Supreme Court delivers a split verdict on Section 17A of the Prevention of Corruption Act, with judges differing on its validity and referring the issue to a larger bench.
Read Full ArticleSupreme Court reviews AIIMS report in a passive euthanasia plea and seeks to interact with the patient’s parents before taking a final decision.
SC acquits woman, brother & brother-in-law in 2006 policeman murder case, citing unreliable confessions and lack of evidence.
Supreme Court cancels bail of POCSO convict, criticising Rajasthan HC for flawed reasoning and failing to assess chances of acquittal.
SC 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.
SCBA expresses shock over Andhra Pradesh HC incident where a young advocate was sent to judicial custody during court proceedings.
06 May, 2026 02:54 PM
A Leading Law firm terminates partner accused under POCSO Act for alleged assault of six-year-old daughter; Bombay High Court to hear bail challenge.
07 May, 2026 11:00 AM
BCI seeks CJI intervention after an Andhra Pradesh HC judge ordered 24-hour police custody of a young advocate during a courtroom exchange.
06 May, 2026 07:27 PM
Union Cabinet approves proposal to increase Supreme Court strength to 38 judges through amendment to the 1956 law.
06 May, 2026 07:16 PM
Supreme Court refused to adjourn hearing on petitions challenging the law removing the CJI from the Election Commissioner selection panel.
07 May, 2026 12:12 PM
Bombay High Court disposes Jio Studios’ copyright suit against MasterChow over the ‘Dhurandhar’ ad, issues John Doe takedown order.
06 May, 2026 04:46 PM
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