Justice Yashwant Varma resigns as Allahabad High Court Judge
Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla had reconstituted the 3-member inquiry committee to investigate the allegations against Justice Yashwant Varma.
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Aadhaar Back Before Supreme Court as PIL Seeks Issuance Up to Age Six, Tighter Checks for Adults to Curb Misuse
The principal relief sought is the imposition of a cap, restricting Aadhaar issuance primarily to children up to six years of age and the formulation of stringent guidelines for adolescents and adults to prevent misuse by illegal infiltrators.
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Supreme Court invokes Art. 142 to quash 80+ litigations filed by lawyer-husband; grants divorce with ₹5 crore settlement
“Even if the appellant-wife is highly educated and professionally qualified, that by itself cannot be a reason to absolve the respondent-husband from his matrimonial, paternal, moral and legal responsibility to provide for his wife and children.”
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Denial of appointment despite availability of vacancies discriminatory; Supreme Court directs appointment with notional benefits
“In view of the plea of discrimination as taken and the response filed in the counter affidavit, it is clear that out of 16 candidates 3 could not join, therefore, those posts are available.”
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Civil Court Can Decide Appointment of Sajjadanashin in Waqf Institutions: Supreme Court
“The office of the mutawalli and Sajjadanashin cannot be said to be one and the same… Sajjadanashin is the spiritual head of Waqf and declaration of Sajjadanashin is a religious affair, however, role of Mutawalli of a Waqf only pertains to the administration and management of the Waqf.”
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Know Thy Judge| Supreme Court of India: Justice A.S. Chandurkar and His Defining Contribution to Indian Jurisprudence
Justice Atul Sharachchandra Chandurkar’s journey from Bombay High Court to the Supreme Court is a compelling narrative of dedication, legal prowess, and his profound commitment to justice.
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Succession to office of Sajjadanashin governed by custom and valid nomination, not mere lineal inheritance: Supreme Court
“The Sajjadanashin is not merely an administrative manager of Wakf property but is primarily the spiritual head of the shrine, responsible for preserving the spiritual lineage (silsila), guiding disciples (murids), conducting religious ceremonies such as Urs and Sandal, and maintaining the spiritual traditions associated with the shrine.”
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Driving Licence Can’t Be Deemed Fake Solely for Being in Booklet Form if Smart Card Conversion Window is Still Open: Delhi High Court
The Court held that insurance claim cannot be repudiated merely because driving licence was in booklet form prior to smart card conversion deadline.
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Supreme Court cancels businessman Satinder Singh Bhasin’s bail in Grand Venice scam case
“Despite the passage of time, a large number of allottees have neither received possession nor refund. Even in cases where settlement agreements have been executed, the terms thereof have not been fulfilled.”
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Power to Grant Tax Exemption includes Power to Withdraw/Modify it in Public Interest; Beneficiary has No Vested Right: Supreme Court
“The recipient of a concession has no legally enforceable right against the Government to grant of a concession except to enjoy the benefits of the concession during the period of its grant. This right to enjoy is a defeasible one.”
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Supreme Court restores criminal proceeding over unauthorised sale of CSI Church land
“The land in question, though administered by a corporate body, is essentially trust property held for the benefit of the community, and any irregularity in its alienation is a matter of legitimate public concern.”
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Mere dissatisfaction with staff behaviour not a ground for transfer to private hospital: Delhi HC rejects prisoner’s transfer plea
“In the interest of justice, the Court directed that the petitioner be produced, on one specified date, in the next week, before the concerned doctors of the Endocrinology and Neurology Departments at Apollo Hospital for the limited purpose of obtaining a second medical opinion.”
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Marginal technical score difference in tender bidding can’t justify interference with owner’s commercial decision: Supreme Court
The Court held that Constitutional Courts should not exercise an “ex-ante jurisdiction” to pre-empt executive decisions in such matters, as doing so would undermine the contractual discretion vested in the authority.
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Search and Arrest Powers under NDPS Act Strictly “Ring-Fenced” to Prevent Misuse; Delhi HC grants bail Over Illegal After-Sunset Search
“Chapter V, NDPS Act, of which Sections 41 and 42 comprise an important part, sets-out the procedure mandated by the Legislature for entry, search, seizure and arrest in relation to offences under that statute.”
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Statutory Bodies Cannot Undermine Finality of Judicial Orders; Supreme Court Declares Rent Authority’s Restoration Order Void for Exceeding Jurisdiction
“Jurisdiction especially at the level of the trial courts is a creation of specific statutes and the learned judges must be cognizant, always of the differences in the jurisdiction conferred upon them thereby.”
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Absence of signature on charge curable irregularity, de novo trial not justified unless failure of justice shown: Supreme Court
The Court held that a de novo trial cannot be ordered merely on technical grounds, particularly when the trial had substantially progressed and no real miscarriage of justice is shown.
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Landowners Win as SC Resolves NHAI-Tarsem Singh Conundrum; Holds Liability Spike Not a Ground for Review of Judgment
“Once a judgement or an order passed by a court in a particular case has attained finality and is not the subject matter of further challenge before a prescribed forum, a subsequent change in the judicial interpretation would not entail a reversal of such decision inter-se the parties to that case.”
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Supreme Court: Declaring gazetted/public holidays a policy matter within executive domain, not open to judicial direction
The Supreme Court declined to issue directions either to declare the birth anniversary of Guru Gobind Singh Ji as a nationwide gazetted holiday or to frame uniform guidelines for declaration of holidays.
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Know Thy Judge | Supreme Court of India: Justice Vijay Bishnoi’s Committed Legal Career and Notable Judgments
Justice Vijay Bishnoi, known for his commitment to upholding constitutional principles and ensuring procedural fairness, took oath of office as Judge of Supreme Court of India in May 2025.
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Why Section 17-A of the Prevention of Corruption Act Didn’t Shield Lalu Prasad Yadav in Land-for-Jobs Case — Delhi High Court’s Ruling Explained
“Statutes creating new protections or disabilities operate prospectively unless expressly stated otherwise.”
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