Supreme Court cancels bail of POCSO convict, criticising Rajasthan HC for flawed reasoning and failing to assess chances of acquittal.
Read Full ArticleSC orders States, UTs to free convicts immediately after sentence completion, slamming delays that keep prisoners jailed beyond their term.
SC takes suo motu cognisance of ED summoning lawyers; to frame norms to protect legal advice, lawyer-client privilege, and independence of the Bar.
SC: Summoning advocates for client info violates legal autonomy, threatens justice system; seeks judicial oversight in exceptional cases.
SC slams UP jail officials for 28-day delay in bail release, calls nitpicking on court orders a serious dereliction; orders ₹5L interim compensation.
SC to examine plea seeking OBC certificates for children of single mothers; final hearing on July 22 to address key issue of caste certification rights.
CJI Gavai to hold court during summer break; SC lists 21 benches for hearings from May 26 to July 13, marking a rare move in vacation period.
SC reserves SCBA Secretary post for women; elections on May 20. One-third executive seats for women; results on May 21.
SC: Courts can modify arbitral awards under limited conditions to avoid hardship, reduce delays, and uphold the object of the Arbitration Act.
SC ends 63-year tenant dispute over Prayagraj cinema hall, orders vacation by Dec 2025, upholding landlord’s bona fide need under UP rent law.
SC upholds homebuyers’ right to peaceful protest; quashes defamation case for grievance poster, calls it protected under Article 19 of the Constitution.
SC directs Centre to ensure no non-Muslim is appointed to Waqf bodies, and ‘waqf-by-user’ properties remain unchanged till next hearing on May 5.
SC hints at interim order on Waqf Amendment Act; says waqf properties declared by courts shouldn’t be de-notified, questions inclusion of non-Muslims.
Supreme Court upholds conviction in a dowry harassment case, directing ₹3 lakh compensation to the victim while modifying the sentence.
The Supreme Court stresses imposing exemplary costs on frivolous proceedings to curb delays and uphold timely justice, citing the legal profession’s crucial role.
SC quashes cheque dishonour complaint filed 5 days late, rules 30-day limit under NI Act is mandatory and delay needs proper condonation process.
11 September, 2025 02:32 PM
SC upholds HC order to lodge FIR against ex-Delhi Police chief Neeraj Kumar, citing abuse of power, threats & intimidation in 2000 case.
11 September, 2025 02:48 PM
Supreme Court quashes rape case on false promise of marriage, calling it a gross abuse of law and slams frivolous, vexatious allegations.
11 September, 2025 03:02 PM
SC slams Kerala HC practice of directly entertaining anticipatory bail pleas, says litigants must first approach Sessions Court unless in exceptional cases.
11 September, 2025 01:58 PM
SC declines urgent hearing on plea to cancel India-Pakistan Asia Cup T20 match on Sep 14, saying “it’s just a match, let it be.”
11 September, 2025 05:38 PM
HC urges Centre to revise Rs 10,000 cap on elder maintenance, saying dignity of senior citizens must match rising cost of living and inflation.
11 September, 2025 03:11 PM
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