“Lives on the Line”: SC Intervenes In Massive Haldwani Eviction
The Supreme Court, in the Haldwani eviction case, has directed the Uttarakhand Legal Services Authority to organise a camp for families facing eviction from public land required for railway purposes. The camp will allow these families to apply for rehabilitation under the Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana (PMAY). The Court said the camp should be held […]
No Goods Recovered, Yet Convicted: SC Backs Section 108 Confession
The Supreme Court has ruled that a person can be held liable under the Customs Act on the basis of a voluntary confession given u/s 108 of the Customs Act, 1962. Background of the 1985 Smuggling Case: A division bench of Justice Vikram Nath and Justice Sandeep Mehta was hearing an appeal filed by two […]
Corruption In The Judiciary? CJI Takes Suo Motu Action Over NCERT Textbook Row
Chief Justice of India (CJI)Surya Kant strongly criticised the inclusion of the phrase “corruption in judiciary” in a new NCERT Class 8 social sciences textbook, saying he would protect the institution from any attempt to defame it. A report published a day earlier stated that the text book listed judicial corruption and huge case backlogs […]
‘Tainted Assets’ Can’t Hide Behind IBC: SC Drops the Hammer
In a strong ruling against forum-shopping, the Supreme Court has ruled that the National Company Law Tribunal (NCLT) and the National Company Law Appellate Tribunal (NCLAT) do not have the power to examine or question attachment orders passed under the Prohibition of Benami Property Transactions Act, 1988. The Court said this applies even if the […]
Textiles Or Treasure? Bombay HC Sniffs Real Estate Motive Plot
The Bombay High Court on Monday rejected an application seeking revival of Swadeshi Mills Company Ltd., holding that the proposal was not a genuine effort to restart the textile business but a move to profit from its valuable mill land through real estate development. A single-judge bench of Justice Sharmila U. Deshmukh observed that the […]
OCI Card No Passport To Bar Polls: Supreme Court Draws the Line
The Supreme Court has rejected a plea filed by an Overseas Citizen of India (OCI) who wanted to contest the elections to the Bar Council. A bench comprising Chief Justice of India (CJI) Surya Kant, Justice Joymala Bagchi and Justice Vipul Pancholi dismissed the petition. The petitioner argued that as an OCI cardholder, he should […]
Garbage Emergency? SC Orders Nationwide Waste Shake-Up From April 1
In a significant move to address India’s growing waste problem, the Supreme Court issued nationwide directions to strictly enforce the Solid Waste Management (SWM) Rules, 2026, which will come into effect on April 1. A bench of Justices Pankaj Mithal and SVN Bhatti pointed out serious gaps in how waste is being managed across the […]
“1985 Still Pending?”: CJI Tears Into Endless MC Mehta Listings
In a significant step to reduce judicial backlog, Chief Justice of India (CJI) Surya Kant, alongwith Justices Joymalya Bagchi and Vipul Pancholi, suggested renaming the long-standing MC Mehta cases. These cases were originally filed in 1984-85 and had remained pending for decades to monitor issues such as air pollution, land use regulations in Delhi-NCR, and […]
Who Pays For Delayed Flats? Supreme Court Answers — Not the Landowner
The Supreme Court has ruled that simply giving a developer permission to enter into sale agreements, carry out construction, and hand over possession of flats does not make a landowner responsible for delays in construction. A bench of Justice PS Narasimha and Justice Alok Aradhe rejected the homebuyer’s appeal against the landowner. The Court also […]
3x Fares During Festivals?” Supreme Court Flags Airline ‘Exploitation’
The Supreme Court on Monday observed that the sharp fluctuations in airfares and the additional charges imposed by private airlines during festivals and holidays are a matter of “serious concern.” A Division Bench of Justice Vikram Nath and Justice Sandeep Mehta was hearing a petition seeking regulatory guidelines to curb fluctuations in airfares. During the […]