S. 163-A H.P. Land Revenue Act
Case BriefsSupreme Court

The petition by special leave challenged the decision of Himachal Pradesh High Court which had held that Section 163-A of the H.P. Land Revenue Act, 1954 was manifestly arbitrary and unconstitutional.

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wrong product delivery by online shopping platforms
Case BriefsTribunals/Commissions/Regulatory Bodies

“It is the duty of the online platform, which is offering such services, to ensure that correct product is delivered by the seller who is having business to business contract with them”.

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Justice Atul Sreedharan
Appointments & TransfersNews

The Collegium in August 2025, had earlier recommended Justice Sreedharan’s transfer to Chhattisgarh High Court.

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sale of green crackers
Case BriefsSupreme Court

Relaxing the firecracker ban on a test case basis, the Court directed the administration and police to ensure that use of firecrackers shall be confined between 6:00 AM to 7:00 AM and 8:00 PM to 10:00 PM on 2 days i.e., the one before and on the Diwali day.

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transfer of 11 High Court Judges
Appointments & TransfersNews

The Supreme Court Collegium had recommended the transfer of 14 Judges in August 2025, out of which 11 Judges were transferred by the President on 14-10-2025.

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substitution of court martial
Case BriefsSupreme Court

“Scope of interference in an appeal with the order passed by the Armed Forces Tribunal is limited. This Court in appellate jurisdiction would interfere if the order were shown to be arbitrary, unreasonable or capricious”.

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Karur Stampede
Case BriefsSupreme Court

The Court requested Justice Ajay Rastogi, former Supreme Court Judge, to lead the Supervisory Committee and considering the ramifications of the incident and its gravity, requested him to immediately organize its first meeting after taking over of the charge of the investigation by the CBI.

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non-operation of arbitration clause
Case BriefsSupreme Court

“The arbitration agreement must be interpreted in a purposive manner, but not literally so as to enable the parties to pursue the intended dispute redressal mechanism of contract”.

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crime committed in 1981 by 12-year-old
Case BriefsSupreme Court

The Sessions Court having noted that the convict was 16 years old at the time of trial, held that he was entitled to the benefit of the Children Act, 1960 and thus he was directed to be kept in a children’s home in accordance with the provisions of the 1960 Act to give him a chance to reform himself.

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Railway Accident Claims
Case BriefsSupreme Court

The Court reaffirmed that proceedings under Section 124-A of the Railways Act are not criminal trials demanding proof beyond reasonable doubt, but welfare statues are governed by the principles of preponderance and probabilities.

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District Judge appointment
Case BriefsSupreme Court (Constitution/Larger Benches)

The Court further held that a person who has been or who is in judicial service and has a combined experience of 7 years or more as an Advocate or a Judicial Officer, would be eligible for being considered and appointed as a District Judge/Additional District Judge.

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Pedestrian Safety on footpaths
Case BriefsSupreme Court

Emphasising that well-maintained footpaths is a judicially recognised right, the Court issued guidelines as an interim measure not only for pedestrian safety, but also for, wearing helmets; wrongful lane driving; dazzling LED lights/strobe lights/unauthorised hooters and framing of Rules by State Governments.

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tender condition requiring past supply experience
Case BriefsSupreme Court

“Impugned tender condition on past performance was arbitrary, unreasonable and discriminatory and did not have any rational nexus to the object of ensuring effective supply of Sports Kits to the children in State”.

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Vinai Kumar Dwivedi
Appointments & TransfersNews

Currently, Allahabad High Court’s working judicial strength is 110 against sanctioned strength of 160.

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Drishti IAS
Case BriefsTribunals/Commissions/Regulatory Bodies

In a preliminary inquiry, it was prima facie observed that Drishti IAS had allegedly published the claim/advertisement and simultaneously advertised various types of courses provided by them on its official website while concealing important information. Therefore DG (Investigation) was requested to look into the matter.

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Supreme Court September 2025
Legal RoundUpSupreme Court Roundups

Stay informed on the latest Supreme Court judgments of September 2025 on Waqf Act; affirmation of clean chit to Reliance’s Vantara; 8 NLUs directed to undertake Project Ability Empowerment; Directions for improver Beggars’ Homes and Court coming to the aid of communal riots victim. Explore notable rulings shaping the legal landscape.

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behavioural structural penalties under Competition Act
Case BriefsSupreme Court

In the present case, CCI had imposed penalties on Kerala Film Exhibitors Federation (KFEF) and its office-bearers for indulging in anti-competitive practices, which were then reversed in part by COMPAT.

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justice bagchi
Know thy Judge

Justice Joymalya Bagchi formerly serving as Judge of Calcutta High Court was appointed to the Supreme Court on 10-3-2025 and is in line to become the CJI in 2031.

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Justice Shriram
Know thy Judge

In his extensive legal career, Justice K.R. Shriram has displayed keen legal acumen across diverse legal fields and imparted wisdom through his decisions as a Judge.

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cheque bouncing case
Case BriefsSupreme Court

The Court also pointed out that service of summons on the accused in a complaint filed under Section 138 of the NI Act continues to be one of the main reasons for the delay in disposal of the complaints.

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