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Anticipatory bail High Court can not overlook investigation status highlighting the gravity and need for custodial interrogation
Supreme Court Overturns High Court's Anticipatory Bail Order for Embezzlement Accused Apex Court Finds High Court's Deci...
'Deal with it or it will cause anarchy', SC to EC as it flags threats to BLOs doing SIR work
CJI Kant said, "The court does not want to get into a blame game between political parties. You tell us what is the impe...
SIR 2.0: SC expresses concern over BLOs being threatened, asks EC to bring instances to its notice
Justice Bagchi said it is not desk work and the BLOs have to go door to door, fill the enumeration form and then upload ...
Supreme Court Sets Precedent in Land Acquisition Compensation, Upholds Collector's Assessment
Supreme Court Overrules High Court's Restriction on Compensation in Landmark Land Acquisition Case...
SC orders forensic test of UP DIG's voice clip; quashes case against senior citizen
The bench said the director would be "personally responsible" for ensuring the test is conducted by competent officers "...
SC quashes proceedings initiated against accused under SC/ST Act
"Accordingly, the proceedings initiated against the appellants under Section 3(1)(s) of the SC/ST Act are hereby quashed...
Civic bodies can't perform duties without revenue, would become defunct: SC
The bench also said a municipal administration that is compelled to depend upon the state for grants, doles or other for...
SC wonders why all forest cases directly come to it
The Justice Gavai-led bench had issued a slew of pan-India directions asking the state governments to notify eco-sensiti...
SC flags 'chilling effect' of insensitive judicial remarks in sexual assault cases, mulls guidelines
The accused allegedly grabbed the minor's breasts, pulled the drawstrings of her lower garment and attempted to drag her...
IndiGo crisis 'serious matter', says SC, Delhi HC agrees to hear plea on Dec 10
IndiGo has been facing heat from both the Centre and the passengers for cancelling hundreds of flights since December 2,...
SC orders 30 pc seats for women advocates in state Bar councils
The pleas were filed relying upon the May 2, 2024, order of the top court, in which it was directed that one-third of se...
Supreme Court Acquits Accused in SC/ST Act Case, Citing Lack of Credible Evidence
Supreme Court Overturns Conviction in Madhya Pradesh Case, Highlights Inconsistencies in Prosecution's Evidence...
Writ jurisdiction of HCs can't be exercised in public interest for questioning economic policy: SC
The top court said the public interest litigation before the high court did not call into question the authority or comp...
SC notice to Karnataka CM on plea challenging his election from Varuna seat in 2023
He had claimed that freebies are a waste of the tax-payers' money and an economic disaster that could hamper India becom...
SC grants bail to Assam prof in anti-India post case, bars reinstatement citing molestation charges
The top court earlier requested the Gauhati High Court chief justice to look into the issue of filling the vacant post o...
SC relaxes bail conditions of Senthil Balaji, says not needed to visit ED office twice per week
The top court had directed Balaji to surrender his passport to the special court under the Prevention of Money Launderin...
SC seeks response from Rajasthan on plea challenging validity of anti-conversion law
The top court had then made it clear that it would consider the prayer for staying the operation of such laws once the r...
SC seeks ED's response on journalist's bail plea in money laundering case
The money laundering case against Langa stems from two FIRs filed by Ahmedabad police on charges of fraud, criminal misa...
SC grants bail to banned Jharkhand group's zonal commander in extortion, terror financing case
He is accused of extorting money from businessmen and contractors across Jharkhand, allegedly using the funds to procure...
SC notice to Karnataka CM on plea challenging his election from Varuna constituency in 2023
Shankara has moved the apex court challenging an April 22 order of the Karnataka High Court which dismissed his plea see...
SC refuses urgent hearing of plea on flight cancellations by IndiGo, says govt has taken steps
IndiGo has been facing heat from both the government and the passengers for cancelling hundreds of flights since Decembe...
SC adjourns to Jan 7 hearing on wife's plea challenging Sonam Wangchuk's detention
The plea said it is wholly preposterous that after more than three decades of being recognised at the state, national, a...
SC directs states, UTs to establish grievance redressal mechanism for prisoners with disabilities
The bench said all prison authorities shall take adequate steps to disseminate awareness of the obligations flowing from...
Need stronger arbitral institutions for infrastructure sector: SC judge
The white paper, titled "Delay and Disruption under the Global Frameworks: A Framework for Structured Construction Dispu...
Need stronger arbitral institutions for infrastructure sector: SC judge
"The future of construction disputes is clear. It will be faster, more data driven and more technology supported. It wil...
UAPA : Prolonged detention without filing of chargesheet - Bail can be granted in such circumstances
Supreme Court Grants Bail to Tonlong Konyak Due to Unjustified Prolonged Detention under UAPA Apex Court Criticizes Dela...
Arbitration : Supreme Court Refers Bharat Drilling's Interpretation of Contractual Prohibitory Clauses to Larger Bench
Supreme Court highlights the need for clarity on the applicability of prohibitory clauses in contracts in arbitration ca...
Distribution of GPF : Nomination does not grant absolute title to the nominee - Law of succession governs GPF
Supreme Court Clarifies Distribution of GPF Upon Subscriber's Death Nominee's Role Limited to Receiving Funds; Successio...
Want to send strong message that SC meant for common man: CJI Surya Kant
Justice Kant said that for cost-effectivity, the judiciary has expanded the platform of free legal aid, especially for t...
Degree equivalence : Curriculum more important then title of the degree
Supreme Court Reinstates Terminated Employee, Finds State's Action Arbitrary Laxmikant Sharma's Contractual Termination ...
Civil remedies do not preclude criminal prosecution where allegations disclose ingredients of an offense.
Supreme Court Upholds Criminal Proceedings Against Rocky in Contractual Dispute Case Apex Court Dismisses Appeal Against...
SC has steadily shaped, reshaped contours of freedom of speech since Independence: Ex CJI Gavai
Gavai pointed out that, in the recent past, the SC has been increasingly called upon to navigate the complexities of dig...
Simplicity in public transactions good governance, says SC, quashes rule for co-op societies
The dispute traces back to a memo dated February 20, 2009, issued by the principal secretary of the Jharkhand government...
High number of real-estate dispute cases in Delhi, Mumbai; builders' reputation being hit: SC
The top court is currently seized of several real-estate disputes related to Unitech, Amrapali Group, Jaypee and Superte...
Additional Accused : Statements of deceased recorded before her death are dying declarations
Supreme Court Overturns High Court Decision; Additional Accused Summoned in Bulandshahar Shooting Case Supreme Court exe...
SC grants bail to man booked under UAPA as chargesheet not filed within stipulated period
The top court noted that in the present case, Konyak was taken into custody in July, 2023 by a production warrant and th...