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Supreme Court deprecates one-sided government contract clauses that bar access to courts or arbitration, calling them against the Rule of Law.
Read Full ArticleSupreme Court dismisses plea against MHA’s ‘Vande Mataram’ circular, calls concerns premature as directive is advisory with no mandatory or penal effect.
SC restores conviction in child rape case, reverses acquittal, and directs strict compliance with law prohibiting disclosure of victim identity.
Supreme Court to examine legality of breathalyser tests under Bihar Prohibition law, raising key issues on privacy, evidence, and Article 21 rights.
Supreme Court rules conversion from Hinduism, Sikhism or Buddhism leads to loss of SC status; SC/ST Act protection denied to Christian convert.
Supreme Court quashes criminal case against ‘Kahaani’ director Sujoy Ghosh, holding the summoning order was passed without proper application of mind.
Supreme Court reserves judgment on reference challenging the 1978 BWSSB ruling on the definition of ‘industry’ under the Industrial Disputes Act.
Centre tells SC a high-level expert panel will redraft NCERT’s judiciary chapter after the top court flagged controversial Class 8 textbook content.
Supreme Court dismisses PIL on Vantara’s CITES-linked animal imports, noting SIT and CITES Secretariat found no evidence of legal violations.
Supreme Court quashes Section 420 IPC case against film producer, says failure to share movie profits shows civil dispute, not cheating.
Supreme Court upholds husband’s murder conviction, ruling that minor discrepancies in witness statements cannot discredit a certified dying declaration.
Supreme Court holds US divorce on irretrievable breakdown not enforceable in India; grants divorce under Article 142 after 18-year separation.
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 grants bail to Satyjeet Bhoi in 150 kg ganja NDPS case, directing him to cooperate with trial and follow bail conditions.
Supreme Court rules Section 319 CrPC stage is not a mini trial; courts cannot apply proof beyond reasonable doubt while summoning additional accused.
UK High Court rejects Nirav Modi’s plea to reopen extradition appeal, holding India’s assurances against interrogation comprehensive and reliable.
26 March, 2026 08:26 PM
Transgender Rights Amendment Bill 2026 narrows definition, mandates medical certification, and raises concerns over violation of NALSA judgment and fundamental rights.
26 March, 2026 07:12 PM
SC restores conviction in child rape case, reverses acquittal, and directs strict compliance with law prohibiting disclosure of victim identity.
26 March, 2026 02:05 PM
Supreme Court deprecates one-sided government contract clauses that bar access to courts or arbitration, calling them against the Rule of Law.
26 March, 2026 05:42 PM
Congress asked to vacate 24 Akbar Road and Raisina Road offices by March 28 under Public Premises Act; eviction notices issued.
26 March, 2026 06:57 PM
Karnataka HC quashes FIR against Sri Sri Ravi Shankar in Bengaluru land encroachment case, holding no direct role and limiting relief to him alone.
26 March, 2026 03:00 PM
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![SC Holds That Where Only Two Candidates Contest an Election, Setting Aside the Winner’s Election Entitles the Runner-Up to Be Declared Elected [Read Judgment]](/secure/uploads/2026/03/lj_5961_SC_Holds_That_Where_Only.webp)
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![Section 319 CrPC Stage Is Not a Mini Trial; Trial Courts Cannot Apply ‘Proof Beyond Reasonable Doubt’ Standard: SC [Read Judgment]](/secure/uploads/2026/03/lj_1231_Section_319_CrPC_Stage.webp)
