Why The Supreme Court Ordered Refund In A Rs. 4.45-Crore Land Deal
In a significant ruling highlighting the risks of concealed property liabilities, the Supreme Court has held that a seller who fraudulently hides existing encumbrances in an agreement to sell is liable to refund the buyer’s advance payment. A Bench of Justice Vikram Nath and Justice Sandeep Mehta ruled in favour of the buyer, noting that […]
Air Travel in Freefall: — ‘We Appreciate the Issue,’ SC Says, But Steps Back
In a latest development, the Supreme Court has declined to entertain a petition over widespread flight cancellations and delays by IndiGo Airlines, observing that the matter is already being examined by a High Court. A Bench led by Chief Justice of India Surya Kant, along with Justice Joymalya Bagchi and Justice Vipul M. Pancholi, advised […]
CJI Stands Unshaken: ‘I Am a Very Tough Person’ — Judges Won’t Be Ruled by Narratives!”
Chief Justice of India (CJI) Surya Kant on Thursday delivered a firm reminder that the judiciary will not be swayed by public commentary or online narratives. As social media continued to react to remarks made during recent hearings, the CJI made it clear that he remains unaffected by such criticism, describing himself as “a very […]
SC Rewrites The Rulebook: ‘Not Showing Up At Police Station? Still No Reason to Cancel Bail’
The Supreme Court has ruled that bail cannot be revoked just because an accused person failed to follow a condition requiring them to periodically report to the police—especially when the investigation is already over and the trial has started. This decision came in the case of Sheikh Irshad @ Monu, who had appealed against an […]
‘Her Voice Will Be Heard’: SC Brings Back Accused In-Laws In Chilling Attempt-To-Murder Turned Homicide Case
The Supreme Court has overturned a decision of the Allahabad High Court, which had refused to summon additional accused under Section 319 CrPC in a murder case. The judgment was delivered by a Division Bench of Justice Sanjay Karol and Justice N Kotiswar Singh. The case began when the High Court upheld an order of […]
Forged Papers, Corrupt Officials & A Cut-Rate OTS: SC Brings Back the Rs. 52.5-Cr Scam Case
In a major development in a ₹52.5-crore loan fraud case, the Supreme Court has reopened criminal proceedings against M/s Sarvodaya Highways Ltd. and its directors. The Bench, led by Justice Vikram Nath and Justice Sandeep Mehta, made it clear that economic offences cannot be brushed aside merely because the accused have settled their dues with […]
‘When the FIR Doesn’t Speak, Court Can’t Convict’: SC Tears Down Murder Conviction
The Supreme Court in a crucial ruling has set aside the conviction of a man accused of murdering his brother-in-law, holding that the prosecution failed to prove guilt beyond reasonable doubt due to a crucial omission in the FIR, where the accused’s name was not disclosed despite alleged prior knowledge. The Court found this lapse […]
Compassion Wins! SC Ensures Sunali Khatoon & Son Return to India From Bangladesh Amid Legal Battle
On compassionate grounds the Supreme Court on Wednesday heard a case about Sunali Khatoon, a pregnant woman, and her eight-year-old son Sabir, who were deported to Bangladesh because of a dispute over their nationality. During the hearing, Chief Justice Surya Kant and Justice Joymalya Bagchi were informed that the Central Government has now agreed to […]
SC Explodes At Prosecutors’ ‘Abandoned Justice’ —Chandan Pasi Murder Trial Collapses, Retrial Ordered”
A bench of Justice Sanjay Karol and Justice N. Kotiswar Singh of the Supreme Court delivered an important ruling on December 1, 2025. The Court set aside the convictions of three people in a murder case after finding major procedural mistakes in how their statements were recorded under Section 313 of the Criminal Procedure Code […]
CJI’s Big Procedural Reset Begins Dec 1: Faster Listings, Fewer Mentions, Strict Adjournment Rules
A few days after Justice Surya Kant took charge as the Chief Justice of India (CJI), the Supreme Court introduced major changes to how cases are mentioned, listed urgently, and adjourned. These reforms, which take effect from December 1, 2025, aim to streamline filings, reduce unnecessary oral mentions before benches, and ensure faster listing of […]