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“Similarly, a clause which states that “if the parties so decide, the disputes shall be referred to arbitration” or “any disputes between parties, if they so agree, shall be referred to arbitration” would not constitute an arbitration agreement”.
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“Mental health is an integral component of the right to life under Article 21 of the Constitution which has been upheld by the Court time and again.”
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UN General Assembly had requested the ICJ to issue opinion on questions framed vis-a-vis States’ obligations for the climate system. During the proceedings, 91 written statements and 62 written comments were filed by the States and international organizations.
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“Grant of bail to the person accused of such grave offences without assigning reasons shakes the conscience of the Court and would have an adverse impact on the society”.
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Directing the wife to not to use her influence as IPS officer, the Court dissolved the marriage between the parties and stated that guidelines framed by Allahabad High Court vis-a-vis ‘Constitution of Family Welfare Committees’ shall be implemented by the appropriate authorities.
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Holding Asian Paints as ‘victim’ within CrPC, the Court further stated that victim’s right to prefer appeal under Proviso to S. 372 CrPC is not restricted by any other provision of the CrPC.
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Considering the unprecedented gravity of this custodial torture case, the systematic cover-up orchestrated by local police machinery and institutional bias, the Court directed the transfer of investigation to the CBI.
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Ministry of Law and Justice notified the appointment of 10 Judges for 2 High Courts- 3 for Delhi High Court whereas for 7 for Rajasthan High Court.
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Summons and letters were issued to the appellant demanding service tax for the period from 01-07-2012 to 16-02-2014. Furthermore, a show cause notice demanding service tax of Rs. 2,07,29,576 along with interest for services during the afore-stated period was also issued.
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The NHRC addressing an intimation letter to the Chief Secretary, Government of Telangana, further sought an Action Taken Report in the matter.
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Born on 21-07-1962, in the picturesque city of Erode, Justice M.M. Sundresh’s remarkable legal career, led to his appointment as a Judge of the Supreme Court of India on 26-08-2021. His journey from a small town to the highest echelons of the Indian judiciary serves as an inspiration to many aspiring legal minds.
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In July 2022 State of West Bengal had expressed its intention to resume the 395 acres of land and called upon the petitioners to furnish project plan for the proposed EV project detailing requirement of the land and justification. By an order dated 9-11-2022, State had resumed 395 acres of land.
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“One would think that in this day and age, where great strides have been made in realizing the constitutional goal of equality, this Court would not need to intervene for equality between the successors of a common ancestor and the same should be a given, irrespective of their biological differences, but it is not so”.
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“Quashing of the entire recruitment process may cause hardships for the selected candidates, but at the same time, there is no equity in the favour of selected candidates as challenge to the recruitment was made during the pendency of the process.”
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While deciding the case concerning the validity of a registered Irrevocable General Power of Attorney, the Court came across contradiction between the statutory scheme in Registration Act and Supreme Court’s interpretation in Rajni Tandon, (2009) 14 SCC 782.
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The case involved commission of serious offences which led to the sentence of death penalty. However, the Supreme Court took strict note of the faulty investigation and faulty treatment of the DNA evidence that rendered the samples useless.
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The Court found that the instant case revolved around seriously disputed questions of fact, which would require further proceedings before the Court concerned.
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On 14-7-2025, the President of India, in exercise of powers under Article 222(1) of the Constitution, issued the transfer orders.
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“The conferment of Senior Advocate status is a privilege, not an entitlement, and must be governed strictly by the principles of fairness, accountability, and institutional integrity”.
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The Supreme Court Collegium on 26-5-2025 had recommended the elevation of 5 High Court Judges as High Court Chief Justices.
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