Supreme Court
Fire Insurance - Supreme Court outlines the Principles governing fire insurance
Ultimately, the Supreme Court dismissed the appeal by the insurance company and allowed the appeal by Orion Conmerx, awa...
Dying declaration : even if discrepancies exist, holds substantial evidentiary value for convicting
The trial court initially acquitted the accused, citing discrepancies in the dying declarations made by Leelaben. Howeve...
Supreme Court Quashes FIR Against NRI for Possession of Reindeer Horn
This landmark judgment is expected to set a precedent for handling future cases involving international travelers, ensur...
Supreme Court Directs Nationwide Compliance for CCTV Installation in Police Stations
This judgment marks a significant step toward ensuring police accountability and transparency in India, aiming to safegu...
Hindu Succession Act not applicable to Scheduled Tribes
The case has significant implications for inheritance laws in tribal areas, affirming the autonomy of customary laws gov...
Supreme Court Directs Union of India to Enhance Coordination in Missing Children Cases
This directive marks a crucial step towards strengthening the framework for addressing missing children cases in India, ...
Deceased Railway Employee's Dismissal Reversed After 37 Years
In a compassionate move, the court directed that all consequential monetary benefits, including pensionary benefits, be ...
NDPS : Power of Special Court under NDPS Act to grant interim custody of seized vehicle can not be curtailed by Rules
This decision reinforces the judiciary's role in safeguarding the rights of vehicle owners, particularly when they are n...
Insolvency Code : Preference shareholders are not financial creditors
The Supreme Court, bench comprising Justices J.B. Pardiwala and K.V. Viswanathan, emphasized the statutory provisions of...
Intellectual Property Rights : Continuing infringement - Courts not to insist on mediation in situations of ongoing infringement.
The Supreme Court's decision allows Novenco to proceed with its suit without undergoing mandatory pre-institution mediat...
Pendency of 8,82,578 execution petitions is alarming - Directions issued
The Supreme Court's intervention reflects its commitment to ensuring that justice is not only served but also timely exe...
Transgenders - Discrimination by private establishments violate fundamental rights
This ruling marks a pivotal moment in the protection of transgender rights in India, emphasizing that legal recognition ...
Grounds of arrest at the time of apprehension must be in writing : No verbal explanations
The Supreme Court's decision allows for the possibility of subsequent legal recourse by the respondents, should a valid ...
Supreme Court Initiates Pan-India Probe into Digital Arrest Scam
The judgment highlights the urgent need for stern action on a nationwide basis to combat the increasing instances of jud...
Supreme Court Quashes Multiple FIRs Under U.P. Conversion Act, Emphasizes Protection of Religious Freedom and Due Process
The Court expressed appreciation for the extensive submissions by all counsel and emphasized that its observations on th...
Allegations of favoritism, manipulation, and arbitrariness in Recruitment Process - No reason to direct CBI inquiry
With this ruling, the Supreme Court has reinforced the principle of judicial restraint in directing CBI investigations, ...
Suit for infringement of patent and suit for groundless threat of infringement substantially overlap in issues - Sent to same High Court
This decision underscores the judiciary's commitment to efficient legal processes and highlights the importance of avoid...
Income can deem to accrue or arise in India even if Co has no permanent establishment in India
With this ruling, Pride Foramer S.A. is entitled to set off its business expenditures against income from other sources ...
Matruka property - Wife entitled to 1-4th share of property left by deceased husband in absence of children
This decision reiterates the importance of following prescribed legal frameworks for property distribution, ensuring tha...
Proceeds of Crime : Supreme Court Partially Lifts Attachment on Properties for benefit of innocent and genuine home buyers
In conclusion, the Supreme Court's decision represents a balanced approach to resolving complex legal and financial issu...
Supreme Court Temporarily Relaxes Ban on Firecrackers in Delhi NCR
This judgment highlights the Supreme Court's efforts to find a middle ground that respects cultural traditions while saf...
Investigation by CBI can not be quashed for lack of State consent
This judgment reinforces the procedural rigor required in criminal proceedings and underscores the judiciary's role in e...
Supreme Court Orders CBI Investigation into Karur Stampede Incident
The Supreme Court criticized the lack of coordination between the Madurai Bench and the Main Seat of the Madras High Cou...
Supreme Court Intervenes to Save Jojari River from Environmental Catastrophe
The Supreme Court has directed the clubbing of various statutory appeals under the National Green Tribunal Act, 2010, wi...
Voice sample : Magistrate has power to direct collection of voice samples : Does Not Violate Self-Incrimination Protections
The Supreme Court criticized the High Court for disregarding binding precedents and misinterpreting the closure of a ref...
Armed Forces Tribunal can substitute the finding of Court Martial with a finding of guilty
The appeal was filed by S.K. Jain, who challenged the Tribunal's judgment dated 01.06.2012 and the subsequent order date...
Supreme Court Ensures Legal Aid for Voter List Exclusion Appeals
The matter is scheduled for further hearing on October 16, 2025, where the Court will deliberate on issuing instructions...
Supreme Court of India Demands Accountability for Delays in Maharashtra's Criminal Trials
The Supreme Court's directive comes in the wake of revelations that charges remain unframed in approximately 649 cases, ...
Dishonour of Cheque - Complaint maintainable against the trustee who signed the cheque, not the trust
The Supreme Court's decision highlights that while trusts may be considered entities for certain legal purposes, they la...
Civil disputes cannot be converted into criminal cases, breach of contract does not give rise to criminal prosecution.
The Supreme Court's decision to quash the criminal proceedings and the non-bailable warrants issued against the appellan...
Fake driving licence : No "pay and recovery" directions
The judgment is a pivotal interpretation of the Motor Vehicles Act, 1988, particularly regarding the liability of insure...
Transfer of investigation to CBI : Only be directed in rare and compelling circumstances
The Supreme Court's judgment emphasized that inherent jurisdiction under Section 528 BNSS [Section 482 CrPC] cannot be i...
Railways - Untoward incidents : Mere absence of a ticket does not negate the claim of being a bona fide passenger
The Supreme Court's decision mandates the Railways to pay Rs. 8,00,000 as compensation to the appellants within eight we...
Judicial officers with combined experience of seven years as advocates and judicial officers, eligible for direct recruitment as District Judges
The ruling is a significant step toward enhancing the quality and efficiency of the District Judiciary by ensuring that ...
Road Safety - Directions issued for pedestrian safety, wearing helmets, wrong-lane driving, and vehicle headlights
This judgment marks a critical step towards addressing road safety challenges in India, with the Supreme Court setting a...
Futala Lake, Nagpur does not qualify as a "wetland" : its man-made.
In conclusion, the Supreme Court dismissed the appeal, affirming the High Court's directions to protect Futala Lake's ec...