“Travesty Of Justice”: SC Suspends Murder Sentence Over 10-Year Appeal Delay
Supreme Court rules that prolonged delay in hearing criminal appeals justifies suspension of sentence even...
Feb 20, 2026·3 min
SC Rejects Plea To Ban Mosques Named After Babur Across India
Court declines to entertain sweeping PIL seeking nationwide prohibition; says judiciary cannot police historical or...
Feb 20, 2026·2 min
SC Slams Andhra Police Over “Politician Nexus”, Questions Lax Probe Against YSRCP MLC
Supreme Court expresses serious concern over investigation lapses in murder case involving a ruling party...
Feb 20, 2026·2 min
SC Flags Green Cover As Key To Clean Air, Calls For Long-Term Solutions To Delhi Pollution
Supreme Court emphasises tree plantation and ecological planning as sustainable answers to Delhi’s air crisis....
Feb 20, 2026·2 min
SC Declines To Enter Flex-Board Ban Row In Kerala, Says Matter Lies With Local Authorities
Supreme Court refuses to entertain PIL seeking action against illegal hoardings and flex boards across...
Feb 20, 2026·2 min
Supreme Court: Judgments Must Address All Issues, Not Just One Winning Point
Top Court cautions against “shortcut adjudication” in trial and appellate decisions. Ruling stresses that courts must...
Feb 20, 2026·2 min
SC Steps In: Judicial Officers To Oversee Bengal Voter Roll Revision Amid ECI–State Clash
Supreme Court invokes extraordinary powers to restore neutrality in West Bengal electoral roll revision. Judicial...
Feb 20, 2026·3 min
SC Refuses to Interfere With Restrictions on Missionaries Entering Tribal Villages in Chhattisgarh
Court declines challenge to State measures regulating religious entry in sensitive tribal regions; says authorities...
Feb 17, 2026·2 min
SC Questions CBI Over Pursuing Elderly Convicts in Deoghar Fodder Scam Case
Court notes age of accused while hearing challenge to Lalu Prasad Yadav’s bail; signals proportionality...
Feb 17, 2026·2 min
SC Questions Fresh Hate-Speech Guidelines: “Origin of Speech Is Thought — How Do You Control It?
Court reluctant to frame new norms, says responsibility lies with political actors and constitutional morality,...
Feb 17, 2026·3 min
Supreme Court Flags ‘Alarming’ Use of AI in Petitions After Fake Judgments Surface
CJI Surya Kant warns lawyers against blindly relying on AI tools; Court stresses duty to...
Feb 17, 2026·2 min
SC Jokes “No Country Like That” During Bail Hearing, Compares Vanuatu to ‘Kailasa’
Bench questions accused’s nationality while hearing cheating & forgery case; bail plea withdrawn after identity...
Feb 17, 2026·2 min
Right to Health: Supreme Court "Unsatisfied" With FSSAI’s Delay on High Sugar & Fat Warning Labels
The Supreme Court expresses dissatisfaction with FSSAI over delays in mandatory 'Front-of-Pack' labels for high...
Feb 16, 2026·4 min
Landmark Ruling: Supreme Court Clarifies Cheque Bounce Complainants Are 'Victims'; Can Appeal Acquittal Without Special Leave
Supreme Court landmark ruling: Cheque bounce complainants are 'victims' under CrPC. Now, you can appeal...
Feb 14, 2026·4 min
Bank’s Internal NPA Classification Not The ‘Be-All and End-All’ For IBC Limitation: Supreme Court
The Supreme Court clarifies that a bank's internal NPA classification doesn't strictly define the IBC...
Feb 14, 2026·4 min
Investigative Lapses: Supreme Court Acquits Contractor in 30-Year-Old 'Decontrolled' Cement Stockpiling Case
Supreme Court acquits contractor in 30-year-old cement stockpiling case. The Court ruled that conviction under...
Feb 14, 2026·4 min
Absconding Accused Cannot Claim Anticipatory Bail Just Because Co-Accused Was Acquitted: Supreme Court
The Supreme Court rules that an absconding accused cannot seek anticipatory bail solely because co-accused...
