Supreme Court
Customs Act - Unconditional Release of Seized Goods Due to Lapsed Notice Period Held Valid
The Supreme Court's decision not only reinforces the importance of adhering to procedural timelines but also addresses t...
High Court Can Not Recall Order of Dismissal of Anticipatory Bail to Grant Bail
The court's decision leaves the parties open to pursuing any further legal remedies available to them. The appellant's a...
Complainant Has Right to Appeal Without Leave in Negotiable Instruments Act Case
Concluding its judgment, the Supreme Court directed the trial court to expediently reconsider the matter pursuant to the...
Concept of "cruelty" - Mere allegations of cruelty are insufficient Supreme Court quashes FIR
The Supreme Court's decision to quash the FIR serves as a reminder of the judiciary's role in safeguarding individuals f...
Cash Seized During Crimial Proceedings - Interim Custody of Seized Cash Can Not Be Given
The Supreme Court, however, emphasized that the principles laid out in the Sunderbhai case were not adequately applied i...
Supreme Court Revokes Anticipatory Bail; Grants Custody to Enforcement Directorate
The Supreme Court directed Anil Tuteja and Alok Shukla to fully cooperate with the Enforcement Directorate during their ...
Karta has Right to Sell Hindu Undivided Family Property for Legal Necessity
The Supreme Court further clarified that the burden of proof to establish the legal necessity of the sale lies on the pu...
Supreme Court Upholds Father's Interim Custody of Minor Son in Complex International Child Custody Dispute
The judgment has significant implications for international custody disputes, reinforcing that the child's best interest...
Supreme Court Upholds Proprietors' Rights in Bachat Lands
The Supreme Court's decision in State of Haryana v. Jai Singh is a landmark ruling that reinforces the principles of pro...
Supreme Court Upholds SBI's Rejection of OTS Application by Tanya Energy Enterprises
This judgment underscores the judiciary's stance on strict adherence to the terms of financial settlement schemes, reinf...
Supreme Court Dismisses Allegations Against Greens Zoological Centre and Radhe Krishna Temple Elephant Trust
The Supreme Court accepted the SIT's comprehensive findings and recommendations, closing the complaints listed in the SI...
Supreme Court Orders CBI Investigation into Alleged Forgery of B.Com Degree
The petitioner, Dilawari, contended that the university’s records were damaged, which could potentially affect the verif...
Supreme Court Upholds Majority of Waqf (Amendment) Act, 2025, but Stays Select Provisions
The Court emphasized that these observations were prima facie and would not prejudice the final hearing. It underscored ...
Environmental Impact Assessment: General Conditions of EIA are not applicable Real Estate projects unless specifically provided in the Schedule
The Supreme Court's decision in CREDAI v. Union of India underscores the judiciary's role in clarifying complex environm...
Supreme Court Sets New Precedent on Condonation of Delay in Filing Appeals: Delay due to State negligence
The Supreme Court’s ruling marks a pivotal moment in limitation jurisprudence, particularly in the context of government...
Supreme Court Quashes Segregation of MLA's Trial: Joint trials are the rule
This judgment is expected to have far-reaching implications on how trials involving legislators and other public represe...
Void Sale Deeds knows no Limitation
This decision sets a significant precedent in Indian property law by clarifying the application of limitation laws conce...
Supreme Court Directs Expeditious Disposal of Anticipatory Bail Applications
The decision reaffirms the fundamental principle that justice delayed is justice denied, and stresses the need for judic...
Speculative investors cannot trigger CIRP solely for recovery
This judgment is poised to bring stability and confidence to India’s real estate market by deterring speculative practic...
Supreme Court Upholds Time Limitations in Sexual Harassment Complaint: A Landmark Judgment
The Supreme Court's decision in Vaneeta Patnaik v. Nirmal Kanti Chakrabarti sets a precedent in handling sexual harassme...
Supreme Court indicates ITC Limited, reinforces the principles governing search and seizure under special enactments like the Legal Metrology Act
This judgment serves as a reminder of the judiciary's role in ensuring fairness and adherence to legal procedures. It un...
Supreme Court of India Mandates Reforms for Beggars' Homes Nationwide
This judgment marks a significant step towards ensuring the constitutional guarantee of life with dignity for the most v...
Individual homebuyers who have paid money, can not be denied possession - Fair treatment in Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code Proceedings
The ruling has far-reaching implications for homebuyers and stakeholders in insolvency proceedings, ensuring that verifi...
Coal Indian Competent to frame Coal Policy, fix prices
The Supreme Court set aside the Calcutta High Court judgment and upheld the Interim Coal Policy’s validity. The Court ru...
Paving the Path to Inclusivity: The Supreme Court's advancement in the fight for disability rights
The Supreme Court's decision in Reena Banerjee v. Government of NCT of Delhi marks a crucial advancement in the fight fo...
Supreme Court Affirms Divorce on Grounds of Cruelty: False Complaints, Prolonged Separation
This judgment is pivotal as it reinforces the legal definition of cruelty within matrimonial disputes, particularly conc...
Sanctity of the tender process must be preserved; rectification of bid amounts after opening of financial bids is impermissible
The Supreme Court's judgment in Prakash Asphaltings v. Mandeepa Enterprises serves as a definitive statement on the sanc...
Mandatory to register FIR upon receiving information of a cognizable offence - Directive on Police Accountability and Bias
The judgment in Mohammad Afzal Mohammad Sharif v. State of Maharashtra serves as a critical reminder of the judiciary's ...
Forgery and Cheating - Conviction based on visual inference of overwriting without handwriting or forensic expert opinion is unsafe
The Supreme Court's ruling in Vandana v. State of Maharashtra sets a significant precedent in criminal law, emphasizing ...
Presenting forged documents for obtaining recognition for School - No Cheating
The Supreme Court quashed the criminal proceedings against Reddy under Section 420 IPC, stating that the charges did not...
Supreme Court Criticizes Punjab National Bank's Handling of SARFAESI Proceedings: Orders Immediate Rectification
The Supreme Court's directives in this case underscore the judiciary's commitment to ensuring procedural propriety and a...
Supreme Court Upholds High Court's Directive for FIR Against CBI Officers
This ruling marks a pivotal moment in judicial oversight of investigative agencies, reaffirming the principle that justi...
Judicial Standards for Scientific Evidence - DNA
In conclusion, the Supreme Court found the DNA evidence presented by the prosecution to be unreliable due to inconsisten...
Principles of merit-based recruitment cannot override rules
The Supreme Court set aside the High Court's decision, reinforcing that the office memorandum's explicit terms preve...
Advocates Profession - Adverse remarks made against an Advocate by the High Court can be expunged if the remarks are deemed unnecessary and the omissions are bona fide
The Supreme Court's decision in Siddharth v. State of Madhya Pradesh marks a significant step in preserving the decorum ...
Heated Exchanges and Quarrels Among Neighbors Do Not Constitute Abetment of Suicide, Rules Supreme Court
This judgment is a reminder of the high threshold required for convictions under Section 306 IPC, where the accused's in...