Supreme Court Summarises Principles For Exercise Of Article 227 Jurisdiction

The Supreme Court has reiterated that the High Courts, while exercising the supervisory Writ Jurisdiction under Article 227 of the Constitution, cannot re-appreciate the issues to substitute their view in place of what was decided by the subordinate court. The Court said that the High Court cannot act as an appellate court to adjudicate the plea on merits, rather its examination should be restricted to determine whether the subordinate court has exceeded in its jurisdiction or the finding is...

Order XXI Rule 97 CPC | Decree Execution Can't Be Stalled By Raising Belated Objection : Supreme Court

The Supreme Court has observed that execution proceedings cannot be stalled by raising a belated objection to the decree when the objector had a fair chance and knowledge about the passing of a decree during the earlier stage of challenge to the execution of a decree. A bench of Justice Sanjay Kumar and Justice K. Vinod Chandran set aside the Bombay High Court's Aurangabad bench order, which had interfered with the Executing Court and First Appellate Court's decision to decline the execution of...

Supreme Court Quarterly Digest 2026 - Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS)

Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023 (BNSS) - Supreme Court Quarterly Digest Jan - Mar, 2026 Criminal Jurisprudence – Bail – Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act, 1967 (UAPA) – Prevention of Money Laundering Act, 2002 (PMLA) – Article 21 of the Constitution of India – Prolonged incarceration of an undertrial accused – Appeal against Delhi High Court order denying...

Order XIII-A CPC | Supreme Court Lays Down Guidelines For Summary Judgment In Commercial Suits

The Supreme Court has laid down guidelines for the grant of summary judgment in commercial suits in terms of Order XIII-A of the Civil Procedure Code.Interpreting Order XIII-A of the Code of Civil Procedure, the Court emphasized that summary judgment is a vital procedural mechanism intended to promote efficiency and prevent unnecessary trials in commercial disputes.The Court clarified that summary judgment should be granted where the defence is merely speculative or lacks a real prospect of...

Supreme Court Grants Anticipatory Bail To Pawan Khera In Assam Police FIR

The Court said that the allegations appear to be "politically motivated" which does not require a custodial interrogation.

Supreme Court Daily Round-Up : April 30, 2026

Links to reports of April 30, 2026 :Hate Speech | Public Figures Must Be Mindful That Words Have Consequences In Our Diverse Society : Supreme CourtArbitration Act | Jurisdictional Objection Rejected By Arbitrator Cannot Be Independently Challenged Under Sections 34 Or 37: Supreme Court'AIIMS Cannot Decide For The Girl' : Supreme Court Refuses To Entertain Hospital's Curative Plea...

'State Must Be Model Employer' : Supreme Court Criticises Union For Not Regularising ISRO Workers Despite Earlier Directions

The Court reminded that India's space achievements would not have been possible without the contributions of the Group C and D labourers.

Arbitration Act | Jurisdictional Objection Rejected By Arbitrator Cannot Be Independently Challenged Under Sections 34 Or 37: Supreme Court

The Supreme Court has held that an arbitral tribunal's decision to dismiss the plea challenging its jurisdiction cannot be challenged independently under Sections 34 or 37 of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act. The matter can be challenged only after the conclusion of the proceedings, while appealing against the award. “…there is no option for the party aggrieved by the decision of...

Hate Speech | Public Figures Must Be Mindful That Words Have Consequences In Our Diverse Society : Supreme Court

Hate speeches strike at the moral fabric of our nation, and are antithetical to fraternity, the Court stated.

Supreme Court Quarterly Digest 2026 - BAIL

Bail - Supreme Court Quarterly Digest Jan - Mar, 2026 Anticipatory Bail – Conditional Orders for Deposit: The Supreme Court criticized the Jharkhand High Court for making the grant of anticipatory bail contingent upon the deposit of a specific sum – Noted that High Court had directed the petitioners to file a supplementary affidavit showing payment of Rs. 9,12,926.84/- to...

Supreme Court Daily Round-Up : April 29, 2026

Links to today's reports :PIL In Supreme Court Seeks Removal Of UP IPS Officer Ajay Pal Sharma As Election Observer In West Bengal PollsMotor Accident | In Head-On Collision, Can't Blame One Driver Alone Without Careful Scrutiny Of Circumstances : Supreme CourtIBC | Corporate Guarantee Qualifies As 'Financial Debt' : Supreme CourtNo Legislative Vacuum On Hate Speech; Union & States...

Based On Finance Act 2026, Supreme Court Sets Aside HC Verdicts That JAOs Can't Issue IT Reassessment Notices

The Court remitted the matters to the High Courts for fresh consideration.