Feb 14, 2026·3 min
Spectrum is a National Wealth: Supreme Court Rules IBC Processes Cannot Determine Ownership of Telecom Resources
The Supreme Court of India rules that telecom spectrum is a "community resource" and national...
Feb 13, 2026·5 min
‘Not Yielding Desired Results’: Supreme Court Flags Lapses in Solid Waste Management; Directs Impleadment of Top Officials
The Supreme Court flags "complete failure" in ground-level enforcement of Solid Waste Management Rules. As...
Feb 13, 2026·4 min
Supreme Court Affirms Reinstatement of District Judge: Dismisses Punjab & Haryana High Court’s Plea Against Quashing of Compulsory Retirement
Supreme Court dismisses P&H High Court's plea against the quashing of a District Judge's compulsory...
Feb 13, 2026·4 min
Supreme Court Dismisses PIL for Disability Rehabilitation: Understanding the Verdict and the Road Ahead
The Supreme Court recently dismissed a PIL seeking a rehabilitation plan for disabled children leaving...
Feb 13, 2026·4 min
Supreme Court Slams Rajasthan Authorities Over Illegal Sand Mining; Says Official Inaction Forced Villagers Toward Violence
The Supreme Court slams Rajasthan authorities for "total inaction" against illegal sand mining, stating that...
Feb 13, 2026·4 min
Silence is Not Non-Cooperation: Supreme Court Rules Accused Not Obliged to Answer Every Question to Secure Bail
The Supreme Court clarifies that an accused's silence or refusal to answer an IO's questions...
Feb 12, 2026·5 min
Supreme Court Refuses to Intervene in Aland Dargah Dispute: Why Article 32 Was Not the Right Path
Supreme Court refuses to entertain a plea against Maha Shivratri Puja at Aland Dargah, Karnataka....
Feb 12, 2026·5 min
Can a Civil Judge (Senior Division) Functioning as a Commercial Court Hear Trademark Suits? Supreme Court to Decide
The Supreme Court is set to decide if a Civil Judge (Senior Division) acting as...
Feb 12, 2026·5 min
Substitution of Arbitrator Not Mandatory on Termination of Mandate Under Section 29A: Supreme Court Clarifies
The Supreme Court clarifies Section 29A of the Arbitration Act, ruling that substitution of an...
Feb 12, 2026·4 min
Supreme Court Flags Pan-India Racket of ‘Planted’ Vehicles in Fake Insurance Claims; Calls for Nationwide Scrutiny
The Supreme Court uncovers a massive "wide racket" of fake motor accident claims (MACT) involving...
Feb 11, 2026·3 min
"Greater The Charge, Stricter The Proof": Supreme Court Sets Aside Dismissal of Telangana Court Staff Over Forgery Allegations; Orders Immediate Reinstatement
Supreme Court orders reinstatement of Telangana court staff dismissed over forgery charges. The Court ruled...
Feb 11, 2026·5 min
SC: Civil Suit Alleging Coercion or Undue Influence Cannot Be Rejected at Threshold Under Order VII Rule 11 CPC
The Supreme Court rules that civil suits alleging coercion, undue influence, or fraud cannot be...
Feb 11, 2026·6 min
Supreme Court Sets New Guidelines for Forest Evictions in Assam: Environment Protection Must Not Compromise Rule of Law
Supreme Court blocks arbitrary evictions in Assam forests. Read about the new 7-point mandatory procedure...
Feb 10, 2026·4 min
Supreme Court Pulls Up 17 States Over Delayed NIA Trials: Why Justice Speed Matters in National Security Cases
The Supreme Court issues notices to 17 States over the alarming delay in NIA trials....
Feb 10, 2026·5 min
Can a Muslim Woman Terminate Marriage via 'Khula' Without Husband's Consent? Supreme Court to Decide
Does a Muslim woman need her husband's consent for Khula? Explore the Supreme Court's review...
Feb 10, 2026·5 min
High Courts Cannot Nullify Arbitral Proceedings While Appointing Substitute Arbitrators: Supreme Court
The Supreme Court rules that High Courts cannot nullify past arbitral proceedings while appointing a...
Feb 10, 2026·4 min
Who Should Investigate Multi-State Financial Scams? Supreme Court to Settle the Tug-of-War Between State Police and CBI
Explore the Supreme Court's landmark examination of whether the State Police or CBI should investigate...
