Supreme Court
Scandalous allegations against High Court judge : Lawyers signing pleadings are guilty of contempt.
Supreme Court Accepts Apology in Contempt Case, Warns Against Scandalous Allegations. Alleged contemnors tender apology ...
Supreme Court Constitution Bench Addresses Eligibility Criteria for District Judge Appointment
The decision is poised to have far-reaching effects on the legal landscape, impacting both current judicial officers and...
Supreme Court Mandates High Courts to Submit Reports on Reserved Judgments
High Courts Directed to Improve Public Disclosure of Judgment Status and Compliance Expected Within Weeks ...
Decree of divorce upheld due to prolonged separation and lack of bona fide efforts to resume cohabitation
Acknowledging the respondent-husband's duty to provide financial support, the Supreme Court granted a permanent alimony ...
Company purchasing goods to automate business with a nexus to profit generation is not a "consumer"
This ruling reaffirms the understanding that business-to-business transactions, particularly those aimed at optimizing o...
Supreme Court Dismisses Kolkata Municipal Corporation's Plea Against Cricket Association of Bengal
The Apex Court Upholds Lower Court's Ruling, Dismissing Special Leave Petition Filed by KMC...
Insurer's liability cannot be evaded solely on subsequent discovery of defects unless there is suppression or misrepresentation
This ruling is significant as it reinforces the obligations of insurers under contracts of utmost good faith and clarifi...
Supreme Court Orders Jharkhand to Declare Saranda Wildlife Sanctuary
The Supreme Court's decision marks a significant step towards preserving India's natural heritage, ensuring the protecti...
Supreme Court Directs States and High Courts on Premature Release and Remission Policies
The Supreme Court has instructed the registry to transmit compliance records from states to respective High Courts and a...
Supreme Court Takes Suo Motu Action on Highway Safety Concerns Following Fatal Accidents
The case is scheduled for further hearing on December 15, 2025, marking a pivotal step in addressing road safety concern...
Supreme Court Emphasizes Mandatory Compliance of Section 4 of Waqf Act Before Declaring Wakf Properties
This ruling underscores the judiciary's commitment to ensuring that statutory provisions are meticulously adhered to, pa...
Restoration of Suit: SC Upholds Delhi High Court's Decision in Bata India v. Crocs Inc.
Special Leave Petitions Dismissed; Single Judge to Reconsider Suits Uninfluenced by Prior Observations...
Supreme Court Sets Aside Bombay High Court's Bail Order in NDPS Case Involving Vigin K. Varghese
Apex Court Remands Case for Fresh Consideration, Citing Non-compliance with Statutory Requirements under NDPS Act...
POCSO Victim compensation : Victims should not be left to seek compensation themselves : Directions to Courts
This landmark decision is seen as a crucial step in bridging the gap between legal provisions and their practical implem...
Service Tax : Facilitating purchase and sale of land is not a taxable service when no agency or consultancy relationship exists;
The ruling is expected to have significant implications for similar cases where the nature of transactions does not invo...
Legitimacy of Child : No DNA testing as matter of routine
The decision reinforces the judiciary's role in balancing the need for scientific evidence with individual rights, ensur...
Supreme Court Upholds Original Vendees' Right to Specific Performance, Rejects Subsequent Purchasers' Claim of Bona Fide Purchase
This judgment clarifies critical aspects of property law, particularly the impermissibility of unilateral termination of...
Arbitrator cannot rewrite the terms of a contract contrary to the agreement
The decision underscores the Court's stance on maintaining the sanctity of contracts and policy adherence in commercial ...
Motor Vehicle - Supreme Court Seeks Larger Bench for Clarity on Compensation for Deceased Employed Abroad
The Supreme Court, acknowledging the conflicting judicial views on whether compensation should reflect the income earned...
Supreme Court Voids Election Over Non-Disclosure of Criminal Conviction
The Supreme Court's judgment underscores the importance of transparency and the electorate's right to information, setti...
Implementation of Biometric Attendance in Offices is legal even without prior consultation with employees.
The ruling underscores the Supreme Court's recognition of modern attendance systems' importance in enhancing administrat...
Just a clause in an agreement using the word "arbitration" cannot be treated as an arbitration agreement
This ruling underscores the importance of clear and unequivocal language in drafting arbitration clauses to ensure enfor...
Unauthorized construction or commercial use of residential property contrary to norms : No adjudication without affording opportunity
The judgment serves as a reminder of the importance of procedural fairness in judicial processes, particularly when sign...
Registration of a Charitable Trust does not automatically entitle the Trust to claim exemptions under Section 80-G
This judgment has significant implications for trusts and charitable organizations, reiterating the need for stringent s...
Procedure in case of split verdict in National Company Law Appellate Tribunal (NCLAT)
This judgment highlights a significant gap in the procedural framework of the NCLAT, potentially affecting numerous case...
Supreme Court Deliberates on Mandatory Hearings in Fraudulent Account Declarations
This case will be revisited on November 18, 2025, with the court insisting on concluding the hearing on that date. The i...
Written Communication of Arrest Grounds Mandatory with information to relatives : Failure entitles the person to liberty
The Supreme Court has directed that the judgment be circulated to all High Courts and state authorities to ensure unifor...
Motor Vehicle : Private operators cannot ply on notified intra-State routes unless expressly permitted
The Supreme Court set aside the High Court's orders, emphasizing that an inter-state agreement, being an agreement betwe...
Compassionate Appointment: Presumption of death after seven years of disappearance - Date of death cannot be fixed on mere assumption
The ruling reinforces the legal principle that civil death presumption requires the lapse of seven years and cannot be b...
State Bar Councils continued to charge fees beyond the statutory limits : Supreme Court reacts
The court underscored that failure to adhere to these directives could result in contempt proceedings against the respon...
Arbitral Award, Fraud Allegations : Errors of fact or law cannot be raised as objections under Section 47 CPC
The court also addressed the implications of a First Information Report (FIR) registered against MMTC officials, stating...
Mere refusal to marry by itself does not amount to instigation and cannot constitute abetment of suicide
In conclusion, the Supreme Court allowed the appeal, quashing the FIR and the subsequent proceedings in the Sessions Cou...
SC/ST Act : When anticipatory bail can be granted
Sidhan is now set to be released on anticipatory bail, subject to terms and conditions determined by the jurisdictional ...
Supreme Court Upholds Traditional Udayasthamana Pooja at Guruvayur Temple
This judgment reaffirms the judiciary's role in safeguarding religious traditions while balancing them with administrati...
Investigating agencies cannot directly summon an advocate representing a party to elicit details of the case
This landmark ruling reaffirms the crucial role of advocates in the justice system, ensuring their ability to provide fe...
Delay in framing charges even after filing of chargesheet : Pan India directions for Trial Courts
This proactive approach by the Supreme Court underscores its commitment to ensuring justice is delivered efficiently and...