Supreme Court
SC upholds conviction of man for killing wife by setting her ablaze
The top court termed as crucial the testimony of the couple's eldest daughter, an eyewitness, and said her evidence prov...
Will examine correctness of 1978 verdict on definition of 'industry': SC
According to the ID Act, the term 'industry' means any business, trade, undertaking, manufacture or calling of employers...
SC strikes down 'discriminatory' law limiting maternity leave to adoption of children under 3 months
The protection of maternity leave is a basic human right, as it recognises conditions that are necessary for the full de...
Why details of bank accounts of deceased persons can't be disclosed to heirs: SC to Centre
The apex court had earlier asked the Finance Ministry to file its response to the PIL seeking directions to create a cen...
Let's not add to holidays: SC dismisses plea for national holiday on Guru Gobind Singh's birthday
Senior advocate Vikas Singh, appearing for the petitioner organisation, submitted that at present there is no policy and...
Terror funding case: SC imposes stringent bail conditions on separatist leader Shabir Shah
Underlining that if the trial was unlikely to conclude within a reasonable time, continued detention could result in cur...
Parenthood not a solitary function: SC urges Centre to bring law recognising paternity leave
The apex court's observations came while striking down a law under which a woman was eligible for maternity leave if she...
SC dismisses plea seeking national holiday on Guru Govind Singh's birthday
A bench of justices Vikram Nath and Sandeep Mehta said it was not inclined to entertain the plea of All India Shiromani ...
SC cites 'bleak chance' of trial's early disposal, long incarceration to grant bail to separatist Shabir Shah
A bench of Justices Vikram Nath and Sandeep Mehta, which observed that there were bleak chances of the trial's early dis...
SC strikes down law limiting maternity leave to adoption of children under 3 moths
A bench of Justices J B Pardiwala and R Mahadevan held that an adoptive mother should be entitled to maternity leave of ...
Supreme Court Orders Comprehensive Report on Ganga River Encroachments
Authorities directed to address encroachments, environmental protection measures, and floodplain demarcation along the G...
Supreme Court Classifies Air Force Group Insurance Society as 'State' Under Article 12
Supreme Court reverses Delhi High Court's dismissal, recognizing AFGIS as 'State' due to deep governmental control and p...
Graduates Anganwadi Workers can Compete for Expanded Quota in ICDS Recruitment, not excluded from 29 percent despite higher qualifications.
Supreme Court Allows Graduates in Anganwadi Workers to Compete for Expanded Quota in ICDS Recruitment, Supreme Court ove...
NDPS - Providing a third option to be searched before a Police Officer is contrary to law, vitiates the trial
Supreme Court Upholds Acquittal in NDPS Case Due to Procedural Lapses, Failure to Comply with Section 50 of NDPS Act Vit...
Group Insurance or contractual benefits cannot be deducted from motor accident compensation
Supreme Court Upholds High Court's Decision on Motor Accident Compensation, Rejects Deductions of Group Insurance Benefi...
Air Force Group Insurance Society performs public function, it is 'State' under Constitution: SC
A bench of Justices Sanjay Karol and Vipul M Pancholi overturned the view taken by the Delhi High Court on February 1, 2...
Murshidabad violence: SC dismisses West Bengal govt's plea against HC order
The top court was hearing a plea filed by the state against the February 26 order of the high court that refused to stay...
36 years after Rs 500 bribe, SC reduces 75-yr-old ex-constable's jail term
The protracted legal proceedings began after the former constable was nabbed taking a Rs 500 bribe during a trap proceed...
Need to get out of mindset that only Delhi requires greenery: SC
A bench comprising Chief Justice Surya Kant and Justices Joymalya Bagchi and Vipul M Pancholi observed there was a need ...
SC appoints ex-CJI UU Lalit as mediator to resolve dispute over Rs 500 cr UAE money decree
RAKIA is seeking to enforce a UAE civil judgment for AED 267,941,374 (approximately Rs 543 crore principal and Rs 643 cr...
SC refuses to entertain journalist Ravi Nair's plea against Gujarat Police notice, asks to move HC
A bench of Justices Vikram Nath and Sandeep Mehta, which also refused to grant Nair interim protection from any coercive...
Not granted sanction to prosecute professor Mahmudabad as one-time magnanimity: Haryana to SC
The bench said that since the state has decided not to grant sanction to prosecute Mahmudabad, the proceedings pending b...
SC to hear PIL seeking 4-year LL.B instead of 5-yr course after Class 12
A bench comprising Chief Justice Surya Kant and Justice Joymalya Bagchi took note of the submissions made by advocate an...
SC refuses to interfere in plea on 'mercury leakage risk' from Bhopal gas waste
“With all the incineration, they now say they have detected no mercury at all. After all that, it is all dumped in a con...
SC to hear next week suo motu case concerning victims of digital arrest
On February 9, the top court described the siphoning of more than Rs 54,000 crore by digital frauds as absolute "robbery...
SC gives final opportunity to Noida Authority to comply with orders on stalled sports city project
In its November 24 order, the top court had approved a structured revival framework for the project being developed by L...
SC directs Centre to submit comprehensive report on encroachments along Ganga
A bench comprising Justices JB Pardiwala and KV Viswanathan asked the Union government to place on record steps taken so...
Supreme Court Stays Order Against Mythri Movie Makers
Apex Court Grants Relief Citing Non-Compliance with Representation Rights Under Telangana Cinemas Regulation Act...
Supreme Court Directs Formulation of Model Policy for Welfare of Young Working Women
Apex Court Acknowledges Petitioner's Efforts; Urges Competent Authority to Consider Previous Observations...
Supreme Court Grants Bail to Pawan Kumar Bishnoi in Punjab Case
After prolonged incarceration, the Supreme Court orders the release of petitioners on bail, mandates trial cooperation....
Conviction based solely on the prosecutrix's testimony without explanation for delay in filing FIR held
Supreme Court Acquits Convicts in Gang Rape Case Due to Unreliable Testimony and Delayed FIR, The Supreme Court overturn...
Auction sale - Rights of bona fide auction purchaser third-party bidder must be protected
Supreme Court Upholds Auction Sale Validity, Orders Revaluation of Property, Supreme Court affirms auction sale but rema...
Supreme Court Dismisses Mizo Chief Council's Decades-Old Land Compensation Claim
The Apex Court Upholds the Doctrine of Laches, Finds No Violation of Fundamental Rights...
Supreme Court Dismisses Plea Challenging Exemption in Muslim Personal Law
Petition Against Section 129 of the Transfer of Property Act Directed to Law Commission for Review...
Acquittal in criminal case based on benefit of doubt does not guarantee suitability for appointment in Police
Supreme Court Upholds Screening Committee's Discretion in Police Recruitment, Acquittal on Benefit of Doubt Not a Guaran...
Justice PS Narasimha lauds book on Indian contract law for providing new perspectives
The perspective in which you (Swaminathan) have handled various topics of the contract act is an eye-opener, and this ki...