The Supreme Court has declined to interfere with the Bar Council of India’s decision to fix ₹1.25 lakh as the election fee for State Bar Council candidates. The Court observed that the issue falls within the BCI’s regulatory domain and refrained from judicial intervention, emphasizing autonomy in managing professional bodies.

The Supreme Court has clarified that the Judge Advocate General (JAG) recruitment process must adhere to gender-neutral criteria, reinforcing the Armed Forces’ constitutional obligation of equality. The ruling came amid petitions alleging discriminatory practices in shortlisting male and female candidates, marking another step toward inclusive military service norms.

The Supreme Court has quashed the FIR filed under the Uttar Pradesh Prohibition of Unlawful Conversion of Religion Act against the Vice Chancellor of SHUATS. The Court observed that mere allegations of religious conversion without supporting evidence cannot justify prosecution under the anti-conversion law, emphasizing the need for concrete proof and procedural fairness.

Taking suo motu cognizance of the alarming rise in ‘digital arrest’ scams, the Supreme Court has sought detailed responses from the Union government and major telecom operators. The bench highlighted the urgent need for a coordinated framework to protect citizens from cyber-fraud operations exploiting digital identities and impersonating law enforcement agencies.

In a stern message to election authorities, the Supreme Court has struck down an attempt by the Uttarakhand State Election Commission...

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.

The Supreme Court in Nabha Power Ltd. v. PSPCL (2025 INSC 1002) ruled that withdrawal of deemed export benefits under the Foreign Trade Policy and Cabinet press releases do not qualify as “Change in Law” under power purchase agreements. Emphasising that “press releases cannot stand in place of law”, the Court reaffirmed sanctity of competitive bidding and clarified limits of restitution in infrastructure contracts.

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.)

The Supreme Court of India, in State of Maharashtra v. Arjun Sharma, has established a stringent 'twin-test' for the admissibility of AI-generated evidence in criminal trials. The ruling addresses a legal vacuum for technologies like generative AI, which are not covered by Section 65B of the Evidence Act. The test mandates proof of both Authenticity (process integrity) and Reliability (algorithmic soundness), requiring prosecutors to open the AI's "black box" for judicial scr

SC rules: Right to appeal a conviction is not just statutory—it’s a fundamental right under Article 21 of the Constitution.

Introduction On 16 June 2025 , the Supreme Court of India declined to grant anticipatory bail  to an accused implicated in a “dunki”...

SC: High Court can't enhance sentence suo motu in convict’s appeal; only State or victim can seek harsher punishment.

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

SC halts Bhushan Power liquidation, giving JSW Steel time to seek review of ruling that annulled its ₹19,350 cr acquisition.

Supreme Court cancels bail in child trafficking case; slams High Court and declares, “Children are not commodities.”

The Supreme Court invalidates the Khalsa University Repeal Act, citing arbitrariness and violation of Article 14 in a landmark ruling.

Supreme Court quashes criminal proceedings in financial dispute, highlighting the importance of settlement and avoiding prejudice.