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.
Supreme Court invokes Article 139A to transfer three decade-old criminal revision petitions from Allahabad High Court to itself, citing exceptional delay and public importance.
06 March, 2026 04:18 PM
Kerala High Court rules intra-court appeals are maintainable against ex parte ad interim orders that affect a party’s right to pursue statutory remedies.
06 March, 2026 04:59 PM
Madras High Court finds wilful contempt by officials for failing to recover 507 acres of temple land, remarking that a deity may not vote but the Constitution must protect its rights.
06 March, 2026 04:38 PM
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