CJI Surya Kant Announces 'One Case, One Data' System For Case Data Integration

The Supreme Court on Monday launched the “One Case, One Data” system, a new initiative aimed at strengthening the Court's case management framework through integrated judicial data access across courts in the country.Announcing the initiative, Chief Justice of India Surya Kant said the system would, for the first time, enable seamless integration of case data from the Supreme Court,...

Non-Publication Of Marks Of Unsuccessful Candidates Wouldn't Raise An Inference That They Passed Examination : Supreme Court

The Court held that non-disclosure of marks cannot by itself confer a right to appointment where the recruitment rules or advertisement do not require publication of marks.

Bank Cannot Invoke IBC Against Debtor Over Loan Directly Disbursed To Builder Linked To Construction Progress: Supreme Court

The transaction cannot be viewed in isolation as a simple financial lending arrangement between the Bank and the CD, the Court said.

Rajasthan Admits Prima Facie Inaction On Illegal Mining Complaints In Dausa, Forms High-Level Committee After Supreme Court Warning

The Rajasthan government has told the Supreme Court that it has constituted a high-level committee to identify officials responsible for alleged inaction over illegal mining and stone crushing activities in Dausa district, after the Court warned that the Chief Secretary would have to personally appear if substantive action was not shown.The State has further admitted that, prima facie,...

RTE Act Mandate On Reservation Of Private School Seats For Poor Students Enforced? Supreme Court Asks States, UTs

The Supreme Court recently asked ten States and three Union Territories to show whether they have implemented Section 12(1)(c) of the Right of Children to Free and Compulsory Education(RTE) Act, 2009. On the failure to show the faithful implementation of Section 12(1)(c), the Court will be compelled to summon the Principal Secretaries of the Education Department of the said States/UTs.The...

Order VII Rule 11 CPC | Plaint Must Be Meaningfully Read To See If Statutory Bar Is Veiled By Clever Drafting: Supreme Court

The Court also summarised the principles relating to Order VII Rule 11 Code of Civil Procedure.

S. 25 Hindu Succession Act | Murder Accused Cannot Claim Inheritance Of Murdered Person's Property : Supreme Court

The Court clarified that an actual conviction is not necessary, and a murder-accused will also be disqualified from inheritance.

'Custom Inconsistent With Constitution Must Be Quashed' : Brahmin Scholar Seeks Intervention In Supreme Court Sabarimala Reference

There is no logic in considering women impure on the ground of menstruation, the applicant argued.

'Malicious' : CJI Surya Kant Denies False Casteist Remark Attributed To Him, Warns Strict Action

The CJI said that the social media post attributing a vile comment to him was totally dishonest and baseless.

Supreme Court Expresses Surprise At Delhi Heritage Sites Being Leased To Private Parties; Directs Police To Ensure Monuments' Protection

The Court directed the NDMC Chairperson to be personally present to explain why the upkeep of the heritage sites was not monitored.

Supreme Court Directs Centre To Form 1 Exclusive NIA Court For Every 10-15 Cases, Urges To Complete At Least 1 Trial Per Month

The Court directed that no other cases must be entrusted to the exclusive NIA Courts, which are to conduct trials on a day-to-day basis.

Supreme Court Orders Criminal Action Against Constable Who Joined Bihar & Jharkhand Police In Different Names

The continuance of such an employee is "wholly detrimental to the credibility of the police force", the Court held.