Supreme Court 2025 landmark judgments explained in a nutshell, covering constitutional law, criminal justice, PMLA, free speech, rights and governance.
Read Full ArticleSC warns State Bar Councils to stop charging over ₹750 enrollment fee or face contempt; directs BCI to issue circular, return applicants’ documents immediately.
SC allows judicial officers with 7 years’ Bar experience to apply for district judge posts; ruling ensures level playing field and directs states to frame eligibility rules.
Tamil Nadu urges SC to return presidential reference on Bill clearance timelines as “unanswered”, calling it an attempt to overrule settled judgment.
SC allows unregistered document as evidence in specific performance suit, citing proviso to Section 49 of Registration Act and earlier rulings.
Orissa HC quashes rape charges, ruling that failed relationships based on a ‘false promise of marriage’ shouldn’t be criminalized, emphasizing women’s autonomy.
Delhi Karkardooma Court orders NGO to return pet dogs, flags misuse of authority, and says animal welfare must operate within the rule of law.
19 January, 2026 03:22 PM
Delhi High Court upheld Press Council of India’s rejection of Editors Guild’s claim, citing delay and non-compliance, and declined to interfere in 15th Press Council constitution.
19 January, 2026 01:39 PM
Supreme Court enforces Article 21A, mandates statutory rules for RTE Act’s 25% quota, and empowers NCPCR to monitor State compliance.
19 January, 2026 02:43 PM
Delhi High Court grants sweeping interim relief against AI deepfake pornography, orders takedown, de-indexing, disclosure and MeitY-led website blocking.
19 January, 2026 04:50 PM
Kerala High Court holds that a Hindu wife can claim maintenance from her husband’s immovable property, laying down a three-stage framework of rights.
19 January, 2026 02:00 PM
Supreme Court rules accused on bail after suspension of sentence need not appear on every hearing date in appellate or revisional courts.
19 January, 2026 12:47 PM
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