Bail Hearing Can't Be Deferred Citing Failure Of Accused To Comply With Undertaking To Deposit Amount : Supreme Court

The Supreme Court observed that the hearing on the bail pleas cannot be deferred merely because the accused has failed to comply with an undertaking to deposit the amount. A Bench of Justices Manoj Misra and Manmohan set aside the Delhi High Court's order that had kept the bail application of a company director accused under Section 409 IPC pending solely on the ground that he failed to honour an undertaking to deposit further amounts, despite a substantial portion of the allegedly diverted...

Registered Sale Deed Has Strong Presumption Of Genuineness, Cannot Be Lightly Called 'Sham': Supreme Court

The Supreme Court held that a registered sale deed carries a greater presumption of validity and genuineness, and therefore cannot be lightly declared as 'sham' to oppose the sale transaction. “It is a settled position of law that a registered Sale Deed carries with it a formidable presumption of validity and genuineness. Registration is not a mere procedural formality but a solemn act that imparts high degree of sanctity to the document. Consequently, a Court must not lightly or casually...

Supreme Court Stays HC Order Barring Private Unaided Veterinary Colleges In Punjab From Charging Tuition Fee During Internship

The Supreme Court recently issued a notice and stayed the operation of the Punjab and Haryana High Court's judgment, which held that private, unaided veterinary colleges cannot charge tuition fees from students during the mandatory internship period for the Bachelor of Veterinary Science & Animal Husbandry (B.V.Sc. & A.H.) programme. By an order dated December 12, 2025, the High Court had held that charging a tuition fee during the internship period would be exploitative and...

Supreme Court Daily Round-Up : January 22, 2026

Links to today's reports :Supreme Court Dismisses PIL Against BCCI Representing Indian Cricket Team2000 Red Fort Attack | Supreme Court Issues Notice On Curative Petition Filed By LeT Militant Against Death PenaltyBhoj Shala-Kamal Maula Mosque Dispute : Supreme Court Passes Orders For Peaceful Conduct Of Basant Panchami Puja & Friday Namaz'Difficult For Court To Frame Pan-India SOP...

S. 60(5)(c) IBC | NCLT Cannot Decide Trademark Ownership Dispute Which Isn't Related To Insolvency Proceedings: Supreme Court

The Supreme Court has held that the National Company Law Tribunal (NCLT), while exercising jurisdiction under Section 60(5) of the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code (IBC), cannot adjudicate disputed questions of title to intellectual property if such determination goes beyond the scope of the approved resolution plan.The Court held that NCLT cannot decide title disputes over assets,...

Digitize Land Records Using Tamper-Proof Technology Like Blockchain : Supreme Court Suggests To Govts

The Supreme Court on Thursday (January 22) urged the Union and State Governments to adopt secure, tamper-proof technologies such as Blockchain for digitising land records, to prevent forgery, and minimise prolonged litigation arising from disputes over the authenticity of property documents. “this Court deems it necessary to suggest to the Union and State Governments the urgent need for...

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...

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...

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...

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...