SC Collegium recommends Appointment of 10 Advocates, 3 Judicial Officers as Judges of P&H HC and Andhra Pradesh HC
The Collegium led by CJI Surya Kant recommended 13 names out of which 4 women were also recommended for judgeship.
Continue reading
Know Thy Judge | From Courtroom to Coram: Exploring Justice P.S. Narasimha’s journey to the Supreme Court
Appointed directly from the Bar as a Judge of the Supreme Court of India, Justice P.S. Narasimha’s tenure as an advocate and as a Judge boasts of several landmark cases.
Continue reading
Supreme Court grants anticipatory bail to Pawan Khera in FIR Lodged by Assam CM’s Wife
Pawan Khera, who is an office bearer of Congress, addressed two press conferences during Assam Assembly election campaigning, alleging that the Chief Minister’s wife held passports of 3 countries and also possessed assets in Wyoming and Dubai.
Continue reading
“Judiciary Cannot Create New Criminal Offences, Existing Laws Adequate”: SC dismisses petition seeking scrutiny of Hate Speech Laws
“The Constitution recognises the doctrine of separation of powers; it does not adopt it in its rigid or absolute form. Nonetheless, the functional demarcation between the 3 organs of the State remains fundamental.”
Continue reading
Brutal Assault on Woman Advocate by Husband: SC takes suo motu cognizance; Issues Directions for Fair Investigation
The matter was brought to notice before the office of Chief Justice of India via letter written by a Supreme Court Advocate on Record, who sought the Court’s urgent intervention in the matter.
Continue reading
Relief to Taxpayer as SC quashes Tax Demand under SVLDRS revised without following Principles of Natural Justice; Directs issuance of fresh order
The appellant stated that he filled the requisite forms for resolving the tax dispute under Sabka Vishwas (Legacy Dispute Resolution) Scheme, 2019. However, the designated committee rectified Form No. SVLDRS-3 and enhanced the amount payable as tax without any show-cause notice.
Continue reading
Know Thy Judge | Supreme Court of India: Justice K. Vinod Chandran’s Distinguished Career and Notable Decisions
Formerly a Judge of Kerala High Court and Chief Justice of Patna High Court, Justice K. Vinod Chandran was appointed to the Supreme Court in January 2025.
Continue reading
Occupation of Residential Premises at Sujan Singh Park not governed by DRC Act; SC sets aside Eviction Orders
A perpetual lease executed in 1945 eventually led to a dispute spanning over 3 decades, revolving primarily over the legal character and appropriate law governing this lease.
Continue reading
President appoints Justice Lisa Gill as Chief Justice of Andhra Pradesh High Court
Justice Lisa Gill was transferred from Punjab and Haryana High Court to Andhra Pradesh High Court on 6 March 2026.
Continue reading
Disabled Prisoners’ Rights: SC expands mandate of High-Powered Committee constituted in Suhas Chakma (2026) to Examine Institutional Safeguards
The Court explained that the functioning of the High-Powered Committee is still at a nascent stage and therefore, the incorporation of this additional mandate, being of utmost significance, would not burden its proceedings.
Continue reading
Not Mandatory to Frame Issues in Ex Parte Civil Suit; However, Omission Causing Prejudice can Vitiate Trial: Supreme Court
It was further held that the courts must identify and determine “points for determination”, even in default or ex parte suits, and answer them to resolve the matter of controversy between the parties.
Continue reading
SC Recognises Commuter Safety as Integral Facet of Article 21; Issues Nationwide Interim Directions for Prevention of Highway Accidents
“The Right to Life enshrined under Article 21 of the Constitution is not merely a guarantee against the unlawful taking of life, but a positive mandate upon the State to ensure a safe environment where human life is preserved and valued.”
Continue reading
SC pushes for Strong Monitoring Framework to Curb Illegal Sand Mining in Chambal Gharial Sanctuary; Issues Comprehensive Directions
“Protection of natural resources and fragile ecosystems is not only a statutory obligation but a constitutional imperative.”
Continue reading
Delayed Cheque Presentation in Absence of Any Reasonable Explanation Amounts to Deficiency in Service: Supreme Court
Upholding NCDRC’s decision holding Canara Bank liable for delayed presentation of cheques, Supreme Court explained that a bank acts as a customer’s agent and is under an obligation to exercise due diligence in presenting the instruments within the prescribed validity period.
Continue reading
WB SIR | Voter Name Missing and Appeal Pending? Read Supreme Court’s Big Order on Voter Appeals cleared by Appellate Tribunals
As West Bengal goes for election on 23 and 29 April 2026, the Supreme Court on 13 April 2026 issued specific directions to Election Commission of India for cases where voter appeals have been decided by 21 April 2026 or 27 April 2026.
Continue reading
Justice Rajesh Bindal bids adieu to the Supreme Court after a dedicated tenure of 3 years
Prior to being elevated to the Supreme Court in 2023, Justice Rajesh Bindal served as the Chief Justice of Allahabad High Court.
Continue reading
Supreme Court March 2026 | Key Verdicts on Passive Euthanasia, Maternity Benefits for Adoptive Mothers, SC/ST Status on Conversion, Covid Vaccine and more
Stay informed with the latest Supreme Court judgments from March 2026, covering historical verdict on Passive Euthanasia, upholding Maternity Benefits for Adoptive Mothers, SC/ST status on conversion, Covid Vaccine deaths, alleged copyright infringement by Sujoy Ghosh’s Kahaani-2, Systemic discrimination against women in Armed Forces and many more.
Continue reading
Supreme Court Collegium recommends appointment of Permanent Judges for Madras HC and Chhattisgarh HC
In a meeting held on 24 March 2026, CJI Surya Kant led Collegium recommended the names of 8 Additional Judges to be appointed as Permanent Judges.
Continue reading
‘Subjected to structural disadvantages’; SC flags systemic unfairness for women in Armed Forces over consideration of SSCWOs for Permanent Commission
“Denial of PC to SSCWOs was not merely the outcome of individual assessments, but the consequence of a systemic framework rooted in assumptions that entrenched disadvantages in career progression”.
Continue reading
Did Kahaani 2 Really Copy ‘Sabak’? The Supreme Court’s Verdict, Simplified
A sequel to award-winning film “Kahaani”, Sujoy Ghosh’s “Kahaani 2” was embroiled in controversy when in 2016, it was alleged that the film had infringed copyright of the complainant’s script titled “Sabak”.
Continue reading