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Supreme Court observed that the word “may” in Regulation 10, 1976 Regulations, from any standpoint, is directory and construing it as mandatory would remove the discretion available to the employer in dynamic circumstances.
“The ability to understand and be understood in one’s own language is not a matter of convenience, but a matter of existential rights, for comprehension must necessarily precede meaningful participation in the society and day to day life activities.”
“The requirement that the place must be one “within public view” can be said to be substantiating the other elements of the offence under the SC/ST Act. It is therefore a sine qua non for making out the offence under the SC/ST Act.”
“The Court wields considerable authority, yet the true essence of judicial magnanimity lies in restraint. Measured reprimand and corrective guidance remain the wiser course over sheer penal consequence.”
“If individuals entrusted with enforcing the law themselves secure entry into service through deception and fabricated credentials, it would seriously erode the Rule of Law.”
SC upgrades ICMIS to streamline case management by automating data retrieval, reducing errors, boosting efficiency, and strengthening administration.
The Court denied the electricity distribution company the depreciation cost for the Plant’s technical useful life, instead of the regulatory recovery period under the tariff framework.
‘Su-Sahayak’, the Supreme Court’s interactive virtual guide, simplifying access to e-services and FAQs.
Supreme Court allowed appeals by formaldehyde manufacturing units in Rajasthan and Haryana and quashed NGT closure orders over absence of prior Environmental Clearance under the EIA Notification, 2006.
“The present case does not involve a straightforward financial debt-fault scenario warranting initiation of CIRP. The facts disclose a dispute which is predominantly contractual in nature and is subject matter of the proceedings before the DRT-the appropriate forum for recovery.”
The April Roundup of Family and Personal Law contains important rulings and judgements from the Courts all over, on marriage, divorce, maintenance, child custody, guardianship and waqf.
The Court emphasised that dowry death cases carry statutory presumptions under Section 118, Sakshya Adhiniyam, 2023 which cannot be ignored.
At the hearing, it was contended that the said clause was permissive in nature and does not constitute a binding arbitration agreement within the meaning of Section 7.
Person may be treated as a “member” entitled to file petitions under Sections 397 and 398, Companies Act, 1956 even if their name is not entered in the register of members, provided the Company’s conduct and records establish recognition of proprietary interest.
Covering all the important human and civil rights cases across various High Courts and the Supreme Court as well as the legislative updates, this roundup provides a quick summary of cases, latest legal updates in human and civil rights and links to other roundups.
The obligation of the State to act as a model employer is not a mere exhortation but flows directly from the guarantee of equality enshrined in Article 14 of the Constitution.
A 9-judge Bench of the Supreme Court of India hears the Sabarimala reference, examining Articles 25—26, constitutional morality, gender exclusion, and Parsi excommunication practices.
In the instant case, the petitioner was in jail for almost 4 years, but not a single witness was examined.
Stay informed with the latest Supreme Court judgments from April 2026, mandating 30% women representation in Bar Associations, expanding protections for disabled prisoners, and allowing transgender candidates to apply for public employment irrespective of gender-specific notifications, etc.
“The most invaluable gift that the people of India gave unto themselves through the Constitution was the vision of a casteless society founded upon the principle of substantive equality.”