Supreme Court Refers Reliance-Government Dispute Over KG Basin Gas Extraction To Mediation By Justice RP Desai

The Supreme Court on Friday referred the long-running dispute between Reliance Industries Limited and the Government of India concerning the exploration and extraction of natural gas in the Krishna-Godavari (KG) basin to mediation.The bench comprising Chief Justice of India Surya Kant, Justice Joymalya Baghchi and Justice V Mohana requested former Supreme Court judge Justice Ranjana Prakash Desai to act as the mediator. It also requested her to take the assistance of two domain experts, to...

LiveLaw Supreme Court Quarterly Digest 2026 - BNSS & Cr.P.C

Supreme Court Quarterly Digest July - September 2026 Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023 (BNSS) / Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973 (Cr.P.C) Section 4 - Trial of offences under Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 and other laws Sections 4(2), 5, 154, 173, 190(1) Cr.P.C. ; Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023 – Sections 4, 5, 175, 225 – Interplay between Section 27...

Moneylenders In Maharashtra Must Produce Licence At Threshold In Cheque Bounce Cases: Supreme Court

The Supreme Court on Thursday (October 29) clarified that its May 2026 judgment in M/s Mansi Finance (Chennai) Ltd. v. M. Lalitha & Ors. should not be understood as having laid down a pan-India precedent that unlicensed money lenders can maintain complaints under Sections 138 and 141 of the Negotiable Instruments Act, 1881 over loans advanced against negotiable instruments.The Court stated that the May judgment dealt with only the Tamil Nadu Money Lenders Act. Moneylenders in Maharashtra...

Madras High Court Issues Notice On Plea To Probe CJP Spokesperson Saurav Das' Background, Block Social Media Accounts

Plea seekstake necessary action against Saurav Das by cancelling his passport and Aadhaar Card.

LiveLaw Breaking News Alerts: 30 October 2026

LiveLaw is introducing a new feature —'Breaking News Alerts' — designed to keep our readers instantly updated on the most important judicial developments. With real-time coverage of urgent pronouncements and orders from the Supreme Court and High Courts, this feature ensures that critical updates reach you the moment they happen. Whether it's a landmark ruling or an interim order, LiveLaw's Breaking News Alerts will deliver concise, authoritative updates right on the website, making sure you...

Supreme Court Daily Round-Up : October 29, 2026

Links to the reports of October 29 :Supreme Court's Requests To Courts Or Tribunals Must Be Treated As Directions : Supreme CourtJustice Sanjay Kumar Bars Advocates From Approaching Court Officers After Lawyer's Son Abuses Staff Over PhoneUnfortunate That Ministry Of Corporate Affairs Has Hijacked NCLT Staff Appointments : Supreme CourtImpress Upon Union To Provide Basic Amenities To NCLTs...

'Make This Diwali Enjoyable': Supreme Court Suggests Virat Kohli, Other Public Figures Promote Firecracker-Free Celebrations

The Supreme Court on Thursday suggested to the Centre and Delhi authorities that celebrated cricketers such as Virat Kohli and other respected public figures could be involved in a public-awareness campaign encouraging people to celebrate Diwali without firecrackers.A bench of Justice M.M. Sundresh and Justice PB Varale was hearing the ongoing proceedings concerning air pollution in Delhi-NCR. The Court asked the authorities to widely publicise restrictions on firecrackers through television,...

Supreme Court Says Banks Must Compensate Cyber Fraud Victims If It Took Place Due To Bank's Lack Of Due Diligence

In the digital arrest matter, the Supreme Court today expressed that financial institutions must face strict liability in the event of a customer becoming victim to digital arrest/cyber fraud if the institution/its officials are found negligent in exercise of due diligence. A bench of CJI Surya Kant, Justice Joymalya Bagchi and Justice V Mohana was dealing with the suo motu case taken up over rising incidents of digital arrest scams. Yesterday, the CJI took a strong view on persons accused...

'Legislature Cannot Directly Annul Judgment' : Supreme Court Strikes Down 2022 Karnataka Law Validating Tainted 2011 Civil Service Selection

The Court directed the State Government to initiate fresh recruitment for the vacant Group A and Group B posts, granting a one-time age relaxation to candidates from the 2011 recruitment.

Supreme Court Questions Lack Of Data On Enforcing Firecracker Restrictions During Diwali In Delhi NCR

"We are not inclined to completely ban it, but please do not push us to take a very hard stand on this matter," the Court said.

'What Kind Of People Believe They Can Get Arrested On Mobile?' CJI Expresses Shock At Digital Arrest Scams

The Court proposed to make the banks liable to compensate the victims of cyber fraud, and sought the RBI's stance.

Supreme Court Reserves Order On ED's Plea For CBI Probe Against Mamata Banerjee Over Alleged Blocking Of I-PAC Raid

The Supreme Court today(October 29) reserved orders on the writ petition filed by the Directorate of Enforcement and its officers seeking an FIR and investigation against former West Benegal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee and certain police officials over the alleged obstruction of the ED's search of the offices of I-PAC, the political consultant of the Trinamool Congress.The Court reserved orders on the limited aspect whether the Court should refer to the Central Bureau of Investigation or...