Complete Supreme Court Annual Digest 2025 [Part-IV]

Section 113. Burden of proof as to ownershipSection 113 BSA - The Section embodies the well-recognised principle that possession is prima facie proof of ownership. A person in possession is entitled to remain in possession until another person can disclose a better title under Section 113 of the BSA. Therefore, once the plaintiff proves that he has been in possession of the suit property,...

Know The Law | From Liberal Approach To Strict Scrutiny, Supreme Court Approach Towards Condoning Govt Delay

The Supreme Court, while expressing disapproval of the Odisha Government's lethargy in filing appeals within the prescribed limitation period, traced the shift in judicial approach, from an earlier, more liberal practice of condoning delays in State appeals in the interest of substantial justice, to a stricter stance that emphasises rigorous compliance with statutory limitation periods, which are repeatedly violated by the governments and their authorities. The bench comprising Justices...

Supreme Court Issues Directions For Proper Enforcement Of Solid Waste Management Rules 2026

The Supreme Court recently issued a comprehensive set of directions across the country for the implementation of the Solid Waste Management Rules(SWM Rules), 2026, which is set to come into force from April 1, 2026. It flagged the lack of compliance with the 2016 rules, particularly segregation of waste into wet, dry, and hazardous waste, in urban and rural areas and active massive dumpsites across metropolitan cities.While issuing the directions, the Supreme Court orally remarked that India, as...

Cooperation With Investigation Doesn't Mean Self Incrimination: Supreme Court Grants Bail Despite Refusal To Surrender Mobile

The Supreme Court recently granted anticipatory bail to one Vinay Kumar Gupta in a case registered under the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Act, 1985, despite not surrendering his mobile phone to police.A bench of Justice Sanjay Kumar and Justice K Vinod Chandran observed that cooperation with investigation does not extend to violation of the constitutional right against self-incrimination.“It is for the State to complete the investigation in accordance with due procedure but, in...

Supreme Court Weekly Roundup: February 9, 2026 To February 15, 2026

Judgments₹2 Crore Compensation For Faulty Haircut Unjustified : Supreme Court Asks ITC Maurya To Pay 25 Lakhs To ModelCase Details: ITC Limited v. Aashna RoyCitation: 2026 LiveLaw (SC) 129The Supreme Court set aside the National Consumer Dispute Redressal Commission's (NCDRC) order, which had directed the ITC Maurya Hotel, New Delhi, to pay Rs. 2 Crore compensation to a Model for a faulty haircut.A bench of Justices Rajesh Bindal and Manmohan noted that the NCDRC failed to assess how the...

Supreme Court Daily Round-Up : February 20, 2026

Links to today's stories :'Travesty Of Justice To Keep Convict In Jail For Years Pending Appeal' : Supreme Court Quotes 1977 Judgment, Suspends Murder SentenceSupreme Court Dismisses PIL To Ban Building Babri Masjids Or Any Mosque In Babur's Name'Police-Politician Nexus' : Supreme Court Raps Andhra Police For Lax Probe In Murder Case Against YSRCP MLC Udaya BhaskarIncreasing Green Cover...

S. 27 Evidence Act | Discovery Based On Accused's Statement Forms "Formidable Link" In Circumstantial Evidence Chain : Supreme Court

The Supreme Court on Friday (February 20) upheld the conviction in a ransom murder case, relying on the convict's disclosure statements made under Section 27 of the Evidence Act. A bench of Justices Prashant Kumar Mishra and Vipul M Pancholi heard the case that rested purely on circumstantial evidence, however, the Appellant-convict's disclosure statements under Section 27 played a...

Homebuyer Can't Be Compelled To Accept Possession Without Occupancy Certificate Obtained By Builder : Supreme Court

The Supreme Court on Friday (February 20) reiterated that homebuyers cannot be compelled to accept possession of a property in the absence of an Occupancy Certificate. Such a failure by the developer, the Court held, constitutes a statutory deficiency in service, entitling consumers to receive compensation from the developers.“Obtaining such certificate is a statutory pre-condition integral...

Courts Must Ideally Answer Every Issue Raised, Instead Of Focusing On A Single Decisive Point : Supreme Court

The Court set aside the Bombay High Court's order, finding it to be selective in adjudicating a case concerning the disciplinary proceedings initiated against the school teacher.

'Travesty Of Justice To Keep Convict In Jail For Years Pending Appeal' : Supreme Court Quotes 1977 Judgment, Suspends Murder Sentence

The Court suspended the sentence after noting that the convict's appeal has been pending in the High Court for nearly 10 years.

Supreme Court Daily Round-Up : February 19, 2026

Links to today's reports :'Why Cash Transfer Schemes Just Before Elections?' Supreme Court Slams 'Freebies' Culture, Says Nation Building HamperedAnil Ambani Files Affidavit In Supreme Court, Undertakes Not To Leave India & To Cooperate With ED-CBI ProbeS.7 IBC | Corporate Debtor's Ability To Pay Debt Not To Be Considered Before Admitting Insolvency Petition : Supreme CourtAdvise SC...

'No Justification In Barring Bar Association Officer Bearers From Bar Council Elections' : Supreme Court Asks BCI To Reconsider Rule

The Supreme Court on Thursday directed the Bar Council of India to reconsider its rule which bars office bearers of Bar Associations from contesting elections to State Bar Councils.With this direction, a bench of CJI Surya Kant, Justice Joymalya Bagchi and Justice Vipul Pancholi disposed of a writ petition challenging Chapter III of the Bar Council of India Uniform Rules (and...