Sucheta, Author at SCC Times

compensation Motor Vehicles Act MACT Labour Courts

Motor Vehicles Act | SC issues extensive directions on dispensation of large amounts of compensation lying deposited with MACT & Labour Courts

“These directions shall continue to bind the Motor Accidents Claims Tribunal and the Commissioners under the Workmen’s Compensation Act, 1923 till rule-making power is properly exercised by the Government”.

Case Briefs Supreme Court

Proviso to S. 26(1) of 2013 Land Acquisition Act lays down method for computing land’s market value on the date of acquisition notification: SC

“Legislative intent behind proviso to Section 26(1) is to ensure that the landowners receive fair compensation reflective of the market value prevailing at the time of acquisition”.

Appointments & Transfers News

Supreme Court Collegium recommends transfer of 7 High Court Judges

The transfer recommendations were made to infuse inclusivity and diversity at the level of High Courts.

S. 21 A&C Act notice arbitral tribunal implead

Case Briefs Supreme Court

Non-issue of notice to certain parties under S. 21 of A&C Act does not strip the Arbitral Tribunal of its jurisdiction to implead: SC

“Section 21 does not expressly mandate the claimant to send a notice invoking arbitration to the respondents. However, the provision necessarily mandates such notice, as its receipt by the respondent is required to commence arbitral proceedings”.

Case Briefs Supreme Court

Mere mention of certain psychotropic substances under Drugs & Cosmetics regime would not take them away from the purview of NDPS Act: SC

The Court further held that in order to meet the ends of justice and with a view to ensure that public interest is safeguarded and to give effect to the salutary object behind the enactment of the NDPS Act, the decision in Union of India v. Sanjeev V. Deshpande (2014) 13 SCC 1, must be given retrospective application.

Case Briefs Supreme Court

Contempt of Court | SC delivers split verdict on acceptance of unconditional apology by errant Advocates; Matter to be placed before CJI

While Justice Bela M. Trivedi took a stern note of the actions of the errant advocates, Justice Satish Chandra Sharma accepted the unconditional apology.

Case Briefs Foreign Courts

‘Man’, ‘woman’ and ‘sex’ defined under Equality Act, 2010 refers to biological sex and not certified sex: UK Supreme Court

The Court said that the interpretation of the EA 2010, does not cause disadvantage to trans people, with or without a Gender Recognition Certificate (GRC).

Appointments & Transfers News

Justice Sanjiv Khanna recommends Justice B.R. Gavai as 52nd Chief Justice of India

Justice B.R. Gavai will become only the 2nd Chief Justice belonging to the Scheduled Caste community after Justice K.G. Balakrishnan.

Case Briefs Supreme Court

SC dismisses appeal against use of Urdu as additional language alongside Marathi on a new signboard for Municipal Council, Patur

“Language is a medium for exchange of ideas that brings people holding diverse views and beliefs closer and it should not become a cause of their division”.

Appointments & Transfers News

SC Collegium recommends appointment of Justice Subhendu Samanta as Permanent Judge of Calcutta HC

Justice Subhendu Samanta was elevated as Additional Judge of Calcutta High Court on 18-5-2022.

Appointments & Transfers News

Justice Arun Palli takes oath as 38th Chief Justice of Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh HC

Prior to being appointed as Chief Justice of J&K and Ladakh HC, Justice Arun Palli had been serving as Judge of Punjab and Haryana HC.

Know thy Judge

Know Thy Judge | Supreme Court of India: Justice Rajesh Bindal

Prior to being elevated to the Supreme Court in 2023, Justice Rajesh Bindal was serving as the Chief Justice of Allahabad High Court.

Case Briefs Supreme Court

SC berates Allahabad HC’s callous approach in granting bail to persons accused of child trafficking; directs States to implement BIRD’s report

“If any newborn infant is trafficked from any hospital, the immediate action against the hospital should be suspension of licence to run the hospital over and above other actions in accordance with law”.

Case Briefs Supreme Court

Provisions of Order XII Rule 6 of CPC are enabling, discretionary and permissive: Supreme Court

The Court also affirmed interpretation of Rule 6 by Delhi High Court in ITDC Limited v. Chander Pal Sood, wherein the High Court had held that Rule 6 gives a wide discretion to the Court.

Case Briefs Supreme Court

Constitutional scheme doesn’t grant any ‘pocket/absolute veto’ to the President & Governor in discharge of functions under Arts 200/201: SC

“Article 200 of the Constitution cannot be read in a manner which allows the Governor to not take action upon bills which are presented to him for assent and thereby delay and essentially roadblock the law-making machinery in the State”.

governor president power judicial review

Case Briefs Supreme Court

When can Governor & President’s exercise of powers under Arts. 200 and 201 respectively, come under Judicial Review? SC elucidates

The Court expressed hope and trust that the Governor and the Tamil Nadu Government would work in tandem and harmoniously keeping the interests and well-being of the people as their paramount consideration.

R. 55A(i) Registration Rules ultra vires

Case Briefs Supreme Court

SC declares R. 55A(i) of Registration Rules as ultra vires for being inconsistent with provisions of Registration Act, 1908

“No provision under the 1908 Act confers power on any authority to refuse registration of a transfer document on the ground that the documents regarding the title of the vendor are not produced, or if his title is not established”.

Know thy Judge

Justice Tashi Rabstan, 37th Chief Justice of Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh High Court, retires

SC Collegium modified its proposal to recommend Justice Rabstan as Chief Justice of his parent High Court of J&K and Ladakh and he took oath of office on 27-9-2024.

Case Briefs Supreme Court

Electricity Act, 2003 mandates that Regulations framed by the State Commissions must serve larger public interest: Supreme Court

“The Electricity Act, 2003 envisions a structured and fair mechanism for open access while ensuring that market participants do not engage in practices detrimental to the larger consumer base”.

Appointments & Transfers News

Justice Chandra Dhari Singh takes oath as Judge of Allahabad High Court

Justice C.D. Singh’s transfer to Allahabad High Court was recommended by the Supreme Court Collegium in November 2024 and the same was confirmed by the Ministry of Law and Justice on 28-2025.