The Supreme Court in Syed Iftikhar Andrabi v. NIA restores constitutional balance in UAPA bail cases, reaffirming K.A. Najeeb and emphasizing Article 21 protections against prolonged incarceration.

The Supreme Court in Hirani Developers clarifies when an arbitration clause from an earlier agreement becomes binding through incorporation by reference, emphasizing drafting precision and contractual intent.

The Supreme Court in New India Assurance Company Limited v. Dolly Satish Gandhi held that Mediclaim reimbursements cannot reduce MACT compensation. The ruling draws a clear distinction between private insurance benefits and statutory accident compensation under the Motor Vehicles Act.

The Supreme Court acquittal in murder case in Talari Naresh v. State of Telangana demonstrates how contradictions in witness testimony, unreliable medical evidence, and weak investigation can overturn convictions under IPC and the SC/ST Act.

The Supreme Court in Urmila Devi v. State of Uttar Pradesh held that once a Prescribed Authority passes a final order in a Panchayat election dispute, it becomes functus officio and cannot subsequently declare a candidate elected after recounting.

The Supreme Court in Gunjan @ Girija Kumari v. State (NCT of Delhi) quashed proceedings under the SC/ST Act after holding that the essential statutory ingredient of abuse occurring “within public view” was absent from the FIR and supporting material.

The Supreme Court in Yatin Narendra Oza v. Suo Motu, High Court of Gujarat upheld the finding of criminal contempt against a senior advocate but invoked Article 142 to suspend the conviction indefinitely, balancing institutional dignity with judicial mercy and rehabilitation.

The Supreme Court in Sujal Vishwas Attavar v. State of Maharashtra reaffirmed that Article 226 FIR registration remedies are extraordinary in nature and cannot ordinarily bypass statutory procedures under the BNSS. The judgment strengthens the principle that litigants must exhaust alternative remedies before invoking writ jurisdiction.

The Supreme Court in Bhartiya Mazdoor Sangh v. State of U.P. clarifies the SICA repeal impact on winding up, emphasizing strict compliance with IBC timelines and protecting workers’ dues.

The Supreme Court in Canara Bank v. Kavita Chowdhary clarifies how bank cheque delay deficiency in service is assessed, emphasizing due diligence, timely presentment, and proportionate compensation.

The Supreme Court in Ex. Sqn. Ldr. R. Sood v. Union of India rules that disciplinary action after criminal discharge is generally impermissible, reinforcing fairness and reasoned decision-making.

The Supreme Court in Dhananjay Rathi v. Ruchika Rathi reinforces the sanctity of mediated settlement in divorce cases, limiting resilement and quashing misuse of domestic violence proceedings.

The Supreme Court in Anosh Ekka v. State (CBI) clarifies the approach to bail in corruption cases India, balancing individual liberty with public interest and ongoing investigations.

A 2026 Supreme Court ruling reinforces strict compliance with EWS certificate validity in recruitment, holding that incorrect financial year certificates invalidate eligibility despite administrative errors.

A landmark Supreme Court ruling on public procurement judicial review India reinforces transparency, Article 14 compliance, and accountability, ordering a CBI probe into alleged irregularities in Arunachal Pradesh contracts.

The Supreme Court’s ruling in Sajal Bose v. State of West Bengal reshapes how courts assess Section 482 CrPC quashing CCTV evidence, emphasizing that unimpeachable electronic records can justify early dismissal of criminal proceedings.

The Supreme Court clarifies quashing criminal proceedings matrimonial disputes India, holding that vague allegations, delay, and lack of evidence justify quashing FIRs.

The Supreme Court clarifies res judicata and abuse of process India, holding that while default dismissal is not res judicata, re-litigation may still be barred on equitable grounds.

The Supreme Court clarifies electricity tariff determination regulatory powers India, holding that regulators must consider incentives like GBI but cannot apply them mechanically.

The Supreme Court clarifies permanent commission navy officers eligibility India, holding that flawed ACRs and lack of transparency violated fairness, granting one-time relief to officers.