Justice Ujjal Bhuyan

Justice Ujjal Bhuyan
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Justice Ujjal Bhuyan’s legal journey reflects a blend of professional excellence and personal versatility. Born into a distinguished legal family in Guwahati, he built an independent and accomplished career in the legal field spanning over more than 3 decades. Beyond the courtroom, he is known for his keen interest in music, acting, and sports, reflecting a personality that extends beyond the confines of the law.

Section 340 CrPC wrong statement false statement
Case BriefsSupreme Court

The Supreme Court while quashing criminal proceedings under Section 340 CrPC against a litigant and his counsel held that “wrong statement” is not the same as a “false statement”. The Court reiterated that prosecution can be initiated only where a prima facie case of deliberate falsehood exists and the Court records that such action is expedient in the interests of justice.

JJ Act Preliminary Assessment
Case BriefsSupreme Court

The Court held that while conducting preliminary assessment, Juvenile Justice Board was not bound by any opinion or recommendation and must independently apply its mind to all the material available to it, including Social Background Report, Social Investigation Report, witness statements, interaction with the child and every other relevant circumstance.

Just Compensation for Permanent Disability
Case BriefsSupreme Court

“While the loss of leg cannot be compensated, the appellant could be paid pecuniary compensation towards the purchase of the prosthetic leg and its repairs. It would tend to do justice.”

Validity of Will Despite Exclusion of Natural Heirs
Case BriefsSupreme Court

“It is trite to state that when the validity of a Will is to be determined, the overall terms of a Will, the intention of the testator and the surrounding circumstances have also to be seen.”

bail is rule UAPA
Case BriefsSupreme Court

Emphasising judicial discipline, the Court expressed serious reservations about Division Bench decisions in Gulfisha Fatima, 2026 SCC OnLine SC 10 and Gurwinder Singh, (2024) 5 SCC 403 for making a clear departure from ratio laid down by the three-Judge Bench in K.A. Najeeb, (2021) 3 SCC 713.

Gravity of offence cannot justify continued incarceration
Case BriefsSupreme Court

The Supreme Court held that remission cannot be denied solely on the heinousness of the offence and quashed the Ministry of Home Affairs’ non-speaking order rejecting a life convict’s premature release after 22 years of incarceration.

Director's S. 138 NI Act liability
Case BriefsSupreme Court

The Court denied the discharge of the company director in a cheque dishonour case wherein the said company was undergoing liquidation.

High Court Cannot Direct Surrender
Case BriefsSupreme Court

The Court clarified that if the Court wants to reject the anticipatory bail, it may do so but the Court has no jurisdiction to say that the petitioner should now surrender.

Delayed Cheque Presentation
Case BriefsSupreme Court

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.

NHAI review
Case BriefsSupreme Court

“Once a judgement or an order passed by a court in a particular case has attained finality and is not the subject matter of further challenge before a prescribed forum, a subsequent change in the judicial interpretation would not entail a reversal of such decision inter-se the parties to that case.”

Free speech not a licence to vilify communities
Case BriefsSupreme Court

The Supreme Court emphasised that freedom of speech does not extend to vilifying communities, with Justice Ujjal Bhuyan underscoring fraternity as a constitutional value. The Court’s observations came while examining objections to the ‘Ghooskhor Pandat’ movie title.

Supreme Court tax treatment of non-compete fees
Case BriefsSupreme Court

“Non-compete fee only seeks to protect or enhance the profitability of the business, thereby facilitating the carrying on of the business more efficiently and profitably.”

Ex-Post Environmental Clearances
Case BriefsSupreme Court

CREDAI had filed a petition seeking review of the Vanashakti judgment that had barred post-facto ECs, putting certain ongoing or completed projects without prior EC at risk of demolition.

DAW 2025
Delhi Arbitration WeekendDomesticEvents & Collaborations

A comprehensive report of the Day 3 of the Delhi Arbitration Weekend 2025, where the discussions concluded with the last panel discussing enforceability and the esteemed speakers delivering insightful speeches in the closing ceremony.

NGT outsourcing investigation
Case BriefsSupreme Court

The case revolved around 2 orders passed by the National Green Tribunal- one order directed the constitution of a Joint Committee to investigate the appellant’s environmental transgressions and the 2nd order imposed compensation of Rs 18 crores.

Justice Ujjal Bhuyan
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On 05-07-2023, the Supreme Court Collegium had recommended the appointment of Justice Ujjal Bhuyan, Chief Justice, High Court for the State of Telangana to the Supreme Court of India. Upon acceptance of the recommendation by the Law Ministry, Justice Bhuyan took oath as Supreme Court Judge on 14-07-2023.

Supreme Court recalls its own judgment obtained by fraud
Case BriefsSupreme Court

The application of the doctrine of merger, in every case, shall be accompanied by an awareness of its limitations and shall not be wielded to close avenues for addressing genuine concerns. Prioritizing justice and fairness shall supersede an absolute insistence on finality.

maternity leave
Case BriefsSupreme Court

In the instant case, the appellant was denied maternity leave for a third child on account of her re-marriage. The Supreme Court held that the appellant was entitled to grant of maternity leave.

Encashment bank guarantees payment customs duty
Case BriefsSupreme Court

“Under the scheme of the Customs Act, 1962, duty is assessed provisionally or finally whereafter an assessment order or order-in-original is passed. Post assessment order or order-in-original, the concerned importer is required to pay the assessed duty”.