Supreme Court
Economic offences affecting public exchequer cannot be quashed on the basis of a one-time settlement with the bank
Supreme Court Revives CBI's Case Against Sarvodaya Highways Ltd for Alleged Economic Offences, Apex Court Criticizes Pun...
Motor Vehicles Compensation - Income Tax Returns filed posthumously can be considered
Supreme Court Enhances Compensation to Rs. 19.09 Lakhs in Motor Accident Claim, Deceased's Annual Income Reassessed; For...
Benefit of juvenility can be granted based on age determined by ossification test
Supreme Court Modifies Life Sentence for Bihar Convicts After 35 Years, Grants Juvenility Benefit to One, Ganesh Yadav t...
Unnao rape case: SC to hear CBI plea against suspension of Kuldeep Sengar's life term on Monday
Imposing several conditions, the high court directed Sengar, who kidnapped and raped the survivor when she was a minor, ...
SC to hear suo motu case on Aravalli hills on Monday
It also directed the authorities to identify permissible areas for "mining and ecologically sensitive, conservation-crit...
SC quashes conviction in rape case, says it had 'sixth sense' that parties can be brought together
The top court noted that since the parties were married and residing together, the counsel appearing for both of them su...
Goods and Services Tax - Input Tax Credit (ITC) cannot be denied solely on the ground that the GST registration of the seller of goods has been cancelled.
Supreme Court Questions Denial of Input Tax Credit Due to Seller's GST Cancellation Roshan Sharma's Plea Challenges ITC ...
Fraud vitiates everything, including judgments obtained from competent courts
Supreme Court Orders Forensic Verification in Land Ownership Dispute Alleged Forgery of Land Pattas by Ex-Servicemen to ...
Insurance claim for damage caused by snowfall - Storm can be interpreted to include “snowfall”
Supreme Court Restores Insurance Claim for Snowfall Damage in Mussoorie Apex Court Overturns NCDRC Decision, Directs Pay...
SCST Act : Bail granted ignoring prior cancellation and abuse of liberty, without addressing gravity of offences, threats to witnesses liable to be set aside
Supreme Court Overturns Bail in Atrocities Act Case Bail granted to accused in SC/ST Atrocities Act case annulled by Sup...
Regularization of ad-hoc employees - Differential treatment among similarly situated employees violates Articles 14, 16, and 21
Supreme Court Orders Regularization of Ad-Hoc Employees in Landmark Judgment Supreme Court Upholds Equality in Employmen...
Hostile witnesses' testimonies can still be utilized for corroboration if they align with other evidence.
Supreme Court Upholds Conviction in High-Profile Murder Case. High Court's Reversal of Acquittal Affirmed; Key Witnesses...
Supreme Court Upholds Conviction in Disturbing Child Trafficking Case
Apex Court affirms reliance on minor victim's testimony in sex trafficking prosecution...
High Court cannot quash a complaint under Section 138 NI Act at the pre-trial stage by conducting a roving enquiry
Supreme Court Overturns High Court's Quashing of Cheque Bounce Case Apex Court emphasizes trial necessity in Section 138...
State Government cannot reduce minimum qualifying percentile for NEET without authority under Central Government regulations.
Supreme Court Upholds NEET Standards, Mandates Pro Bono Service for Irregular BDS Graduates Rajasthan's unauthorized rel...
Examination of a minor witness; Undue delay or potential prejudice to the accused must be avoided.
Supreme Court Restores Trial Court Order, Denies Examination of Minor Witness in Gujarat Suicide Case Apex Court Overtur...
Land exchanged with forest land no longer private property merges with the "forest" : Cutting or moving trees requires compliance with "forest"
Supreme Court Clarifies Land Exchange with Forests: Not Private Property Sub Landmark Judgment Reiterates Compliance wit...
Supreme Court Directs Urgent Conservation Measures for Critically Endangered Great Indian Bustard
New directives aim to balance species conservation with renewable energy development in Rajasthan and Gujarat...
Industrial Disputes Act; A workman designated as “Manager” remains a "workman"
Supreme Court Upholds Labour Court’s Decision Reinstating Cashier as 'Workman' Designation Not Decisive in Determining '...
Supreme Court Expands Scope of Proceedings in Forest Land Grabbing Case
Uttarakhand Authorities Criticized; Enquiry Committee Ordered to Investigate Systematic Land Encroachment...
Supreme Court Stays Conviction to Prevent Legislative Disqualification
Manikrao Shivaji Kokate Retains Legislative Assembly Membership but Barred from Office of Profit...
Uttarakhand govt sitting like mute spectator, says SC on grabbing of forest land
The top court said vacant land, other than residential houses, shall be taken in possession by the forest department....
Plea in SC seeks to restrain PM from offering 'chadar' at Ajmer Sharif Dargah
"It is submitted that the practice of the Prime Minister of India offering a chadar at the Ajmer Dargah of Moinuddin Chi...
SC stays conviction of ex-Maharashtra minister Manikrao Kokate in cheating case
The Nashik sessions court has noted that Kokate dishonestly "induced the state" to allot him a flat by submitting false ...
CJI Surya Kant-led special vacation bench to sit on Dec 22 to hear urgent matters
The CJI-led bench also asked the junior lawyers, who were mentioning the matters for urgent listing, to argue their case...
Courts will lean toward animals who are silent victims of commercial ventures: SC
The Madras High Court on September 12 approved the recommendation of the apex court appointed panel, which had declared ...
High courts must exemplify standards of model employer: SC
The top court noted the artificial distinction drawn between the appellants and other similarly situated employees is th...
Liberty not State's gift but obligation, passport authority can't seek itinerary for renewal: SC
The top court said the NIA court, Ranchi, had granted no objection for renewal, released the passport for that limited p...
SC appoints Nashik divisional commissioner as administrator of Shani Shingnapur temple
The high court had said the acts done by the administrator and the committee constituted by him without any authority ar...
SC restores dismissal of CISF personnel for marrying during subsistence of first wedlock
The bench said none of the parties in the matter are alleging that the enquiry and subsequent proceedings till the high ...
SC restores complaint over cheque dishonour, says Patna HC conducted 'roving enquiry'
It said no doubt, in exceptional circumstances, the court may take notice of attending circumstances to conclude that co...
SC refuses to quash FIR against Bengaluru man for online post against PM
He said that he was released at midnight and was served with a notice under Section 35 BNSS to appear before the Gujarat...
SC refuses to stay CBI probe in FIRs against suspended Punjab DIG in DA case
He was appointed the DIG (Ropar Range) in November 2024. The Ropar Range comprises Mohali, Rupnagar and Fatehgarh Sahib ...
Arbitrators are permitted to apply principles like quantum meruit to fill contractual gaps without rewriting the contract.
Supreme Court Restores Arbitral Award in Favor of Ramesh Kumar Jain Against BALCO High Court’s Decision Overturned; Supr...
Bail : Mere consideration of gender, age, and duration of custody without discussion on the overt acts alleged, bail not justified
Supreme Court Overturns Karnataka High Court's Bail Decision in Serious Offence Case Apex Court Emphasizes Need for Deta...
Lease of forest land for non-forestry purposes, such as agriculture, is impermissible without prior approval of the Central Government
Supreme Court Nullifies Lease of Forest Land to Cooperative Society for Agriculture Apex Court Orders Restoration of For...