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SC asks Uttarakhand govt to file report disclosing illegal constructions on forest land

The bench had directed the Uttarakhand chief secretary and the principal chief conservator of forests to constitute an e...

Material suggests involvement of Khalid, Imam in planning, mobilisation: SC in Delhi riots conspiracy case

They said that in January 2020, Khalid held a "secret meeting" in Seelampur with Gulfisha Fatima, Natasha Narwal, Devang...

Delhi riots case: Gulfisha Fatima did not exercise independent command, resource control over multiple protest sites, says SC

The court said in the absence of any distinguishing material against Fatima, denial of bail would constitute hostile dis...

SC asks Centre to consider revising wage ceiling for Employees Provident Fund Scheme

"This is clearly reflected in the significant disparity between the number of workmen covered by the scheme at the time ...

SC agrees to examine NCLT's power to transfer cases outside state

“First, let us forget that there are two benches, assuming that there is only one bench at one place. And one of the mem...

Will ensure adequate representation of specially abled lawyers in state bar councils: SC

The CJI said that a statutory amendment would be necessary to institutionalise representation and avoid arbitrariness. T...

SC dismisses plea for restraining PM Modi from offering 'chadar' at Ajmer Sharif Dargah

The petitioners Jitender Singh and Vishnu Gupta, members of a Hindu outfit, said they are aggrieved by the "continued pr...

Delhi riots case: SC refuses bail to Umar Khalid and Sharjeel Imam, gives it to five others

According to Section 16 of the UAPA, "Whoever commits a terrorist act shall, if such act has resulted in the death of an...

SC signs MoU with Bhutan apex court for exchange of law clerks, says CJI Surya Kant

“We have entered into an MOU with the Supreme Court of Bhutan and on the basis of which there will be two law clerks who...

SC sets aside termination of MP judicial officer

The top court directed payment of full monetary benefits to Madhya Pradesh judicial officer Nirbhay Singh Suliya till th...

Delhi riots: SC to pronounce verdict on bail pleas of Umar Khalid, Sharjeel Imam, others on Jan 5

According to Section 16 of the UAPA, “Whoever commits a terrorist act shall, if such act has resulted in the death of an...

Timelines imposed by courts for completion of probe is exception not norm: SC

It said recently the apex court in its 2025 verdict ruled that the investigations cannot be allowed to continue endlessl...

Husband's financial dominance in matrimonial discord does not amount to cruelty: SC

The verdict came on an appeal filed by the husband against the April 27, 2023 order of the high court refusing to quash ...

Insolvency - Supreme Court resolves a stalled real estate project, balancing the interests of home buyers and financial creditors.

Supreme Court Steps in to Resolve Supernova Real Estate Project's Insolvency Court Appoints Committee to Monitor Resolut...

Supreme Court Mandates Enhanced Sea Turtle Conservation Across Indian Coastlines

New directives focus on coordination, accountability, and the installation of Turtle Excluder Devices to curb turtle mor...

Supreme Court quashed the conviction holding the consensual nature of the relationship, subsequent marriage between the parties

Article 142 Invoked to Ensure Justice as Parties Marry, Criminal Proceedings Nullified...

Allegations of cruelty and dowry demand must be specific and supported by concrete evidence

Supreme Court Quashes Criminal Proceedings Against In-Laws in Dowry Case Supreme Court emphasizes the need for specific ...

High Court can’t turn the process of criminal justice into a method for recovery of cheated money

Supreme Court Overturns Karnataka High Court's Decision, Orders Fresh Hearing on Alleged Fraud Case Supreme Court mandat...

Plea of juvenility can be raised even after conclusion of the proceedings.

Supreme Court Orders Release of Juvenile Convicted in 2004 Murder Case Apex Court Upholds Juvenile Justice Act, Directs ...

Supreme Court Declines to Entertain Writ Petition, Grants Liberty to Petitioner

Umang Rastogi Directed to Seek Remedy in Appropriate Court as Supreme Court Dismisses Petition...

SC refuses to entertain plea against illegal arrest of businessman, asks him to move HC

The counsel added that the petition challenging the illegal arrest of his father was pending before the Delhi High Court...

Matters adjudicated in foreign courts : Criminal proceedings in India on the same issue is abuse of process and double jeopardy.

Supreme Court Quashes Criminal Proceedings Against Adil Noshir Mithaiwala Double Jeopardy and Abuse of Process Cited in ...

Supreme Court Stays High Court's Bail Order for Convicted Politician Kuldeep Singh Sengar

Apex Court Intervenes Due to Unique Circumstances; Affirms Victim's Right to Appeal...

Supreme Court Grants Temporary Relief to Nihal Singh, Exempts Surrender for Eight Weeks

Apex Court Directs Madhya Pradesh High Court to Consider Exemption Application Sympathetically...

Demand for gold ornaments at the time of a customary ceremony after childbirth is not dowry demand

Supreme Court Overturns Dowry Death Conviction in Baboo Khan Case Demand for Gold Ornaments During 'Chhoochhak' Ceremony...

Lok Adalat awards cannot be annulled by an Executing Court; What is the proper remedy?

Supreme Court Upholds Limited Challenge Scope for Lok Adalat Awards Lok Adalat awards can only be contested through writ...

Dishonour of Cheque - Transfer of cases to mitigate hardship of the accused as complainant is a financially powerful entity

Supreme Court Transfers Cheque Bounce Cases to Hyderabad, Prioritizes Fair Trial Balancing Convenience and Hardship, SC ...

Attached properties under Money Laundering Act can be restored to a Successful Resolution Applicant

Supreme Court Upholds Restoration of Attached Properties to Successful Resolution Applicant in Major Insolvency Case Dir...

SC grants 8-week exemption from surrendering to MP sarpanch convicted in criminal case

"As regards the constitutionality of the Rules, we are not inclined to entertain such collateral prayer in these proceed...

Aravalli definition: Criticism appears to stem from perceived ambiguity and lack of clarity, says SC

It said this study shall constitute an exhaustive and holistic examination of the questions formulated and parameters, i...

Supreme Court Upholds High Court's Decision to Revoke Bail in Rhythm Arvind Goyal Case

Directions Issued for Petitioner to Surrender and Reapply for Bail on Merits...

Unnao rape case: People trying to take political advantage, says SC on allegations against HC judges

The apex court also issued notice to Sengar seeking his response within four weeks on the CBI's plea challenging the hig...

Aravalli definition row: SC keeps in abeyance its Nov 20 directions, says further probe needed to prevent regulatory gaps

The bench further said, "Whether the widely publicised criticism asserting that only 1,048 hills out of 12,081 in Rajast...

Unnao rape case: SC stays HC order suspending Kuldeep Singh Sengar's life sentence