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
High Courts Cannot Nullify Arbitral Proceedings While Appointing Substitute Arbitrators: Supreme Court
The Supreme Court rules that High Courts cannot nullify past arbitral proceedings while appointing a...
Feb 10, 2026·4 min
Who Should Investigate Multi-State Financial Scams? Supreme Court to Settle the Tug-of-War Between State Police and CBI
Explore the Supreme Court's landmark examination of whether the State Police or CBI should investigate...
Feb 10, 2026·5 min
SC Trims ₹2 Crore Haircut Penalty to ₹25 Lakh: Why Evidence Matters More Than 'Whims' in Consumer Law
The Supreme Court has reduced the ₹2 crore compensation awarded to a model for a...
Feb 10, 2026·4 min
‘Post Doesn’t Mention PM Modi, Police Attributing Meanings To It’: UK-Based Doctor Tells Bombay HC In Plea To Quash FIR
The Bombay High Court hears UK doctor Dr. Sangram Patil's plea to quash an FIR...
Feb 10, 2026·4 min
Bail is a Right, Not a Ransom: Supreme Court Warns Against Linking Liberty to Money Deposits
The Supreme Court of India reiterates that bail should not be conditional on money deposits....
Feb 10, 2026·4 min
SC Denies Immediate Relief to Kuldeep Singh Sengar, Directs Delhi HC to Expedite Custodial Death Appeal
The Supreme Court refuses to entertain bail or suspension of sentence for Kuldeep Singh Sengar...
Feb 9, 2026·3 min
SC Lifts Stay, Greenlights Shift of Himachal Backward Classes Commission to Dharamshala
Supreme Court sets aside the Himachal Pradesh High Court’s interim stay and allows the state...
Feb 9, 2026·3 min
SC Extends West Bengal SIR Deadline, Curbs Micro-Observers’ Powers
Supreme Court directs a one-week extension of the SIR deadline in West Bengal and clarifies...
Feb 9, 2026·3 min
Digital Arrest Scams: Supreme Court Mandates Banks to Proactively Alert Customers; Calls for Unified Action Against Cyber Fraud
The Supreme Court mandates banks to proactively alert customers about suspicious transactions to combat the...
Feb 9, 2026·5 min
Sonam Wangchuk’s Health Is Fine, Getting Best Treatment: Union Tells Supreme Court; Bench Expresses Disappointment Over Lack of Review
The Supreme Court expresses disappointment as the Union fails to review Sonam Wangchuk's 5-month detention...
Feb 9, 2026·4 min
No Inherent Power of Review: Supreme Court Rules Quasi-Judicial Authorities Cannot Reopen Decided Matters Without Statutory Backing
The Supreme Court rules that quasi-judicial authorities like Revenue Officers lack the inherent power to...
Feb 7, 2026·4 min
Supreme Court Rules: Special Court Cannot Order Confiscation Under PMLA While Appeal Against Attachment is Pending
The Supreme Court rules that PMLA Special Courts cannot order property confiscation under Section 8(7)...
Feb 7, 2026·4 min
"Fake Lawyer" Scam: SC Grants Bail to Woman Accused of Impersonating Supreme Court Advocate
A new petition argues that the UGC's 2026 Regulations define "caste-based discrimination" too narrowly, leaving...
Feb 7, 2026·2 min
Trial Courts Must Record Offer of Free Legal Aid Before Examining Witnesses: Supreme Court Sets New Guidelines
The Supreme Court of India mandates trial courts to record the offer of free legal...
Feb 6, 2026·4 min
Housing Societies Cannot Stall Membership Indefinitely: Supreme Court Rules Statutory Authorities Can Intervene
The Supreme Court rules that housing societies cannot delay membership decisions indefinitely. Statutory authorities like...
Feb 6, 2026·3 min
Supreme Court Sets New Bar for Arrests: Police Need 'Fresh Material' to Arrest Under BNSS Section 35(6)
Supreme Court rules BNSS Section 35(6) arrests require "fresh material." Police cannot arrest based on...
Feb 6, 2026·5 min
"Court Cannot Compel Any Woman To Complete Pregnancy": Supreme Court Allows Termination of Minor's 30-Week Pregnancy
In a landmark ruling, the Supreme Court of India allows a minor to terminate a...
Feb 6, 2026·4 min
SC Upholds HC’s Quashing of Free Land Allotment to IAMC, Flags Legal Compliance
The Supreme Court affirms the Telangana High Court’s cancellation of 3.7 acres of prime land...
Feb 5, 2026·6 min
SC Clears Path for Anurag Singh Thakur’s Return to Cricket Administration
The Supreme Court rules that the 2017 ban on Anurag Singh Thakur associating with...
Feb 5, 2026·3 min
Arrest is the Exception, Notice is the Rule: Supreme Court Clarifies Mandatory Notice Under Section 35(3) of BNSS
Supreme Court clarifies Section 35(3) BNSS 2023: Notices are mandatory for offences punishable up to...
Feb 5, 2026·4 min
No Mechanical FIRs For Harsh Political Posts: Supreme Court Upholds Telangana HC Guidelines For Social Media Cases
The Supreme Court upholds Telangana High Court's guidelines to prevent mechanical FIRs for social media...
Feb 5, 2026·4 min
State Cannot Justify Low Pay To Teachers Citing Centre’s Failure To Release Funds: Supreme Court On RTE Act
The Supreme Court has held that under the Right to Education (RTE) Act, the primary...
Feb 5, 2026·5 min
Supreme Court Quashes Madras High Court’s ‘Late Evening’ Stay on Tamil Nadu Laws Involving Governor’s Deemed Assent
Supreme Court quashes Madras High Court's late-evening order staying Tamil Nadu's Vice-Chancellor appointment laws. Read...
