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Ayodhya Ram Mandir Donation Theft: SC Seeks SIT Report and Issues Notice to Centre, State and Trust
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Ayodhya Ram Mandir Donation Theft: SC Seeks SIT Report and Issues Notice to Centre, State and Trust

Supreme Court issues notice to the Centre, UP government, and Ram Mandir Trust regarding petitions for a CBI probe into alleged donation theft and fund embezzlement.

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‘Voluminous Evidence’ Not ‘Reasonable Cause’ For Belated Production Under Commercial Courts Act: SC Judiciary
‘Voluminous Evidence’ Not ‘Reasonable Cause’ For Belated Production Under Commercial Courts Act: SC

The Supreme Court held that the mere volume of evidence is not a 'reasonable cause' for delayed production of documents in commercial suits under the Commercial Courts Act.

'We Only Have Sympathies for Him': Supreme Court Declines Action After Litigant Hurls Papers, Abuses CJI During Hearing Judiciary
'We Only Have Sympathies for Him': Supreme Court Declines Action After Litigant Hurls Papers, Abuses CJI During Hearing

Supreme Court witnessed high drama as a petitioner-in-person hurled abuse at the CJI and threw case documents at the bench. Justice KV Viswanathan declined contempt action, choosing to show compassion for the litigant's frustration instead.

Bank Merger Amounts To Parting With Possession, Attracts Eviction Under DRC Act: SC Judiciary
Bank Merger Amounts To Parting With Possession, Attracts Eviction Under DRC Act: SC

Supreme Court holds bank amalgamation under Section 45 BR Act attracts eviction under Section 14(1)(b) DRC Act, restores decree against PNB.

"Knowledge" Begins When Victim Speaks, Not When Proof Emerges: SC Judiciary
"Knowledge" Begins When Victim Speaks, Not When Proof Emerges: SC

Supreme Court holds 'knowledge' under Section 19 POCSO includes credible information from the victim, reviving the case against a headmistress who verified but did not report abuse.

SC: Uncle-In-Law Cannot Induct Niece's Husband As 'Ghardamad' In Oraon Custom

SC sets aside 3 concurrent findings, holds Oraon custom doesn't let an uncle-in-law adopt his niece's husband as ghardamad; nearest male agnate succeeds absent valid adoption.

SC Issues Notice To CBSE On Plea For Compartment Exams For Class XII Students In Gulf Countries

Supreme Court seeks Centre and CBSE's response on GCC and West Asia students' plea for Class 12 compartment exams, listing the matter for hearing on July 14.

Banks Cannot Blacklist Lawyers Via Caution Lists, Says Supreme Court; Orders National Legal Academy For Advocates

The Supreme Court ruled banks cannot blacklist advocates through caution lists, held only the Bar Council can discipline lawyers, and directed the BCI to establish a National Legal Academy.

Raipur Farmer Moves Supreme Court Seeking ₹3,500 Cr Compensation for Airport Land

A Chhattisgarh farmer has approached the Supreme Court claiming Raipur’s Swami Vivekananda Airport stands on his ancestral land. He seeks ₹3,500 crore in compensation for a wartime acquisition dat...

Suspicious Will: Witness Proof Alone Not Enough, Propounder Must Dispel Doubts: SC [Read Judgment]

Supreme Court rules that proving a Will requires more than examining an attesting witness if suspicious circumstances exist, restoring a widow's inheritance after rejecting a disputed Will.

MP Reconstitutes Waqf Board With Hindu Members, Congress Heads to Supreme Court

Madhya Pradesh became India's first state to reconstitute its Waqf Board under the Waqf Amendment Act 2025 on July 5, appointing two Hindu members, even as the Supreme Court's interim order caps non-M...

SC Refuses Urgent Listing of Plea Over Alleged Remarks Against Prophet Muhammad

The Supreme Court of India declined an urgent hearing on a PIL seeking action against influencer Nazia Elahi Khan for alleged derogatory remarks. The bench directed the petitioner to follow the lawful...

SC: Privacy Rights Cannot Shield Adultery Evidence in Divorce Cases

The Supreme Court ruled that Article 21 privacy rights are not absolute and cannot block a spouse's access to call records and hotel details required to prove adultery in divorce cases.

Does Disagreeing with An Earlier Ruling Make a Judgment Per Incuriam? Supreme Court Answers [Read Judgment]

Supreme Court holds a judgment is per incuriam only in limited cases, declares Haryana remission ruling in Raj Kumar per incuriam, and restores the 2002 remission policy.

No Anticipatory Bail Needed Once Magistrate Takes Cognizance in Complaint Case: SC

The Supreme Court held that anticipatory bail is unnecessary in private complaint cases after a magistrate issues summons, as police cannot arrest the accused unless a non-bailable warrant is issued.


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