'Persistence Of Stray Dogs Imperils Public Safety' : Supreme Court Flags "Dog Bite Menace", Says Children & Poor Worst Affected

The menace of dog bites is not merely a public-health challenge but a matter of human safety concern, the Court said.

Supreme Court Prohibits Use Of 'Split Multiplier' In Motor Accident Claims, Holds That Income At Time Of Death Must Be Considered

The Supreme Court has delivered a significant ruling on the computation of compensation in motor accident claim cases, holding that the 'split multiplier' method should not be applied. The Court clarified that compensation must be calculated solely on the basis of the deceased's income at the time of death. “we hold that the income as on the date of death is to be taken to calculate...

BREAKING| Supreme Court Delivers Split Verdict On Review Against Order Forming SIT With Hindu & Muslim Officers To Probe Akola Riots Case

"Secularism should be practiced in reality, not left enshrined as a Constitutional principle on paper", Justice Kumar said.

Mere Use Of Word 'Arbitration' Does Not Create Arbitration Agreement Unless Parties Clearly Intend So: Supreme Court

The Supreme Court upheld the Punjab and Haryana High Court's decision refusing to refer the dispute to arbitration, observing that the mere use of the term “arbitration” in a clause is not sufficient to mandate reference to arbitration unless the parties clearly intended to resolve their disputes through arbitration. “mere use of the word 'arbitration” is not sufficient to treat...

'Property Purchase Traumatic' : Supreme Court Suggests Use Of Blockchain Technology To Make Land Registrations Easy & Reliable

The Court flagged colonial-era property laws, as per which property registration is not a conclusive guarantee of ownership.

Supreme Court Revives CBI's Appeal In Chhattisgarh High Court Against Acquittal Of Ex-CM Ajit Jogi's Son In Murder Case

In a significant development, the Supreme Court revived the CBI's appeal before the Chhattisgarh High Court against the acquittal of Amit Jogi, son of former Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Ajit Jogi, in a high-profile murder case of political leader Ramavatar Jaggi. Against the acquittal of Amit Jogi, three appeals were filed. One was filed by the CBI, and the other two were filed by the...

Supreme Court Orders Removal Of All Stray Animals From Highways Across India; Directs Their Relocation To Shelters

The Court warned that field level officers will be held personally liable for any lapse.

Suppression Of Candidate's Conviction Renders Election Void; Irrelevant Whether Non-Disclosure Affected Results : Supreme Court

Observing that 'non-disclosure of a conviction' constitutes a suppression of material information violating the electorate's fundamental right to make an informed choice, the Supreme Court on Thursday (November 6) upheld the disqualification of a former councillor, who had not disclosed her criminal antecedent in an election affidavit that she was convicted in a cheque dishonor matter...

No Motor Accident Claim Should Be Dismissed As Time-Barred : Supreme Court's Interim Order In Plea Challenging S.166(3) MV Act

The Supreme Court passed an interim order directing the Motor Accident Claims Tribunals and High Courts to not dismiss any motor accident compensation petition as time-barred.The Court passed this order while hearing a petition challenging Section 166(3) of the Motor Vehicles Act, which prescribes a 6-month limitaiton period from the date of the accident to file a claim petition. This...

'Alarming Rise In Dog Bite Cases' : Supreme Court Orders Removal Of Stray Dogs From Premises Of Schools, Hospitals, Bus Stands Etc

The Court ordered that the dogs picked up from these areas must not be released to the same spot.

Judgment Passed In Favor Of Party Who Died Before Hearing Is Nullity If Legal Heir Wasn't Brought On Record : Supreme Court

The Supreme Court on Thursday (November 6) held that a judgment rendered in favour of a party who had died before their case was heard is legally inapplicable and has no effect in law. In other words, the appeal abates if the appellant dies before the appeal is heard.A bench of Justice P.S. Narasimha and Justice A.S. Chandurkar heard the matter in which two defendants had filed a first...

Supreme Court Monthly Round-Up: October 2025

Reports/JudgmentsEither Grant Or Deny Relief; Avoid Passing Adverse Orders Against Litigants On Issues Beyond Pleadings : Supreme Court To High CourtsCause Title: P. Radhakrishnan & Anr. v. Cochin Devaswom Board & Ors.Citation: 2025 LiveLaw (SC) 970The Supreme Court set aside certain directions issued by the Kerala High Court that had ordered the Cochin Devaswom Board to re-fix...