Statement Recorded By High Courts Can't Be Later Contradicted By Counsel : Supreme Court

The Supreme Court has reiterated that High Courts are Courts of Record and that whatever is recorded in their proceedings is presumed to be correct and cannot be contradicted later by parties or counsel.A Bench comprising Justice Manmohan and Justice N.V. Anjaria made this observation while disposing of a Special Leave Petition filed against an order of the Allahabad High Court dated...

Supreme Court Weekly Round-Up: November 03, 2025 To November 09, 2025

Reports/JudgmentsArbitration | Objections To Arbitral Award Execution Maintainable Only If Decree Is Void Or Without Jurisdiction: Supreme CourtCause Title: MMTC Limited v. Anglo American Metallurgical Coal Pvt. LimitedCitation: 2025 LiveLaw (SC) 1060The Supreme Court (November 3) ruled against the stalling of the enforcement of an arbitral award at the execution stage, reiterating that...

Motor Accident Claim | Insurers Must Compensate Victims Despite Policy Breach, Can Recover From Vehicle Owner : Supreme Court

The Supreme Court reiterated that insurance companies cannot evade their obligation to compensate victims in motor accident cases, even when there is a breach of a policy condition. The Court clarified that insurers retain the right to recover the compensation amount from the vehicle owner thereafter. “Where the contract of insurance is not disputed, even on breach of insurance...

Supreme Court Enhances Compensation For 77% Disabled Accident Victim, Cites 'Loss of Marriage Prospects' & Future Medical Treatment Cost

The Supreme Court has enhanced the compensation for a victim who suffered around 77% permanent disability as a teenager in a 2002 motor vehicle accident, awarding special attention to his "loss of marriage prospects". A bench of Justices K Vinod Chandran and NV Anjaria modified the Kerala High Court's award, increasing the total compensation from approximately ₹7.5 lakh to ₹15.13...

In Execution Petition, Onus On Decree-Holder To Show Violation By Judgment Debtor : Supreme Court

The Court dismissed an appeal in relation to a 92-year-old dispute between two groups in Andhra Pradesh over temple worship rights.

Supreme Court Daily Round-Up : November 11, 2025

Links to today's reports :Supreme Court Raps Jharkhand High Court For Casually Suspending Murder Convicts' Sentence; Slams State For Not Challenging OrderTransfer Of Title In Immovable Property Doesn't Attract Service Tax : Supreme Court'Can Parliament Reintroduce Provisions Struck Down By Court?' Supreme Court Questions Centre On Tribunal Reforms Act, 2021Subsequent Purchaser Who Acted Merely...

Executing Courts Shouldn't Allow Withdrawal & Refiling Of Execution Petitions Without Valid Reason : Supreme Court

The Court also flagged 1.41 lakh execution petitions pending in Karnataka High Court.

Externally Procured Parts Supplied To Customer For Assembly, But Not Used By Manufacturer, Aren't Liable To Excise Duty : Supreme Court

The Supreme Court on Monday (November 10) dismissed the Revenue Department's excise duty demand against a company that had manufactured and erected a large boiler at a customer's site, holding that the full contract value could not be subjected to central excise duty. The Court clarified that parts bought out externally and supplied to the customer for assembly, but not actually used by...

Nithari Killings : Supreme Court Slams Botched Probe, Expresses Regret That Real Perpetrator Not Caught

“When proof fails, the only lawful outcome is to set aside the conviction even in a case involving horrific crimes.”

'Ridge Acts As Delhi's Green Lungs In Present Pollution' : Supreme Court Directs Giving Statutory Status To Ridge Management Board

Amid worsening air pollution in the National Capital, the Supreme Court on Tuesday (November 11) delivered a crucial verdict aimed at protecting the 'Delhi Ridge', a vital ecological zone in Delhi. Observing that little progress had been made over the past three decades to restore the ridge's natural integrity, the Court directed the Union Government(MoEF & CC) to confer statutory status...

S.304 IPC | How 'Intention' & 'Knowledge' Determine If Offence Is Culpable Homicide Not Amounting To Murder? Supreme Court Explains

The Supreme Court on Monday (November 10) converted the conviction of a man from that of murder under Section 302 to culpable homicide not amounting to murder under Part I of Section 304, noting that the convict had no intention to kill the deceased, though had knowledge that the injury would likely cause death. A bench of Justices K Vinod Chandran and NV Anjaria heard the case relating to...

Nithari Killings : Surendra Koli To Walk Free As Supreme Court Sets Aside His Only Remaining Conviction

The Supreme Court on Tuesday set aside the conviction of Surendra Koli in the last remaining case related to Nithari killings.A bench of Chief Justice BR Gavai, Justice Surya Kant and Justice Vikram Nath allowed the curative petition filed by Koli against the 2011 judgment of the Supreme Court, which had confirmed his conviction in one of the cases. Koli sought curative on the basis of...