Sucheta, Author at SCC Times

automatic Multi- State Cooperative Societies status

Supreme Court: State Reorganisation does not confer Multi- State Cooperative Societies status automatically; S. 103 MSCS Act requires factual enquiry

“The Court emphasized that the legal consequences of State Reorganisation Acts cannot override the specific requirements of the MSCS Act. A cooperative society must demonstrate, through evidence, that its objects, membership, and area of operation genuinely extend across multiple States. Mere territorial changes due to bifurcation or reorganisation are insufficient.”

Know thy Judge

Know Thy Judge | Supreme Court of India: Justice Manmohan’s versatile legal career and important decisions

Justice Manmohan, formerly serving Chief Justice of Delhi High Court, was appointed as Judge of the Supreme Court of India on 3-12-2024.

systematic presentation of evidence before courts

Case Briefs 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

Case Briefs Supreme Court

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”.

Case Briefs Supreme Court

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.

SC advisory on Hybrid mode of appearance

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Supreme Court issues advisory for Hybrid mode of appearance in view of ongoing weather conditions in Delhi

Members of the Bar/Parties-in-Person have been advised avail hybrid mode of appearance through video conferencing facility in their matters listed before the Courts.

Case Briefs Supreme Court

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.

Women Representation in Gujarat Bar Associations

Case Briefs Supreme Court

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.

Case Briefs Supreme Court

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.

Case Briefs Supreme Court

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.

30% women reservation in State Bar Councils

Case Briefs Supreme Court

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.

Case Briefs Supreme Court

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.

UPSC for deployment of screen reader software

Case Briefs Supreme Court

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”.

filing chargesheet where there is pending civil dispute

Case Briefs Supreme Court

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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Supreme Court November 2025 | 53rd CJI Takes Charge; Procedural Shifts; Key Rulings on Presidential Reference on Governor/President’s powers; Seniority in HJS; and more

Stay informed with the latest Supreme Court judgments from November 2025, covering critical topics such as Presidential Reference; Corbett Tiger Reserve case; Communication of grounds of arrest; Definition of Aravali Range and Tribunal Reforms Act.

Legislation Updates Notifications

Supreme Court issues circular for streamlining service of Bail Petitions

This procedure related circular has been issued under the tenure of newly appointed Chief Justice of India, Justice Surya Kant.

Legislation Updates Notifications

Supreme Court regulates Oral Mentioning of matters before CJI; Revised process to take effect from 1-12-2025

It was clarified that in view of the Circular regarding automatic listing of all matters of urgent nature and other matters, no mentioning for listing of such cases shall be permitted.

Case Briefs Tribunals/Commissions/Regulatory Bodies

Important to consider whether nature of amendment made in a consumer complaint is necessary for adjudicating the controversy: NCDRC

In a case concerning a builder-buyer dispute, the complaints were filed in 2016-2017 and the amendment application was prepared on 17-12-2023 and was registered in 2024. The amendment application had essentially introduced averments regarding cash payments.

Case Briefs Supreme Court

Supreme Court clears the air on which Court has the jurisdiction to try complaint under S. 138 NI Act in respect of account payee cheque

“For deciding jurisdiction, it is not sufficient to establish whether a person maintains an account in a particular bank. It is necessary to also ascertain the specific branch of the bank in which he maintains the account to completely and unambiguously decide the said question”.

Case Briefs Supreme Court

SC issues major clarification on 3-year legal practice requirement for Judicial Officers appointed prior to its 20th May judgment

On 20-5-2025, in a significant decision, the Supreme Court restored minimum three-year legal practice requirement for eligibility in civil judge exams and made it mandatory.