Yatin Oza's Contempt Conviction
Case BriefsSupreme Court

“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.”

Dismissal for securing Appointment through Fraud
Case BriefsSupreme Court

“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.”

Integrated Case Management Information System
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SC upgrades ICMIS to streamline case management by automating data retrieval, reducing errors, boosting efficiency, and strengthening administration.

Electricity plant depreciation cost calculation
Case BriefsSupreme Court

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.

Supreme Court launches Su-Sahayak Chatbot
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‘Su-Sahayak’, the Supreme Court’s interactive virtual guide, simplifying access to e-services and FAQs.

Formaldehyde units environmental clearance judgment
Case BriefsSupreme Court

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.

IBC not for adjudicating individual contractual disputes
Case BriefsSupreme Court

“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.”

Family and personal law April roundup 2026
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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.

girls don't get married to Be Killed for Dowry
Case BriefsSupreme Court

The Court emphasised that dowry death cases carry statutory presumptions under Section 118, Sakshya Adhiniyam, 2023 which cannot be ignored.

permissive clause partnership deed arbitration agreement
Case BriefsSupreme Court

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.

membership without register entry Companies Act 1956
Case BriefsSupreme Court

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.

Human and Civil Rights April 2026
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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.

Gang Labourers Scheme 2012 struck down
Case BriefsSupreme Court

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.

supreme court sabrimala reference
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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.

Right to Speedy Trial Violation Justifies Bail
Case BriefsSupreme Court

In the instant case, the petitioner was in jail for almost 4 years, but not a single witness was examined.

Supreme Court April 2026
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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.

Cleaning Police Stations as Bail Condition
Case BriefsSupreme Court

“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.”

ReT Scheme Closure Judgment
Case BriefsSupreme Court

Supreme Court rules on Rehbar-e-Taleem (ReT) Scheme closure, holds denial of appointment due to pending litigation arbitrary under Article 14, and grants relief to select panel candidates subject to TET qualification.

Labour and Service Law April 2026
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Bringing together major service and labour law rulings from the Supreme Court and High Courts, this roundup presents short summaries of key decisions along with significant legislative updates.

Section 16 arbitration jurisdictional plea rejection
Case BriefsSupreme Court

Supreme Court clarifies that rejection of a jurisdictional plea under Section 16, Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 cannot be challenged under Section 34 at an interim stage and must await the final arbitral award.