yashwant Varma assailing validity of inquiry panel by LS
After Justice Varma declined to resign, the CJI forwarded the report and the judge's response to the President and the p...
SC defers hearing to Jan 13 on pleas challenging EC’s special intensive revision of electoral rolls
On January 6, the Election Commission had told the bench that it has the power and competence to undertake Special Inten...
Right to liberty and speedy trial under Article 21 applies irrespective of the nature of the crime.
Supreme Court Grants Bail to Arvind Dham, Citing Right to Liberty and Speedy Trial Prolonged Pretrial Detention Deemed V...
Challenge to arbitral awards before courts would frustrate very purpose of Act: SC
The bench said the primary objective of the Act was to provide a speedy and inexpensive mode of resolution of disputes t...
Manipur violence: SC orders forensic examination of entire 48-minute audio clip
The top court had previously sought a sealed-cover forensic report from the CFSL on the authenticity of the leaked audio...
Prima facie no bar on LS Speaker in setting up inquiry panel to probe Justice Yashwant Varma: SC
In such a situation, the Act contemplates the formation of a joint committee by the Speaker of the Lok Sabha and the Cha...
SC to hear bail plea of separatist Shabir Ahmed Shah on Jan 13 in terror funding case
The high court noted that he was the chairman of an unlawful organisation, the Jammu and Kashmir Democratic Freedom Part...
People dying not only due to dog bites but also because of road accidents caused by strays: SC
Taking note of the "alarming rise" in dog bite incidents within institutional areas such as educational institutions, ho...
SC to hear wife's plea challenging Sonam Wangchuk's detention on Thursday
The plea said it is wholly preposterous that after more than three decades of being recognised at the state, national, a...
Comments on social media: SC grants protection from arrest to singer Neha Singh Rathore
Rathore contended in her plea that she had been wrongfully implicated under several sections of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanh...
Pune Porsche car crash: SC notice to Maharashtra government on bail pleas of 2 accused
As bail to the accused juvenile triggered outrage, the Pune police approached the JJB to review its decision. The board ...
Provident Fund - Nominee does not require a probate, succession certificate, or letters of administration before being released to a nominee.
Supreme Court Upholds Nominee's Primacy in Provident Fund Cases Nominees Entitled to Funds Without Probate or Succession...
Preliminary Arbitration Award on Limitation Issue Cannot Be Final Without Evidence
Apex Court Upholds Bombay High Court’s Interference, Clarifies Party Autonomy Limited by Limitation Act and Fair Trial P...
State must abandon colonial conception of itself as sovereign dispensing benefits at discretion: SC
The bench said the state government came out with the industrial policy of 1989 with the twin objectives of fostering th...
SC asks Centre, Delhi govt to consider setting up special court to try case related to ISIS links
Dismissing the plea, the high court said the bar on grant of bail under the UAPA was clearly applicable in the case. Fol...
EC has power, competence to undertake SIR of electoral rolls: Poll panel to SC
"The NRC includes all persons, whereas the electoral roll includes only citizens above the age of 18," he said, adding t...
SC seeks report from HCs on formation of gender sensitisation committees across courts
“The petitioner seeks appropriate directions to ensure that all the high courts, district courts, tribunals and other ju...
Prolonged pretrial incarceration has effect of converting detention into punishment: SC
On the basis of the FIRs on March 21, 2023, the Directorate of Enforcement (ED) registered two Enforcement Case Informat...
Admission criteria cannot be altered once process has started: SC
The top court was hearing appeals filed by Divjot Sekhon and Shubhkarman Singh against the admission criteria adopted by...
Expectation of higher bid cannot be reason to cancel auction process: SC
The top court said that the expectation of a higher bid in a subsequent auction cannot be a reason to cancel an auction ...
SC says central pollution watchdog 'failing in its duty' after it seeks 2-month adjournment on toll plaza issue
The court said there cannot be a one-go decision like introduction of electric vehicles without first examining the cons...
Workmen's Compensation - Deceased was employed as a driver, and death occurred during the course of employment
Supreme Court Restores Compensation for Deceased Driver, Overturns High Court Ruling, Insurance Company and Vehicle Owne...
Refund of expired non-judicial stamp papers - Directions issued to State to refund stamp value
Supreme Court Upholds High Court's Decision to Exclude NAK Engineering from Civil Suit Appellant's Claim of Successorshi...
Arbitration - Notice under section 21 not mandatory for raising claims or counterclaims before the Arbitral Tribunal
Supreme Court Upholds Comprehensive Arbitration Award in Bhagheeratha Engineering Ltd. v. State of Kerala Supreme Court ...
Arbitration clause in Leave and License Agreement upheld, despite objections under Section 41 of Presidency Small Cause Courts Act, 1882.
Supreme Court Upholds Arbitration Clause in Lease Dispute, Validates High Court's Arbitrator Appointment Arbitration Agr...
Air pollution: Car now status symbol, people saving money to buy 4-wheelers, says CJI Surya Kant
The top court criticised the CAQM for the lack of “seriousness” in its approach, and said that it appears to be in no hu...
Supreme Court Upholds Bail for Five Accused in 2020 Delhi Riots, Denies Bail to Principal Conspirators Sharjeel Imam and Umar Khalid
SC emphasizes differentiated approach in bail under UAPA, balancing personal liberty with national security; imposes str...
SC agrees to examine plea for SOP on freezing, de-freezing of bank accounts in cybercrime cases
Varshney, whose bank account was allegedly frozen due to transaction related to sale of jewellery, submitted that his wr...
Conviction based on testimony of a solitary eyewitness with criminal antecedents : Acquittal on benefit of doubt
Supreme Court Acquits Anjani Singh in 2004 Double Homicide Case Supreme Court finds insufficient evidence and unreliable...
SC adjourns hearing on Gujarat journalist's plea in money-laundering case to April 7
The top court on December 15 granted interim bail to Langa, ordered a day-to-day trial in the case and imposed certain c...
SC grants interim bail to accused in 2019 Gadchiroli Naxal attack case
"If the authority fails to establish courts with requisite infrastructure for conducting speedy trial under the NIA Act ...
No Disciplinary proceedings against judicial officers merely on wrong judicial orders or exercise of discretion.
Supreme Court Upholds Judicial Independence, Quashes Disciplinary Action Against Judge Supreme Court rules that discipli...
CAQM failing in its duty: SC after pollution watchdog seeks 2-month adjournment on toll plaza issue
"Heavy vehicles are contributing a large part, so the first question is how do we address that... By holding a meeting o...