Recent Important Supreme Court Judgments On Cheque Dishonour Under S 138 Negotiable Instruments Act

The Supreme Court has delivered certain crucial judgments on the Negotiable Instruments Act, 1881 (“NI Act”), ranging from issues clarifying the jurisdiction of filing of the cheque dishonor complaints to explaining when the cause of action arises for filing a complaint. The Court has also issued directives for the speedy trial of the NI Act cases. Moreover, holding that the cheque...

'No Discrimination Once State Fixes Higher Limit', Supreme Court Upholds Higher Gratuity Amount For Retired Employees Of Assam Finance Corp

The Supreme Court recently declined to interfere with the Gauhati High Court's ruling which ruled in favor of the retired employees granting them higher limit of gratuity set by the State Government. The Court said that once the State's regulation specifies a higher limit for the grant of gratuity, then there can't be discrimination regarding the disbursal of the amount of gratuity and...

Delhi Municipal Regulations | Upper Floor Can Be Converted For Commercial Use Only After Paying Conversion Charges : Supreme Court

The Court directs MCD to re-inspect the property in Delhi's New Rajinder Nagar Market and specify conversion and penalty charges for excess FAR.

Surprised That High Court Did Not Quash Police Summons Issued To Advocate Over Case In Which He Appeared : Supreme Court

The Supreme Court observed that the Gujarat High Court's approach was an "abdication of its inherent powers."

Supreme Court Daily Round-Up : October 31, 2025

Today's Supreme Court reports.

Arbitration | When Delay In Pronouncing Arbitral Award Can Be Ground To Set It Aside : Supreme Court Explains

If delay has adversely impacted the award and made it unworkable, it can be a ground to set aside the award.

Long-Standing Rituals In Places Of Worship Should Not Be Altered For Administrative Convenience: Supreme Court

Faith of worshippers gain precedence over mangerial or administrative concerns, the Court said.

Tender Authority Cannot Impose Conditions Contrary To Notice Inviting Tender : Supreme Court

The Supreme Court on Friday (October 31) set aside the disqualification of a bidder in a tender process, holding that the tendering authority had compelled the bidder to meet a condition not prescribed in the Notice Inviting Tender (“NIT”).“we are of the opinion that rejection of appellant's technical bid on ground that appellant's certificate was not issued by District Magistrate is...

Motor Accident Compensation | Supreme Court To Decide If Income Earned Abroad Should Be Moderated; Refers To Larger Bench

The Court will decide if foreign income should be moderated or taken as such.

S.132 BSA Intended To Protect Advocates From Bullying By Investigating Agencies To Disclose Communications With Clients: Supreme Court

The Supreme Court today, while issuing directions to protect the advocates from arbitrary summons by investigating authorities, observed that Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam provisions S.132-134 are intended to shield lawyers from unnecessary bullying for disclosing privileged communications with their clients. A bench comprising Chief Justice of India BR Gavai, Justice K Vinod Chandran and...

In-House Counsel Not 'Advocate'; Their Communication With Employer Not Protected Under S.132 BSA : Supreme Court

The Supreme Court has held that communications between in-house counsels and their employers are not protected by client-attorney privilege under Section 132 of the Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam (BSA), as in-house counsel are not 'advocates' within the meaning of the Advocates Act, 1961.However, the Court held that communications between in-house counsel and the legal advisor to their company...

Supreme Court Upholds Sealing Of Property Misused For Commercial Purpose In Delhi's New Rajinder Nagar Market

The Supreme Court on Friday (October 31) dismissed a plea seeking the de-sealing of a commercial premise situated in New Rajinder Nagar Market, Delhi. The Court upheld the sealing, noting an unauthorized misuse of residential spaces for commercial gain. The Court held that the applicant's property was sanctioned as a “shop-cum-residence”, permitting commercial use only on the ground...