Sucheta, Author at SCC Times

Supreme Court requests HC Chief Justices to examine number of pending cases under UAPA like laws that pose reverse burden of proof

The Court further declined to interfere in the bail granted to the persons accused for derailment of Jnaneswari Express on 28-5-2010 stating that the CBI could not bring to notice subsequent development which would justify this interference.

Women Representation in Gujarat Bar Associations

Case Briefs Supreme Court

All Bar Associations of Gujarat to ensure Women Representation; No distinction on account of Bar Association’s nomenclature: SC

On 9-5-2025, the Supreme Court directed that 30% posts of Executive Members along with that of ‘Treasurer’ of the High Court Bar Associations and District Bar Associations shall be exclusively earmarked/reserved for women advocates.

Case Briefs Supreme Court

Failure to take meaningful steps towards obligations under Development Agreement can’t be protected by S. 14 IBC: Supreme Court

Invocation of insolvency proceedings or the moratorium under the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code, 2016 cannot become a legal device to indefinitely stall redevelopment. The IBC was never intended to be used as a shield for non-performance at the cost of human rehabilitation.

Case Briefs Supreme Court

Accessible grievance redressal mechanism; Inclusive education; Mobility aids: SC issues additional directions on rights of disabled prisoners

The Court directed that directions issued in L. Muruganantham v. State of T.N., 2025 SCC OnLine SC 1444, shall be extended to all the States and the Union Territories, to ensure that the principles are adopted mutatis mutandis within their prison systems as well.

30% women reservation in State Bar Councils

Case Briefs Supreme Court

BCI must construe existing framework to ensure 30% seats in State Bar Council are occupied by women members: Supreme Court

The Court directed that the complete details by the Bar Council of India to be furnished on 08-12-2025; and clarified that the relevant Rules shall be deemed to have been amended providing making a provision for such reservation.

Case Briefs Supreme Court

Work from Home cannot give parent an upper hand regarding child custody matters: Supreme Court

The Court stated that with working parents, it is expected that they cannot always be physically with their children, however, this cannot be a ground to place the child’s custody with the parent who may be temporarily working from home.

UPSC for deployment of screen reader software

Case Briefs Supreme Court

Include provision for Scribes; Deployment of Screen Reader Software for visually impaired candidates: SC issues necessary directions to UPSC

“The rights guaranteed to persons with disabilities are not acts of benevolence, but expressions of the constitutional promise of equality, dignity, and non-discrimination enshrined in Articles 14, 19, and 21 of the Constitution”.

filing chargesheet where there is pending civil dispute

Case Briefs Supreme Court

Police & Courts must be circumspect in filing chargesheet and framing charges where there is pending civil dispute between parties: SC

“In a society governed by rule of law, the decision to file a chargesheet should be based on the Investigating Officer’s determination of whether the evidence collected provides a reasonable prospect of conviction.”

Legal RoundUp Supreme Court Roundups

Supreme Court November 2025 | 53rd CJI Takes Charge; Procedural Shifts; Key Rulings on Presidential Reference on Governor/President’s powers; Seniority in HJS; and more

Stay informed with the latest Supreme Court judgments from November 2025, covering critical topics such as Presidential Reference; Corbett Tiger Reserve case; Communication of grounds of arrest; Definition of Aravali Range and Tribunal Reforms Act.

Legislation Updates Notifications

Supreme Court issues circular for streamlining service of Bail Petitions

This procedure related circular has been issued under the tenure of newly appointed Chief Justice of India, Justice Surya Kant.

Legislation Updates Notifications

Supreme Court regulates Oral Mentioning of matters before CJI; Revised process to take effect from 1-12-2025

It was clarified that in view of the Circular regarding automatic listing of all matters of urgent nature and other matters, no mentioning for listing of such cases shall be permitted.

Case Briefs Tribunals/Commissions/Regulatory Bodies

Important to consider whether nature of amendment made in a consumer complaint is necessary for adjudicating the controversy: NCDRC

In a case concerning a builder-buyer dispute, the complaints were filed in 2016-2017 and the amendment application was prepared on 17-12-2023 and was registered in 2024. The amendment application had essentially introduced averments regarding cash payments.

Case Briefs Supreme Court

Supreme Court clears the air on which Court has the jurisdiction to try complaint under S. 138 NI Act in respect of account payee cheque

“For deciding jurisdiction, it is not sufficient to establish whether a person maintains an account in a particular bank. It is necessary to also ascertain the specific branch of the bank in which he maintains the account to completely and unambiguously decide the said question”.

Case Briefs Supreme Court

SC issues major clarification on 3-year legal practice requirement for Judicial Officers appointed prior to its 20th May judgment

On 20-5-2025, in a significant decision, the Supreme Court restored minimum three-year legal practice requirement for eligibility in civil judge exams and made it mandatory.

list petitions attached with black & white photos

Case Briefs Supreme Court

Supreme Court directs Registry not to list paper-books appended with black and white photographs

“Directions should be circulated within the AORs that unless proper coloured photographs, along with distance dimensions and supported by a conceptual plan, are appended, no such material shall be allowed to be placed on record”.

Appointments & Transfers News

Justice Surya Kant takes charge as 53rd Chief Justice of India: A Look at His Journey and Key Judgments

Justice Surya Kant has succeeded 52nd CJI B.R. Gavai, who demitted office on 23-11-2025. Justice Surya Kant’s Chief Justiceship will last till February 2027.

Case Briefs Supreme Court

Supreme Court deletes direction requiring former NUJS VC to include its order on alleged incidents of sexual misconduct in his resume

The Court clarified that its intention in adding the impugned sentence was only to apprise the public with regard to the incident which had taken place involving the Respondent.

Know thy Judge

A staunch believer of the Constitution, Justice B.R. Gavai, 52nd Chief Justice of India, bids farewell to the Supreme Court

Recapitulating the career trajectory of eminent Judge of the Supreme Court of India, Justice B.R Gavai, becoming only the second Chief Justice of India belonging to Scheduled Caste category after Justice K.G. Balakrishnan.

Case Briefs Supreme Court Supreme Court (Constitution/Larger Benches)

Discharge of Governor & President’s functions under Arts 200/201 not justiciable; Not appropriate to judicially prescribe timelines: Supreme Court

The Court clarified that while the Governor continues to enjoy personal immunity, the constitutional office of the Governor is subject to the jurisdiction of the Supreme Court.

Case Briefs Supreme Court Supreme Court (Constitution/Larger Benches)

Annual 4-point roster to determine seniority in HJS; This & other Supreme Court Directions impacting statewide HJS cadres

“The statutory rules governing the HJS in the respective States, in consultation with the High Courts, shall prescribe the exact modalities of the Annual Roster and how the directions of this judgement shall be implemented”.