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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.

Judges Appointments for Madras HC & Chhattisgarh HC

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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.

Case Briefs Supreme Court

‘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”.

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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”.

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Know Thy Judge | Supreme Court of India: Justice N.V. Anjaria’s versatile career and notable judgments

Justice Nilay Vipinchandra Anjaria was serving as the 34th Chief Justice of Karnataka High Court prior to being appointed as Judge of Supreme Court in May 2025.

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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.

No-Fault Compensation for COVID-19 vaccine

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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.

deduct wife's maintenance from husband's salary

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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.

Appointments & Transfers News

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.