SC: Appeal Abates if Appellant Dies Before Hearing and Legal Heirs Are Not Substituted
The Supreme Court bench of Justice P.S. Narasimha and Justice A.S. Chandurkar recently ruled that if a judgment is passed in favour of a person who had already died before the hearing, such a judgment has no legal validity and is considered a nullity. The Court further clarified that when an appellant dies before the […]
SC’s Big Stray Dog Verdict: Nationwide Protocol To Tackle Stray Crisis; Public Spaces To Be Dog-Free Zones
In a landmark move responding to the alarming surge in dog-bite incidents, a Supreme Court bench comprising Justice Vikram Nath, Justice Sandeep Mehta, and Justice NV Anjaria issued sweeping directives aimed at safeguarding public spaces. The Court ordered that every educational institution, hospital, public sports complex, bus stand, depot, railway station, and similar premises must […]
“Fit India’’ Campaign Advisor Luke Coutinho To SC: India’s 1.4 Billion People Breathing Toxic Air Daily
Calling attention to a national public health “emergency,” wellness advocate Luke Christopher Coutinho—known for his work with the Prime Minister’s Fit India Movement—has filed a strongly argued Public Interest Litigation(PIL). The plea delivers a stark warning: every single day, over 1.4 billion Indians are left with no choice but to breathe in toxic air. It […]
Landmark Clarification: Injunction Without Possession? Not Maintainable, Says SC
In a landmark clarification, the Supreme Court has ruled that a mere suit for injunction is not maintainable when the plaintiff lacks possession of the property and the title itself is in dispute. Emphasizing the proper course of action, the Court held that in such situations, the plaintiff must seek a declaration of ownership along […]
My Family Was Targeted to Coerce Me”: Former CJI N.V. Ramana’s Powerful Revelation
Former Chief Justice of India, Justice N.V. Ramana, in a thought-provoking address at the 5th Convocation of VIT-AP University, revealed that his family was subjected to criminal cases as part of a strategy to “coerce” him. Reflecting on the challenges moral judges face, he observed that members of the judiciary who stood firm on constitutional […]
“Go Surrender, Then We’ll See”: SC’s Stern Message To Nitin Bansal In Gun Threat Case
In a stern message upholding respect for judicial officers, the Supreme Court came down heavily on Nitin Bansal, accused of threatening a woman lawyer—appointed as a Court Commissioner—with a pistol during commission proceedings. A Bench of Justice Surya Kant, Justice Ujjal Bhuyan, and Justice Joymalya Bagchi directed Bansal to surrender before jail authorities by November […]
SC Flags ‘Non-Functional Air Monitoring Stations’, Demands Accountability On Delhi’s Air Quality
The Supreme Court, taking note of the worsening air pollution crisis in Delhi-NCR, has directed the Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM) to file an affidavit detailing the concrete measures it plans to implement to prevent pollution levels from rising further. The issue was heard by a bench led by Chief Justice of India(CJI) B.R. […]
“Kill All the Lawyers”? SC Quotes Shakespeare To Defend Legal Privilege and Lawyer Independence
In a landmark ruling, the Supreme Court bench of Justice K. Vinod Chandran has clarified the limits of summoning lawyers during criminal investigations, marking an important step in defining advocate–client privilege and protecting the independence of the legal profession. The judgment begins with a striking quote from Shakespeare’s Henry VI: “The first thing we do, […]
SC: Threatening Witness under S.195A IPC Is Direct FIR Matter for Police
In a significant ruling, the Supreme Court of India has held that the offence under Section 195A of the Indian Penal Code (IPC), threatening a person to give false evidence is a cognizable offence. This means the police can immediately register a First Information Report (FIR) and begin investigation without waiting for a court complaint […]
Patent Turf War: SC Moves Eureka–Atomberg Battle To Bombay H
The Supreme Court recently transferred a patent infringement suit filed by Eureka Forbes Limited before the Delhi High Court to the Bombay High Court, where a related suit by Atomberg Technologies Private Limited concerning “groundless threat of infringement” is already pending. A Bench of Justice Pamidighantam Sri Narasimha and Justice Atul S. Chandurkar allowed Atomberg’s […]