Supreme Court Issues Directions To Ensure Same/Next-Day Release Of Prisoners Granted Bail, Acquittal Or Sentence Suspension

The Supreme Court has issued a set of directions aimed at ensuring that undertrials and convicts are released from prison without delay after courts grant them bail, suspend their sentence, or acquit them.Recognising that prisoners often continue to remain behind bars for days despite obtaining favourable judicial orders, the Court directed all High Courts and subordinate courts to streamline...

#TheLawChallenge: A Weekly Quiz For The Legally Curious By LiveLaw & QShala, Attractive Prizes For Winners

Welcome to the LiveLaw and QShala Law Trivia Quiz! We are excited to bring you this collaborative initiative — a law trivia-based quiz that will be held every Saturday. The quiz is entirely online, and you can participate by answering questions through the Google Form linked on this page. Ready for the Law Challenge is India's first comprehensive law quiz book for curious minds, published...

'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

Supreme Court Daily Round-Up : May 29, 2026

Links to the reports of May 29IBC | Once CoC Approves Resolution Plan, Successful Resolution Applicant Can't Negotiate Further : Supreme CourtSupreme Court Issues Notice To Union, FSSAI On Plea Seeking Turnover-Based Penalty For Sale Of Unsafe And Adulterated FoodS.311 CrPC Power Can't Be Invoked To Fill Up Lacunae In Defence : Supreme Court Quashes Order To Recall Rape Victim For...

'Bar Is The Mother Of Legal Profession' : Justice JK Maheshwari In Farewell Speech

Supreme Court judge Justice JK Maheshwari on Friday urged lawyers to work hard, remain dedicated and keep advancing access to justice.“Let your mindset be the compass that points you towards one shared goal all of us have - advancing access to justice. Work hard, keep your dedication stronger and know that the law is always on the right side. Even if one particular judgment is not.”...

LiveLaw Daily | SC On Judicial Delays, Twisha Sharma Probe, NEET Leak & Reliance Cases and more

From landmark Supreme Court directions on delayed judgments to developments in the Twisha Sharma case, the NEET paper leak case, and major Reliance matters, here's your daily roundup of the most important legal stories from courts across India. Tune in to LiveLaw Daily for fast, verified and accessible legal news that goes beyond the...

'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.

Complete Selection Of DERC Chairperson And Members Within Two Months: Supreme Court Directs Selection Committee

The Supreme Court today directed the Selection Committee to complete the selection process for Chairperson and two members of the Delhi Electricity Regulation Commission (DERC) within two months.A bench of Chief Justice Surya Kant, Justice Joymalya Bagchi and Justice Vipul Pancholi ordered -"The Selection Committee to take immediate necessary steps for the selection of chairperson and two...