'Uglier Side Of Matrimonial Litigation' : Supreme Court Flags Trend Of Wives Filing False POCSO Cases Against Husbands

The Court lamented that the child is being used as a weapon to lodge false cases as an arm-twisting tactic.

Permanently Vesting Secular Functions Of Mathadhipati In Govt Officer Denies Concept Of Mahantship; Violates Article 26: Supreme Court

The Court set aside the AP Govt orders removing Arjun Dass as the Mathadhipati of the historic Sri Swamy Hathiramji Mutt in Tirupati.

Supreme Court Monthly Digest: April 2026

Administrative Discretion – Judicial Review – Held that ordinarily, the Court will not exercise the power of statutory authorities or substitute its own decision for that of the authority conferred with discretionary powers - noted that since the Governor had no occasion to examine the request or exercise discretion under the Rules, the High Court's issuance of a writ of mandamus...

Supreme Court Refuses To Review Judgment Mandating TET, Extends Deadline For In-Service Teachers

"Service of teachers cannot come at the cost of educational future of the children," the Bench observed

'Individual Liberty Not Trivial Matter' : Supreme Court Awards Rs 11 Lakh Compensation To Prisoner For 24 Day Illegal Detention

The Court reaffirmed that monetary compensation is a recognised public law remedy for violations of Article 21.

Advocates Must Advise Their Clients Against Filing Frivolous Cases In Matrimonial Disputes : Supreme Court

The Courts and bar members must discourage vexatious complaints in matrimonial disputes, the SC said.

Criminal Prosecution After Settlement Of Loan Before DRT Abuse Of Process : Supreme Court Quashes Cheating & Forgery Case

The Supreme Court on Friday (May 29) quashed the criminal proceedings initiated against a borrower under Sections 420 and 471 of the Indian Penal Code, holding that continuation of prosecution after a settlement of the loan account by way of an approved compromise settlement before the Debts Recovery Tribunal (DRT) would amount to abuse of process of court.The Court framed the central issue as whether a criminal prosecution for cheating and forgery could continue after the loan account had been...

'Matter Close To Our Hearts' : Supreme Court Issues Directions To Curb Sex Trafficking Of Women & Children

The Court unveiled a 'victim protection plan' in relation to human trafficking cases.

Supreme Court Asks States To Consider Using Software For Automatic Consideration Of Prisoners' Premature Release

The Supreme Court has directed the implementation of a digital processing module to automate the consideration of premature release applications of prisoners in Uttar Pradesh, after uncovering widespread delays in the State's remission system and irregular releases of convicts pursuant to a judicial direction that was subsequently declared bad in law.The Court also asked all States and UTs to develop a software along similar lines in collaboration with the NIC or otherwise, for the automatic...

Supreme Court Grants Relief To Reliance Industries In 2007 RPL Futures Trading Case, Sets Aside SEBI's ₹447 Crore Disgorgement Order

The Supreme Court on Friday (May 29) set aside the ₹447.27 crore disgorgement order imposed by the Securities and Exchange Board of India, being approved by the Securities Appellate Tribunal, on Reliance Industries Ltd (RIL) in connection with alleged manipulative trading in the futures segment of Reliance Petroleum Ltd. (RPL) during November 2007. Partly allowing the appeal filed by...

Supreme Court Issues Guidelines To High Courts To Avoid Delay In Delivering Reserved Judgments; Sets 3 Month Timelimit

The Court directed that orders in bail applications be uploaded the same day or within 24 hours.

Supreme Court Weekly Digest April 24 - 30, 2026

Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 - Section 16, Section 16(5), Section 16(6), Section 34, and Section 37(2) – Maintainability of Section 34 application against rejection of Section 16 plea – When an Arbitrator rejects an application filed under Section 16(2) or 16(3) challenging the jurisdiction of the Tribunal (such as on the ground of limitation), the aggrieved...