Person With Higher Qualification Can't Be Considered For Post Specifically Intended For Less Educated : Supreme Court

The Supreme Court has observed that suppression of higher educational qualifications for a job post exclusively reserved for lower educational qualifications amounts to depriving genuinely eligible and deserving candidates of the job. “…when the post was specifically intended for candidates possessing lower educational qualifications, permitting a person with higher qualifications to...

Prolonged Marital Separation Can Constitute 'Mental Cruelty'; Dead Relationship Need Not Be Sustained :Supreme Court

The Court discussed the concept of de facto abandonment of marriage though the couple may not have had the intention of desertion.

Every Mobile Phone Has Become A 'Virtual Gambling House', Online Gaming Addiction Threat To Public Health: Supreme Court

The Supreme Court recently held that the widespread prevalence of online betting and gambling poses a serious threat to public order, public tranquillity and public health, observing that technological developments have transformed every mobile phone into a “virtual common gambling house” and made betting and gambling more normalised and accessible across society. A bench of Justice...

Filing Of Second Complaint With Material Improvements Raises Doubts: Supreme Court Quashes FIR

The Supreme Court has observed that the registration of a subsequent criminal complaint with material improvements creates a doubt over the genuineness of the prosecution, warranting quashing of the proceedings. A bench of Justice Sanjay Karol and Justice Vipul M Pancholi heard the case where the complainant had initially concealed an allegation of extortion against the Appellants;...

'When Law Enforcers Turn Extortionists' : Supreme Court Cancels Pre-Arrest Bail Of Policemen Accused Of Extortion

The Supreme Court recently cancelled the anticipatory bail granted to three police officers accused of allegedly extorting money from a jeweller. It remarked that when law enforcers turn extortionists, the citizens are left in a dilemma as those who are meant to protect them become the ones against whom the citizens have to ask for protection: "When law enforcers turn extortionists, the...

Complete Supreme Court Quarterly Digest 2026 [Jan-March]

Supreme Court Quarterly Digest Jan - Mar, 2026Administrative LawAdministrative Law — Doctrine of Legitimate Expectation — Policy Change — Lack of Probity and Transparency - Service/Education Law — Alteration of the "Rules of the Game" - Supreme Court found that the policy modification was prompted by an undisclosed representation from the father of a high-ranking candidate who failed...

'No Constitutional Protection For Betting On Games Of Skill' : Supreme Court Upholds TN, Karnataka Laws Banning Online Games With Stakes

While games of skill may be protected by Article 19, wagering on games of skill does not enjoy such protection, the Court held.

Sovereignty Prevails Over Personal Liberty When Nation Is Threatened By Drug Trade: Supreme Court

The Court set aside bail granted to alleged drug trafficker.

Arbitration | Limitation For S. 34 Appeal Runs From Disposal Of S.33 Application Whether Allowed Or Rejected: Supreme Court

The Supreme Court on Tuesday (June 2) reiterated that the limitation period under Section 34(3) of the Act for filing an application seeking setting aside of an arbitral award would begin from the date on which a Section 33 application is disposed of. “Once proceedings under Section 33 are initiated and entertained by the Arbitral Tribunal, the award remains subject to the...

Daughter Doesn't Lose Ties With Natal Family On Marriage; Such Gender Stereotype Incompatible With Constitution : Supreme Court

Marriage doesn't extinguishe the bond between a daughter and her parental family, the Court asserted.

Prevention Of Corruption Act | Public Servant Asking Bribe For Subordinates Liable; Demand Need Not Be Direct : Supreme Court

The Supreme Court has ruled that a public servant need not personally demand or receive a bribe to attract liability under Section 7 of the Prevention of Corruption Act. Holding that the provision covers attempts to obtain an undue advantage through third parties and for the benefit of another person, the Court restored a corruption FIR against a Karnataka Police Sub-Inspector accused of...

Coordinate Bench Can Cancel Bail Granted By Another Bench : Supreme Court

The Supreme Court recently stated that a coordinate bench of the High Court can cancel the bail granted by another bench to an accused if the same has been secured by placing wrong facts.In this case, the Allahabad High Court was dealing with the bail application of an accused, Suraj Mahananda, against whom the allegations are under Sections 21(c) (Punishment for contravention in relation...