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.
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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.
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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.
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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.”
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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.”
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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‘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.
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