29 Years Behind Bars; ‘Why Did You Not Hang Him Till Now?’: SC’s Sharp Rebuke To ‘Government’
The Supreme Court Bench of Justice Vikram Nath, Justice Sandeep Mehta and Justice NV Anjaria voiced sharp disapproval of the Union government’s unexplained delay in acting on a mercy petition pending since 2012. When the Additional Solicitor General (ASG) sought more time to submit a status report, the Bench made it clear that the case […]
SC Draws The Line On Review Petitions: ‘Challenge the Order, Not The Rejection’
The Supreme Court, led by Justice Dipankar Datta and Justice KV Viswanathan , delivered a crucial ruling clarifying the limits of challenging orders related to review petitions. The Court emphasized that an order dismissing a review petition cannot be independently contested because it simply reiterates the original order or decree. Instead, any party aggrieved must […]
Advocate’s License Blocked For 3 Years: SC Orders Suspension, Property Attachment
The Supreme Court of India, on 12th September 2025, delivered a strong message against professional misconduct in the legal fraternity by dismissing an appeal filed by advocate Manoj Kumar Sharma. The Court upheld the Bar Council of India’s decision to suspend him for three years, citing serious misconduct and unbecoming behavior as a legal practitioner. […]
SC Calls Out Reckless Media Spin On AI 171 Tragedy: Warns Pilot-Blame Narrative
The Supreme Court bench of Justice Surya Kant & Justice N. Kotiswar Singh has expressed serious concern over the selective leak of the preliminary inquiry report into the tragic crash of Air India Flight AI171. The accident, which occurred shortly after takeoff from Ahmedabad airport on June 12, 2025, claimed the lives of 260 people. […]
SC Reclassifies Offence: Touching Minor’s Private Parts Is Sexual Assault, Not Rape
In a significant ruling, the Supreme Court of India has clarified that the mere act of touching the private parts of a minor does not amount to rape or penetrative sexual assault under the Indian Penal Code (IPC) or the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act. The Court emphasized the need for precise […]
NRI Husband Wins in SC: FIR Filed After Divorce Decree Termed Abuse of Process
The Supreme Court delivered a significant ruling cautioning High Courts against their tendency to dismiss petitions to quash First Information Reports (FIR’s ) purely based on their contents. The court emphasized that it is crucial for the courts to consider the broader context and circumstances surrounding the filing of an FIR. The judgment delivered by […]
Landmark Ruling: Nationwide Rules for ‘Anand Karaj’ Registration; SC Issues Time-Bound Mandate
In a landmark ruling, the Supreme Court of India has directed 17 States and 7 Union Territories (UTs) to frame rules under the Anand Marriage Act, 1909, for the registration of Sikh marriages (Anand Karaj) within four months. The Court noted that decades of non-implementation of the Act had created unequal treatment of Sikh citizens […]
“Respect All Faiths” : CJI Rebuts Backlash Over Khajuraho Temple Comment
Chief Justice of India(CJI), B.R. Gavai clarified his earlier remarks made while dismissing a plea seeking reconstruction of a damaged Lord Vishnu idol at a Khajuraho temple, stating that he maintains equal respect for all religions. The controversy stemmed from the Chief Justice’s dismissal on September 16 of a Public Interest Litigation (PIL) seeking reconstruction […]
SC Backs SBI; Cites Bijnor Precedent: ‘One -Time Settlement Benefits Not An Absolute Right’
In a significant ruling the Supreme Court has ruled in favour of the State Bank of India (SBI) in a case about the 2020 One-Time Settlement (OTS) Scheme. A bench of Justice Dipankar Datta and Justice A.G. Masih held that a borrower’s application is invalid if the required 5% upfront payment is not made. Because […]
SC Reaffirms Decades-Old ‘Bhagat Ram Principle’ On Village Lands: Unused ‘Bachat Land’ Stays With Farmers
In a significant judgment bringing relief to Haryana-based landowners, the Supreme Court has ruled that any ‘bachat land’– the land left unused after marking plots for common use during consolidation- must be redistributed/given back to the original proprietors in proportion to the land they had contributed. The ruling reinforces that if the leftover land is […]