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People dying not only due to dog bites but also because of road accidents caused by strays: SC

Taking note of the "alarming rise" in dog bite incidents within institutional areas such as educational institutions, ho...

SC to hear wife's plea challenging Sonam Wangchuk's detention on Thursday

The plea said it is wholly preposterous that after more than three decades of being recognised at the state, national, a...

Comments on social media: SC grants protection from arrest to singer Neha Singh Rathore

Rathore contended in her plea that she had been wrongfully implicated under several sections of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanh...

Pune Porsche car crash: SC notice to Maharashtra government on bail pleas of 2 accused

As bail to the accused juvenile triggered outrage, the Pune police approached the JJB to review its decision. The board ...

Provident Fund - Nominee does not require a probate, succession certificate, or letters of administration before being released to a nominee.

Supreme Court Upholds Nominee's Primacy in Provident Fund Cases Nominees Entitled to Funds Without Probate or Succession...

Preliminary Arbitration Award on Limitation Issue Cannot Be Final Without Evidence

Apex Court Upholds Bombay High Court’s Interference, Clarifies Party Autonomy Limited by Limitation Act and Fair Trial P...

State must abandon colonial conception of itself as sovereign dispensing benefits at discretion: SC

The bench said the state government came out with the industrial policy of 1989 with the twin objectives of fostering th...

SC asks Centre, Delhi govt to consider setting up special court to try case related to ISIS links

Dismissing the plea, the high court said the bar on grant of bail under the UAPA was clearly applicable in the case. Fol...

EC has power, competence to undertake SIR of electoral rolls: Poll panel to SC

"The NRC includes all persons, whereas the electoral roll includes only citizens above the age of 18," he said, adding t...

SC seeks report from HCs on formation of gender sensitisation committees across courts

“The petitioner seeks appropriate directions to ensure that all the high courts, district courts, tribunals and other ju...

Prolonged pretrial incarceration has effect of converting detention into punishment: SC

On the basis of the FIRs on March 21, 2023, the Directorate of Enforcement (ED) registered two Enforcement Case Informat...

Admission criteria cannot be altered once process has started: SC

The top court was hearing appeals filed by Divjot Sekhon and Shubhkarman Singh against the admission criteria adopted by...

Expectation of higher bid cannot be reason to cancel auction process: SC

The top court said that the expectation of a higher bid in a subsequent auction cannot be a reason to cancel an auction ...

SC says central pollution watchdog 'failing in its duty' after it seeks 2-month adjournment on toll plaza issue

The court said there cannot be a one-go decision like introduction of electric vehicles without first examining the cons...

Workmen's Compensation - Deceased was employed as a driver, and death occurred during the course of employment

Supreme Court Restores Compensation for Deceased Driver, Overturns High Court Ruling, Insurance Company and Vehicle Owne...

Refund of expired non-judicial stamp papers - Directions issued to State to refund stamp value

Supreme Court Upholds High Court's Decision to Exclude NAK Engineering from Civil Suit Appellant's Claim of Successorshi...

Arbitration - Notice under section 21 not mandatory for raising claims or counterclaims before the Arbitral Tribunal

Supreme Court Upholds Comprehensive Arbitration Award in Bhagheeratha Engineering Ltd. v. State of Kerala Supreme Court ...

Arbitration clause in Leave and License Agreement upheld, despite objections under Section 41 of Presidency Small Cause Courts Act, 1882.

Supreme Court Upholds Arbitration Clause in Lease Dispute, Validates High Court's Arbitrator Appointment Arbitration Agr...

Supreme Court Upholds Bail for Five Accused in 2020 Delhi Riots, Denies Bail to Principal Conspirators Sharjeel Imam and Umar Khalid

SC emphasizes differentiated approach in bail under UAPA, balancing personal liberty with national security; imposes str...

Air pollution: Car now status symbol, people saving money to buy 4-wheelers, says CJI Surya Kant

The top court criticised the CAQM for the lack of “seriousness” in its approach, and said that it appears to be in no hu...

SC agrees to examine plea for SOP on freezing, de-freezing of bank accounts in cybercrime cases

Varshney, whose bank account was allegedly frozen due to transaction related to sale of jewellery, submitted that his wr...

Conviction based on testimony of a solitary eyewitness with criminal antecedents : Acquittal on benefit of doubt

Supreme Court Acquits Anjani Singh in 2004 Double Homicide Case Supreme Court finds insufficient evidence and unreliable...

SC adjourns hearing on Gujarat journalist's plea in money-laundering case to April 7

The top court on December 15 granted interim bail to Langa, ordered a day-to-day trial in the case and imposed certain c...

SC grants interim bail to accused in 2019 Gadchiroli Naxal attack case

"If the authority fails to establish courts with requisite infrastructure for conducting speedy trial under the NIA Act ...

No Disciplinary proceedings against judicial officers merely on wrong judicial orders or exercise of discretion.

Supreme Court Upholds Judicial Independence, Quashes Disciplinary Action Against Judge Supreme Court rules that discipli...

CAQM failing in its duty: SC after pollution watchdog seeks 2-month adjournment on toll plaza issue

"Heavy vehicles are contributing a large part, so the first question is how do we address that... By holding a meeting o...

Stray dogs matter: So many applications don't even come in cases of humans, says SC

Recurrence of dog bite incidents within institutional areas, including sports complexes, reflected not only administrati...

SC rejects plea challenging PMLA provision, cautions against 'rich accused' assailing law

The bench said that the validity of the provisions of the PMLA is already under consideration in review petitions arisin...

SC extends bar on trial court from taking note of chargesheet against Ashoka University professor

The top court had also restrained the professor from expressing any opinion in relation to the terrorist attack on India...

Bank fraud: SC grants bail to Amtek Group ex-chairperson in ED case

Justice Aradhe, who was sitting in a bench led by Justice PS Narasimha, pronounced the verdict, saying the court has all...

SC rejects PIL seeking enforcement of Lyngdoh Committee norms on student polls

The top court had accepted the committee recommendations, making them mandatory for all universities and colleges in the...

Supreme Court defines 'Aravalli Hills and Ranges' and mandates expert examination for ecological protection.

Supreme Court Halts Mining in Aravalli Hills Pending Expert Review Apex Court Mandates Comprehensive Evaluation to Resol...

Reserved category candidates securing higher marks than General/Open category must be treated as General/Open category candidates

Supreme Court Enforces Merit-Based Inclusion for Reserved Category Candidates in Recruitment Process Sub Supreme Court a...

Reinstatement with continuity of service; When Employer can deny back wages