Supreme Court designates 7 former High Court Judges as Senior Advocates
The decision was taken at a Full Court meeting held on 18 March 2026 by the Chief Justice of India and Supreme Court Judges.
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US Divorce Decree on Irretrievable Breakdown of Marriage Invalid in India: SC Finds a Way to End 18-Year Marital Deadlock
The Circuit Court had granted the divorce decree on the ground of irretrievable breakdown of marriage, which is not a recognised ground under Hindu Marriage Act, 1955 (HMA). However, taking note that the parties have been separated for 18 years, Supreme Court exercising its Art. 142 powers, decided to dissolve the marriage.
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‘Tarnishing the Profession’: SC condemns Barabanki Bar Members for Attacking Advocate Representing Accused in Toll Plaza Advocate Assault Case
The Court grimly noted that hooliganism shown by the members of Barabanki Bar Association, stating that Bar Council of India is expected to take appropriate action. The Court also transferred the case to Tis Hazari Courts to ensure fair trial.
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SC strikes down S. 60(4) of Social Security Code limiting Maternity Benefits for Adoptive Mothers; Bats for legal recognition of Paternity Leave
Section 60(4), Social Security Code, 2020 which entitled maternity benefit of 12 weeks to mothers who legally adopt a child below the age of 3 months, was held to be violative of the Constitution.
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Passive Euthanasia in India: Supreme Court bats for Legislative framework and streamlining Common Cause Guidelines
In a landmark verdict, the Supreme Court of India permitted withdrawal of life-sustaining treatment for a patient who had been in a Persistent Vegetative State (PVS) for 13 years, while clarifying guidelines laid down in Common Cause v. Union of India, (2018) 5 SCC 1 and urging the Centre to fill the legislative gaps on subject of end-of-life care.
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Passive Euthanasia in India: Key Takeaways from Supreme Court’s Landmark Verdict
In a historic ruling, the Supreme Court of India permitted withdrawal of life-sustaining treatment for a patient who had been in a Persistent Vegetative State (PVS) for 13 years, reaffirming the constitutional principle of the right to die with dignity and clarifying the application of the Common Cause euthanasia guidelines across India.
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In a Historic First, Supreme Court Permits Passive Euthanasia for man living in persistent vegetative state for 13 years
Acknowledging that right to die with dignity is inseparable from the right to receive quality palliative care, Supreme Court for the first time allowed passive euthanasia by withdrawal of the applicant’s Clinically Assisted Nutrition and Hydration.
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Supreme Court directs framing of No-Fault Compensation Policy for Serious Adverse Effects following COVID-19 Vaccination
The Supreme Court highlights a gap in how serious vaccine-related adverse events are addressed and calls for a No-Fault Compensation Policy.
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Quarrelling with Daughter-in-law not Criminal Offence; Can’t Sustain Cognizance under IPC & Dowry Prohibition Act by itself: SC
Patna High Court had quashed criminal proceedings against the sister-in-law whereas father & mother-n-law were declined relief for similar allegations. The Supreme Court held that High Court erred in applying different standards to persons who stood on an identical footing insofar as the nature of the allegations against them was concerned.
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Supreme Court February 2026 Roundup: Key Judgments on Prison Reforms, NCERT Class 8 Judiciary Chapter Row, Arbitration and More
Stay informed with the latest Supreme Court judgments from February 2026, covering critical areas such as uniform governance of Open Correctional Institutions; adjudication of WB SIR claims; NCERT book chapter on judiciary; Concerns over fraternity in ‘Ghooskhor Pandat’ case etc.
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Supreme Court directs employer to deduct Rs 25,000 from husband’s salary & deposit in wife’s account after he declines to pay maintenance
In a previous order, the Court had directed the husband to deposit Rs 25,000 with the Court’s Registry towards travelling expenses, etc., of his wife and minor daughter; however, the husband had failed to do so.
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President appoints Justice Sushrut Arvind Dharmadhikari as Chief Justice of Madras High Court
On 26-2-2026, the Supreme Court Collegium recommended his appointment as the Chief Justice of the Madras High Court, consequent upon the retirement of the incumbent Chief Justice.
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IBC vests decisive authority on CoC’s commercial wisdom; Confines judicial review strictly under Ss. 30(2) & 61(3) IBC: Supreme Court
“Commercial wisdom of the CoC enjoys primacy and cannot be supplanted by judicial review. Neither the NCLT, nor the NCLAT nor even this Court is empowered to substitute its assessment in place of the commercial decision arrived at by a requisite majority of the CoC”.
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President appoints 7 Permanent Judges for Kerala High Court
On 12 February 2026, Supreme Court Collegium had recommended the appointment of 7 Additional Judges as Permanent Judges of Kerala High Court.
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Know Thy Judge | Justice N. Kotiswar Singh’s journey as the First Judge from Manipur to the Supreme Court
Justice Nongmeikapam Kotiswar Singh served as the Chief Justice of Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh High Court, prior to being elevated as Judge of the Supreme Court of India on 18-7-2024.
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Free speech not a licence to vilify communities: Supreme Court Highlights Fraternity Concerns in ‘Ghooskhor Pandat’ CASE
The Supreme Court emphasised that freedom of speech does not extend to vilifying communities, with Justice Ujjal Bhuyan underscoring fraternity as a constitutional value. The Court’s observations came while examining objections to the ‘Ghooskhor Pandat’ movie title.
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WB SIR | SC permits deployment of Judges from Jharkhand & Odisha and WB Civil Judges for SIR claims adjudication
The Court on 20 February 2026, had requested the Chief Justice of Calcutta High Court to spare some serving judicial officers, along with some former judicial officers in the rank of District Judges/Additional District Judges, to revisit and dispose of the pending claims under the category of “logical discrepancy/unmapped category”.
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Massive SCOTUS verdict on ‘Trump Tariffs’: IEEPA does not authorise US President to impose tariffs
After becoming US President for the 2nd time, President Donald Trump imposed tariffs by invoking his authority under International Emergency Economic Powers Act to deal with influx of illegal drugs from Canada, Mexico and large and persistent trade deficits.
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Mandatory to issue notice under S. 35(3) BNSS to accused regarding offences punishable with 7 yrs imprisonment: Supreme Court clarifies
An arrest by a police officer is a mere statutory discretion which facilitates him to conduct proper investigation, in the form of collection of evidence and, therefore, shall not be termed as mandatory.
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Supreme Court January 2026 | Umar Khalid’s Bail Rejection, Romeo Juliet Clause, Menstrual Health as a Fundamental Right, UGC Regulations halted and More
Stay informed with the latest Supreme Court judgments from January 2026, covering critical areas such as Right to Menstrual Health; Right to Education; UGC Regulations; Inclusion of Romeo Juliet Clause etc.
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