Supreme Court
'Contempt of court': SC irked by Maneka Gandhi's criticism of its order in stray dog case
On January 13, the top court had said it will ask states to pay a "heavy compensation" for dog bite incidents and hold d...
SC to hear pleas related to Chhattisgarh liquor scam cases on Jan 28
According to the ED, Chaitanya Baghel was at the helm of the syndicate behind the alleged liquor scam and personally han...
Printing presses of Punjab Kesari newspaper shall continue to function: SC
"The matter can certainly wait. The actions are exactly as per the book in terms of the Pollution Control law. They are ...
SC agrees to examine if ED can file petition before HCs under Article 226 as juristic person
The case originated from a May 7, 2021, state govt notification ordering a judicial inquiry under the Commission of Inqu...
Supreme Court Initiates Contempt Proceedings Against Punjab State Cooperative Agricultural Development Bank Officers
Alleged Willful Disobedience of 2022 Judgment Leads to Legal Action...
SC quizzes Delhi govt over its timing in implementing new law to regulate school fees
The high court, on January 8, had refused to stay a notification directing private schools in the national capital to co...
Custody battle: SC grants 4 weeks to Centre to trace Russian woman, her child
The top court on May 22, 2025, directed that the exclusive custody of the child was given to the mother for three days i...
Mentally-ill homeless people destitute to extreme, says SC; asks Centre for rehabilitation
The plea has sought directions for the framing and implementation of SOPs for key stakeholders, including the department...
SC flags concern over exorbitant rise in airfares during festivals
It said there is no rule to stop the airlines from increasing prices based on demand and allowing them such freedom unde...
SIR: SC directs EC to display names on 'logical discrepancies' list, accept documents at gram panchayat bhavans in WB
The application said that since the inception of the SIR process in the state, the EC has issued instructions to officer...
Recalling Bail order where Court Master mistakenly recorded bail "allowed" instead of "rejected" not permissible
Supreme Court Restores Anticipatory Bail to Rambali Sahni, Sets Aside High Court's Recall Order Apex Court Rules High Co...
SC directs Delhi HC to decide in 4 months plea of MLA Raja Bhaiya's wife alleging domestic violence
The apex court clarified that it was giving a timeframe of four months as the high court has stayed the summons issued t...
Dishonour of Cheque; No need to appear on every date of hearing before Appellate or Revisional Court
Supreme Court Relieves Accused from Mandatory Court Appearances After Bail in Cheque Dishonour Case Apex Court Criticize...
SC stays Rajasthan HC order for removal of liquor vends within 500 metres of national/state highways
The Rajasthan government has filed an affidavit in the high court stating that the state had permitted the operation of ...
Remarks against Col Qureshi: SC asks MP to decide on sanction to prosecute Vijay Shah in 2 weeks
The high court rebuked Shah for passing "scurrilous" remarks and using "language of the gutters" against Col Qureshi, an...
SIR: SC directs EC to display names of persons on 'logical discrepancies' list at gram panchayat bhavans in WB
The court directed that the director general of police (DGP) of West Bengal shall be obligated to ensure that there is n...
Diploma in Pharmacy as essential qualification for the post of Pharmacist; Bachelor in Pharmacy cannot substitute the essential qualification.
Supreme Court Upholds Diploma Requirement for Pharmacist Positions in Bihar Higher Pharmacy Degrees Insufficient Without...
Reserved category candidates scoring higher marks than the General Category candidates must be treated as unreserved candidates
Supreme Court Upholds Merit-Based Migration of Reserved Candidates to Unreserved Posts Kerala High Court's Decision Set ...
Repeated use of 'stock witnesses' and violation of fairness and impartiality by SHO - Directions issued
Supreme Court Orders Transfer of Indore SHO Amid Allegations of Misconduct Interim directives highlight need for account...
Appointment of Drug Inspectors - State Governments Cannot Prescribe Additional Qualifications for Drug Inspectors Beyond Central Legislation
In Landmark Judgment, SC Upholds Central Government’s Exclusive Power to Prescribe Qualifications Under Drugs and Cosmet...
SC junks PIL on judicial reforms, terms it 'publicity interest litigation'
"The petitioner, if so advised, may submit a letter on the administrative side to the CJI, with suggestions, if any, for...
SC junks plea challenging imposition of Rs 5 lakh cost on PIL petitioner in 2023
"This is only a frivolous attempt to use the PIL jurisdiction to get some publicity...such frivolous PILs take the time ...
SC places before CJI plea for SOP on freezing, de-freezing of bank accounts during cybercrime probes
"Recognising the increasing frequency of such cases", the plea urged the court to "formulate guidelines to save the comm...
Remarks against Col Sofiya Qureshi: SC to hear plea of MP minister Vijay Shah
Shah came under fire after a video, which was circulated widely, showed him allegedly making objectionable remarks again...
Treaties should be driven by national interest, not pressure from foreign govts or corporations: SC
The top court laid down detailed safeguards to ensure that tax treaties protect the country's economic sovereignty, reve...
SC disapproves RS secretary general preparing draft order on motion against Justice Varma
The top court, which perused the seven-page certified copy of the decision taken by the deputy chairman of the Rajya Sab...
SC rejects Justice Yashwant Varma's plea, says law can't be used to scuttle parliamentary process
The top court was also critical of the secretary general of the Rajya Sabha giving his draft opinion which was signed by...
SC upholds provision mandating diploma in pharmacy as minimum qualification for pharmacist post
“In government hospitals, dispensaries and primary health centres, the pharmacist is entrusted with responsibilities rel...
SC sets aside service tax demand from HT Media on fees paid to global speakers at summit
The revenue department issued show-cause notices proposing to levy service tax on the fees paid to these speakers throug...
Reserved category candidates will get general seat if they score more than cut off marks: SC
This, in turn, keeps the reserved quota seats available for the next most meritorious candidates within that specific re...
SC orders 30 pc representation to women in Punjab and Haryana Bar Council elections
She submitted that proportionate representation would translate to 35 women members for the State Bar Council, with 20 p...
Capital gains out of sale of shares of a Singapore Co., which holds the shares of an Indian company, by a Mauritian company held to be for tax avoidance
Supreme Court Upholds Sovereign Tax Powers, Sets Aside Delhi High Court Ruling on Mauritius-Singapore Share Transfer Tax...
Alarming rise in student suicides in Higher Educational Institutions; Comprehensive directions
Supreme Court Mandates Comprehensive Reforms in Higher Education Institutions to Curb Student Suicides Apex Court Issues...
A candidate in the waiting list does not have an indefeasible right to appointment
Supreme Court Clarifies Non-Operability of Expired Reserve Lists in Public Employment Rajasthan Public Service Commissio...
RERA rights and IBC; Admission of a Corporate Debtor into CIRP is mandatory once financial debt and default is established
Supreme Court Upholds NCLAT Decision to Admit Takshashila Heights into CIRP; Society's Intervention Rejected In a landma...
SC rejects plea alleging glitches in UMEED waqf portal, grants liberty to approach authorities
According to the mandate of the UMEED portal, details of all registered waqf properties across India are to be mandatori...