Feb 10, 2026·5 min
SC Trims ₹2 Crore Haircut Penalty to ₹25 Lakh: Why Evidence Matters More Than 'Whims' in Consumer Law
The Supreme Court has reduced the ₹2 crore compensation awarded to a model for a...
Feb 10, 2026·4 min
‘Post Doesn’t Mention PM Modi, Police Attributing Meanings To It’: UK-Based Doctor Tells Bombay HC In Plea To Quash FIR
The Bombay High Court hears UK doctor Dr. Sangram Patil's plea to quash an FIR...
Feb 10, 2026·4 min
Bail is a Right, Not a Ransom: Supreme Court Warns Against Linking Liberty to Money Deposits
The Supreme Court of India reiterates that bail should not be conditional on money deposits....
Feb 10, 2026·4 min
SC Denies Immediate Relief to Kuldeep Singh Sengar, Directs Delhi HC to Expedite Custodial Death Appeal
The Supreme Court refuses to entertain bail or suspension of sentence for Kuldeep Singh Sengar...
Feb 9, 2026·3 min
SC Lifts Stay, Greenlights Shift of Himachal Backward Classes Commission to Dharamshala
Supreme Court sets aside the Himachal Pradesh High Court’s interim stay and allows the state...
Feb 9, 2026·3 min
SC Extends West Bengal SIR Deadline, Curbs Micro-Observers’ Powers
Supreme Court directs a one-week extension of the SIR deadline in West Bengal and clarifies...
Feb 9, 2026·3 min
Digital Arrest Scams: Supreme Court Mandates Banks to Proactively Alert Customers; Calls for Unified Action Against Cyber Fraud
The Supreme Court mandates banks to proactively alert customers about suspicious transactions to combat the...
Feb 9, 2026·5 min
Sonam Wangchuk’s Health Is Fine, Getting Best Treatment: Union Tells Supreme Court; Bench Expresses Disappointment Over Lack of Review
The Supreme Court expresses disappointment as the Union fails to review Sonam Wangchuk's 5-month detention...
Feb 9, 2026·4 min
No Inherent Power of Review: Supreme Court Rules Quasi-Judicial Authorities Cannot Reopen Decided Matters Without Statutory Backing
The Supreme Court rules that quasi-judicial authorities like Revenue Officers lack the inherent power to...
Feb 7, 2026·4 min
Supreme Court Rules: Special Court Cannot Order Confiscation Under PMLA While Appeal Against Attachment is Pending
The Supreme Court rules that PMLA Special Courts cannot order property confiscation under Section 8(7)...
Feb 7, 2026·4 min
"Fake Lawyer" Scam: SC Grants Bail to Woman Accused of Impersonating Supreme Court Advocate
A new petition argues that the UGC's 2026 Regulations define "caste-based discrimination" too narrowly, leaving...
Feb 7, 2026·2 min
Trial Courts Must Record Offer of Free Legal Aid Before Examining Witnesses: Supreme Court Sets New Guidelines
The Supreme Court of India mandates trial courts to record the offer of free legal...
Feb 6, 2026·4 min
Housing Societies Cannot Stall Membership Indefinitely: Supreme Court Rules Statutory Authorities Can Intervene
The Supreme Court rules that housing societies cannot delay membership decisions indefinitely. Statutory authorities like...
Feb 6, 2026·3 min
Supreme Court Sets New Bar for Arrests: Police Need 'Fresh Material' to Arrest Under BNSS Section 35(6)
Supreme Court rules BNSS Section 35(6) arrests require "fresh material." Police cannot arrest based on...
Feb 6, 2026·5 min
"Court Cannot Compel Any Woman To Complete Pregnancy": Supreme Court Allows Termination of Minor's 30-Week Pregnancy
In a landmark ruling, the Supreme Court of India allows a minor to terminate a...
Feb 6, 2026·4 min
SC Upholds HC’s Quashing of Free Land Allotment to IAMC, Flags Legal Compliance
The Supreme Court affirms the Telangana High Court’s cancellation of 3.7 acres of prime land...
Feb 5, 2026·6 min