Separate Suit challenging auction sale by Transferee Pendente Lite not maintainable: Supreme Court
“A transferee pendente lite takes the property subject to the outcome of the proceedings, irrespective of notice or bona fides.”
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This column will list all the case briefs on the decisions of the Supreme Court
Supreme Court issues directions to Trial Courts for ensuring systematic presentation of evidence for efficient appreciation of record
The directions were issued with the aim to institutionalize a standardized format for cataloguing witnesses, documentary evidence, and material objects, in order to facilitate better comprehension and immediate reference for all stakeholders, including the Appellate Courts
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Reinforce constitutional position on marriage; Dowry Prohibition Officers: SC issues directions for concentrated effort to eradicate evil of dowry
“Eliminating dowry is not only a matter of enforcing the DPA 1961 but a constitutional imperative. It fulfils the Republic’s promise that every woman should enter marriage as an equal citizen and not as the bearer of an unjust financial burden”.
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Sikmi Tenancy | Supreme Court takes note of dispute settlement via Mediation; Modifies Calcutta HC order by way of Settlement Agreement
The SLP centred around Sikmi Tenancy under the West Bengal Estates Acquisition Act, 1953 wherein the petitioner had contended that the High Court erred in its observation with respect to the petitioner’s rights as a Sikmi Tenant.
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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.
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Statutory finality of Lok Adalat award excludes appellate/penal civil remedy; only remedy is High Court’s supervisory jurisdiction: Supreme Court
The Executing Court’s role in enforcing a decree based on a Lok Adalat award under the Legal Services Authorities Act, 1987 is limited to execution alone. It cannot annul, set aside, or question the validity of the award, and objections in execution cannot serve as an alternative remedy to challenge the award.
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Referral Court has jurisdiction to examine whether a non-signatory is a veritable party to arbitration agreement: Supreme Court
If the referral court finds that a party is not a veritable party, the matter will not be left to the Arbitral Tribunal as it will relegate the referral court to the status of a monotonous automation.
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Aggrieved Woman’s Workplace ICC can Investigate Respondents from Other Departments: Supreme Court’s Landmark POSH Act Ruling Explained
The Court observed that a narrow interpretation of provisions of the POSH Act would beget several procedural and psychological barriers for the aggrieved woman.
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Supreme Court: Bharat Drilling Not an Authority on Applicability of prohibited claim clauses to Arbitral Tribunal; Larger Bench to reconsider
In order to obviate uncertainty and for clear declaration of law, the Court referred Bharat Drilling to a larger bench for reconsideration and authoritative decision.
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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.
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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.
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Supreme Court enhances Alimony from Rs. 30 Lakh to Rs. 50 Lakh in Former AAG and Family Court Judge Divorce Case
The Court observed that the husband, being a judicial officer holding a responsible public position, owed a heightened duty of fair, adequate, and dignified financial security for his wife and daughter.
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Supreme Court: Imminence of death not a pre-requisite under Section 32(1) Evidence Act for dying declaration admissibility
A statement made by a deceased person, regarding the cause of his death or to the circumstances which led to his death, to a Police Officer and recorded under Section 161 CrPC, shall be relevant and admissible under Section 32(1) of the Evidence Act, 1872.
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SC sets aside ‘Superfluous’ Requirement of Assistant Registrar’s recommendation for Stamp Duty Exemption; Upholds Ease of Transactions for Cooperative Societies
The Court observed that administrative procedures should avoid complexity, redundant requirements, and unnecessary burdens, which waste time, expense, and disturb peace of mind.
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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.
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Parties agreeing to rate of interest cannot later challenge it on ground of public policy: SC upholds 36% interest in BPL-Morgan Securities and Credits case
BPL Ltd., having knowingly entered into the bill discounting agreement, was bound by its terms. Since it defaulted on repayment for years, the stipulated 36% compound interest could not be considered burdensome or oppressive.
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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.
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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.
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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”.
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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.”
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