Collegium Recommends Elevation of 4 Chief Justices and Senior Advocate V. Mohana to Supreme Court
The Collegium recommendations were declared on 27 May 2026 following Collegium meetings held on 22 and 27 May 2026.
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Know Thy Judge | Supreme Court of India: Justice K.V. Viswanathan’s Legacy & Prominent Judgments
Discover the life, judgments, and contributions of Justice K.V. Viswanathan, who is one of the few lawyers, who have been elevated directly from the Bar to the Judgeship of the Supreme Court of India, thereby enhancing the Bar’s representation.
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SC Announces Partial Court Working Schedule from 1 June to 12 July 2026; Vacation Benches Constituted
The Supreme Court has notified partial court working days from 1 June to 12 July 2026 and constituted vacation benches under the Supreme Court Rules, 2013. Regular court functioning will resume from 13 July 2026.
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A Smaller Bench Cannot Hollow Out a Larger Bench Decision Without Expressly Disagreeing: Supreme Court on Judicial Discipline in UAPA Bail Cases
Emphasising judicial discipline, the Court expressed serious reservations about Division Bench decisions in Gulfisha Fatima, 2026 SCC OnLine SC 10 and Gurwinder Singh, (2024) 5 SCC 403 for making a clear departure from ratio laid down by the three-Judge Bench in K.A. Najeeb, (2021) 3 SCC 713.
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Gravity of Offence Alone Cannot Justify Denial of Remission: Supreme Court Quashes MHA’s Cryptic Rejection of Premature Release
The Supreme Court held that remission cannot be denied solely on the heinousness of the offence and quashed the Ministry of Home Affairs’ non-speaking order rejecting a life convict’s premature release after 22 years of incarceration.
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Know Thy Judge | Supreme Court of India: Exploring Justice Ahsanuddin Amanullah’s Dynamic Career and Notable Judgments
Justice Ahsanuddin Amanullah is the sitting Judge of the Supreme Court of India. He was elevated to the Supreme Court in February 2023 and has formerly served as a Judge in Patna High Court and Andhra Pradesh High Court.
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Beyond Sabarimala: 9-Judge Bench Examines Validity of Parsi Excommunications Under Articles 25—26
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 | Rats Eats Bribe Cash, Pawan Khera Gets Bail; Road Safety as Fundamental Right, 30% Women Bar Representation and More
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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Cheque dishonour| Director’s S. 138 NI Act liability subsists despite liquidation of the company: Supreme Court
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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Relief to Taxpayer as SC quashes Tax Demand under SVLDRS revised without following Principles of Natural Justice; Directs issuance of fresh order
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 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.
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Top Legal Developments This Week [6-12th April, 2026] | Justice Yashwant Varma’s Resignation; Revised VDA Rates; Sathankulam Custodial Deaths; and more
A quick roundup to cover all the important legal developments and cases this week.
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Justice Rajesh Bindal bids adieu to the Supreme Court after a dedicated tenure of 3 years
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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Global Legal Minds Set to Converge at 5th ICA International Conference on Arbitration in the Era of Globalization on April 10—11, 2026 | Register Now
The theme of the 2026 Conference is “Arbitration in the Era of Globalization: Legal Technology, Economic Development & Cross-Border Disputes.”
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Know Thy Judge | Supreme Court of India: Justice Augustine George Masih’s Dedicated Journey and Key Decisions
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 Roundup: Key Judgments on Prison Reforms, NCERT Class 8 Judiciary Chapter Row, Arbitration and More
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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Call for Registration | Courts and the Constitution Conference, 2026
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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IBC vests decisive authority on CoC’s commercial wisdom; Confines judicial review strictly under Ss. 30(2) & 61(3) IBC: Supreme Court
“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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Know Thy Judge | Justice N. Kotiswar Singh’s journey as the First Judge from Manipur to the Supreme Court
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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The Ultimate Guide to Constitutional Interpretation in India — New Book by Prof. Ishwara Bhat
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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