Supreme Court

‘Luxury litigation’: SC junks PIL on packaged drinking water standards

Sensing the outcome, the counsel sought to withdraw the PIL with the liberty to approach the FSSAI with the grievances. ...

SC refuses to entertain plea concerning mutual funds advertisement campaigns

The high court had dismissed his PIL in September this year, observing that the petitioner had not placed on record any ...

Insolvency Code : Sale of assets under Regulations not governed by principles of contract law

Supreme Court Upholds Forfeiture of Bidder's Payment in Insolvency Case Supreme Court dismisses appeals by M/s. Shri Kar...

Termination of arbitrator's mandate u/s 29A(4) - Substitution of arbitrator warranted, to achieve expeditious resolution

Supreme Court Replaces Arbitrator in Mohan Lal Fatehpuria Case, Upholds Speedy Resolution Principle Mandate of Arbitrato...

Income Tax - Deductions under section 36 are restricted to core business activity and not ancillary or incidental incomes

Supreme Court Upholds Strict Interpretation of Income Tax Deductions for National Cooperative Development Corporation Ap...

Karur stampede: SC refuses to modify its direction on suspension of enquiry commission

The top court had said the Karur stampede has left an imprint in the minds of people throughout the country....

SC stays Kerala HC order on Munambam land, orders status quo on disputed property

The high court had observed that the move has "affected the bread and butter, livelihood of hundreds of families, and bo...

NDPS - Non-examination of independent witnesses and procedural irregularities under Section 52-A do not vitiate the prosecution

Supreme Court Upholds Conviction in 23.500 kg Ganja Case Procedural Irregularities Not Fatal to Prosecution; Minimum Sen...

Should we relocate everyone to moon, SC asks while dismissing plea on earthquakes

"That is for the government to take care (of); this court cannot do it. Dismissed," the bench said. ...

We are completely immune, says SC, flags half-baked running commentary on pending cases

The court said once documents are verified, modalities for their return could be considered in a time-bound manner....

Don't bring down judiciary by filing such cases: SC on plea challenging its decision on RTE Act

The top court was hearing a plea filed by NGO United Voice for Education Forum seeking directions that the exemption gra...

Sexual Harassment at Workplace - Internal Complaints Committee has jurisdiction even if an employee of a different department.

Supreme Court Upholds ICC Jurisdiction Across Departments in Workplace Sexual Harassment Cases Landmark Judgment Clarifi...

Supreme Court Orders Inclusion of High Court Registrar General in Ongoing Proceedings

Registrar General's Report Deemed Crucial; Notice Issued for Amended Cause Title in Criminal Proceedings...

SC orders SIT probe into death of tribal man, grants protection to political activist from arrest

The bench noted the facts of the case and said the unnatural death of Adivasi on July 25, led to registration of an FIR ...

Bail for heinous offences under UAPA and IPC : Supreme Court issues 7 directions in rem

Supreme Court Upholds Bail for Accused in Jnaneshwari Express Derailment Case Apex Court emphasizes balance between indi...

Transnational conspiracy case: SC grants bail to man arrested in Manipur

The high court had said the NIA has established a prima facie case against Singh, supported by material evidence indicat...

Central law on eviction of unauthorised occupants prevails over state rent laws: SC

The apex court held that in light of the law laid down by the Constitution bench in the Ashoka Marketing case and the th...

SC asks AIIMS to set up board to explore passive euthanasia option for 31-yr-old man

The top court recorded the finding of the primary board and said that for the purpose of evaluation of his health condit...

Row over SIR: EC can't assume role of suspicious neighbour or policeman, SC told

At the outset of the hearing, CJI Kant directed the registry not to accept any further fresh pleas regarding the matter....

SC asks chief justices of HCs to examine cases pending in states under laws like UAPA

The top court said for those cases that have been pending for more than five years, the concerned court be directed to t...

Doctors who died on duty during COVID-19 entitled to insurance under PMGKY: SC

The top court was hearing a plea moved by Pradeep Arora and others against a March 9, 2021, order of the Bombay High Cou...

Humanitarian considerations can't override statutory minimum punishment: SC

Dealing with the submissions, the bench said the apex court has consistently held that non-examination of independent wi...

Rights of individual always subservient to nation's interest: SC

The apex court said unduly long incarceration, especially as an undertrial, when the crucial aspect of guilt is yet to b...

Public Premises Act, 1971 overrides Rent Control Acts, Supreme Court overrules its own contradiction

Supreme Court Affirms Overriding Effect of Public Premises Act Over State Rent Control Laws Apex Court Overrules Previou...

SC asks Centre to amend disability law to include victims who are forced to consume acid

The CJI asked Malik to file an application in the PIL itself explaining why the matter has not been concluded, assuring ...

Cheque Dishonour - Cash Transaction over Rs. 20,000 violates Income Tax Act, not Section 138 NI Act

Supreme Court Clarifies: Cash Transactions Over Rs. 20,000 Not Void ...

Pradhan Mantri Garib Kalyan Yojana : Health insurance benefits to the family of a deceased privatr doctors can not be denied

Supreme Court Upholds Broader Interpretation of PMGKY Insurance Scheme for Healthcare Workers Apex Court Recognizes Requ...

SC orders SIT probe into death of tribal man, grants interim protection to MP minister from arrest