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Flats built on disputed property can be sold subject to the outcome of the pending suits, buyers must be told: SC

The Court noted that the appellant had already completed the construction and that third parties were ready and willing to purchase the flats, subject to the result of the pending suits and the risks involved therein.

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Bail matter or Criminal Trial cannot rest on Judge’s personal notions of morality; long incarceration and trial delay favour grant of bail: SC

Taking note of the appellant’s incarceration for more than 1 year and the time likely to be consumed in conclusion of the trial, the Court opined that a case for bail was made.

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Know Thy Judge | Justice BV Nagarathna: The Arc Moving Toward a First Woman CJI

Justice B. V Nagarathna who is currently serving as a Judge of Supreme Court of India, formerly served as a Judge of Karnataka High Court until her elevation to the Supreme Court. Justice Nagarathna is also the potential contender for the first ever woman Chief Justice of India.

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Can staying on at a protest beyond permitted hours attract Section 223(a) BNS? Delhi HC quashes FIR

The Court held that mere presence at a demonstration does not establish offences under Sections 223(a) and 3(5) BNS, i.e. disobedience of a duly promulgated order by public servant.

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Can courts step in during an election? Supreme Court on obstruction in filing nominations in Andhra Pradesh

The Court held that the “right to freely participate in such election by filing nomination papers without hindrance is a facet of the free and fair election process”.

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Special Flight Returns (SFR-II) of PM’s foreign visits can be withheld under RTI Act on security grounds: Delhi High Court

The Court held CIC erred in directing disclosure of SFR-II records, as redaction could not remove the security risks.

Seniority of direct recruits versus special appointees

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Who ranks senior: direct recruits, special or compassionate appointees? SC upholds Clause 10 of T.N. Special Absorption Rules, ranking 1983 direct recruits higher

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.

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Young age, prior romantic relationship, differing statements: Delhi HC grants bail in POCSO case

The Court noted that the applicant and the prosecutrix were in a love relationship for a few months prior to the date of the incident.

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In a letter to CJI, Bar Council of Delhi condemns unsubstantiated personal attacks on Judges, urges Bar members and citizens to uphold judicial dignity

The Bar Council of Delhi stated that uncorroborated and sensational allegations made without concrete evidence can create unjustified prejudice, hinder the regular functioning of the justice delivery system and lower the dignity of courts in the eyes of the public.

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Can a Look Out Circular be used to recover a loan? Delhi High Court explains the limits under Article 21

Reinforcing Article 21 safeguards, the Court held that Look Out Circulars (LOCs) cannot be used as routine debt-recovery tools and restrictions on foreign travel must be justified by a lawful basis and credible material.

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Can a film be protected from piracy before its release? Delhi HC on “Drishyam: The Conclusion”

The Court held that nature of the injury, which the plaintiff may likely to suffer, might not be remedied in terms of money.

Case Briefs Supreme Court

Delhi Metro closures and alleged illegal detentions during CJP protest: What did the Supreme Court say on 11 October?

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.

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Delhi metro and rail shutdown ahead of Jantar Mantar Protest appears “overreaching”; SC calls for regulated operations, consideration of alternative protest sites

The Supreme Court directed DMRC, Railway authorities and Delhi Police (Traffic) to file a compliance report within four days.

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Electoral mandate confers public authority, not unbridled power to command or intimidate; SC cancels bail in Dombivli doctors’ assault case

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.

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NEET-UG FIRs, Safety of Women & Children, Article 22 Safeguards, AI-Hallucinated Citations: Key Rulings in September 2026

From quashing FIRs arising from NEET-UG 2026 protests and strengthening safeguards against re-arrest after violation of Article 22, to rejecting AI-generated fake citations, taking suo motu cognizance of crimes against women and children, protecting human-rights remedies and permitting direct access to Human Rights Courts, the Supreme Court’s September 2026 rulings span constitutional rights, criminal law, elections, arbitration, family law, labour, environment and writ jurisdiction.

Triple Test for Industry under Industrial Disputes Act

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Triple Test, sovereign functions and the Industrial Relations Code: Nine-Judge Bench verdict in Bangalore Water Supply explained

The Court, by 5:4 ratio, established that the “Triple Test” in Bangalore Water Supply remains the governing legal framework for Section 2(j), Industrial Disputes Act, 1947.

Students' Right to Dissent and Demonstrate

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“Smiling at protestors” not indiscipline; Delhi HC recognises students’ right to dissent, demonstrate and express support

The case arose from an incident at Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU) involving alleged vandalism of its Facial Recognition Technology system. Eight students were accused of supporting the protesters by cheering, clapping and sloganeering and were subsequently fined ₹19,000 each for indiscipline.

Jurisdiction clause excluding other competent courts

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Absence of words “only” or “exclusive” does not prevent a jurisdiction clause from excluding other competent courts: Delhi High Court

The Court held that “Subject to Meerut Jurisdiction” clause excludes jurisdiction of other competent courts despite absence of the words “only” or “exclusive” in the invoice.

Duplicate NEET-UG Scorecard Issuance Process

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Big relief to FMGE aspirants; Delhi HC simplifies procedure for issuance of duplicate NEET-UG scorecards

The Court also accepted NTA’s statement that, for the present batch, the prescribed fee could be deposited through NEFT, with proof of payment annexed to the application.

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Know Thy Judge | Supreme Court of India: Justice Vikram Nath’s career trajectory and influential judgments

Justice Vikram Nath, a fourth-generation legal luminary and sitting Judge of the Supreme Court of India, joined the legal profession in 1987.