ARTICLE 21 RIGHT TO DIE WITH DIGNITY
Passive Euthanasia
Mar 16, 2026·1 min
TRAI's Crackdown on Spam Calls and AI-Driven Telemarketing
TRAI intensifies crackdown on spam calls and AI-driven telemarketing. Learn about digital consent, DLT, and...
Mar 9, 2026·4 min
Non-Parties Beware: Supreme Court Rules Third Parties Liable for Contempt if They Knowingly Aid Disobedience of Orders
The Supreme Court clarifies that non-parties can be held liable for contempt of court if...
Mar 3, 2026·5 min
High Court’s Contempt Power Not Lost Even if Supreme Court Affirms Order: SC Clarifies 'Doctrine of Merger'
The Supreme Court clarifies that High Courts do not lose contempt jurisdiction under the Doctrine...
Mar 3, 2026·4 min
Supreme Court Flags Trial Court for Citing AI-Generated 'Fake' Judgments: "It is Misconduct, Not a Mere Error"
Supreme Court of India terms the use of AI-generated fake judgments by a trial court...
Mar 3, 2026·5 min
Bombay HC Upholds Maternity Pay for Contract Doctors, Rejects Career vs. Motherhood Choice
The BOMBAY HIGH COURT rules that working women, including contract employees, cannot be denied maternity...
Feb 28, 2026·4 min
Marketing Labels vs. Reality: Supreme Court Rules Rooh Afza is a 'Fruit Drink' for Tax Purposes
The Supreme Court has ruled that Rooh Afza is a 'fruit drink' for tax purposes,...
Feb 26, 2026·5 min
Document Not Traceable in Public Records? It Doesn't Automatically Mean It's Forged: Supreme Court on Section 464 IPC
The Supreme Court rules that a document isn't "forged" under Section 464 IPC just because...
Feb 26, 2026·4 min
Supreme Court Issues Landmark Nationwide Directions to Expand and Reform Open Prisons; Calls for Ending Discrimination Against Women Inmates
The Supreme Court issues landmark directions to expand Open Correctional Institutions (open prisons) across India....
Feb 26, 2026·5 min
Non-Recovery of Murder Weapon Not Fatal to Prosecution’s Case if Credible Evidence Exists: Supreme Court
Supreme Court rules that non-recovery of a murder weapon is not fatal to a prosecution...
Feb 26, 2026·4 min
SC Slams ‘Consider Jurisprudence’: Courts Must Grant Relief Instead of Endless Remands
The Supreme Court has cautioned High Courts against repeatedly sending disputes back to authorities without...
Feb 25, 2026·2 min
SC Initiates Suo Motu Action Over NCERT Textbook: “Judiciary Cannot Be Defamed”
The Chief Justice objected to Class 8 material discussing “corruption in judiciary” and ordered suo...
Feb 25, 2026·3 min
Supreme Court Disapproves High Courts Granting Interim Relief After Rejecting Writ Petitions
The Court says once a writ is declined due to alternate remedy, interim protection cannot...
Feb 25, 2026·2 min
Supreme Court Stays Criminal Case Against Jharkhand CM Hemant Soren Over ED Summons
The Court pauses prosecution for alleged non-compliance with PMLA summons and questions the ED’s litigation...
Feb 25, 2026·2 min
Supreme Court Upholds BNSS Provision Allowing Judges To Head Prosecution Wing
Court rejects separation-of-powers challenge and clarifies Sessions Judges can be eligible for prosecution posts —...
Feb 25, 2026·3 min
Supreme Court Warns Ministers: Targeting Communities in Speech or Art Violates Constitution
The Court emphasises fraternity as a constitutional value and says even public figures cannot vilify...
Feb 25, 2026·3 min
“Travesty Of Justice”: SC Suspends Murder Sentence Over 10-Year Appeal Delay
Supreme Court rules that prolonged delay in hearing criminal appeals justifies suspension of sentence even...
