Law Needed To Protect Right To Walk On Footpaths : Supreme Court Tells Centre

The Court also recommended that the Law Commission of India examine the issue.

Right To Walk A Fundamental Right; Authorities Have Duty To Demarcate Footpaths : Supreme Court

The Court held that motorists cannot negate the right o pedestrians to walk on footpaths.

LiveLaw Explainer | What Are Principles Of Promissory Estoppel

The Supreme Court has comprehensively restated the principles governing the doctrine of promissory estoppel, holding that governmental assurances are not empty declarations and that the State cannot arbitrarily withdraw promises on which citizens have acted to their detriment.In a judgment concerning the withdrawal of industrial incentives, the Court observed that promissory estoppel is...

Supreme Court Upholds Validity of Haryana Rule Deferring Compassionate Assistance For Kin Accused Of Murdering Govt Employee

The Court also clarified that 'compassionate assistance' was different from 'compassionate appointment'.

Courts Must Order Psychological Assessment Of Child Only If Necessary; Minimum Intrusion Should Be Norm: Supreme Court

The Court reiterated that children who suffered sexual abuse should not be exposed to processes that may cause secondary victimisation.

'Homemakers Are Nation Builders' : Supreme Court Quantifies Homemaker Contribution As Rs 30K Per Month In Motor Accident Claims

The Court recognized 'loss of domestic care' as an additional ground for compensation in motor accident claims.

Menstrual Hygiene Right Must Be Made 'Meaningful And Workable' : Supreme Court Tells Union & States

The Court warned that any laxity in compliance with its directions will be viewed strictly.

Article 25 Doesn't Include Right To Seek Public Holiday On Religious Occasion : Supreme Court

The Court, while expressing deep reverence for Guru Gobind Singh Ji, declined a plea seeking a public holiday for Guru Gobind Singh Jayanti.

'Disturbing Animals After Lawful Import May Result In Cruelty' : Supreme Court Rejects Plea Against Vantara

The Supreme Court recently dismissed a PIL alleging violations of international wildlife trade norms in the importation of animals by Vantara, noting that the issues raised were already rejected last year in another matter after an SIT inquiry found no foul play.A bench of Justices Prashant Kumar Mishra and NV Anjaria refused to entertain the PIL filed by Karanartham Viramah Foundation...

'Legal Profession Tainted' : Supreme Court Condemns Barabanki Lawyers' Toll Plaza Hooliganism & Attack On Advocate For Representing Accused

The Court urged the Bar Council of India to take disciplinary action.

'Let's Not Add To Holidays' : Supreme Court Dismisses Plea Seeking National Holiday For Guru Gobind Jayanti

The Supreme Court on Tuesday (March 17) dismissed a petition seeking to declare Guru Gobind Jayanti as a national holiday.A bench comprising Justice Vikram Nath and Justice Sandeep Mehta dismissed a writ petition filed in 2020 by the All India Shiromani Singh Sabha.Justice Mehta, commenting that India was a "holy land of holidays", said, "Let us not add to that".When the bench...

Air Force Group Insurance Society Is 'State' Under Article 12 Of Constitution : Supreme Court

The Supreme Court has held Air Force Group Insurance Society to be a 'State' under Article 12 of the Constitution, amenable to Writ Jurisdiction. A bench comprising Justices Sanjay Karol and Vipul M Pancholi overturned the Delhi High Court's decision refusing to consider Air Force Group Insurance Society (“Society”) as 'State'. The bench held that since the Society performs a public...