“Romeo–Juliet Clause On Table? As SC Reins In POCSO Bail Courts”
In a landmark judgment, the Supreme Court of India, comprising Justices Sanjay Karol and N. Kotiswar Singh, allowed the State of Uttar Pradesh’s appeal against a controversial bail order passed by the Allahabad High Court. The Court set aside the High Court’s broad directions on how a victim’s age should be determined in POCSO cases, […]
“Justice Verma On The Edge: Supreme Court Takes On Parliamentary Inquiry”
On January 8, 2026, the Supreme Court of India, comprising Justice Dipankar Datta and Justice Satish Chandra Sharma, reserved its verdict on a writ petition filed by Allahabad High Court Judge Yashwant Varma. Justice Varma has challenged the decision of Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla to constitute an inquiry committee under the Judges (Inquiry) Act, […]
“Four Bail Orders, Ten Years Of Punishment—Supreme Court Corrects A Grave Wrong”
In a landmark judgment, Justice J.B. Pardiwala and Justice K.V. Viswanathan of the Supreme Court of India reinstated senior judicial officer Nirbhay Singh Suliya, who had been removed from service after 27 years of an unblemished career. The Court highlighted that judges should not face disciplinary action merely because their bail orders are seen as irregular. […]
“From Temple Foot-Washing To Preventive Detention: Supreme Court Draws the Line”
In a significant turnaround in a caste-related village dispute, the Supreme Court, headed by Justices Vikram Nath and Sandeep Mehta, ordered the immediate release of an accused who had been detained under the National Security Act (NSA). The case arose from an incident in which an Other Backward Caste (OBC) youth was allegedly forced to […]
“Towers, Antennas, Clubhouses… Still Not a Business, Rules Bombay HC”
The Bombay High Court has delivered a significant ruling, holding that a cooperative housing society does not become an “industry” under the Industrial Disputes Act or an “establishment” under the Maharashtra Shops and Establishments Act merely because it allows telecommunication antennas on its terrace or employs staff to manage day-to-day society work. Justice Sandeep Marne, […]
“401 New Voters Overnight? Bombay HC Suspends MCA Elections Over Nepotism Claims”
Amid the ongoing political tussle between the BJP and the NCP (SP), the Bombay High Court on January 5 put a stop to the Maharashtra Cricket Association (MCA) elections that were scheduled to be held on January 6. A division bench headed by Chief Justice Shree Chandrashekhar and Justice Gautam Ankhad said court intervention was […]
Why Usufructuary Mortgages Don’t Die With Time: Supreme Court Explains
The Supreme Court, in a clear ruling to protect the rights of mortgagors, has held that in cases of usufructuary mortgages, the time limit for seeking redemption does not begin when the mortgage is created. Instead, it starts only when the mortgage amount is fully paid or legally adjusted. The Court rejected the argument of […]
“State Can’t Profit From an ‘Unborn Instrument’: Bombay HC Orders Stamp Duty Refund”
In a landmark ruling, Justice Somasekhar Sundaresan of the Bombay High Court, examined whether the court, while exercising its extraordinary powers under Article 226 of the Constitution, can order a refund of stamp duty paid on an agreement for sale that was never executed. The ruling makes it clear that, in suitable cases, fairness can […]
Transparency Switched Off? Inside Bombay High Court’s Retreat From Open Courtrooms
What began as a landmark transparency initiative at the Bombay High Court has quietly receded. Months after live-streaming of proceedings was rolled out with high expectations, public access has been switched off in several key courtrooms. Among the courts that have disabled public access are the Chief Justice’s bench and a few other benches, even […]
Memory, Time, And Justice Collide: SC Refuses Late Recall of Child Witness, Curtails Section 311 Powers
In a significant ruling by the Supreme Court of India, Justice Vikram Nath and Justice Augustine George Masih addressed a contentious issue surrounding the examination of a minor witness in a dowry death case. The case arose from the suicide of a young woman in 2017, which was allegedly caused by cruelty and dowry demands […]