The Supreme Court holds that BOCW cess qualifies as subsequent legislation under NHAI contracts where statutory machinery was absent at the bid stage, reinforcing arbitral autonomy and limits on judicial interference.

The Supreme Court holds that ordinary rate of wages overtime under the Factories Act must include compensatory allowances, rejecting executive memoranda that sought to exclude them. The ruling reinforces statutory primacy and labour-protective interpretation.

The Supreme Court rules that a DGFT notification becomes legally enforceable only upon publication in the Official Gazette, rejecting reliance on prior website uploads. The decision in Viraj Impex reinforces strict compliance with statutory modes of promulgation under trade law.

The Supreme Court has held that AICTE Career Advancement Scheme Regulations apply only to in-service promotions and cannot govern initial recruitment conducted under State rules. The ruling restores a 2015 Gujarat Public Service Commission selection and reinforces estoppel principles in recruitment litigation.

The Supreme Court has issued landmark interim student suicide guidelines requiring higher education institutions to report deaths, strengthen mental-health systems, and comply with existing UGC regulations. The Court, acting under Article 142, has constituted a National Task Force to design enforceable SOPs for student well-being and institutional accountability.

Case Summary Case:  Elegna Co-operative Housing and Commercial Society Ltd. v. Edelweiss Asset Reconstruction Company Ltd. & Takshashila Heights India Pvt. Ltd. (Civil Appeals Nos. 10261 & 10012 of 2025) Citation:  2026 INSC 58 Date of judgment:  15 January 2026 Bench:  Honourable Justice J.B. Pardiwala; Honourable Justice R. Mahadevan (opinion authored by Honourable Justice R. Mahadevan) Parties: Appellants —  Elegna Co-op. Housing & Commercial Society Ltd.; Takshashila Heig

Summary Case:   Laxman Siddappa Naik v. Kattimani Chaniappa Jamappanna & Ors. Citation:  1968 AIR 929; 1968 SCR (2) 805 Date of Judgment:  19 January 1968 Bench:  Hon'ble Justice M. Hidayatullah; Hon'ble Justice S.M. Sikri; Hon'ble Justice K.S. Hegde Advocates:  S. S. Javali and M. Veerappa for the appellant; R. Gopalakrishnan for respondent no.1 Statutory Provisions / Instruments:  Representation of the People Act, 1951 (s.116-A); Constitution (Scheduled Tribes) Order, 1950

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SC calls preventive detention a “draconian measure” and quashes Kerala order for lack of public order threat.

Supreme Court stresses: "Suspicion can't replace proof" while acquitting student in a circumstantial evidence murder case.

Supreme Court rules excise re-classification illegal, citing breach of natural justice and Rule 9B non-compliance.

Supreme Court upholds arbitral award on liquidated damages, reaffirms limits of judicial review under Section 34.

Karnataka HC dismisses petition challenging Siddaramaiah's Varuna election victory, upholding Congress' election promises as valid.

SC sets aside suspension of sentence in POCSO case, stressing justice for minor victims and limits of appellate discretion.

Supreme Court: Supervisory role, not title, decides ESI liability; General Manager's conviction for non-payment upheld.

SC holds that arbitral jurisdiction depends on consent, not mere notice—clarifies joinder of non-signatories under Section 16.

Supreme Court rules Rajasthan's power to cancel Form C under CST Act as ultra vires. Upholds legislative discipline.

Madras HC convicts DRT officer and associates in corruption case, sentencing them to 5 years for undervaluing property in auction.

SC restores dismissal of 17-year-old property suit, says limitation protects bona fide purchasers and legal certainty.