Supreme Court Constitutes Committee Headed By Former Allahabad HC Judge To Resolve 20-Year Old Stalled Housing Project In Greater Noida

The Supreme Court has directed the constitution of a one-member committee headed by Justice Pankaj Naqvi (Retd.), former Judge of the Allahabad High Court, to conduct an independent inquiry into the long-pending housing dispute involving the Shiv Kala Charms Project in Greater Noida. The case, pending for nearly two decades, involves hundreds of defrauded homebuyers who had invested in...

Supreme Court Issues Notice On Plea Seeking One-Third Reservation For Women In State Bar Councils

The Supreme Court on Friday issued notice on a plea filed by advocate Shehla Chaudhary seeking reservation of one-third of seats for women in all State Bar Councils across India, including at least one office-bearer post on a rotational basis.“In the Constitution of India, the principle of gender equality has been enshrined in its preamble, fundamental rights, fundamental duties and...

'Persistence Of Stray Dogs Imperils Public Safety' : Supreme Court Flags "Dog Bite Menace", Says Children & Poor Worst Affected

The menace of dog bites is not merely a public-health challenge but a matter of human safety concern, the Court said.

Supreme Court Prohibits Use Of 'Split Multiplier' In Motor Accident Claims, Holds That Income At Time Of Death Must Be Considered

The Supreme Court has delivered a significant ruling on the computation of compensation in motor accident claim cases, holding that the 'split multiplier' method should not be applied. The Court clarified that compensation must be calculated solely on the basis of the deceased's income at the time of death. “we hold that the income as on the date of death is to be taken to calculate...

BREAKING| Supreme Court Delivers Split Verdict On Review Against Order Forming SIT With Hindu & Muslim Officers To Probe Akola Riots Case

"Secularism should be practiced in reality, not left enshrined as a Constitutional principle on paper", Justice Kumar said.

Supreme Court Issues Notice To Cricketer Mohammad Shami On Wife's Plea To Enhance Monthly Maintenance

The Supreme Court on Friday issued notice to Indian cricketer Mohammad Shami on a petition filed by his wife seeking enhancement of maintenance ordered for herself and their daughter.The wife has challenged the Calcutta High Court's orders dated July 1, 2025 and August 25, 2025, which enhanced her interim maintenance to ₹1.5 lakh per month and ₹2.5 lakh for their minor daughter....

Mere Use Of Word 'Arbitration' Does Not Create Arbitration Agreement Unless Parties Clearly Intend So: Supreme Court

The Supreme Court upheld the Punjab and Haryana High Court's decision refusing to refer the dispute to arbitration, observing that the mere use of the term “arbitration” in a clause is not sufficient to mandate reference to arbitration unless the parties clearly intended to resolve their disputes through arbitration. “mere use of the word 'arbitration” is not sufficient to treat...

'Crazy For Media Attention': Supreme Court Slams Law Student For Filing PIL Against Constitution (Scheduled Castes) Order 1950

While dismissing his plea, the Supreme Court today slammed a third-year law student for filing a public interest litigation challenging the Constitution (Scheduled Castes) Order, 1950, which is a Presidential Order that specifies the castes recognized as Scheduled Castes for the purposes of constitutional benefits.A bench of Justices Surya Kant and Joymalya Bagchi heard the matter. During...

'Property Purchase Traumatic' : Supreme Court Suggests Use Of Blockchain Technology To Make Land Registrations Easy & Reliable

The Court flagged colonial-era property laws, as per which property registration is not a conclusive guarantee of ownership.

'Don't Destroy Our Trust In Bar, We Trust You As Our Own Children' : Supreme Court Reprimands Lawyers For Suppression Of Facts

Remarking that the trust of the Court should not be destroyed by the Bar, the Supreme Court today imposed an exemplary cost of Rs 10,000 on each appellant in a matter for suppression of facts. Before a bench comprising Justice PS Narasimha and Justice Vipul M Pancholi, an advocate made a mention for the listing of an Interlocutory Application(IA), which the Court said it would list....

Supreme Court Revives CBI's Appeal In Chhattisgarh High Court Against Acquittal Of Ex-CM Ajit Jogi's Son In Murder Case

In a significant development, the Supreme Court revived the CBI's appeal before the Chhattisgarh High Court against the acquittal of Amit Jogi, son of former Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Ajit Jogi, in a high-profile murder case of political leader Ramavatar Jaggi. Against the acquittal of Amit Jogi, three appeals were filed. One was filed by the CBI, and the other two were filed by the...

Supreme Court Dismisses Plea Challenging Demolition Of Ujjain's Takiya Masjid

The Supreme Court today dismissed a plea seeking reliefs with respect to Ujjain's Takiya Masjid, which was demolished by Madhya Pradesh authorities after acquiring the Masjid land and awarding compensation.A bench of Justices Vikram Nath and Sandeep Mehta passed the order, while dealing with the petitioners' challenge to a Madhya Pradesh High Court order which rejected a similar plea noting...