In a landmark ruling on Supreme Court cement grinding unit reclassification, the Court quashed an unlawful Change of Land Use and set aside CPCB’s downgrade from Red to Orange category. The judgment reinforces strict statutory compliance under the PRTPD Act and strengthens constitutional environmental protections under Article 21.

The Adishakti Developers v State of Maharashtra auction sale Rule 107 judgment clarifies that failure to deposit auction sale consideration within the prescribed timeline renders the sale void while reaffirming the wide revisional powers under Section 154.

The Doniyar Vildanov NDPS acquittal Supreme Court judgment highlights how failure to follow mandatory search safeguards and inconsistencies in evidence can collapse prosecution cases under the NDPS Act.

The Ram Singh election case Supreme Court ruling highlights how appellate courts handle election disputes after term expiry and why adverse observations and administrative directions may be set aside when interim stays exist.

The Stem cell therapy for ASD Supreme Court judgment holds that unproven stem-cell treatments for autism cannot be marketed as clinical therapy and must operate only within approved research frameworks.

The Supreme Court’s ruling on UGC Regulations Vice Chancellor appointment standards confirms the overriding force of UGC norms over conflicting university statutes and clarifies remedies when appointments violate regulatory requirements.

The Restoration of Section 138 NI Act complaint Supreme Court decision explains when courts must restore criminal cheque dishonour complaints dismissed for default. The ruling emphasises interest of justice and proper exercise of revisional jurisdiction.

The Supreme Court holds that where an arbitration agreement itself is alleged to be forged, courts must first decide its existence and cannot compel arbitration. The ruling clarifies fraud-based non-arbitrability and curbs misuse of Article 227.

The Supreme Court clarifies the legal limits of de-licensing of land use, reinforces strict pleading standards in writ jurisdiction, and delineates the National Green Tribunal’s role in urban planning disputes.

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.

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The Supreme Court has issued a notice to the Union Government and ECI regarding a PIL that seeks stricter rules for political parties. The court will examine if legislative action is required to “ensure transparency, curb criminal influence, and enforce secularism in politics”. This move addresses the increasing opacity in party financing and the criminalization of politics, pushing for greater accountability in democratic governance.

The Supreme Court is deliberating a landmark Presidential Reference on whether Governors have a fixed timeline to assent to bills passed by state legislatures. The bench, led by Chief Justice B.R. Gavai, questioned whether courts should "sit idle" as gubernatorial inaction stalls democratic governance. A ruling is expected soon that could redefine the separation of powers and clarify if such delays are subject to judicial review.

The Supreme Court in State Bank of India v. Ramadhar Sao (2025) reaffirmed that judicial review in disciplinary proceedings is limited to correcting legal or procedural errors, not re-evaluating evidence. Setting aside Patna High Court’s orders, the Court restored SBI’s penalty of removal with superannuation benefits, stressing that corruption cannot be excused even at lower levels of employment.

SC overturns bail for Olympian in Chhatrasal case, stressing liberty can't outweigh justice in grave offences.

There is clear distinction in law between setting aside of the bail by a higher Court and cancellation of the bail. While cancellation of bail is due to some supervening circumstances like breach of bail condition, setting aside of the bail is concerned not with the breach of condition but with the justifiability and soundness of the order granting bail.” (Neeru Yadav v. State of U.P.)

Arbitration clauses in India can transfer with contract assignments if intent or conduct shows implied consent.

The chronic issue of the pendency of cases across all levels of the Indian judicial system continues to be a pressing concern, with the total number of pending cases exceeding five crore.

Supreme Court upholds hospital’s liability for medical negligence but reduces compensation in Kamineni Hospitals case.