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.

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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.

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Director's S. 138 NI Act liability
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The Court denied the discharge of the company director in a cheque dishonour case wherein the said company was undergoing liquidation.

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SC Quashes Tax Demand
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The appellant stated that he filled the requisite forms for resolving the tax dispute under Sabka Vishwas (Legacy Dispute Resolution) Scheme, 2019. However, the designated committee rectified Form No. SVLDRS-3 and enhanced the amount payable as tax without any show-cause notice.

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Delayed Cheque Presentation
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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.

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Legal Developments This Week
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A quick roundup to cover all the important legal developments and cases this week.

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Justice Rajesh Bindal
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Prior to being elevated to the Supreme Court in 2023, Justice Rajesh Bindal served as the Chief Justice of Allahabad High Court.

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5th ICA International Conference
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The theme of the 2026 Conference is “Arbitration in the Era of Globalization: Legal Technology, Economic Development & Cross-Border Disputes.”

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Justice Augustine George Masih
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Justice Augustine George Masih served as a Judge of Punjab and Haryana High Court, and as a Chief Justice of Rajasthan High Court before being appointed as the Judge of the Supreme Court of India on 9 November 2023.

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Supreme Court February 2026
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Stay informed with the latest Supreme Court judgments from February 2026, covering critical areas such as uniform governance of Open Correctional Institutions; adjudication of WB SIR claims; NCERT book chapter on judiciary; Concerns over fraternity in ‘Ghooskhor Pandat’ case etc.

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Courts and the Constitution Conference 2026
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NALSAR University of Law, in collaboration with BML Munjal University and Law and Other Things, invites registrations for the Courts and the Constitution Conference 2026 on contemporary constitutional developments in India.

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CoC commercial wisdom
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“Commercial wisdom of the CoC enjoys primacy and cannot be supplanted by judicial review. Neither the NCLT, nor the NCLAT nor even this Court is empowered to substitute its assessment in place of the commercial decision arrived at by a requisite majority of the CoC”.

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Justice N. Kotiswar Singh
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Justice Nongmeikapam Kotiswar Singh served as the Chief Justice of Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh High Court, prior to being elevated as Judge of the Supreme Court of India on 18-7-2024.

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Constitutional Interpretation by P Ishwara Bhat
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Constitutional Interpretation: Principles by Prof. P. Ishwara Bhat — a definitive and comprehensive treatise examining the doctrines, methods, and evolving approaches shaping constitutional law in India. A must-read for legal scholars, practitioners, and students.

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Sharbat Rooh Afza fruit drink
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“The nomenclature “sharbat” does not strip the product of its essential character as a fruit-based beverage concentrate, particularly where its composition and intended use align with that understanding.”

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Free speech not a licence to vilify communities
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The Supreme Court emphasised that freedom of speech does not extend to vilifying communities, with Justice Ujjal Bhuyan underscoring fraternity as a constitutional value. The Court’s observations came while examining objections to the ‘Ghooskhor Pandat’ movie title.

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Substantive Justice Constitutional Analysis
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by Amita Singh*

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Supreme Court January 2026
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Stay informed with the latest Supreme Court judgments from January 2026, covering critical areas such as Right to Menstrual Health; Right to Education; UGC Regulations; Inclusion of Romeo Juliet Clause etc.

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judgments on Crimes Against Women and Children in 2025
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Covering major criminal law updates from the Supreme Court and High Courts, this roundup offers a quick look at 2025 rulings on crimes against women and children, POCSO, POSH, JJ Act in terms of bail, criminal trial and Sentence.

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criminal law judgments 2025
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Covering major criminal law updates from the Supreme Court and High Courts, this roundup offers a quick look at 2025 rulings on arrest, bail, terrorism and national Security, Hate speech, privacy, defamation, etc., and trial procedures.

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