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“The BNS by incorporating Section 69 brought in a separate offence carving out the fraudulent and deceitful conduct as spoken of therein from the grave offence of rape, while at the same time providing a penalty for the deceptive conduct alleged therein.”
Addressing the FIDIC Global Infrastructure Conference 2026, the Chief Justice of India underscored that the Rule of Law was integral to infrastructure delivery, calling for clear contractual obligations, balanced risk allocation and effective dispute resolution mechanisms.
Supreme Court observed that while the accused being a teacher, needed to be more sensitive when dealing with young students, particularly girl students, his inappropriate conduct or use of corporal punishment, in the absence of the requisite sexual intent, could not by itself justify prosecution under the stringent provisions of the POCSO Act.
The August Roundup of Family and Personal Law contains important rulings and judgements from the Courts all over, on Live-In Relationships, marriage, divorce, maintenance rights under Hindu Marriage Act, 1955 and more.
The Court specifically requested the Delhi High Court to “monitor the case at short intervals”.
The Court held that the Human Rights Commission and Human Rights Court constitute two distinct and complementary mechanisms under the Human Rights Act, 1993 and the Rule 6 merely supplies the procedural machinery for invoking the jurisdiction of a Human Rights Court, it does not create a substantive or parallel regime.
The Supreme Court of India announces to launch a Monthly Lecture Series on Law, Justice and Legal Education, creating a continuing platform for meaningful dialogue among the Bench, Bar, academia, experts and young legal minds, while also proposing the annual “Supreme Court Nyaya Shiksha Samman” to recognise distinguished contributions to legal education.
Supreme Court holds that a writ petition under Article 226 cannot be treated as one under Article 227 to deny an appellate remedy. Revenue Court orders can be challenged under Article 226.
The Court considered “preservation of experienced judicial officers, while removing the clog of deadwood, blocking the entrance of young blood invigorating the system”, a balance approach to the problem in hand.
The Supreme Court has issued detailed directions to tackle delays in dowry and cruelty cases. From framing charges within 60–90 days and
At the BRICS Chief Justices’ Forum 2026, the Chief Justice welcomed judicial leaders from BRICS Member and Partner Countries, highlighting the importance of mediation, AI, arbitration, and judicial cooperation in addressing contemporary challenges and strengthening the shared values of justice.
Supreme Court issued directions to Tamil Nadu to facilitate transit through territorial waters and timely access pass clearance for purse seine fishing in EEZ
Chief Justice Surya Kant holds bilateral meetings with BRICS judicial leaders to strengthen judicial cooperation and discuss mediation, arbitration, commercial courts, AI integration and mutual recognition of judicial awards
Supreme Court will host the BRICS Chief Justices’ Forum 2026 in New Delhi from 4—6 September, focusing on judicial cooperation, dispute resolution, AI and the judiciary, arbitration, and sustainable development
Supreme Court cautioned that AI may assist adjudication but can never be substituted for adjudication, setting aside a ₹425.27 crore Customs penalty after reliance on dubious AI-generated case laws.
Supreme Court Quashes FIRs, Invokes Article 142 and Directs Pan-India Compensation for Students’ Families in NEET-UG 2026 Protests
While the arbitrator and the Tribunal proceeded on the presumption that claimant continued to be a member of respondent Society, the Delhi High Court found that material documentary evidence concerning his resignation, transfer of his share and rejection of his subsequent membership application had been overlooked.
The Judicial Infrastructure Advisory Committee, constituted by CJI Surya Kant, has submitted its interim report outlining a blueprint for modernising Courts across the country, addressing infrastructural deficiencies, strengthening e-Courts and citizen-centric services, and establishing modern court complexes.
Supreme Court held that Section 74, CGST Act could not be invoked mechanically without foundational facts establishing fraud, wilful misstatement or suppression of facts, and set aside the impugned SCN and consequential order.
The Court clarified that no particular form of attestation is prescribed under Section 81(3), Representation of the People Act, 1951, and different endorsements may suffice where they convey the same meaning