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 […]
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 […]
“Who Gave Them Law Degrees?”: SC Slams Drafting That Fuels Litigation
The Supreme Court, in a strong remark, criticised law firms for drafting overly complicated arbitration clauses that end up creating unnecessary court disputes. The bench, led by Chief Justice of India (CJI) Surya Kant and comprising Justices Joymalya Bagchi and Vipul Pancholi, said such drafting amounts to professional misconduct, especially at a time when courts […]
Grabbed, Dragged, Stopped by Cries — SC Restores Rape Attempt Charge
In a sharp criticism to judicial insensitivity, the Supreme Court has set aside an Allahabad High Court order which had held that groping the breasts of an 11-year-old girl and untying the string of her pyjama amounted only to “preparation” and not an attempt to rape. A three-judge Bench led by Chief Justice of India […]
If You Live, You’re Liable: SC Rules Surviving Suicide Pact Is A Crime
In an important judgment, Supreme Court judges Justice Rajesh Bindal and Justice Manmohan said that if two people agree to die together and one survives, the survivor can still be punished for abetment of suicide. The Court explained that the mutual decision to end life gives the mental encouragement required under Sections 306 and 107 […]