'Homemakers Are Nation Builders' : Supreme Court Quantifies Homemaker Contribution As Rs 30K Per Month In Motor Accident Claims

The Court recognized 'loss of domestic care' as an additional ground for compensation in motor accident claims.

Doctrine Of Forum Non Conveniens Rarely A Ground To Deny Writ Jurisdiction Under Article 226(1): Supreme Court

The Supreme Court has held that the doctrine of forum non conveniens would not ordinarily apply when a litigant invokes the jurisdiction of a High Court under Article 226(1) of the Constitution, which allows writ petitions to be filed against authorities located within the territorial jurisdiction of that High Court.The doctrine of forum non conveniens permits a court that otherwise has jurisdiction over a dispute to decline to hear it if another court is considered a more appropriate or...

CJI Surya Kant Meets Indian High Commissioner In London Over Security Concerns For Justice Gautam Patel's Family In UK

Days after the news pertaining to the dire threats being issued to Bombay High Court's former judge Justice Gautam Patel and his family members and the attack on his daughter in London, the family has been provided with security and protection by the Hertfordshire Constabulary.Reliable sources from the Bombay High Court Administration have confirmed that the Chief Justice of India, Surya Kant, while on his official visit to the United Kingdom (UK), met Indian High...

Supreme Court Monthly Roundup: April 2026

JudgmentsDistrict Judge Appointments : Supreme Court Issues Directions For Reinstatement & Seniority Following 'Rejanish v. Deepa' JudgmentCase Details : REJANISH K.V. v. K. DEEPA [Civil Appeal No. 3947/2020]Citation : 2026 LiveLaw (SC) 306The Supreme Court passed a slew of directions regarding the appointment and seniority of District Judges, in furtherance of last year's Constitution...

Congress Member Meenakshi Natarajan Moves Supreme Court Against Rejection Of Rajya Sabha Candidature

Meenakshi Natarajan of the Indian National Congress has moved the Supreme Court, challenging the rejection of her nomination for the Rajya Sabha elections from Madhya Pradesh.The matter is likely to be mentioned today morning for urgent listing.Reportedly, Natarajan's application was rejected by Returning Officer Arvind Sharma, following allegations that she had "hidden" details of a criminal case pending against her in Telangana in the nomination papers. The case in question is a private...

'Gross Abuse Of Law' : Delhi High Court Quashes FIR & ED Case Against NewsClick, Prabir Purkayastha Over Foreign Funding

The Court noted that FDI received by the Newsclick company did not violate any law.

Is 3rd Judge Hearing Criminal Appeal After Split Verdict Bound By Views Of Previous Bench? Supreme Court Refers To Larger Bench

The Court expressed reservations regarding a 1999 judgment which held that the 3rd judge can independently examine the matter.

Supreme Court Sets Aside MP HC Direction To Trial Courts To Examine Sanctioning Authority Before Framing Charges In Corruption Cases

The Court held that criminal courts cannot introduce a new stage in trial procedure by requiring sanctioning authorities to be examined before charges are framed.

Threats Against Justice Gautam Patel's Family : Bar Bodies File PIL In High Court Seeking SIT Probe

Days after condemning the threats and attacks on the family members of former Bombay High Court judge Justice Gautam Patel over his judgment deciding the spiritual leader of the Dawoodi Bohra Community, the Bombay Bar Association (BBA) has filed a PIL seeking court's intervention and directions for safety of the judge and his family. Reportedly, Justice Patel and his family have been...

'Left Free To Live As Spouses' : Supreme Court Quashes POCSO Conviction After Convict & Victim Marry

The Supreme Court recently set aside a conviction under the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences Act, 2012, after the accused and the victim arrived at a settlement by marrying each other and after the accused offered her compensation.A bench comprising Justice JK Maheshwari and Justice Atul S Chandurkar set aside the conviction invoking its special powers under Article 142 of...

'SARFAESI Timeline Mandatory' : Supreme Court Cancels Auction Sale After 16 Yrs Over 5-Day Delay In Payment Of Balance

The Court held that the time period to deposit balance amount as per Rul 9(4) of Security Interest Rules is mandatory.

'Shocking Affairs In Prayagaraj Police Commissionerate' : Allahabad High Court Flags Misuse Of BNSS Preventive Detention Powers

The Court noted that BNSS preventive detention provisions were used against over 2000 persons since 2025 in Prayagraj district.