Supreme Court
Tender conditions restricting eligibility to bidders with past experience in a specific state are arbitrary
The judgment is expected to have significant implications for public procurement processes across India, reinforcing the...
Challan submitted without arrest, IO says custodial interrogation is not required : Why Supreme Court is angry at grant of bail?
This ruling serves as a crucial reminder of the judiciary's role in maintaining procedural integrity and ensuring justic...
Kerala Film Exhibitors Federation indulging in Anti-Competitive Practices - Fine rightly imposed
This ruling underscores the Supreme Court's commitment to maintaining fair competition and consumer interests, affirming...
DRT Sale : E-auction notice issued without disclosing encumbrances : auction notice and consequent sale invalid
The judgment serves as a critical reminder of the due diligence required in property auctions, especially those involvin...
Judicial Service : Retrospective application of Rule requiring 7 years of practice as an advocate held valid
The Supreme Court, led by Justices Dipankar Datta and Augustine George Masih, addressed a series of civil appeals and sp...
Murder : Recovery of blood-stained chunni from house of accused found to be unreliable and insignificant
The judgment also highlighted the principles governing interference in acquittal cases, noting that the appellate court ...
Cruelty and harassment - FIR quashed where allegations were vague and general, lacking specific particulars
The court clarified that the allegations concerning unnatural sex and criminal intimidation under Sections 377 and 506 w...
Contempt of Court - Failure to hand over possession rent matter - Civil prison and fine for the contemnors
In addition, the Supreme Court directed the District Judge of Saharanpur, Uttar Pradesh, to appoint a bailiff with polic...
Motor Accident - Legal representatives of a deceased cane claim for compensation for personal injury, even if the claimant dies
The Supreme Court, presided over by Justices K. Vinod Chandran and N.V. Anjaria, addressed the preliminary objection rai...
Compensation under Motor Vehicles Act cannot be reduced by applying parameters under Workmen's Compensation Act
In conclusion, the Supreme Court set aside the High Court's judgment dated January 23, 2020, and restored the compensati...
Proof of accident in motor accident claims must be established - FIRs be registered promptly at appropriate jurisdictional police station
The Court also noted that in the criminal case, the driver of the vehicle was acquitted, and the eyewitness failed to id...
Prevention of Corruption - Quashing of FIR when justified
The Supreme Court, in its judgment, noted that the High Court had provided valid reasoning for its decision, citing the ...
Supreme Court Demands Accountability Over Non-Functional CCTVs in Police Stations
The bench comprising Justices Vikram Nath and Sandeep Mehta has issued directives to the State of Rajasthan to furnish d...
Provincial Insolvency Act - High Court must to reappreciate evidence while reversing findings of the trial court
The judgment underscores the appellate court's duty to engage deeply with the trial court's reasoning and evidentiary fi...
Insurance Owner forging date on insurance policy - Insurance Company Permitted to Recover 50% of Compensation
The Supreme Court emphasized the importance of verifying insurance policy authenticity during initial proceedings, notin...
Clubbing of FIRs only in exceptional cases with the consent of the concerned States
This decision underscores the complexity of multi-state legal proceedings and highlights the Supreme Court's focus on pr...
Insurance - Owner forging date on insurance policy - Insurance Company Permitted to Recover 50% of Compensation
The Supreme Court emphasized the importance of verifying insurance policy authenticity during initial proceedings, notin...
Supreme Court Dismisses Writ Petition Challenging Prior Judgment; Imposes Rs. 1 Lakh Costs
Additionally, the court identified the petition as an abuse of judicial process. Imposing a penalty for this misuse, the...
Supreme Court Restores Conviction in Cheque Bounce Case, Sets New Guidelines to Expedite Disposal
This landmark decision reinforces the legal framework governing cheque bounce cases, ensuring that financial discipline ...
Supreme Court Upholds Appointment in Aided Institution, Condones Over-Age
This judgment underscores the court's stance on the applicability of specific recruitment rules to aided institutions, h...
Complaint against advocate for professional misconduct - Referral to the Disciplinary Committee requires recording of reasons
The decision also covered another case involving advocate Geeta Ramanugrah Shastri, where similar allegations were dismi...
No cheating and criminal breach of trust - Absence of fraudulent or dishonest intention during agreement for sale
The Supreme Court also underscored the misuse of criminal proceedings for personal vendetta, stating that the delay of e...
Supreme Court Quashes FIR in Dowry Harassment Case, Cites Lack of Concrete Evidence
Emphasizing the need for caution in matrimonial disputes, the Supreme Court highlighted the increasing misuse of Section...
Disputes of civil nature given criminal colour are liable to be quashed - Ratio of Bhajan Lal categories reiterated.
This judgment serves as a significant precedent in discouraging the misuse of criminal law for settling civil disputes, ...
Supreme Court Mandates State Bar Council Elections After Decades of Delay
The Supreme Court's decision has been welcomed by many in the legal fraternity, who view it as an opportunity to restore...
Arbitration - Agreement between parties regarding rate of interest prevails over tribunal's discretion under the Act
The Supreme Court, in its judgment dated 24.09.2025, reiterated the principle of party autonomy in arbitration, stating ...
Levy of export duty on goods supplied from Domestic Tariff Area to Special Economic Zones is not justified.
Legal experts have hailed the decision as a progressive step towards encouraging economic activities within SEZs, aligni...
Supreme Court Intervenes to Address Environmental Crisis in Himachal Pradesh
The Supreme Court has set October 28, 2025, as the next date of hearing, by which time the State must submit its affidav...
Service Tax - Services rendered by Airports Authority of India in relation to export cargo are "taxable service"
Justice Mithal, delivering the judgment, highlighted that Section 66, the charging section of the Act, levies service ta...
Rape on pretext of marriage - Complaint filed with ulterior motives for vengeance after adverse consequences at workplace, Quashed
Justice Karol, while delivering the judgment, noted that the complainant's actions seemed retaliatory, initiated after t...
Special leave petition withdrawn unconditionally - A second special leave petition under Article 136 not maintainable
The Court dismissed the appeals, advising Satheesh to pursue remedies through appropriate legal channels, underscoring t...
Supreme Court Sets Aside Madhya Pradesh High Court's Review on Judicial Recruitment Process
The apex court emphasized that the apprehensions regarding the participation of ineligible candidates were unfounded and...
High Court quashed the Competition Commission of India's proceedings due to lack of power : Order of High Court Upheld.
Furthermore, the Supreme Court addressed potential questions of law arising from this litigation, stating that such ques...
Punishment Imposed Set Aside - Retrospective promotion and consequential benefits must be granted to an employee
The judgment sets a precedent for similar cases where undue delays in departmental proceedings impact the career progres...
Supreme Court Approves Reformed Constitution of All India Football Federation, Charting New Era for Indian Football Governance
This comprehensive judicial intervention draws upon constitutional principles of fraternity, equality, and good governan...
Dishonour of Cheque - Legal notice must demand the exact cheque amount, a discrepancy in the amount : Notice invalid.
This decision reinforces the legal precedent set by previous judgments, including Suman Sethi v. Ajay K. Churiwal and Ce...