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The Supreme Court declared a gift of temple inam land to the Tamil Nadu Government void under Section 41, HR&CE Act, 1959, enhanced monthly lease rent to ₹31,000 and directed payment of arrears and costs.
Supreme Court calls for a stronger accountability for social media intermediaries and proportionate safeguards to protect children’s online safety while recognising the fundamental right to internet access.
The Court upheld Clause 10, T.N. Special Absorption Rules, 1987, which expressly placed the 1983-batch direct recruits above special appointees irrespective of the direct recruits’ dates of appointment.
The Court looked at what a financial creditor must show to prove “default under Section 7 of the IBC”, and what kind of documents the adjudicating authority can rely on to be satisfied that default has occurred.
Supreme Court holds that conversion to Islam does not automatically confer membership of a notified Backward Class Muslim community, and upholds the quashing of the Tamil Nadu Government Order facilitating such community certificates.
At the inauguration of the Ladakh Bench of the J&K and Ladakh High Court in Leh, the CJI highlights the importance of accessible justice, legal aid and technology in bridging geographical barriers.
Supreme Court granted bail in a Sahara Group money laundering case, taking note of the appellant’s 15-month incarceration and the nascent stage of the trial. The Court also directed the trial court to frame charges within 4 months
The Court examined the statutory time-limit for appeals, exclusion of time spent obtaining a certified copy, and the effect of delay in applying for the copy.
SCWLA reaffirms commitment to Constitution, judicial independence; opposes attempts to undermine dignity of Supreme Court and CJI’s office
The two-day National Annual Stakeholders Consultation on Ten Years of the Juvenile Justice (Care and Protection of Children) Act, 2015, concluded at the Supreme Court of India, with calls for measurable accountability, prevention, de-institutionalisation, and stronger child protection systems.
Supreme Court issued transitional directions in a minor child custody dispute, directing the child’s maternal aunt and uncle to accompany her to Chennai and help her adjust to her father’s residence while prioritising her comfort and emotional well-being.
The September 2026 Criminal Law Roundup highlights important decisions of the Supreme Court and High Courts on crime against women and children, illegal arrest or detention, bail under NDPS Act, false promise of marriage, punishment under POCSO, cruelty under 498-A, victim’s testimony under rape cases, abetment of suicide and quashment of proceedings under domestic violence Act.
CJI Surya Kant urged dedicated defence counsel for children; Justice Nagarathna cited 55% pendency before JJBs.
On Sunday, the Court assembled for an urgent hearing of the applications alleging violation of its earlier order and alleged illegal detention of a large number of individuals on 10 October 2026 by Delhi Police.
The Court examined whether electricity subsidy received by an industrial undertaking under the Pondicherry Government’s Power Subsidy Scheme constituted a capital receipt or revenue receipt.
SCBA informs the revised arrangement of Cause List, to be published in 2 parts, ending the practice of assigning a sequence to matters at 10:30 a.m.
Chief Justice of India Surya Kant has constituted a Standing Committee on Judicial Well-being under the Supreme Court, chaired by Justice K.V. Viswanathan, to address challenges affecting judicial officers.
The Supreme Court directed DMRC, Railway authorities and Delhi Police (Traffic) to file a compliance report within four days.
The proposed facilities are expected to become operational within 15 days after the Dussehra holidays, subject to completion of arrangements.
The Court held that High Court had failed to adequately consider the gravity of the allegations, criminal antecedents, apprehension of witness intimidation, influence of the principal accused and the wider impact upon the medical fraternity.