Feb 4, 2026·6 min
Court’s Permission Mandatory for Further Investigation After Final Report: Supreme Court Quashes Police Order
The Supreme Court rules that police cannot conduct further investigation under Section 173(8) CrPC (193(9)...
Feb 4, 2026·5 min
"Paying ₹7,000 For 10 Years Is Forced Labour": Supreme Court Orders UP Govt to Pay ₹17,000 Monthly to Primary Teachers
Supreme Court slams UP Government, ruling that paying primary teachers a stagnant ₹7,000 monthly honorarium...
Feb 4, 2026·4 min
Education Or Parental Support No Bar To Alimony: Supreme Court Enhances Maintenance For Wife To Rs 30,000 Per Month
Supreme Court rules that a husband's duty to provide alimony doesn't end if the ex-wife...
Feb 4, 2026·4 min
SC Issues Notice on PIL Against 'Zero Percentile' NEET-PG Cut-off; Warns of Threat to Public Health
The Supreme Court examines the controversial decision to lower postgraduate medical entry standards, with petitioners...
Feb 4, 2026·2 min
No Relief For 'Fence-Sitters': Supreme Court Says Litigants Cannot Wake Up After Decades Just Because Others Won Their Case
The Supreme Court rules that "fence-sitters" who approach courts after long delays cannot claim parity...
Feb 3, 2026·4 min
"Do Eyewitnesses Need Photographic Memory?": SC Slams Bombay HC for Granting Bail in Brutal Caste-Based Murder
The Supreme Court has reserved its verdict on a plea challenging the bail granted to...
Feb 3, 2026·5 min
SC Sets March 10 Deadline for States to Clear Pending Acid Attack Compensation
The Supreme Court has ordered all States and Union Territories to release all outstanding compensation...
Feb 3, 2026·5 min
Supreme Court: Disputes Involving "Forged" Arbitration Agreements Are Not Arbitrable
The Apex Court rules that allegations of forgery regarding the arbitration agreement itself strike at...
Feb 3, 2026·3 min
SC Grants Bail to Akali Leader Bikram Majithia in ₹540 Crore DA Case
The Supreme Court has granted relief to the former Punjab Minister, noting he has already...
Feb 2, 2026·2 min
"Go to the Tribunal": SC Directs Sakshi TV to TDSAT Over Andhra Pradesh Broadcast Ban
The Supreme Court has refused to keep a parallel writ petition alive, directing the news...
Feb 2, 2026·2 min
‘Targeted Vendetta’: Supreme Court Slams Union Govt, Imposes ₹5 Lakh Cost For Blocking IRS Officer’s ITAT Appointment
The Supreme Court slams the Union Govt for a decade of "targeted vendetta" against an...
Jan 31, 2026·5 min
Mere Presence Of Advocate In Professional Capacity Giving Advice Cannot Amount To Criminal Intimidation: Supreme Court
Supreme Court rules that an advocate’s mere presence or professional advice cannot be treated as...
Jan 31, 2026·4 min
Menstrual Health is a Shared Responsibility, Not Just a "Women’s Issue": Supreme Court Recognizes Right to Menstrual Hygiene Under Article 21
In a landmark ruling (Dr. Jaya Thakur v. Union of India), the Supreme Court declares...
Jan 31, 2026·5 min
Demolition of Private Property Must Rest on Clear Statutory Grounds and Scientific Evidence: Supreme Court
The Supreme Court quashes a demolition order in Santiniketan, ruling that property rights under Article...
Jan 31, 2026·5 min
Supreme Court Clarifies: ₹30 Lakh Compensation for Sewer Cleaning Deaths Also Applies to Cases Prior to ‘Balram Singh’ Judgment
Supreme Court clarifies that the ₹30 lakh compensation for manual scavenging deaths applies to cases...
Jan 29, 2026·6 min
Supreme Court: Principal Employers Must Give Preference to Former Contract Workers in Regular Hiring
The Supreme Court rules that principal employers must prioritize former contract workers when hiring regular...
Jan 29, 2026·4 min
Waqf Tribunal Can’t Decide Property Disputes Unless Property Is Registered Or Notified In 'List Of Auquf': Supreme Court
Supreme Court rules Waqf Tribunals lack jurisdiction over properties not registered or specified in the...
Jan 28, 2026·5 min
Complaint Against Public Servant Must Follow Mandatory Pre-conditions Under Section 175 BNSS: Supreme Court
Supreme Court rules that complaints against public servants under Section 175(4) BNSS require a mandatory...
Jan 28, 2026·5 min
Confession Without Corroboration Cannot Be The Sole Basis For Conviction: Supreme Court Acquits Murder Accused
The Supreme Court rules that uncorroborated confessional statements cannot be the sole basis for conviction,...
Jan 28, 2026·5 min
Compromise Can Reduce Sentence, Not Conviction: Supreme Court Orders Release of Convicts in Section 326 IPC Case
Supreme Court upholds conviction under Section 326 IPC but reduces 5-year sentence to period already...
Jan 25, 2026·5 min
SC Cracks Whip on Agencies: "File Status Reports" in Anil Ambani Group Bank Fraud Probe
The Supreme Court has directed the CBI and ED to submit sealed cover reports detailing...
Jan 23, 2026·3 min
"Bail is Not a Recovery Tool": SC Rules Bail Hearings Can't Be Deferred Over Unpaid Dues
The Supreme Court has set aside a Delhi High Court order, ruling that courts cannot...
Jan 23, 2026·3 min
