Unproven Treatment Cannot Be Demanded By Patient As A Matter Of Right : Supreme Court

The Supreme Court yesterday observed that to seek Stem Cell Treatment(SCT) as a cure for Autism Spectrum Disorder(AST) cannot be claimed as a matter of right by the patients.A bench comprising Justice JB Pardiwala and Justice R Mahadevan disapproved the use of SCT for ASD as regular clinical treatment. It stated that medical practitioners and clinics engaging in such unscientific treatment amount to malpractice. While holding so, the Court also answered whether patients can exercise...

'Targeted Vendetta' : Supreme Court Imposes ₹5 Lakh Cost On Union Govt For Blocking IRS Official's ITAT Appointment For A Decade

The Court observed the Selection Committee's decision was vitiated by the presence of an "officer" who earlier faced contempt proceedings at the petitioner's instance.

Supreme Court Annual Digest 2025: BNS & IPC

BHARTATIYA NYAYA SANHITA, 2023 (BNS) / INDIAN PENAL CODE, 1860 - Supreme Court Annual Digest 2025 Section 2(26). Person Sections 11, 120B, 420 IPC – Copyright Act, 1957 – Sections 63, 65 - Victim - Appeal from convictions - Appeal in case of acquittal - Interpretation of 'victim' under Section 2 (wa) read with proviso to Section 372 CrPC - Whether Section 378 CrPC would prevail...

Supreme Court Daily Round-Up : January 30, 2026

Links to the reports of January 30, 2026.Supreme Court Orders Personal Presence Of Narcotics Control Bureau Director & Guwahati NCB IG Over Casual Handling Of NDPS CaseAfter Supreme Court Raised Concerns, UP Govt Proposes To Amend Law To Abate Trials For Motor Vehicle Offences'Kerala HC Far Ahead, Developed Own Software Without Outsourcing': Supreme Court Lauds Kerala High Court's...

UGC Regulations Override State Law On Search Committee For University VC Appointment: Supreme Court

If the State law prescribes a search-cum-selection committee which is contrary to the UGC Regulations, then the appointment will be invalid.

State Cannot Deny Regularisation Of Long-Serving Contract Staff Appointed On Sanctioned Post By Due Process : Supreme Court

Abrupt discontinuance of long-standing engagement solely on the basis of contractual nomenclature is manifestly arbitrary.

Menstruation Should Not Be Source Of Shame; School Boys Also Must Be Sensitised About It : Supreme Court

"When menstruation is discussed openly in schools, it ceases to be a source of shame," the Court observed.

Stem Cell Therapy Can't Be Used As Treatment For Autism; Can Be Used Only For Clinical Trial : Supreme Court

The Supreme Court today(January 30) held that offering Stem Cell Treatment(SCT) therapy as a clinical service for curing Autism Spectrum Disorder(ASD) amounts to malpractice. This is because the SCT as a treatment for ASD lacks scientific support and has not been recognised as a sound medical practice backed by empirical evidence. A bench comprising Justice JB Pardiwala and Justice R...

Menstrual Health Fundamental Right Under Article 21; Ensure Girls Get Free Sanitary Pads In Schools : Supreme Court

"The absence of safe and hygienic menstrual management measures undermines dignified existence."

Supreme Court Annual Digest 2025: SARFAESI Act

Securitisation and Reconstruction of Financial Assets and Enforcement of Security Interest Act, 2002 - Supreme Court Annual Digest 2025 Framework “Identification by Banks or Creditors” comes first, it is immediately followed by “Identification by the Enterprise”- An MSME may voluntarily initiate proceedings under the FRAMEWORK if it reasonably apprehends business failure...

Mere Presence Of Advocate In Professional Capacity Of Giving Advice Can't Amount To Criminal Intimidation : Supreme Court

The Supreme Court recently quashed a criminal intimidation case against an advocate, holding that advice or suggestions given to a client in the course of professional duties cannot be construed as criminal intimidation. “…the mere presence of a lawyer (appellant in the instant case) in his capacity of discharging professional duty of either giving advice or suggestion cannot amount...

Can Employer Claim Income Tax Deduction On Delayed PF-ESI Deposits? Supreme Court To Settle Conflicting Decisions

The Supreme Court agreed to examine the contentious issue under the tax law of whether an employer is entitled to claim income tax deductions for employees' Provident Fund (PF) and Employees' State Insurance (ESI) contributions that are deposited after the prescribed due date. A bench of Justices JB Pardiwala and Sandeep Mehta issued notice in an appeal filed against the Delhi High...