“Danger to Life…That’s the Only Factor”: SC While Declining to Suspend Asaram’s Sentence.
The Supreme Court bench of Justice MM Sundresh and Justice Sheel Nagu on Tuesday issued notice to the State of Rajasthan on a petition filed by self-styled godman Asaram Bapu. He has challenged the Rajasthan High Court’s decision upholding his 2013 rape conviction and life sentence under Section 376 of the IPC. No Sentence Suspension: […]
Facebook Livestream Claim, an Alleged Fake Encounter, and a CBI Probe Plea: Supreme Court Says Go to HC
The Supreme Court on Tuesday refused to hear a public interest litigation (PIL) seeking a Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) probe into the alleged “extra-judicial killing” of 28-year-old Bharat Bhushan Tiwari in Bhojpur, Bihar. A partial working days Bench of Justices M. M. Sundresh and Sheel Nagu gave the petitioner, Advocate Vishal Tiwari, permission to […]
Can a 70% Disability Be Treated as 100%? SC Says Yes—In This Case
The Supreme Court has ruled that if a mason loses his right leg above the knee, it should be treated as 100% functional disability, even if doctors have assessed his physical disability at only 70%. The Court said that compensation in motor accident cases cannot be calculated only on the basis of the percentage of […]
Can a Registered Sale Deed Be Rejected Over a Witness’s Memory? SC Gives a Clear Answer
Justice Prashant Kumar Mishra and Justice N.V. Anjaria of the Supreme Court have clarified that the legal presumption in favour of a registered sale deed cannot be overturned merely because of minor inconsistencies in the testimony of an attesting witness. Minor Witness Error: The case concerned agricultural land in Haridwar. The Supreme Court disagreed with […]
SC Relaxes s.45 PMLA Conditions, Grants Bail to Ramkripal Meena in REET Paper Leak Case
The Hon’ble Supreme Court on 30/07/2024 granted bail to Ramkripal Meena, accused of leaking and distributing the question papers of the Rajasthan Eligibility Examination for Teachers (REET), 2021, in exchange for Rs. 1.20 crores. The relief was provided in a case registered under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA). A bench of Justices Surya […]
The Notice Went to the Wrong Address—So Why Did the Employee Still Lose Before the SC?
The bench of Justice Vikram Nath and Justice Sandeep Mehta in the Supreme Court of India has set aside an ex-parte Labour Court award that had directed the reinstatement of an employee along with payment of salary from the date his services were discontinued. Unauthorised Absence: The respondent was employed by the appellant company. On […]
For the First Time, SC Recognises a Fundamental Right to Walk—Footpaths to Take Priority Over Vehicles
In a landmark judgment, the Supreme Court has, for the first time, recognised that the right to walk on a demarcated footpath is a fundamental right protected under the Constitution of India. The judgment was delivered by a bench of Justices PS Narasimha and Atul S Chandurkar. Right to Walk Recognised The Court held: “The […]
A Family Found Dead, Witnesses Turned Hostile—Yet the SC Upheld the Conviction. Here’s Why
The Supreme Court comprising Justice Pankaj Mithal and Justice Prasanna B. Varale upheld the conviction and life sentence of Uperndra Khare in the sensational Satna quadruple murder case. Supreme Court Upholds Conviction: The Court held that the prosecution had successfully proved a complete chain of circumstances showing his guilt. Dismissing the appeal, the Court agreed […]
‘“You All Are Parasites’: Supreme Court Refuses to Hear Alleged Cybercriminal’s Plea”
Chief Justice of India (CJI) Surya Kant and Justice V Mohana of the Supreme court recently refused to entertain a writ petition filed by an alleged cybercriminal accused of laundering investments. While dismissing the petition, the Bench stressed the need for strict action against cybercriminals and made strong observations. ‘You All Are Parasites’ The Bench […]
“After Kerala HC Removed US Bankruptcy Trustee, Epic Creations and Tangible Play Move SC”
Epic Creations Inc. and Tangible Play Inc., two companies involved in a dispute over ownership and control of certain domains and business assets, have approached the Supreme Court challenging a June 1, 2026 judgment of Justice Easwaran S. of the Kerala High Court. In that judgment, the High Court removed Claudia Z. Springer, the Chapter […]