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Order 18 Rule 17 CPC | Parameters On Recall Of Witness : Supreme Court Explains
The Supreme Court on Tuesday (August 4) reiterated that the power of the Court under Order XVIII Rule 17 CPC only permits recall of witnesses for examination by the Court itself, not for cross-examination by either of the parties “…the scope and object of Order XVIII Rule 17, CPC, was to enable the court to clarify doubts regarding evidence led by the party. It was further stated that...
Failure To Add Company As Accused In Cheque Dishonour Case Can't Be Cured By Summoning It Under S.319 CrPC : Supreme Court
The Supreme Court has held that the failure to arraign a company as an accused in a cheque dishonour complaint under Section 138 of the Negotiable Instruments Act is a fatal defect that cannot be cured by subsequently summoning the company as an additional accused under Section 319 of the Code of Criminal Procedure during the trial.A Bench of Justice Manoj Misra and Justice Vijay Bishnoi...
States Cannot Cite Financial Burden To Oppose Raising Judicial Officers' Retirement Age : Supreme Court
The Court further ruled that States cannot raise the objection that the retirement age of government officials was different.
Employee Who Accepts Benefits Of Resignation Cannot Later Revoke It Claiming Its Acceptance Was Invalid : Supreme Court
“He cannot have his cake and eat it too," the Court observed, saying that the employee's conduct precluded him from challenging the acceptance of his resignation.
Supreme Court Acquits Murder Convict After 22 Years In Jail, Flags Collective Failure Of Criminal Justice System
The Court lamented that the cumulative failure of Courts "resulted in 22 years being erased out of a person's life"
Supreme Court Daily Round-Up : August 4, 2026
Links to reports of August 4 :Supreme Court Asks CEC To Examine Environmental Issues Concerning Himachal PradeshNEET-SS : Tamil Nadu Medical Officers Seek Retention Of Entire Unfilled Seats With State, Urge Supreme Court To Modify OrderMere Breach Of Contract Not Cheating Unless Fraudulent Intention Existed From Beginning: Supreme Court Quashes Criminal CaseSpecific Performance Of Agreement...
Solid Waste Management Rules 2026 : Supreme Court Directs Centre To Frame Guidelines On Environmental Compensation
The Court's judgment laid down certain principles for the Centre to follow.
Consider If Vehicles Without Insurance Can Be Denied Fuel : Supreme Court Tells Union, IRDA
In a significant judgment towards ensuring road safety, the Supreme Court has directed the Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority and the Ministry of Road Transport & Highways (MoRTH) to evolve a pilot project whereby vehicles can be linked with insurance status to ensure that vehicles at the petrol pumps can be checked for valid third-party insurance.A bench comprising Justice...
Supreme Court Directs Increase Of Third Party Insurance Of Cars To 4 & Two-Wheelers To 6 Years
In a significant development, the Supreme Court has directed to increase the term of third-party motor vehicle insurance for new cars to four year and for new two-wheelers for six years.Presently, it is 3 years for cars and 5 years for two years, following the Supreme Court's 2018 direction. Today, the Court noted that despite this direction issued eight years ago, several vehicles...
Specific Performance Of Agreement To Sell Can Be Denied If There Is Long Time Lapse : Supreme Court
The Court also reiterated that the plaintiff must show continous readiness and willingness.
Mere Breach Of Contract Not Cheating Unless Fraudulent Intention Existed From Beginning: Supreme Court Quashes Criminal Case
The Court also reiterated that the offences of 'cheating' and 'criminal breach of trust' cannot co-exist.
Supreme Court Daily Round-Up : August 3, 2026
Links to the reports of August 3 :Supreme Court Dismisses Brinda Karat's Review Plea Against Supreme Court's Clean Chit To BJP Leaders In Hate Speech CaseCourt Fees Act | Appeals Against Statutory Benefits In Land Acquisition Compensation Attract Ad Valorem Court Fees : Supreme CourtStudent Protest : Plea In Supreme Court Seeks Action Against Organisers & Community Service Penalty For...