Feb 20, 2026·3 min
SC Rejects Plea To Ban Mosques Named After Babur Across India
Court declines to entertain sweeping PIL seeking nationwide prohibition; says judiciary cannot police historical or...
Feb 20, 2026·2 min
SC Slams Andhra Police Over “Politician Nexus”, Questions Lax Probe Against YSRCP MLC
Supreme Court expresses serious concern over investigation lapses in murder case involving a ruling party...
Feb 20, 2026·2 min
SC Flags Green Cover As Key To Clean Air, Calls For Long-Term Solutions To Delhi Pollution
Supreme Court emphasises tree plantation and ecological planning as sustainable answers to Delhi’s air crisis....
Feb 20, 2026·2 min
SC Declines To Enter Flex-Board Ban Row In Kerala, Says Matter Lies With Local Authorities
Supreme Court refuses to entertain PIL seeking action against illegal hoardings and flex boards across...
Feb 20, 2026·2 min
Supreme Court: Judgments Must Address All Issues, Not Just One Winning Point
Top Court cautions against “shortcut adjudication” in trial and appellate decisions. Ruling stresses that courts must...
Feb 20, 2026·2 min
SC Steps In: Judicial Officers To Oversee Bengal Voter Roll Revision Amid ECI–State Clash
Supreme Court invokes extraordinary powers to restore neutrality in West Bengal electoral roll revision. Judicial...
Feb 20, 2026·3 min
SC Refuses to Interfere With Restrictions on Missionaries Entering Tribal Villages in Chhattisgarh
Court declines challenge to State measures regulating religious entry in sensitive tribal regions; says authorities...
Feb 17, 2026·2 min
SC Questions CBI Over Pursuing Elderly Convicts in Deoghar Fodder Scam Case
Court notes age of accused while hearing challenge to Lalu Prasad Yadav’s bail; signals proportionality...
Feb 17, 2026·2 min
SC Questions Fresh Hate-Speech Guidelines: “Origin of Speech Is Thought — How Do You Control It?
Court reluctant to frame new norms, says responsibility lies with political actors and constitutional morality,...
Feb 17, 2026·3 min
Supreme Court Flags ‘Alarming’ Use of AI in Petitions After Fake Judgments Surface
CJI Surya Kant warns lawyers against blindly relying on AI tools; Court stresses duty to...
Feb 17, 2026·2 min
SC Jokes “No Country Like That” During Bail Hearing, Compares Vanuatu to ‘Kailasa’
Bench questions accused’s nationality while hearing cheating & forgery case; bail plea withdrawn after identity...
Feb 17, 2026·2 min
Right to Health: Supreme Court "Unsatisfied" With FSSAI’s Delay on High Sugar & Fat Warning Labels
The Supreme Court expresses dissatisfaction with FSSAI over delays in mandatory 'Front-of-Pack' labels for high...
Feb 16, 2026·4 min
Landmark Ruling: Supreme Court Clarifies Cheque Bounce Complainants Are 'Victims'; Can Appeal Acquittal Without Special Leave
Supreme Court landmark ruling: Cheque bounce complainants are 'victims' under CrPC. Now, you can appeal...
Feb 14, 2026·4 min
Bank’s Internal NPA Classification Not The ‘Be-All and End-All’ For IBC Limitation: Supreme Court
The Supreme Court clarifies that a bank's internal NPA classification doesn't strictly define the IBC...
Feb 14, 2026·4 min
Investigative Lapses: Supreme Court Acquits Contractor in 30-Year-Old 'Decontrolled' Cement Stockpiling Case
Supreme Court acquits contractor in 30-year-old cement stockpiling case. The Court ruled that conviction under...
Feb 14, 2026·4 min
Absconding Accused Cannot Claim Anticipatory Bail Just Because Co-Accused Was Acquitted: Supreme Court
The Supreme Court rules that an absconding accused cannot seek anticipatory bail solely because co-accused...
