Supreme Court

Marriage reduced to commercial transaction due to evil of dowry: SC

A firm and deterrent judicial response is, therefore, imperative -- not only to uphold the majesty of law and do justice...

SC sets aside Patna HC order, orders appointment of arbitrator in case related to Bihar firm

Such an approach undermines certainty, dilutes the sanctity of judicial orders and erodes confidence in the arbitral pro...

Not piece of paper: SC takes exceptions to Kerala guv not looking at VCs appointment report

We fail to understand why the non-receipt of the records is coming in the way for the purpose of looking into the report...

Supreme Court Addresses Discrimination Concerns in Prenatal Genetic Testing Age Criteria

Central Supervisory Board Directed to Review and Consider Amendments to Enhance Access for Younger Women...

Unconditional stay of execution of arbitral award in the form of a money-decree cannot be granted

Supreme Court Overturns Bombay High Court's Unconditional Stay on Arbitral Award Apex Court Directs Respondents to Depos...

Appellate courts have co-extensive powers to grant interim relief, even if the original suit is dismissed

Supreme Court Overturns High Court Ruling: Appellate Courts Can Grant Interim Relief Despite Suit Dismissal In a landmar...

Supreme Court Mandates Uniform National Policy for Organ Transplantation

Landmark Judgment Directs Union and States to Harmonize Organ Donation Framework, Ensuring Equitable Access and Enhanced...

Supreme Court Allows Maharashtra Local Body Elections Amid Reservation Concerns

Results Subject to Final Court Verdict in Areas Exceeding 50% Reservation Cap...

Supreme Court Dismisses Special Leave Petition in Andhra Pradesh Case

Petitioners Granted Two Weeks to Surrender and Apply for Regular Bail...

SC seeks Rajasthan govt's response 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...

EC can't do legislative work in 'garb' of conducting polls: Singhvi in SC over SIR

On Wednesday, the CJI-led bench said the argument that the SIR of electoral rolls was never conducted before in the coun...

SC asks Law panel to consider representation challenging applicability of Hindu laws to Buddhists

“In order to assist the Law Commission for an expeditious conclusion of pending issues, we deem it appropriate to direct...

Supreme Court Mandates Scientific Review for Deer Translocation from A.N. Jha Deer Park

Court Orders Central Empowered Committee to Assess Ecological and Welfare Impacts of Deer Relocation Amid Allegations of...

Supreme Court Mandates CCTV Compliance in Police Stations Nationwide

States and Union Territories Given Three Weeks to File Compliance Affidavits or Face Court Appearance...

SC asks Centre to mull stringent law to deal with derogatory remarks against disabled

Referring to self-regulatory mechanisms, the bench said, "self styled bodies will not help. Some neutral autonomous bodi...

Stay of conviction only in rarest of rare cases

Stay can not merely because suspension of sentence has been allowed. Supreme Court sends back case for re-evaluation of ...

SARFAESI Act - "Pre-deposit" for appeal - Deposit reduced on review : Rectified amount must be served on appellant

Supreme Court Sets Aside DRAT and High Court Orders in SARFAESI Case Apex Court Rules Rectified Debt Amount Not Served o...

IBC Code : Application filed under Section 7, Procedural defects do not render the application non est.

Supreme Court Clarifies Procedural Norms Under IBC; Allows Cure for Defective Affidavits Supreme Court mandates notice u...

Supreme Court Directs Formation of Medical Board for Passive Euthanasia Case

Harish Rana's Persistent Vegetative State Prompts Urgent Evaluation by District Hospital, Noida...

Supreme Court Upholds Bail Conditions in High-Profile West Bengal Murder Case

Applications for Modification and Cancellation of Bail Conditions Denied; Court Emphasizes Finality and Judicial Discipl...

Supreme Court Grants Bail to Police Officer in Custodial Death Case

Apex Court Suspends Life Imprisonment Sentence of S. Ramakrishnan, Citing Conflicts in Witness Testimonies...

SC to take up plea on Delhi-NCR pollution on Dec 3, says need for continuous monitoring

On November 19, the court asked the Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM) to consider directing schools in Delhi-...

SC stays MP HC order penalising police officer for carrying out 'misguided investigation'

According to the police investigation, both girls were last seen with their uncle. After this, the police arrested the u...

SC to consider plea for listing petitions of states in minerals royalty case

On August 14 last year, in a major victory for mineral-rich states, the top court had allowed them to recover from the C...

Supreme Court Sets Aside High Court Divorce Judgment; Orders Fresh Consideration

Judgment emphasizes detailed analysis of evidence and social circumstances in divorce cases....

Supreme Court Demands Transparency and Accountability from Private Universities

SC directs comprehensive examination of private universities' regulatory compliance, financial practices, and grievance ...

Driving under intoxication is non-compoundable offence - Abatement of trials undermines deterrence and public safety.

Supreme Court Stresses on Road Safety and Traffic Law Enforcement in Landmark Judgment Justice A.M. Sapre Committee task...

Execution of decree - Judgment debtor barred from raising grounds to set aside sale under Order 21 Rule 90(3) if such grounds are not raised prior to the proclamation of sale.

Supreme Court Reinstates Auction Sale, Enforces Strict Compliance with Civil Procedure Code Judgment debtors precluded f...

Ex-parte Decree suffered on Advocate stating ‘No instructions’ - High Court's supervisory jurisdiction warrants no interference.

Supreme Court Overturns High Court's Decision on Advocate's Withdrawal Issue Apex Court Reinforces Limits of High Court'...

Allegations under Sections 406 and 420 of the IPC : Criminal law should not be used for personal vendettas or harassment.

Supreme Court Quashes Criminal Proceedings Against Inder Chand Bagri Allegations of breach of trust and cheating dismiss...

Allegations of rape in cases of consensual relationships cannot be imposed solely due to a failed relationship.

Supreme Court Quashes Rape Charges in Consensual Relationship Case Court finds allegations based on failed relationship,...

Tender Process - Administration has discretion to cancel letter of intent : LOI did not create binding contractual rights

Supreme Court Upholds Himachal Pradesh's Cancellation of Letter of Intent to OASYS Cybernatics Pvt. Ltd. Supreme Court a...

Supreme Court Upholds Father's Custody of Minor Son in Wadhwa Case