Supreme Court Stays Tree Felling in Hyderabad's KBR National Park Eco-Sensitive Zone

The Supreme Court on Monday stayed tree felling in the eco-sensitive zone surrounding the Kasu Brahmananda Reddy (KBR) National Park in Hyderabad, while issuing notice on a plea challenging the move to cut trees for road development.The Court ordered that there should be no tree felling within 25 to 35 metres eco-sensitive zone around the part. A bench of Justice BV Nagarathna and Justice...

Upto 6% Conviction In UAPA Cases Nationally; In J&K, Conviction Rate Less Than 1% : Supreme Court

The Supreme Court, while granting bail to a Jammu and Kashmir man accused in a narco-terror case under the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act and incarcerated for over 5 years, noted that UAPA conviction rates across India ranged between 1.5% and 4% between 2019 and 2023, while conviction rates in Jammu and Kashmir remained below 1%.Referring to NCRB data placed before Parliament by the...

Supreme Court Disapproves Judgment Denying Bail To Umar Khalid For Ignoring Binding Precedent In 'KA Najeeb'

'Bail is the rule' even in cases under the UAPA, the Court noted.

Supreme Court Quashes Cheating Case Against Hospital Over Rs 2500 Billing Error

The Supreme Court has quashed criminal proceedings initiated against Narayana Health, its hospital in Kolkata, and senior officials over allegations arising from a ₹2,500 billing discrepancy, holding that the complaint disclosed no criminal offence and was essentially a service-related grievance better addressed through civil or statutory remedies.A bench of Justices PS Narasimha and...

'Atta-Satta' Marriages Morally & Legally Bankrupt, Girl Child Made Bargaining Instrument : Rajasthan High Court

The Court noted that the practice commodified children, entrenched patriarchy, and tied a girl child to a marriage in future suppressing her consent.

Order XV Rule 5 CPC | Tenant's Defence Cannot Be Struck Off Without Examining If Default In Rent Deposit Was Wilful : Supreme Court

The Court further held that determination of 'first date of hearing' and the service of summons on the tenant was essential before striking off defence.

'Govt Servant Not Expected To Take Stand Against Govt' : Supreme Court Quashes Rs 25 Lakh Penalty On Officer Who Executed Govt Order

The Court noted that the officer was only following the policy which was prevalent at the time.

Supreme Court Quarterly Digest 2026 - Environmental Law

Environmental Law - Supreme Court Quarterly Digest Jan - Mar, 2026 CPCB Methodology for Environmental Compensation – Scope and Applicability – The Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) is a facilitative and indicative tool, not a rigid or exhaustive code - While primarily designed for industrial sectors, its adoption by the NGT for residential projects is not...

Supreme Court Sets Aside Delhi HC Order For New Sewer Line Across AIIMS To Tackle Waterlogging In Green Park Extension Area

Courts cannot step into the shoes of administrative bodies, the SC reminded.

Preventive Detention Unwarranted When There's No Breach Of Public Order & Ordinary Law Can Be Applied: Supreme Court

The Supreme Court recently quashed a preventive detention order issued under the MPDA Act 1981, holding that when a person can be dealt with under ordinary law and there is no cogent material to show breach of public order, invocation of the preventive detention law is unwarranted."in our view, the satisfaction of the detaining authority that activities of the appellant were prejudicial to...

Even 'Loan' Can Qualify As 'Deposit' Under MPID Act; Private Individual Can Be 'Financial Establishment' : Supreme Court

In a significant development, the Supreme Court on Friday (May 15) observed that even private persons can be categorized as a 'Financial Establishment' under the Maharashtra Protection of Interest of Depositors (MPID) Act. This means that money advanced by an individual to a debtor with a promise to return with interest, then such money can be legally treated as a “deposit,” even if...

Hindu Succession Act | 2005 Amendment Does Not Limit Daughters' Pre-Existing Inheritance Rights : Supreme Court

The Court clarified that Section 6(5) of the Hindu Succession Act does not bar daughters' suit seeking partition to claim intestate inheritance rights as Class 1 heirs under Section 8.