Feb 14, 2026·3 min
Spectrum is a National Wealth: Supreme Court Rules IBC Processes Cannot Determine Ownership of Telecom Resources
The Supreme Court of India rules that telecom spectrum is a "community resource" and national...
Feb 13, 2026·5 min
‘Not Yielding Desired Results’: Supreme Court Flags Lapses in Solid Waste Management; Directs Impleadment of Top Officials
The Supreme Court flags "complete failure" in ground-level enforcement of Solid Waste Management Rules. As...
Feb 13, 2026·4 min
Supreme Court Affirms Reinstatement of District Judge: Dismisses Punjab & Haryana High Court’s Plea Against Quashing of Compulsory Retirement
Supreme Court dismisses P&H High Court's plea against the quashing of a District Judge's compulsory...
Feb 13, 2026·4 min
Supreme Court Dismisses PIL for Disability Rehabilitation: Understanding the Verdict and the Road Ahead
The Supreme Court recently dismissed a PIL seeking a rehabilitation plan for disabled children leaving...
Feb 13, 2026·4 min
Supreme Court Slams Rajasthan Authorities Over Illegal Sand Mining; Says Official Inaction Forced Villagers Toward Violence
The Supreme Court slams Rajasthan authorities for "total inaction" against illegal sand mining, stating that...
Feb 13, 2026·4 min
Silence is Not Non-Cooperation: Supreme Court Rules Accused Not Obliged to Answer Every Question to Secure Bail
The Supreme Court clarifies that an accused's silence or refusal to answer an IO's questions...
Feb 12, 2026·5 min
Supreme Court Refuses to Intervene in Aland Dargah Dispute: Why Article 32 Was Not the Right Path
Supreme Court refuses to entertain a plea against Maha Shivratri Puja at Aland Dargah, Karnataka....
Feb 12, 2026·5 min
Can a Civil Judge (Senior Division) Functioning as a Commercial Court Hear Trademark Suits? Supreme Court to Decide
The Supreme Court is set to decide if a Civil Judge (Senior Division) acting as...
Feb 12, 2026·5 min
Substitution of Arbitrator Not Mandatory on Termination of Mandate Under Section 29A: Supreme Court Clarifies
The Supreme Court clarifies Section 29A of the Arbitration Act, ruling that substitution of an...
Feb 12, 2026·4 min
Supreme Court Flags Pan-India Racket of ‘Planted’ Vehicles in Fake Insurance Claims; Calls for Nationwide Scrutiny
The Supreme Court uncovers a massive "wide racket" of fake motor accident claims (MACT) involving...
Feb 11, 2026·3 min
"Greater The Charge, Stricter The Proof": Supreme Court Sets Aside Dismissal of Telangana Court Staff Over Forgery Allegations; Orders Immediate Reinstatement
Supreme Court orders reinstatement of Telangana court staff dismissed over forgery charges. The Court ruled...
Feb 11, 2026·5 min
SC: Civil Suit Alleging Coercion or Undue Influence Cannot Be Rejected at Threshold Under Order VII Rule 11 CPC
The Supreme Court rules that civil suits alleging coercion, undue influence, or fraud cannot be...
Feb 11, 2026·6 min
Supreme Court Sets New Guidelines for Forest Evictions in Assam: Environment Protection Must Not Compromise Rule of Law
Supreme Court blocks arbitrary evictions in Assam forests. Read about the new 7-point mandatory procedure...
Feb 10, 2026·4 min
Supreme Court Pulls Up 17 States Over Delayed NIA Trials: Why Justice Speed Matters in National Security Cases
The Supreme Court issues notices to 17 States over the alarming delay in NIA trials....
Feb 10, 2026·5 min
Can a Muslim Woman Terminate Marriage via 'Khula' Without Husband's Consent? Supreme Court to Decide
Does a Muslim woman need her husband's consent for Khula? Explore the Supreme Court's review...
Feb 10, 2026·5 min
