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From Litigants Asking 'File Kahan Hai' To 'Link Bhej Dijiye': CJI Surya Kant On Digital Transformation Of Judiciary
Chief Justice of India Surya Kant recently recalled that there was a time when a litigant entering a lawyer's chamber would ask 'File Kahan Hai?' (where is the file?), but that has changed to 'Link bhej dijiye' (send me the link).He said that behind a small shift of language lies an institutional transformation of the justice-delivery system, which was once reflected by a towering bundle of...
Lawyers Must Also Bring To Court's Notice Judgments Which Do Not Support Their Case : Supreme Court
In a significant observation on professional ethics and judicial discipline, the Supreme Court has said that lawyers have a duty to bring to the court's notice not only precedents that support their case but also those that go against them, stressing that both the Bar and the Bench share responsibility for ensuring consistency in the justice delivery system. A bench of Justice Sanjay Karol...
Lawyer Brings To Supreme Court's Notice Udhayanidhi Stalin's Remarks Against Sanatana Dharma In TN Assembly
An application has been filed bringing to the notice of the Supreme Court the recent comments made by Tamil Nadu Leader of the Opposition Udhayanidhi Stalin against Sanatana Dharma, calling for its abolition.It may be recalled that DMK's Udhayanidhi, son of former Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu MK Stalin, came under the scanner in September 2023 for his remarks comparing 'Sanatana Dharma'...
NEET UG 2026 Cancellation : United Doctors Front Moves Supreme Court Seeking NTA Dissolution
A writ petition has been filed by the United Doctors Front (UDF) before the Supreme Court seeking dissolution of the National Testing Agency (NTA) in light of its “systemic failure” in conducting NEET-UG 2026.The petition, filed through Advocate Ritu Reniwal, seeks the creation of a statutory national testing body through legislation enacted by Parliament with defined legal...
Section Of Media Misquoted Me, Criticised Only Those Who Join Professions With Fake Degrees: CJI Surya Kant Clarifies Remarks On Youth
Chief Justice of India Surya Kant on Saturday issued a clarification over his oral remarks made during a court hearing yesterday, saying that a section of the media had misquoted him and wrongly portrayed his comments as a criticism of the youth of the country.In a statement issued after the remarks triggered controversy online, the CJI said his observations were directed only against persons...
Supreme Court Quarterly Digest 2026 - Contract Law
Contract Law - Supreme Court Quarterly Digest Jan - Mar, 2026Construction of Documents — Literal Rule vs. Purposive Construction — Supreme Court emphasized that a contract must first be constructed in its plain, ordinary, and literal meaning - If the words are clear, the intention of the parties must be derived directly from the text. Reliance on the ex-post facto conduct of parties (such...
When Can Re-Assessment Be Opened U/s 147, 148 of Income Tax Act? Supreme Court Explains
While dealing with a tax case related to development of a housing project, the Supreme Court recently elucidated the position of law pertaining to reopening of assessments under Section 147 of the Income Tax Act, 1961. A bench of Justices JB Pardiwala and KV Viswanathan referred to Section 147 (pre-2012) and Section 148 (pre-2006) of the IT Act and observed that power to reopen assessment is...
Co-Owner Is 'Landlord' Under Bombay Rent Act, Can Maintain Eviction Suit Without Exclusive Title: Supreme Court
The Supreme Court has held that a co-owner of a property qualifies as a “landlord” under the Bombay Rents, Hotel and Lodging House Rates Control Act, 1947, and is therefore entitled to maintain eviction proceedings even without exclusive title or formal partition of the tenanted premises. A bench of Justice Manoj Misra and Justice Manmohan set aside the Bombay High Court's decision that...
'Casual Approach' : Supreme Court Summons Rajasthan Top Officials For Non-Compliance With Orders Against Illegal Mining In Chambal
The Supreme Court on Thursday (May 14) came down heavily on the Rajasthan Government for its failure to adhere to the Court's earlier directions regarding curbing illegal sand mining in the National Chambal Gharial Sanctuary. The Court directed several senior Rajasthan bureaucrats, including the Additional Chief Secretary (Home), Principal Secretaries of Mining, Finance, Forest, and...
Supreme Court Agrees To Hear Plea Challenging UGC Students' Grievances Redressal Regulations 2023
The Supreme Court recently refused to issue notice on a petition to the extent it challenged the 2012 University Grants Commission Regulations. The Court restricted notice on the plea insofar as it challenged provisions of UGC's 2023 Regulations.A bench of CJI Surya Kant and Justice Joymalya Bagchi passed the order, after hearing Senior Advocate J Sai Deepak (for petitioners). The matter...