directions by Court without notice to parties
Case BriefsSupreme Court

Litigants might fear that seeking justice through the courts could leave them in a worse position than they were in before initiating legal proceedings. This could seriously impact access to justice and consequently the very rule of law.

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Senthil Balaji cash-for-jobs case
Case BriefsSupreme Court

The cash-for-jobs scam pertains to allegations that individuals paid bribes to secure employment in the Chennai Metropolitan Transport Corporation during Senthil Balaji’s tenure as Transport Minister.

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Chhattisgarh Liquor Scam
Case BriefsSupreme Court

The liquor scam case traces back to a 2022 chargesheet filed by the Income Tax Department in a Delhi Court. According to the Enforcement Directorate (ED), government officials allegedly accepted bribes from liquor distillers in exchange for manipulating liquor procurement through the Chhattisgarh State Marketing Corporation Limited.

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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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SEPCO
Case BriefsSupreme Court

“When a party is unable to analyse, comment or argue on a contention raised by the other party, it will certainly be deemed as a breach of natural justice and thereby, also a violation of the most fundamental notions of justice.”

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direct filing of anticipatory bail
Case BriefsSupreme Court

“A balance has to be struck to protect individual liberty of accused and to secure an environment that is free from any fear in the hearts of victims of the alleged perpetrators. Although grant of bail is a discretionary exercise, the courts must be cautious to exercise the discretion judiciously.”

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judicial officers to undergo special training
Case BriefsSupreme Court

“The case at hand exhibits an exceptional factual prism, impelling a deeper scrutiny beyond the conventional principles governing the subject. Unfortunately, the High Court while passing the impugned order also overlooked the germane factual position and saw the issue as merely being one of cancellation of bail.”

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Bhushan Power & Steel
Case BriefsSupreme Court

“The Corporate Debtor in the present case was running into substantial losses which has now become a profit-making entity earning substantial profits. The SRA — JSW invested huge amounts in modernization and expansion of the entity. Not only that but thousands of employees have been earning their livelihood on account of the Corporate Debtor running as an on-going concern due to the Resolution Plan being implemented by the SRA — JSW.”

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interim bail with rehabilitation
Case BriefsSupreme Court

The District Magistrate, Baloda Bazar, Chhattisgarh, was directed to allot a government quarter, out of those available for Class IV employees in Palari Block to the convict and his family on a temporary basis, until further orders of the Court.

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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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eviction of children from senior citizen's property
Case BriefsSupreme Court

“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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exercise caution in considering matrimonial cases
Case BriefsSupreme Court

“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”.

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advocate suspension
Case BriefsSupreme Court

Rejecting the plea for leniency, the Court dismissed the appeal with exemplary costs of ₹1 lakh. Significantly, it directed the Collector, Agra, to attach the Advocate’s properties for recovery of the cost amount, which was ordered to be paid to the respondent.

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recall of child victim
Case BriefsSupreme Court

“To grant relief in case of this nature after the guilt has been proved and affirmed, would not merely undermine the majesty of the law, it would amount to betrayal of the constitutional promise made to every child in this country.”

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Builder-Bank Nexus
Case BriefsSupreme Court

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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interpretative deadlock
Case BriefsSupreme Court

“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”.

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1971 forgery case
Case BriefsSupreme Court

“It is quite unfortunate that the Allahabad High Court has illogically turned down the prayer for grant of anticipatory bail to the petitioner who is a 71-year-old woman, and when she is neither seller nor purchaser nor a witness or the beneficiary of the sale deed dated.”

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DY Chandrachud
Case BriefsSupreme Court

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.

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All India Football Federation
Case BriefsSupreme Court

Expressing hope that when adopted, the Constitution, will mark a new beginning for Indian football, the Court directed the AIFF to call for a special general body meeting and adopt the draft Constitution preferably within 4 weeks.

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Chhattisgarh Civil Judge Exam
Case BriefsSupreme Court

The Court issued the direction for relaxation as the advertisement and selection process had commenced prior to Supreme Court’s directions in All Indian Judges Association v. Union of India, 2025 SCC Online SC 1184.

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