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Limitation Act Won't Apply To Conciliation Process Under MSMED Act, But Applies To Arbitration : Supreme Court
The Supreme Court settled an important legal issue regarding the recovery of time-barred payment claims by Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) suppliers from large buyers under the MSMED Act. The Court held that while MSME suppliers may pursue time-barred debts through conciliation proceedings under the Act, such claims cannot be enforced through arbitration, as the Limitation...
Supreme Court Issues Notice On Actor-Politician S Ve Shekar's Plea Against Conviction For Derogatory Comments On Woman Journalist
The Supreme Court yesterday (July 17) issued notice on actor-politician S Ve Shekar's plea challenging his conviction in case lodged over derogatory comments against a woman journalist.A bench of Justices Surya Kant and Joymalya Bagchi passed the order, extending the interim protection against surrender that was granted earlier in Shekar's favor.The Court was dealing with Shekar's...
Justice Yashwant Varma Approaches Supreme Court Challenging In-House Inquiry Report On Cash-at-Home Row
Justice Yashwant Varma has filed a writ petition in the Supreme Court challenging the in-house inquiry committee's report which indicted him in the cash-at-residence row. He has also challenged the recommendation made by the former Chief Justice of India Sanjiv Khanna to the President and the Prime Minister to initiate impeachment proceedings against him.This is an unprecedented development...
Supreme Court Daily Round-Up : July 17, 2025
The links of the Supreme Court reports published on July 17, 2025 here :Motor Accident Claims : Can Passenger In Vehicle Claim Compensation Under Third Party Policy? Supreme Court Refers To Larger BenchPension A Constitutional Right, Can't Be Reduced Without Proper Procedure : Supreme CourtSupreme Court Extends Time To FSSAI Expert Committee For Report On Warning Labels On Packaged...
Supreme Court Rejects Plea Against Allahabad HC's Requirement Of Personal Appearance For Photo Affidavits
The Supreme Court has dismissed a writ petition challenging the administrative requirement of the Allahabad High Court that mandates personal appearance of litigants at the High Court for issuance of photo affidavits. The petitioner, appearing in person, had alleged that this requirement was arbitrary, lacked statutory backing, and violated Articles 14 and 21 of the Constitution.A bench...
Exclusion Of Natural Heirs Without Reasons Raises Doubt About Genuineness Of Will : Supreme Court
The Supreme Court reiterated that exclusion of natural heirs from a Will can be a circumstance raising suspicion against its valid execution, though that factor alone will not invalidate it.The Court observed that the existence of such a suspicious circumstance would require a closer scrutiny of the execution of the Will."We are conscious that deprivation of a natural heir, by itself, may...
Bombay High Court Dismisses Plea Challenging Constitutionality Of UAPA, Sedition Offence
The Bombay High Court on Thursday dismissed the petitions challenging the constitutional validity of the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act (UAPA) and also of the section 124A (sedition) of the Indian Penal Code (IPC).A division bench of Justices Ajay Gadkari and Dr Neela Gokhale while pronouncing their judgment today said, "The UAPA in its present form is constitutionally...
Supreme Court Affirms Conviction Of Woman For Fiance's Murder; Allows Her & Aides To Seek Governor's Pardon
In an extraordinary instance, the Supreme Court on July 14, while upholding the life sentence of a female convict guilty of murdering her fiancé, granted her an opportunity to seek pardon before the Karnataka State Governor. The Court also held that the powers of the Governor under Article 161 to grant pardon reflect the wider "constitutional ethos, goal and culture" towards reformation....
'Not Convinced' : Supreme Court Questions HC Order Granting Bail To Kannada Actor Darshan In Renukaswamy Murder Case
The Supreme Court today(July 17) orally remarked that it is not at all convinced in the manner the Karnataka High Court exercised its discretion in granting bail to actor Darshan in the Renukaswamy Murder Case. It also orally asked Darshan's lawyers to give good reasons as to why the court should not interfere with the High Court's decision. A bench comprising Justice JB Pardiwala and Justice...
TN Idol Theft Cases : CBI Seeks To Restrain Retd. IPS Officer Pon Manickavel From Giving Media Interviews, Supreme Court To Hear On July 21
The Supreme Court will hear on July 21 a plea filed by the Central Bureau of Investigation seeking to restrain retired IPS officer Pon Manickavel, who is accused of falsely implicating police officials in Idol Theft cases, from giving any interviews to the media.A bench of Justices Vikram Nath and Sandeep Mehta adjourned the matter today till the said date.To recap, the FIR against Manickavel...