Supreme Court held that only digitally signed orders are binding, while in-court dictation to court-master is merely a rough draft.
Read Full ArticleSupreme Court stays ₹5 lakh cost condition for setting aside non-bailable warrants in SFIO case, says validity of such condition needs examination.
Supreme Court rules private schools must admit RTE-allotted students without delay; eligibility disputes cannot be grounds to deny admission under Article 21A.
SC sets aside bail in NDPS case, holds speedy trial right cannot override Section 37 twin conditions for commercial quantity offences.
Supreme Court rules police cannot arrest in private complaints without NBW; says High Courts should not entertain anticipatory bail in such cases.
Supreme Court refuses to quash FIR against Lalu Yadav in land-for-jobs case; allows Section 17A objections at trial, grants relief on appearance.
Supreme Court to examine legality of breathalyser tests under Bihar Prohibition law, raising key issues on privacy, evidence, and Article 21 rights.
Supreme Court quashes Section 420 IPC case against film producer, says failure to share movie profits shows civil dispute, not cheating.
Supreme Court rules that in two-candidate elections, if the winner is disqualified, the runner-up must be declared elected instead of holding fresh polls.
Supreme Court dismisses MCGM’s challenge to arbitral award, holds party conduct relevant while deciding jurisdictional objections under Section 16 of the Arbitration Act.
Supreme Court rules limitation in Drugs Act cases begins when identity of accused is known, not from first complaint; Section 202 CrPC not mandatory for public servants.
Supreme Court holds voluntary confessions under Section 108 of the Customs Act are valid evidence to sustain conviction in smuggling cases.
Supreme Court holds illegal search does not bar admissibility of seized evidence if relevant and legally admissible under law.
Supreme Court to decide if a man in a live-in relationship can be prosecuted under Section 498A IPC for cruelty. Case to impact scope of “husband”.
Supreme Court sets aside Jharkhand High Court orders, reiterates that bail or anticipatory bail cannot be made conditional on monetary deposits.
Supreme Court criticised SBI and banks for being lenient with big defaulters while subjecting small borrowers to borderline harassment.
21 May, 2026 11:51 AM
Supreme Court approves nationwide three-tier ICU framework, calls India’s healthcare system in a “dreadful position”, and seeks urgent reforms.
21 May, 2026 10:55 AM
Supreme Court allows NALSAR’s stray dog welfare model, subject to liability for dog-bite incidents on campus.
21 May, 2026 04:07 PM
Bombay HC says wife cannot be denied maintenance merely for filing restitution plea after husband sought divorce; education alone no ground to refuse support.
21 May, 2026 03:28 PM
Madras High Court directs ECI to construct permanent ramps at polling booths and make websites accessible for persons with disabilities.
21 May, 2026 04:27 PM
Delhi High Court reserved order on Raghav Chadha’s plea against defamatory posts, questioning whether personality rights were involved.
21 May, 2026 04:45 PM
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