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This column will list all the case briefs on the decisions of the Supreme Court
“Protection of natural resources and fragile ecosystems is not only a statutory obligation but a constitutional imperative.”
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“If both the giver and the taker are penalised, no giver of dowry can be expected to come forward to make a complaint, being under the threat of being prosecuted himself.”
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Upholding NCDRC’s decision holding Canara Bank liable for delayed presentation of cheques, Supreme Court explained that a bank acts as a customer’s agent and is under an obligation to exercise due diligence in presenting the instruments within the prescribed validity period.
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Split charge-sheets from same FIR and prior suspension in connected case weigh with Court; issue of parallel prosecutions left open
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As West Bengal goes for election on 23 and 29 April 2026, the Supreme Court on 13 April 2026 issued specific directions to Election Commission of India for cases where voter appeals have been decided by 21 April 2026 or 27 April 2026.
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The petitioner was permitted to apply under the category of transgender, ignoring the gender mentioned qua the said vacancy.
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“Merely for the reasons that exchange of some portions of the land may not be practicable for the reason that constructions on it are not as per the sanctioned map or that part of it has been sold off, are all immaterial.”
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“Where a case concerns the integrity of public procurement and involves allegations of conflict of interest at the highest levels, an investigation must be not only fair but must also appear fair.”
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“Even if the appellant-wife is highly educated and professionally qualified, that by itself cannot be a reason to absolve the respondent-husband from his matrimonial, paternal, moral and legal responsibility to provide for his wife and children.”
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“In view of the plea of discrimination as taken and the response filed in the counter affidavit, it is clear that out of 16 candidates 3 could not join, therefore, those posts are available.”
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The Supreme Court set aside the direction allowing an absentee to appear in the next round of recruitment process.
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“The operating surgeon is the best judge of which one of the two procedures is to be adopted.”
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“The office of the mutawalli and Sajjadanashin cannot be said to be one and the same… Sajjadanashin is the spiritual head of Waqf and declaration of Sajjadanashin is a religious affair, however, role of Mutawalli of a Waqf only pertains to the administration and management of the Waqf.”
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“To convict an accused for commission of an offence punishable under Section 304 Part II IPC, it must be proved that the accused has committed culpable homicide as defined in Section 299 IPC.”
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“The Sajjadanashin is not merely an administrative manager of Wakf property but is primarily the spiritual head of the shrine, responsible for preserving the spiritual lineage (silsila), guiding disciples (murids), conducting religious ceremonies such as Urs and Sandal, and maintaining the spiritual traditions associated with the shrine.”
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“Despite the passage of time, a large number of allottees have neither received possession nor refund. Even in cases where settlement agreements have been executed, the terms thereof have not been fulfilled.”
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“The recipient of a concession has no legally enforceable right against the Government to grant of a concession except to enjoy the benefits of the concession during the period of its grant. This right to enjoy is a defeasible one.”
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“The land in question, though administered by a corporate body, is essentially trust property held for the benefit of the community, and any irregularity in its alienation is a matter of legitimate public concern.”
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To ensure strict compliance with the mandate on non-disclosure of rape victims’ identities, the Court further directed that a copy of this judgment be sent to all High Courts that the proscription in Section 228-A IPC is followed strictly.
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The Court held that Constitutional Courts should not exercise an “ex-ante jurisdiction” to pre-empt executive decisions in such matters, as doing so would undermine the contractual discretion vested in the authority.
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