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SICA Repeal Impact on Winding Up: Supreme Court Clarifies Consequences of Missing IBC Window
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.

Chintan Shah
6 days ago6 min read


Bank Cheque Delay Deficiency in Service: Supreme Court Clarifies Liability and Compensation Principles
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.

Chintan Shah
6 days ago7 min read


Disciplinary Action After Criminal Discharge: Supreme Court Sets Limits on Administrative Punishment
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.

Chintan Shah
6 days ago6 min read


Mediated Settlement in Divorce Cases: Supreme Court Reinforces Finality and Limits Abuse of Process
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.

Chintan Shah
Apr 146 min read


Bail in Corruption Cases India: Supreme Court Balances Liberty and Public Interest
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.

Chintan Shah
Apr 146 min read


EWS Certificate Validity in Recruitment: Supreme Court Clarifies Strict Eligibility Rules
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.

Chintan Shah
Apr 137 min read


Public Procurement Judicial Review India: Supreme Court Orders CBI Probe in Arunachal Pradesh Case
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.

Chintan Shah
Apr 75 min read


Section 482 CrPC Quashing CCTV Evidence: Supreme Court Sets Clear Standard in Sajal Bose Case
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.

Chintan Shah
Apr 75 min read


Quashing Criminal Proceedings Matrimonial Disputes India: Supreme Court Sets Limits in Charul Shukla Case
The Supreme Court clarifies quashing criminal proceedings matrimonial disputes India, holding that vague allegations, delay, and lack of evidence justify quashing FIRs.

Chintan Shah
Mar 266 min read


Res Judicata and Abuse of Process India: Supreme Court Clarifies Limits in Sharada Sanghi Case
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.

Chintan Shah
Mar 266 min read


Electricity Tariff Determination Regulatory Powers India: Supreme Court Clarifies GBI Treatment in Green Infra Case
The Supreme Court clarifies electricity tariff determination regulatory powers India, holding that regulators must consider incentives like GBI but cannot apply them mechanically.

Chintan Shah
Mar 266 min read


Permanent Commission Navy Officers Eligibility India: Supreme Court Grants Relief in Yogendra Kumar Singh Case
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.

Chintan Shah
Mar 256 min read


Arbitration Agreement Consent Requirement India: Supreme Court Clarifies Limits in Bharat Udyog Case
The Supreme Court clarifies that arbitration agreement consent requirement India is mandatory, holding that arbitration cannot be imposed without mutual agreement between parties.

Chintan Shah
Mar 256 min read


Arbitration Clause Finality Supreme Court 2026 India: State Cannot Be Judge in Its Own Cause
The arbitration clause finality Supreme Court 2026 India ruling clarifies that contractual clauses cannot eliminate remedies or oust arbitration in disputed liability cases.

Chintan Shah
Mar 256 min read


Select List Appointment Supreme Court 2026 India: No Right to Appointment Beyond Vacancies
In select list appointment Supreme Court 2026 India, the Court rules that candidates in a select list have no vested right to appointment beyond notified vacancies.

Chintan Shah
Mar 256 min read


Permanent Commission Women Army Officers India: Supreme Court Grants Relief in Pooja Pal Case
The Supreme Court rules on permanent commission women army officers India, holding that systemic bias in evaluation and opportunities violated equality, granting significant relief.

Chintan Shah
Mar 256 min read


Child Witness Testimony Reliability in Rape Cases: Supreme Court Restores Conviction in Hukum Chand Case
The Supreme Court reinforces that child witness testimony reliability in rape cases can sustain conviction if credible, even without corroboration, and minor inconsistencies are not fatal.

Chintan Shah
Mar 256 min read


Reserved Category Candidates Open Merit Eligibility: Supreme Court Clarifies Law in Chaya v State of Maharashtra
The Supreme Court rules that reserved category candidates open merit eligibility cannot be denied merely due to relaxation in qualifying exams if they perform better in merit-based selection.

Chintan Shah
Mar 246 min read


NGT Adjudicatory Powers and Natural Justice: Supreme Court Clarifies Limits in Indian Oil Case
The Supreme Court reinforces that NGT adjudicatory powers and natural justice cannot be compromised, holding that tribunals cannot delegate decision-making to committees or bypass fair hearing.

Chintan Shah
Mar 246 min read


Coal Supply Compensation vs Specific Performance: Supreme Court Clarifies Relief
The Supreme Court held that coal supply compensation vs specific performance must be resolved through supply at current price, rejecting claims for monetary compensation in the Prakash Industries case.

Chintan Shah
Mar 236 min read
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