Grant of Anticipatory Bail to Accused with 22 FIRs “Very Unfortunate”; Criminal Antecedents Alone Sufficient to Deny Relief: Supreme Court
“Supreme Court set aside the impugned order granting anticipatory bail to the accused.”
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Cheque dishonour| Director’s S. 138 NI Act liability subsists despite liquidation of the company: Supreme Court
The Court denied the discharge of the company director in a cheque dishonour case wherein the said company was undergoing liquidation.
Can Civil Court Adjudicate Disputes Challenging Determination or Alteration of Municipal Limits? Supreme Court Answers
The Court noted that the Panchayat had allowed administrative arrangements to continue for years without challenge, which militated against granting declaratory relief.
Bribe Cash Vanishes, Blame Falls on Rats: Supreme Court Says Explanation Does Not Inspire Any Confidence
“We wonder how many such currency notes recovered in this type of offences get destroyed as they are not kept at a safe place. It’s a huge revenue loss for the State.”
Can Unsuccessful Party Invoke Section 9 A&C Act at Post-Award Stage? Supreme Court Answers
“A literal interpretation of Section 9 of the Act would indicate that the right to seek interim relief is available to any party to the arbitration before or during arbitral proceedings or at any time after the award is delivered but before it is enforced in accordance with Section 36 of the Act.”
De Novo Inquiry Impermissible Under Rule 10, Gujarat Civil Services (Discipline and Appeal) Rules, 1971: Supreme Court Grants Relief to Judicial Officer
Interpreting Rule 10 of Gujarat Civil Services (Discipline and Appeal) Rules, the Court holds that only “further inquiry” is permissible—not a fresh inquiry—quashes High Court ruling, and grants consequential benefits to the appellant.
Supreme Court Recognises Claimant’s Right to Choice and Periodic Replacement of Prosthetic Limb; Enhances Compensation
The Supreme Court based the standardisation of prosthetic limb compensation on 5-year replacement cycle and 70-year lifespan.
Know Thy Judge | Supreme Court of India: Justice K. Vinod Chandran’s Distinguished Career and Notable Decisions
Formerly a Judge of Kerala High Court and Chief Justice of Patna High Court, Justice K. Vinod Chandran was appointed to the Supreme Court in January 2025.
High Court Cannot Direct Surrender While Rejecting Anticipatory Bail; Supreme Court Clarifies Law in Complaint Cases
The Court clarified that if the Court wants to reject the anticipatory bail, it may do so but the Court has no jurisdiction to say that the petitioner should now surrender.
Unauthorised Re-Categorisation of Public Utility Land Renders Pattas Void Ab Initio and Incapable of Conferring Bhumidhari Rights: Supreme Court
“Section 132, Zamindari Abolition Act, expressly prohibits the conferment of bhumidhari rights in respect of public utility lands, including pasture lands and khalihan.”
SC Approves BCI’s Amended Election Rules Allowing Bar Association Office-Bearers to Contest State Bar Council Polls with Post-Selection Choice
With regard to the enforceability of the amended Chapter III to the elections to Bar Councils of different States, a decision will be taken on a case-to-case basis.
Supreme Court: Essential qualification cannot be relaxed by implication; higher qualification no substitute for mandatory experience
The terms of the recruitment rules and the advertisement form the basis of the selection process and are binding on both, the candidates as well as the recruiting agencies.
Legal Representatives Must Challenge Arbitral Awards Under Section 34, Not Article 227 or Section 115 CPC: Supreme Court
“Scheme of the Arbitration Act does not envision arbitration proceedings to cease with the death of a party. Section 35, Arbitration Act, extends the finality of an arbitral award not only to parties to the award, but also to ‘parties claiming under them’.”
Municipal Records Do Not Confer Title: SC Restores Direction to Consider Layout Plan Incorporation of De-Reserved Land
The Court held that the scope and adjudication of the appeals had to be confined to the direction given by the Single Judge, and nothing beyond that.
30% women representation mandatory for Bar Associations; failure may lead to suspension: Supreme Court
“The Registrar Generals of all the High Courts are hereby directed to communicate this order and submit a report along with the details of the Bar Associations that have failed to comply with the order or are reluctant to comply with these directions.”
SC Partly Upholds Haryana Regularisation Policies: 2014 Notifications Valid, Subsequent Scheme for Backdoor Appointees Struck Down
The criteria prescribed was not in any manner watered down or deviated from the criteria required to be satisfied while seeking regular appointment.
Explained | Supreme Court’s Approval of Enhanced ECC Rates with Annual 5% Increase for Commercial Vehicles Entering Delhi
“We have considered the proposal submitted by the CAQM and find the same to be reasonable, just, and fair.”
Discharge by criminal court bars subsequent disciplinary action: Supreme Court restores honour of dismissed Air Force Officer
Initiation of administrative proceedings for disciplinary action against the appellant, we unhesitatingly hold, was bad in law and non est.
Use of Expression “Can” in Arbitration Clause Indicates Mere Possibility, Not Binding Agreement to Arbitrate: Supreme Court
“Alternate Dispute Resolution mechanisms or more particularly, arbitration, can only be the chosen method if both/all parties to the dispute can agree that it will be so. This freedom is not only insofar as choosing the medium, but it also encompasses choice of forum, applicable law and to some extent even procedural norms.”
Party Cannot Back Out from Mediated Settlement Without Valid Grounds; Supreme Court Dissolves Marriage under Art. 142
The jurisprudence pertaining to the grant of divorce under Article 142(1) on the ground of irretrievable breakdown of marriage has been developed with caution through various judgments.