Hindu Daughter-in-Law Who Becomes Widow After Father-in-Law's Death Entitled To Maintenance From His Estate : Supreme Court

The Court held that the protection of the Hindu Adoption and Maintenance Act cannot be based on the timing of the husband's death.

Youth Must Shun Wealth Generated By Their Parents Through Corruption: Justice BV Nagarathna

Justice Nagarathna said people should develop a spiritual bent of mind to detach from materialistic possessions and render service to the nation.

Supreme Court Directs Coal India To Appoint Candidate With Multiple Disabilities

The Supreme Court today(January 13) directed the Chairman of Coal India Limited to create a supernumerary post for one person, who was denied employment after having qualified for the interview in 2016 because she suffered from multiple disabilities. The vacancy advertisement did not mention multiple disabilities, and therefore, she had applied as a visually handicapped candidate. A...

Will Hold Authorities & Dog Feeders Liable For Every Stray Dog Attack, Says Supreme Court

"Who should be held accountable when dogs attack a 9-year-old? The organization that is feeding them?" the Court asked.

'Frivolous Petition' : Supreme Court Rejects Plea To Remove Savarkar's Portrait From Parliament

The petition was withdrawn after the Court warned that it will impose Rs 1 lakh cost on the petitioner.

NCDRC Decree Against Builder Company Can't Be Executed Against Directors/Promoters Without Personal Liability Fixed: Supreme Court

The Supreme Court on Monday (January 12) observed that the homebuyers cannot execute a decree, obtained solely against a builder company, against its directors or promoters personally, unless a specific finding of liability was made against them in the original proceedings. “It is trite that a decree cannot, by process of execution, be employed to shift or enlarge liability so as to...

Right To Education Act | Ensure Admission Of Poor Students For Free Education In Private Schools : Supreme Court

The Court stated that ensuring the admission of such students must be seen as a "national mission."

PM Modi Degree Defamation Case: Gujarat High Court Rejects Arvind Kejriwal's Plea Seeking Separate Trial From Sanjay Singh

The Gujarat High Court on Tuesday (January 13) dismissed a petition moved by AAP Chief and former Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal seeking separate trial from AAP leader Sanjay Singh in a criminal defamation case filed by Gujarat University over alleged remarks on Prime Minister Narendra Modi's education Degree.Justice MR Mengdey while pronouncing the order said, "The application...

Supreme Court Delivers Split Verdict On Validity Of S.17A Prevention Of Corruption Act Mandating Prior Sanction For Investigation

A two-judge bench of the Supreme Court today delivered a split verdict on the constitutionality of Section 17A of the Prevention of Corruption Act, inserted by the 2018 amendment, which mandates that there should be a prior sanction from the Government to launch an investigation against a public servant under the Act.While Justice BV Nagarathna held that Section 17A is unconstitutional,...

Stray Dogs Case : Live Updates From Supreme Court Hearing

Supreme Court to continue hearing today at 10.30 AM the Stray Dogs case Bench: Justices Vikram Nath, Sandeep Mehta and NV Anjaria Last week, the matter was heard on 3 days, with the Bench primarily examining the issue of stray dogs in institutional premises and noting the failure of municipal authorities Intervenors (dog lovers and NGOs) pray for modification of the Court's earlier...

Supreme Court Daily Round-Up : January 12, 2026

Links to reports published on Jan 12.

Supreme Court Annual Digest 2025 : Company, Competition & IBC Laws

Administrative Action - Judicial Review of - Statutory Authorities - Interplay with IBC Moratorium - Held that the constitutional jurisdiction of the High Court under Article 226 is not curtailed by Section 14 of the IBC - The High Court is competent to entertain a writ petition and direct statutory authorities to process a redevelopment proposal in favour of a new developer, even...