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SC issues notice in appeal challenging lay-offs during insolvency: Key questions raised on IBC-ID Act Conflict
The appeal challenges the NCLAT’s order upholding a purported lay-off by Resolution Professional, which the appellant claims was a disguised and unlawful retrenchment. The Court is set to examine whether IBC overrides ID Act provisions and whether such retrenchments can legally occur under the garb of lay-offs during insolvency proceedings.
‘Mediator’s selfless intervention resolves 40-year dispute’; Supreme Court urges lawyers to evolve into mediators, recommends ‘swadeshi’ model of resolution
“After almost four decades, a protracted litigation has reached a satisfying conclusion, owing to outstanding efforts of Sr. Adv. Gaurav Agrawal, appointed by this Court as the mediator.”:
Karur Stampede | Supreme Court transfers investigation to the CBI; Proposes setting up of Supervisory Committee to ensure investigation impartiality
The Court requested Justice Ajay Rastogi, former Supreme Court Judge, to lead the Supervisory Committee and considering the ramifications of the incident and its gravity, requested him to immediately organize its first meeting after taking over of the charge of the investigation by the CBI.
Age limit under Surrogacy Act not applicable to couples who froze embryos prior to commencement of law: Supreme Court
Before 25-1-2022, there were no binding laws regarding age restrictions on intending couples wishing to avail surrogacy. Therefore, for couples above the age limits under the Surrogacy (Regulation) Act, 2021, the right to surrogacy was not conditional on their age and was freely available to intending couples.
Inside Delhi High Court’s Amended Bail Application Rules
Delhi Government has notified revised bail application rules requiring disclosure of prior criminal case involvement.
Sex education for children must be in school curriculum from younger age; not from class IX onwards: Supreme Court
In the present case, the Court directed to file an affidavit informing as to how sex education was provided as a part of the curriculum in higher secondary schools within the State of Uttar Pradesh. Thus, an affidavit was filed by the Circle Officer, District Sambhal, Uttar Pradesh, detailing the curriculum for classes IX to XII.
‘Not a wetland but a man-made waterbody’; Supreme Court dismisses plea challenging construction in and around Futala Lake in Nagpur
The directions issued by the High Court included that the activities near Futala Lake shall not lead to any damage to the lake and the entire waterbed along with its recreational and beautification structures are kept clean and properly maintained.
Strong directions by Court without notice to parties creates chilling effect on prospective litigants: Supreme Court sets aside directions for vigilance enquiry
Litigants might fear that seeking justice through the courts could leave them in a worse position than they were in before initiating legal proceedings. This could seriously impact access to justice and consequently the very rule of law.
Supreme Court issues notice on plea to club chargesheets in Cash-for-Jobs case against former TN Minister Senthil Balaji
The cash-for-jobs scam pertains to allegations that individuals paid bribes to secure employment in the Chennai Metropolitan Transport Corporation during Senthil Balaji’s tenure as Transport Minister.
BCI suspends Advocate who tried to hurl shoes at CJI Gavai in Courtroom
BCI issued immediate suspension of Supreme Court Lawyer for attempting to hurl shoes at CJI BR Gavai during a proceeding; disciplinary action initiated, and practice barred nationwide.
Service Law September 2025: A Look at the Month’s Biggest Cases
Covering all the important service law cases across various High Courts and the Supreme Court, this roundup provides a quick summary of cases and links to other roundups.
Supreme Court dismisses 13 SLPs in Chhattisgarh Liquor Scam case, including bail plea by former IAS Anil Tuteja
The liquor scam case traces back to a 2022 chargesheet filed by the Income Tax Department in a Delhi Court. According to the Enforcement Directorate (ED), government officials allegedly accepted bribes from liquor distillers in exchange for manipulating liquor procurement through the Chhattisgarh State Marketing Corporation Limited.
Family Law September 2025 | Important Case Law and Judicial Updates
Explore the key family law developments of September 2025, featuring the Supreme Court and various High Courts on adoption, annulment of marriage, custody, divorce, maintenance and much more.
‘Arbitral award must be within parameters of arbitration agreement’; Supreme Court upholds setting aside of award granted in favour of SEPCO Electric Power
“When a party is unable to analyse, comment or argue on a contention raised by the other party, it will certainly be deemed as a breach of natural justice and thereby, also a violation of the most fundamental notions of justice.”
Supreme Court urges High Courts to encourage filing of anticipatory bail applications first before Sessions Court; discourage direct interference
“A balance has to be struck to protect individual liberty of accused and to secure an environment that is free from any fear in the hearts of victims of the alleged perpetrators. Although grant of bail is a discretionary exercise, the courts must be cautious to exercise the discretion judiciously.”
‘Manner of granting bail revealed procedural irregularities at grassroot levels of judiciary’; Supreme Court directs special training for two judicial officers
“The case at hand exhibits an exceptional factual prism, impelling a deeper scrutiny beyond the conventional principles governing the subject. Unfortunately, the High Court while passing the impugned order also overlooked the germane factual position and saw the issue as merely being one of cancellation of bail.”
Supreme Court grants interim bail in POCSO case; Orders housing, employment, and counselling support to facilitate convict’s reunion with prosecutrix and minor child
The District Magistrate, Baloda Bazar, Chhattisgarh, was directed to allot a government quarter, out of those available for Class IV employees in Palari Block to the convict and his family on a temporary basis, until further orders of the Court.
Supreme Court upholds Advocate’s 3-year suspension for misconduct; Bars License renewal without its nod
Rejecting the plea for leniency, the Court dismissed the appeal with exemplary costs of ₹1 lakh. Significantly, it directed the Collector, Agra, to attach the Advocate’s properties for recovery of the cost amount, which was ordered to be paid to the respondent.
Supreme Court issues bailable warrants against Advocate to account for FIR in 1971 Forgery Case; Stays arrest of 71-year-old woman
“It is quite unfortunate that the Allahabad High Court has illogically turned down the prayer for grant of anticipatory bail to the petitioner who is a 71-year-old woman, and when she is neither seller nor purchaser nor a witness or the beneficiary of the sale deed dated.”