Supreme Court
SC notice to Centre on plea to ban female genital mutilation among Muslims
The court was hearing a plea filed by NGO Chetna Welfare Society, claiming that the practice is not an essential part of...
Supreme Court Upholds High Court's Decision to Restore Civil Suit in Property Dispute
Appeal Dismissed; Issues of Limitation, Res Judicata, and Order II Rule 2 CPC to be Decided During Trial ...
Second complaint by the same informant for the same occurrence and same accused persons is not maintainable.
Supreme Court Quashes Second Complaint Against Ranimol & Ors., Terms it Abuse of Legal Process Supreme Court Finds Filin...
Supreme Court Stays High Court's Adverse Observations Against Petitioner
Supreme Court pauses cost imposition on petitioner, Chain Singh Uikey, citing lack of opportunity for defense....
Supreme Court Directs Indian Railways to Prioritize Safety and Address Insurance Disparity
Supreme Court mandates immediate focus on track and crossing safety, seeks resolution on insurance coverage differences ...
Cheque dishonour : Jurisdiction lies where the payee maintains the account even if the cheque is collected at a different branch
Supreme Court clarifies territorial jurisdiction in cheque dishonour cases. The jurisdiction lies with payee's home bran...
Marriage reduced to commercial transaction due to evil of dowry: SC
A firm and deterrent judicial response is, therefore, imperative -- not only to uphold the majesty of law and do justice...
SC sets aside Patna HC order, orders appointment of arbitrator in case related to Bihar firm
Such an approach undermines certainty, dilutes the sanctity of judicial orders and erodes confidence in the arbitral pro...
Not piece of paper: SC takes exceptions to Kerala guv not looking at VCs appointment report
We fail to understand why the non-receipt of the records is coming in the way for the purpose of looking into the report...
Supreme Court Addresses Discrimination Concerns in Prenatal Genetic Testing Age Criteria
Central Supervisory Board Directed to Review and Consider Amendments to Enhance Access for Younger Women...
Unconditional stay of execution of arbitral award in the form of a money-decree cannot be granted
Supreme Court Overturns Bombay High Court's Unconditional Stay on Arbitral Award Apex Court Directs Respondents to Depos...
Appellate courts have co-extensive powers to grant interim relief, even if the original suit is dismissed
Supreme Court Overturns High Court Ruling: Appellate Courts Can Grant Interim Relief Despite Suit Dismissal In a landmar...
Supreme Court Mandates Uniform National Policy for Organ Transplantation
Landmark Judgment Directs Union and States to Harmonize Organ Donation Framework, Ensuring Equitable Access and Enhanced...
Supreme Court Allows Maharashtra Local Body Elections Amid Reservation Concerns
Results Subject to Final Court Verdict in Areas Exceeding 50% Reservation Cap...
Supreme Court Dismisses Special Leave Petition in Andhra Pradesh Case
Petitioners Granted Two Weeks to Surrender and Apply for Regular Bail...
SC seeks Rajasthan govt's response on plea challenging validity of anti-conversion law
The top court had then made it clear that it would consider the prayer for staying the operation of such laws once the r...
SC asks Law panel to consider representation challenging applicability of Hindu laws to Buddhists
“In order to assist the Law Commission for an expeditious conclusion of pending issues, we deem it appropriate to direct...
EC can't do legislative work in 'garb' of conducting polls: Singhvi in SC over SIR
On Wednesday, the CJI-led bench said the argument that the SIR of electoral rolls was never conducted before in the coun...
Supreme Court Mandates Scientific Review for Deer Translocation from A.N. Jha Deer Park
Court Orders Central Empowered Committee to Assess Ecological and Welfare Impacts of Deer Relocation Amid Allegations of...
Supreme Court Mandates CCTV Compliance in Police Stations Nationwide
States and Union Territories Given Three Weeks to File Compliance Affidavits or Face Court Appearance...
SC asks Centre to mull stringent law to deal with derogatory remarks against disabled
Referring to self-regulatory mechanisms, the bench said, "self styled bodies will not help. Some neutral autonomous bodi...
Stay of conviction only in rarest of rare cases
Stay can not merely because suspension of sentence has been allowed. Supreme Court sends back case for re-evaluation of ...
SARFAESI Act - "Pre-deposit" for appeal - Deposit reduced on review : Rectified amount must be served on appellant
Supreme Court Sets Aside DRAT and High Court Orders in SARFAESI Case Apex Court Rules Rectified Debt Amount Not Served o...
IBC Code : Application filed under Section 7, Procedural defects do not render the application non est.
Supreme Court Clarifies Procedural Norms Under IBC; Allows Cure for Defective Affidavits Supreme Court mandates notice u...
Supreme Court Directs Formation of Medical Board for Passive Euthanasia Case
Harish Rana's Persistent Vegetative State Prompts Urgent Evaluation by District Hospital, Noida...
Supreme Court Upholds Bail Conditions in High-Profile West Bengal Murder Case
Applications for Modification and Cancellation of Bail Conditions Denied; Court Emphasizes Finality and Judicial Discipl...
Supreme Court Grants Bail to Police Officer in Custodial Death Case
Apex Court Suspends Life Imprisonment Sentence of S. Ramakrishnan, Citing Conflicts in Witness Testimonies...
SC to take up plea on Delhi-NCR pollution on Dec 3, says need for continuous monitoring
On November 19, the court asked the Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM) to consider directing schools in Delhi-...
SC to consider plea for listing petitions of states in minerals royalty case
On August 14 last year, in a major victory for mineral-rich states, the top court had allowed them to recover from the C...
Supreme Court Sets Aside High Court Divorce Judgment; Orders Fresh Consideration
Judgment emphasizes detailed analysis of evidence and social circumstances in divorce cases....
Supreme Court Demands Transparency and Accountability from Private Universities
SC directs comprehensive examination of private universities' regulatory compliance, financial practices, and grievance ...
Driving under intoxication is non-compoundable offence - Abatement of trials undermines deterrence and public safety.
Supreme Court Stresses on Road Safety and Traffic Law Enforcement in Landmark Judgment Justice A.M. Sapre Committee task...
SC stays MP HC order penalising police officer for carrying out 'misguided investigation'
According to the police investigation, both girls were last seen with their uncle. After this, the police arrested the u...
Execution of decree - Judgment debtor barred from raising grounds to set aside sale under Order 21 Rule 90(3) if such grounds are not raised prior to the proclamation of sale.
Supreme Court Reinstates Auction Sale, Enforces Strict Compliance with Civil Procedure Code Judgment debtors precluded f...
Ex-parte Decree suffered on Advocate stating ‘No instructions’ - High Court's supervisory jurisdiction warrants no interference.
Supreme Court Overturns High Court's Decision on Advocate's Withdrawal Issue Apex Court Reinforces Limits of High Court'...
Allegations under Sections 406 and 420 of the IPC : Criminal law should not be used for personal vendettas or harassment.
Supreme Court Quashes Criminal Proceedings Against Inder Chand Bagri Allegations of breach of trust and cheating dismiss...