Supreme Court

Can govt employee be terminated from service for suppressing higher qualification: SC to examine

The government upon reconsideration of the matter, passed a detailed speaking order dated April 30, 2022 that the petiti...

SC directs removal of encroachments from Agasthyamalai ecological landscape

A bench of Justices Vikram Nath and Sandeep Mehta said encroachments within the protected areas of Agasthyamalai landsca...

Temporary status casual labourers are entitled to pensionary benefits on superannuation even in the absence of formal regularisation

Supreme Court Upholds Pension Rights for Temporary Status Casual Labourers, Pensionary benefits extended to temporary st...

Victims of trafficking for commercial sexual exploitation have a constitutionally protected right to rehabilitation

Supreme Court Mandates Comprehensive Victim Protection Plan for Trafficking Victims, Recognizes Their Fundamental Right ...

SC denies bail to accused in drugs case, says people dealing with narcotics should be dealt with a firm hand

His counsel had argued that though the high court in November 2024 had directed the trial court to complete the trial wi...

Can't employ temporary staff in precarious condition while seeking work similar to regular employees:SC

The bench said this court has taken a consistent judicial approach that long-serving employees, whether casual or tempor...

SC notice to Centre on plea seeking compliance with recommendations of disability commissions

This defeats the purpose behind having a specialised commission to deal with violations of disability rights i.e. ensuri...

SC questions waqf institution's plea for court fees exemption in tribunals

The high court rejected the contention that court fees were not payable because proceedings under Section 83 are initiat...

SC refuses to accept plea to conduct NEET-UG retest in CBT mode

A bench of Justices P S Narasimha and Aravind Kumar, which posted the plea by RJD MP Sudhakar Singh and others for heari...

Supreme Court Affirms State Power to Regulate Betting and Gambling Including Games of Skill Played with Stakes

Landmark Judgment Sets Aside High Court Rulings, Upholds Tamil Nadu and Karnataka Laws Prohibiting Online Betting and Ga...

Supreme Court Upholds GST on Actionable Claims in Betting, Gambling, Online Gaming, Fantasy Sports, and Casinos

Landmark verdict clarifies that staking money on uncertain outcomes constitutes betting and gambling under GST law, vali...

Suppression or non-disclosure of material facts by litigants can disqualify them from relief

Supreme Court Upholds Tribunal's Order Against State of Andhra Pradesh, Supreme Court Allows Appeal, Directs Compliance ...

Frivolous complaint filed against an Advocate with oblique motives quashed by Supreme Court

Supreme Court Quashes Unjustified Warning Against Advocate in Frivolous Complaint Case, Apex Court Overturns Bar Council...

Dishonour of Cheque - Treasurer of an NGO, who is the authorized signatory under an MOU, held liable

Supreme Court Upholds Liability of NGO Treasurer Under Negotiable Instruments Act, Treasurer Held Responsible for Cheque...

Disciplinary proceedings against a judicial officer by the Registrar Court without the approval of Chief Justice or a Committee of Judges is void ab initio

Supreme Court Nullifies Disciplinary Action Against Uttarakhand Judicial Officer, Registrar General's Unilateral Action ...

Supreme Court Orders Release of Vehicle in Cow Slaughter Case

Appellant Pharuk's Ownership of Vehicle Proven; Directed for Release by District Magistrate...

Lokayukta not exempt under RTI Act

Supreme Court Nullifies Madhya Pradesh Exemption Notification Under RTI Act, Lokayukta Organisation's Exemption Deemed I...

Supreme Court Upholds Right to Die with Dignity

Harish Rana's Peaceful Passing Highlights Importance of End-of-Life Care and Medical Ethics...

Prolonged non-payment of salaries, dues and emoluments to employees is a constitutional concern under Article 21

Supreme Court of India Intervenes in Prolonged Salary Dispute of Bihar and Jharkhand State Corporation Employees, Landma...

Supreme Court Issues Guidelines to Expedite High Court Reserved Judgments

Supreme Court of India mandates timelines to address delays in judgment pronouncements by High Courts, ensuring adherenc...

Judgment on admissions; Admissions must be categorical, unambiguous, and unequivocal

Supreme Court Overrules High Court's Decree Based on Alleged Admission in Family Property Dispute, Supreme Court restore...

Application for arraignment of appellant as accused - Requires more than prima facie case

Supreme Court Quashes Order Arraigning Sonu Jaysawal in Abetment of Suicide Case, Apex Court Sets Aside Lower Court Orde...

Royalty on minerals, contracts cannot limit the impact of statutory amendments enhancing the rates of royalty

Supreme Court Upholds Enhanced Royalty on Iron Ore Dispatch Post-Law Amendment, Apex Court rules that statutory amendmen...

Supreme Court Upholds Trial Court's Decision; Denies Recalling Prosecutrix in Sensitive Case

Apex Court Emphasizes Judicial Prudence in Exercising Section 311 CrPC Powers to Avoid Harassment and Undue Delay...

POCSO Act applies if victim of commercial sex trafficking is minor: SC

The bench passed the order in the case filed by NGO Prajwala seeking directions to curb human trafficking and the enforc...

Supreme Court Upholds DNA Test for Paternity in Landmark Judgment

Chaturbhuj Pradhan's Appeal Dismissed, DNA Test Ordered to Resolve Paternity Dispute...

A convict released on parole by Court, delay in release deemed illegal detention, entitling to compensation

Supreme Court Awards Rs. 11 Lakh Compensation for Illegal Detention in Landmark Case, Supreme Court Rules State Liable f...

Supreme Court Acquits Mehtab and Co-Accused in Uttarakhand Murder Case

The Supreme Court finds lack of evidence and procedural lapses in the circumstantial case against Mehtab and his co-accu...

Will wait for outcome of 9-judge bench judgement: SC on plea of Parsi woman against discrimination

A bench comprising Chief Justice Surya Kant and Justices Joymalya Bagchi and Vipul M Pancholi made the observation while...

Rape and sexual abuse; General allegations, especially in matrimonial disputes, cannot be the basis for initiating criminal proceedings

Supreme Court Quashes Criminal Proceedings Against Accused in Alleged Rape Case Involving Matrimonial Dispute, Vague All...

Supreme Court Quashes Criminal Proceedings in Banking Dispute After Compromise Settlement

Criminal prosecution deemed an abuse of process post-settlement endorsed by Debts Recovery Tribunal...

"Fraud" under the SEBI Regulations, inducement is a strict requirement unless manipulation is conclusively proved

SC holds inducement essential for fraud under PFUTP Regulations; Valid hedging transactions not to be treated as manipul...

Section 63(4) BSA, 2023 requiring a certificate including hash values and expert certification for electronic records, is not arbitrary or unreasonable

The court acknowledged the challenges posed by technological advancements, including artificial intelligence and deepfak...

An arbitration award obtained during the pendency of a suit is legally ineffective unless all interested parties consent