Written Grounds Of Arrest Must Be Furnished In Language Arrestee Understands; Otherwise Arrest & Remand Illegal : Supreme Court

The Supreme Court observed that failure to supply the written grounds of arrest to an arrestee in the language in which he/she understands renders the arrest and subsequent remand illegal. “mere communication of the grounds in a language not understood by the person arrested does not fulfil the constitutional mandate under Article 22 of the Constitution of India. The failure to supply...

If Written Grounds Of Arrest Not Furnished At Least Two Hrs Before Production Of Accused Before Magistrate, Arrest & Remand Illegal: Supreme Court

In a significant ruling, the Supreme Court on Thursday (November 6) extended the requirement of providing the grounds of arrest in writing to apply to all offences under the IPC/BNS, and not just to cases arising under special statutes like the PMLA or UAPA. A bench of Chief Justice BR Gavai and Justice Augustine George Masih held that the failure to provide the grounds of arrest in writing...

No Compassionate Appointment Claim Over Missing Employee Who Retired Before 7-Year Period For Presumption Of Death: Supreme Court

As the family accepted the retiral benefits, no claim for compassionate appointment is maintainable, the Court said.

Supreme Court Weekly Round-Up: October 27, 2025 To November 02, 2025

Reports/JudgmentsS.12A Commercial Courts Act | Pre-Litigation Mediation Not Mandatory In Cases Of Continuing IPR Infringement: Supreme CourtCase Details: Novenco Building and Industry A/S v. Xero Energy Engineering Solutions Private Ltd. & Anr.Citation: 2025 LiveLaw (SC) 1027The Supreme Court held that the requirement of pre-institution mediation under Section 12A of the Commercial Courts...

S. 156(3) CrPC | Once Complaint Discloses Cognizable Offence, Magistrate Can Direct Police To Register FIR : Supreme Court

The Supreme Court on Tuesday (November 4) observed that once the facts alleged in the complaint disclose the commission of an offence, then the magistrates are empowered to direct police to register FIR under Section 156(3) Cr.P.C (now Section 175(3) of BNSS). A bench of Justice Pankaj Mithal and Justice Ahsanuddin Amanullah set aside the Karnataka High Court's decision which quashed the...

'Surfaces Of Highways Smoother Than Ever Before': Supreme Court Hails India's Progress In Road Transport Infrastructure

Sincere attempts to revolutionise travel on road are discernible, the Court said.

Supreme Court Daily Round-Up : November 4, 2025

Today's Supreme Court repots.

MV Act | Private Bus Operators Cannot Ply On Inter-State Routes Overlapping With Notified State Transport Routes: Supreme Court

Inter-state agreeement is not "law" and cannot override the statutory scheme under the Motor Vehicles act.

Supreme Court Sets Aside HC Order To Remove Unauthorised Constructions In Gurugram; Remands For Fresh Decision After Hearing Owners

The Court asked the aggrieved property owners to approach the High Court seeking impleadment within two weeks.

Biometric Attendance System Not Illegal Merely Because Employees Weren't Consulted Before Its Introduction : Supreme Court

The Court allowed the Union to proceed with Biometric Attendance system in Odisha Principal Accountant General office.

Supreme Court Daily Round-Up : November 3, 2025

Today's Supreme Court reports.

Arbitration | Objections To Arbitral Award Execution Maintainable Only If Decree Is Void Or Without Jurisdiction : Supreme Court

The Supreme Court on Monday (November 3) ruled against the stalling of the enforcement of an arbitral award at the execution stage, reiterating that the objections against the execution of an award lie in a narrow compass, such as only when a decree is inherently void or passed without jurisdiction. A bench of Justices Sanjay Kumar and K.V. Viswanathan upheld the Delhi High Court's...