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Supreme Court issued transitional directions in a minor child custody dispute, directing the child’s maternal aunt and uncle to accompany her to Chennai and help her adjust to her father’s residence while prioritising her comfort and emotional well-being.
The September 2026 Criminal Law Roundup highlights important decisions of the Supreme Court and High Courts on crime against women and children, illegal arrest or detention, bail under NDPS Act, false promise of marriage, punishment under POCSO, cruelty under 498-A, victim’s testimony under rape cases, abetment of suicide and quashment of proceedings under domestic violence Act.
CJI Surya Kant urged dedicated defence counsel for children; Justice Nagarathna cited 55% pendency before JJBs.
On Sunday, the Court assembled for an urgent hearing of the applications alleging violation of its earlier order and alleged illegal detention of a large number of individuals on 10 October 2026 by Delhi Police.
The Court examined whether electricity subsidy received by an industrial undertaking under the Pondicherry Government’s Power Subsidy Scheme constituted a capital receipt or revenue receipt.
SCBA informs the revised arrangement of Cause List, to be published in 2 parts, ending the practice of assigning a sequence to matters at 10:30 a.m.
Chief Justice of India Surya Kant has constituted a Standing Committee on Judicial Well-being under the Supreme Court, chaired by Justice K.V. Viswanathan, to address challenges affecting judicial officers.
The Supreme Court directed DMRC, Railway authorities and Delhi Police (Traffic) to file a compliance report within four days.
The proposed facilities are expected to become operational within 15 days after the Dussehra holidays, subject to completion of arrangements.
The Court held that High Court had failed to adequately consider the gravity of the allegations, criminal antecedents, apprehension of witness intimidation, influence of the principal accused and the wider impact upon the medical fraternity.
From quashing FIRs arising from NEET-UG 2026 protests and strengthening safeguards against re-arrest after violation of Article 22, to rejecting AI-generated fake citations, taking suo motu cognizance of crimes against women and children, protecting human-rights remedies and permitting direct access to Human Rights Courts, the Supreme Court’s September 2026 rulings span constitutional rights, criminal law, elections, arbitration, family law, labour, environment and writ jurisdiction.
Supreme Court quashes FIR against GPA holder in a land dispute, holding that the ingredients of cheating were absent and the dispute was purely civil in nature.
The September 2026 Roundup of Family and Personal Law contains important rulings and judgments from the Supreme Court and High Courts across India, covering custody of minor children, divorce, domestic violence, maintenance rights and other significant aspects of family law.
The Court, by 5:4 ratio, established that the “Triple Test” in Bangalore Water Supply remains the governing legal framework for Section 2(j), Industrial Disputes Act, 1947.
Supreme Court held that merely conducting arbitral proceedings at Cuttack did not make it the seat of arbitration, and upheld the maintainability of the Section 34 petitions before the Sundargarh Court.
Supreme Court takes suo motu cognizance of crimes against women and children in Delhi-NCR and directs vulnerability mapping, CCTV audits and enhanced patrolling.
Supreme Court permits mother to relocate minor children to the UK, holds that frequent changes of employment cannot be termed “nomadic life” and considers pending POCSO prosecution while determining custody.
Supreme Court explains the scope of Order 14 Rule 2(2) CPC and holds that once the trial of issues generally has commenced, an issue cannot subsequently be severed and tried as a preliminary issue.
The Court emphasised that constitutional guarantees cannot depend upon the nature or gravity of the alleged offence. The Constitution cannot be interpreted in a vacuum or based on “ifs and buts”.
NCLAT was not precluded from invoking actus curiae neminem gravabit, particularly Section 61 IBC did not provide an alternative remedy for a situation caused by the Tribunal’s own e-filing failure.