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Release On Probation In Criminal Case No Ground To Reduce Punishment In Departmental Proceedings : Supreme Court
Observing that release on probation does not wipe out the stigma of conviction, the Supreme Court set aside the Madras High Court's decision that reduced a workman's punishment merely because he was granted the benefit of probation in criminal proceedings. “…the High Court has fell into error by observing that the conviction of the workman herein shall not be a disqualification and this conviction alone is not a ground to remove the workman from service.”, observed a bench of Justices Prashant...
Supreme Court Annual Digest 2025: Arbitration And Conciliation Act
Arbitration A non-signatory to an arbitration agreement cannot be permitted to remain present in arbitration proceedings, as it would breach confidentiality and exceed the Court's jurisdiction after appointing an arbitrator - Section 35 of the 1996 Act states that an award binds only parties to the arbitration and those claiming under them - 'Party' is defined by section 2(h) as...
Supreme Court Daily Round-Up : January 21, 2026
Links to today's reports :'Warring Couples Can't Make Courts Their Battlefield' : Supreme Court Flags Growing Matrimonial Litigation, Bats For MediationSupreme Court Rejects Union's Plea To Modify Direction To Fill 50% JAG Posts From WomenEvidence Fabricated Often Using AI In Matrimonial Cases; False Allegations Rampant : Supreme CourtSIR| Verification Of Citizenship Only For Electoral...
Supreme Court Asks States To Frame Policy On Police Media Briefing In Terms Of Amicus Suggestions
The Supreme Court recently directed all States to formulate a policy for police media briefing, taking into account a "Police Manual for Media Briefing" furnished before it by amicus curiae.The Court has given 3 months' time to the states to do the needful."We deem it appropriate to direct the States to evolve an appropriate policy for Media Briefing by taking into consideration the Police Manual for Media Briefing furnished by the learned Amicus Curiae. The needful will have to be done within a...
Subordinate Legislation Becomes Effective Only From Date Of Publication In Official Gazette : Supreme Court
The Supreme Court on Wednesday (January 21) ruled that subordinate legislation does not become binding unless it is published in the Official Gazette, and it is the date of such Gazette publication, not the mere date of issuance of the notification, which renders it binding “Once the legislature has prescribed the specified mode of promulgation, the executive cannot introduce an alternative mode and attribute legal consequences to it. A Notification cannot operate in a fragmented manner. In...
DDA Should Have Litigation Policy To Screen Cases To Avoid Unnecessary Filings : Supreme Court
The Supreme Court recently imposed a cost of Rs. 10,000 on the Delhi Development Authority (DDA) after noting that there is a consistent delay on the part of the DDA in assailing the orders in the present matter. It also noted that it is expected of the DDA to have a litigation policy where screening of cases can take place, so that such belated filing of cases can be avoided to save...
While Declining To Quash FIR, HC Should Not Direct Police To Follow S.41A CrPC Procedure : Supreme Court
The Supreme Court has ruled that High Courts cannot, while rejecting a plea to quash FIR, direct the police to ensure compliance with Section 41A of the Cr.P.C. The Court explained that once an accused regularly appears in response to a notice under Section 41A, arrest is barred, and such a protection, being in the nature of interim relief, cannot be granted at the stage of...
Supreme Court Annual Digest 2025: Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act, 1967 (UAPA)
Article 21 - Applicability of Section 436-A CrPC - Article 21 vs. National Security - Supreme Court clarified that Section 436-A CrPC expressly excludes offences for which death is a prescribed punishment - the accused were charged under Section 302 IPC and Section 16 UAPA (both punishable by death), they were ineligible for bail under this specific provision - While Article...
Supreme Court Weekly Roundup: January 12, 2026 To January 18, 2026
JudgmentsWhile Bail Is Not To Be Refused Mechanically, It Must Not Be Granted On Irrelevant Considerations: Supreme CourtCase Details: X v. State of Uttar Pradesh & AnotherCitation: 2026 LiveLaw (SC) 36The Supreme Court set aside the Allahabad High Court's order granting bail to a man in a case under the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act for allegedly committing rape...
Supreme Court Daily Round-Up : January 20, 2026
Links to today's reports :Private Universities Regulation: Supreme Court Displeased With Union Not Filing Affidavit Through Cabinet SecretarySupreme Court Grants Interim Relief To 'Punjab Kesari' Newspaper, Bars Punjab State Action Against Printing PressCan Enforcement Directorate Invoke Article 226? Supreme Court To Examine In Kerala, Tamil Nadu Petitions Against EDHigh Court Required To...