Supreme Court
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...
Pension and retiral dues cannot be withheld due to failure to vacate government accommodation.
The judgment reaffirms the principle that employees' retiral benefits should be safeguarded and cannot be withheld on ar...
Supreme Court Clarifies Borrower's Right of Redemption Under Amended Section 13(8) of SARFAESI Act
In conclusion, the Supreme Court allowed the appeals filed by auction purchasers, quashed the High Court’s writ petition...
Confession Made To A Police Officer Or In Custody - Inadmissible Unless Made In Presence Of A Magistrate
In conclusion, the Supreme Court’s judgment underscored the necessity of establishing an unbroken chain of evidence in c...
Cancellation Vs. Revocation of Bail - Cancellation of Bail When Justified
The decision marks a pivotal moment in the case, reflecting the judiciary's commitment to uphold the principles of justi...
Supreme Court Directs CBI to Register Case After Preliminary Enquiry Reveals Cognizable Offence
The Supreme Court's decision reflects its ongoing efforts to uphold the integrity of the legal process, ensuring that in...
Supreme Court Modifies Conviction in Laxman Jangde Case from Penetrative Sexual Assault to Outraging Modesty
This ruling not only modifies the legal consequences for Laxman Jangde but also sets a precedent for future cases where ...
Supreme Court Grants Bail to Fr. Edwin Pigarez Amid Appeal Proceedings
The decision is expected to have broader implications on how courts view long-term incarceration in relation to pending ...
Supreme Court Directs Mediation in High-Stakes Iron Ore Dispute
The decision to appoint Dr. Justice D.Y. Chandrachud, former Chief Justice of India, as the mediator was met with approv...
'Fraud' against NCR homebuyers: SC nod to CBI to register 6 more cases in builder-bank 'nexus'
On July 22, the top court had perused the report submitted by the CBI in a sealed cover, suggesting that after conductin...
Supreme Court Upholds Excise Duty on Containerized Gensets, Declares Process as 'Manufacture'
In conclusion, the Supreme Court's verdict not only clarifies the legal understanding of 'manufacture' but also reinforc...
Glitch in e-Mail : Delay in Arbitration Petition Not Condoned
The Supreme Court, comprising Justices Pamidighantam Sri Narasimha and Atul S. Chandurkar, concluded that the High Court...