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Whether non-operation of arbitration clause due to statutory amendments would negate the entire arbitration mechanism? Supreme Court explores

“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”.

Case Briefs Supreme Court

Relief to convict under Juvenile Justice Act, 2000 for crime committed in 1981 at age 12: Inside Supreme Court Ruling

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.

Case Briefs Supreme Court

Verification of ticket issuance corresponding the date/route of untoward incident by official railway inquiry can be a proof of bona fide travel: SC

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.

Case Briefs Supreme Court (Constitution/Larger Benches)

Judicial Officers with 7 years’ experience in law practice are eligible for direct appointment as District Judge/Additional District Judge: Supreme Court

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.

Case Briefs Supreme Court

Supreme Court issues elaborate guidelines on ensuring Pedestrian Safety; Directs conduct of audit to identify deficiencies

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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Case Briefs Supreme Court

Tender condition requiring experience in supply of sports kit within State of Chhattisgarh for past 3 yrs violates Arts. 14 & 19: SC

“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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SC Collegium recommends appointing Vinai Kumar Dwivedi, Judicial Officer as Allahabad HC Judge

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

Case Briefs Tribunals/Commissions/Regulatory Bodies

Inside CCPA order imposing Rs 5 Lakh penalty on Drishti IAS over misleading ad on selection of 216+ candidates in UPSC CSE 2022

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 | Landmark ruling on Waqf Act; Vantara Clean Chit; Project Ability Empowerment; Allegations against NUJS VC; and more

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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Case Briefs Supreme Court

Inside Supreme Court verdict reaffirming CCI’s powers to impose behavioural and structural penalties under Competition Act, 2002

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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Know Thy Judge | Supreme Court of India: Justice Joymalya Bagchi’s stellar career and notable judgments

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 K.R. Shriram, 43rd Chief Justice of Rajasthan High Court, bids farewell after a tenure of 2 months

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.

Case Briefs Supreme Court

Supreme Court issues extensive guidelines to tackle massive backlog of cheque bouncing cases under NI Act in the District Courts

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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Case Briefs Supreme Court

Children can be evicted from senior citizen’s property in case of breach of obligation to maintain; SC reiterates

“Maintenance and Welfare of Senior Citizens Act, 2007 was enacted to address the plight of older persons, for their care and protection. Being a welfare legislation, its provisions must be construed liberally.”

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Case Briefs Supreme Court

Supreme Court emphasises on caution and consideration of pragmatic realities by courts while dealing with matrimonial cases

“The Court explained that mere general allegations of harassment and cruelty without pointing out the specific details would not be sufficient to continue criminal proceedings against any person”.

Appointments & Transfers News

President appoints Justice Senthilkumar and Justice G. Arul Murugan as Permanent Judges of Madras High Court

The Supreme Court Collegium on 15-9-2025, recommended the appointment of the afore-stated Judges as Permanent Judges.

Case Briefs Supreme Court

Builder-Banks Nexus in Delhi-NCR | Supreme Court directs CBI to proceed with the investigation in the case

More than 170 petitions were filed by over 1200 homebuyers/borrowers, raising issues of circumvention of regulatory framework by Banks and Housing Financial Corporations, and the resultant illicit benefits said to have been drawn by builders/developers at the cost of the homebuyers.

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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.

Case Briefs Supreme Court

Supreme Court flags ‘interpretative deadlock’ between S. 13(8) of SARAFESI Act & Rr. 8/9 of SARFAESI Rules; Urges Finance Ministry to act in earnest

“The interpretative deadlock between the provision and the rules has single handedly resulted in a huge mess insofar as enforcement of security interest is concerned., giving birth to an endless pipeline of litigation clogging the specialized forums of the DRT and DRAT, that are expected to expeditiously decide matters of recovery of debt”.

Case Briefs Supreme Court

‘Litigation getting murkier’; Supreme Court appoints former CJI Dr D.Y. Chandrachud as Mediator in Euro v. Geomin dispute

The Court directed the parties to maintain status-quo. If there are any proceedings pending between the parties, civil or criminal, those proceedings shall remain stayed till the report of the Mediator is received and further orders are passed by the Court.