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'Rental Compensation Requires Complete Deprivation of Property', Supreme Court Denies ₹238 Crore Claim Against Nashik Corporation
Observing that the 'rental compensation' in land acquisition proceedings is granted only when the owner is completely deprived of its property's use, the Supreme Court on Wednesday (October 15) denied a massive claim of ₹238 Crores in "rental compensation" made against the Nashik Municipal Corporation for its alleged unauthorized use of a plot of land over 45 years. Rental compensation...
After Centre's Request, Supreme Court Collegium Modifies Proposal To Transfer Justice Atul Sreedharan
The Supreme Court Collegium, in a meeting held on October 14, 2025, has recommended the transfer of Justice Atul Sreedharan, Judge of the Madhya Pradesh High Court, to the Allahabad High Court.This recommendation was made upon reconsideration sought by the Central Government. The Collegium had earlier proposed Justice Sreedharan's transfer to the High Court of Chhattisgarh. However,...
Supreme Court Criticizes Casual Practice Of Declaring Witnesses Hostile For Minor Inconsistencies
The Supreme Court criticized the practice of declaring witnesses hostile merely for minor inconsistencies in their statements, emphasizing that this should be done only in exceptional situations where the witness completely departs from the prosecution's case, gives false testimony, or shows clear hostility towards the party on whose behalf they are testifying. A bench of Justices BV...
Supreme Court Bench Refers Plea To Bring Minority Schools Under RTE Act To CJI
The Supreme Court on Wednesday directed that a plea challenging the constitutional validity of Sections 1(4) and 1(5) of the Right of Children to Free and Compulsory Education Act, 2009, be placed before the Chief Justice of India for appropriate orders, noting that a similar issue concerning the applicability of the RTE Act to minority institutions is already pending. As the issue...
Advocates Move Supreme Court Challenging BCI Hiking Nomination Fee For Bar Council Elections To Rs 1.25 Lakhs
Two advocates approached the Supreme Court challenging the Bar Council of India's (BCI) decision to impose what they term an “excessive and exorbitant” nomination fee for candidates contesting in the upcoming State Bar Council elections.The petition, filed under Article 32 of the Constitution, challenges the BCI's circular (No. BCI:D:6880/2025(Council-STBC's)) dated September 25, 2025,...
Telangana CM Revanth Reddy's Prosecution In 2015 'Cash-for-Votes' Case Unsustainable : Mukul Rohatgi To Supreme Court
The Supreme Court on Wednesday (October 15) heard Telangana Chief Minister Revanth Reddy's plea seeking to quash the 2015 "Cash for Votes" case, as per which he is alleged to have offered bribe to an MLA for securing votes in the Legislative Council election.The bench comprising Justice JK Maheshwari and Justice Vijay Bishnoi heard the matter.Senior Advocate Mukul Rohatgi, appearing for...
'Govt Not Ready To Evolve': Supreme Court On Union's Opposition To Alternatives To Hanging For Death Sentence
In the PIL seeking abolishment of death-by-hanging, the Supreme Court today lamented the Union's opposition to a suggestion that death row convicts be given an option to choose lethal injection as mode of execution.It was orally expressed that the Union government is not ready to evolve alongwith changes that have taken place over a period of time.A suggestion was placed before a bench...
AP Liquor Scam: Supreme Court Criticises High Court Order Deferring Chevireddy Bhaskar Reddy's Bail Hearing
The Supreme Court on Tuesday (October 15) disapproved of an order of the Andhra Pradesh High Court that restrained the trial court from hearing the bail plea of YSRCP leader and former MLA Chevireddy Bhaskar Reddy in the liquor scam case, until the High Court decided the State's plea seeking cancellation of bail granted earlier to four co-accused.The Court quashed the High Court's interim...
Supreme Court Issues Notice On Plea To Allow Lawyer's Presence During Police Interrogation
The Supreme Court on Wednesday issued notice on a writ petition seeking directions to allow the presence of an individual's lawyer during the interrogation by police or other investigating agencies.The bench of CJI BR Gavai and Justice K Vinod Chandran heard the petition filed by lawyer Shaffi Mather.At the outset, the bench inquired whether the petition refers to any incidents of duress faced...
Uncontrolled Use Of Firecrackers Affecting Health Can't Be Permitted Solely Based On Traditions & Religious Norms : Supreme Court
While allowing the limited use of green crackers in the National Capital Region for Diwali, the Supreme Court said that commercial interests and festive celebrations cannot outweigh concerns about public health and the environment, while considering issues related to the manufacture and use of firecrackers.The Supreme Court acknowledged that bursting firecrackers is deeply rooted in...
High Courts Should Directly Entertain Anticipatory Bail Pleas Only In 4 Circumstances : Amici Curiae Report In Supreme Court
Although the law confers concurrent jurisdiction both on the Sessions Court and the High Court to hear anticipatory bail applications, ordinarily the Sessions Court must be approached first, opined the amici curiae appointed by the Supreme Court.Senior Advocate Siddharth Luthara and Advocate G Arudhra Rao, the amici appointed by the Court in this issue, suggested that High Courts can...
No Objection To Sonam Wangchuk Sharing Notes Prepared Against Detention With Wife : Union Tells Supreme Court
The Union Government on Wednesday (October 15) told the Supreme Court that they have no objection to Ladakh social activist Sonam Wangchuk sharing the notes he has prepared to challenge his detention with his wife Dr.Gitanjali Angmo.Taking note of this submission, the Court adjourned the petition filed by Gitanjali Angmo challenging Wangchuk's detention under the National Security Act...