Supreme Court Recognises Claimant’s Right to Choice and Periodic Replacement of Prosthetic Limb; Enhances Compensation
The Supreme Court based the standardisation of prosthetic limb compensation on 5-year replacement cycle and 70-year lifespan.
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Know Thy Judge | Supreme Court of India: Justice K. Vinod Chandran’s Distinguished Career and Notable Decisions
Formerly a Judge of Kerala High Court and Chief Justice of Patna High Court, Justice K. Vinod Chandran was appointed to the Supreme Court in January 2025.
High Court Cannot Direct Surrender While Rejecting Anticipatory Bail; Supreme Court Clarifies Law in Complaint Cases
The Court clarified that if the Court wants to reject the anticipatory bail, it may do so but the Court has no jurisdiction to say that the petitioner should now surrender.
Unauthorised Re-Categorisation of Public Utility Land Renders Pattas Void Ab Initio and Incapable of Conferring Bhumidhari Rights: Supreme Court
“Section 132, Zamindari Abolition Act, expressly prohibits the conferment of bhumidhari rights in respect of public utility lands, including pasture lands and khalihan.”
SC Approves BCI’s Amended Election Rules Allowing Bar Association Office-Bearers to Contest State Bar Council Polls with Post-Selection Choice
With regard to the enforceability of the amended Chapter III to the elections to Bar Councils of different States, a decision will be taken on a case-to-case basis.
Supreme Court: Essential qualification cannot be relaxed by implication; higher qualification no substitute for mandatory experience
The terms of the recruitment rules and the advertisement form the basis of the selection process and are binding on both, the candidates as well as the recruiting agencies.
Legal Representatives Must Challenge Arbitral Awards Under Section 34, Not Article 227 or Section 115 CPC: Supreme Court
“Scheme of the Arbitration Act does not envision arbitration proceedings to cease with the death of a party. Section 35, Arbitration Act, extends the finality of an arbitral award not only to parties to the award, but also to ‘parties claiming under them’.”
Municipal Records Do Not Confer Title: SC Restores Direction to Consider Layout Plan Incorporation of De-Reserved Land
The Court held that the scope and adjudication of the appeals had to be confined to the direction given by the Single Judge, and nothing beyond that.
30% women representation mandatory for Bar Associations; failure may lead to suspension: Supreme Court
“The Registrar Generals of all the High Courts are hereby directed to communicate this order and submit a report along with the details of the Bar Associations that have failed to comply with the order or are reluctant to comply with these directions.”
SC Partly Upholds Haryana Regularisation Policies: 2014 Notifications Valid, Subsequent Scheme for Backdoor Appointees Struck Down
The criteria prescribed was not in any manner watered down or deviated from the criteria required to be satisfied while seeking regular appointment.
Explained | Supreme Court’s Approval of Enhanced ECC Rates with Annual 5% Increase for Commercial Vehicles Entering Delhi
“We have considered the proposal submitted by the CAQM and find the same to be reasonable, just, and fair.”
Discharge by criminal court bars subsequent disciplinary action: Supreme Court restores honour of dismissed Air Force Officer
Initiation of administrative proceedings for disciplinary action against the appellant, we unhesitatingly hold, was bad in law and non est.
Use of Expression “Can” in Arbitration Clause Indicates Mere Possibility, Not Binding Agreement to Arbitrate: Supreme Court
“Alternate Dispute Resolution mechanisms or more particularly, arbitration, can only be the chosen method if both/all parties to the dispute can agree that it will be so. This freedom is not only insofar as choosing the medium, but it also encompasses choice of forum, applicable law and to some extent even procedural norms.”
Party Cannot Back Out from Mediated Settlement Without Valid Grounds; Supreme Court Dissolves Marriage under Art. 142
The jurisprudence pertaining to the grant of divorce under Article 142(1) on the ground of irretrievable breakdown of marriage has been developed with caution through various judgments.
Supreme Court issues directions for Systemic Legal Aid Reform, Delay in Appeals and Timely Access to Justice
“In India, the concept of legal aid is closely tied to the vision expressed in the Preamble of the Constitution, which promises justice be it social, economic, and/or political, along with equality of status and opportunity, and affirms the secular character of the State.”
Results Out: Law Clerk-Cum-Research Associates Examination-2026
270 candidates shortlisted for interview after securing 243 marks or above in the written examination.
Can Complainant Wife and Her Family Be Prosecuted for ‘Giving Dowry’? Supreme Court Clarifies
“If both the giver and the taker are penalised, no giver of dowry can be expected to come forward to make a complaint, being under the threat of being prosecuted himself.”
Delayed Cheque Presentation in Absence of Any Reasonable Explanation Amounts to Deficiency in Service: Supreme Court
Upholding NCDRC’s decision holding Canara Bank liable for delayed presentation of cheques, Supreme Court explained that a bank acts as a customer’s agent and is under an obligation to exercise due diligence in presenting the instruments within the prescribed validity period.
Supreme Court Grants Bail to Anosh Ekka in Disproportionate Assets Case; Cites Overlapping of Allegations
Split charge-sheets from same FIR and prior suspension in connected case weigh with Court; issue of parallel prosecutions left open
Supreme Court Allows a Transgender Person to Apply for Teaching Post ; Ignoring Gender in Recruitment Notification
The petitioner was permitted to apply under the category of transgender, ignoring the gender mentioned qua the said vacancy.