Supreme Court Recalls Order Reserving Judgment On Validity Of Karnataka Law On Hindu Religious Institutions

In the light of the ongoing Sabarimala Reference, the Supreme Court recently recalled its earlier order reserving judgment on the validity of the Karnataka Hindu Religious Institutions and Charitable Endowments Act, 1997. The bench observed that the pending reference would have a direct bearing on the case and would await the decision of the 9-judge Constitution Bench. The bench of Justice...

Supreme Court Earmarks SCBA Vice President Post For Women In 2026 Election

In a progressive step towards inclusivity, the Supreme Court today earmarked the post of Vice President in the 2026 Supreme Court Bar Association's Executive Committee elections for women advocates.A bench of CJI Surya Kant and Justice KV Viswanathan passed the order, earmarking the post of VP, alongwith other EC posts, for women advocates in the impending 2026 elections of the SCBA.It...

'Why She Lived With Him Before Marriage?' : Supreme Court Questions Charge Of Sex On False Marriage Promise In Long-Term Relationship

If we ask these questions, we are blamed of 'victim-shaming', the Court said.

S.480(3) BNSS Bail Conditions Not Applicable To Offences Punishable Up To 7 Yrs Imprisonment : Supreme Court

The Supreme Court has observed that for non-bailable offences punishable up to seven years, bail can be granted without imposing the conditions prescribed under Section 480(3) of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS).A bench of Justice J.K. Maheshwari and Justice Atul S. Chandurkar heard an appeal filed by an accused, who was granted bail in a case registered under the MP Excise Act...

Supreme Court Allows Newly Qualified AORs To Vote In SCAORA Elections

The Court also said that the election committee may consider postponing the election date.

Supreme Court Dismisses Former Kerala Minister Antony Raju's Plea To Suspend Conviction In Evidence Tampering Case

The Supreme Court on Monday dismissed former Kerala minister Antony Raju's petition seeking suspension of his conviction in the evidence tampering case dating back to 1990.A bench comprising Justice Dipankar Datta and Justice Satish Chandra Sharma rejected the plea challenging the Kerala High Court's judgment which had earlier refused to suspend his conviction. The case relates to an incident...

Supreme Court Takes Suo Motu Cognisance Of Brutal Assault On Woman Advocate By Husband

The Supreme Court on Monday initiated a suo motu case over the brutal assault of a woman advocate who was allegedly stabbed multiple times by her husband, while also directing an inquiry into allegations that three hospitals refused to provide her emergency medical treatment.A Bench comprising Chief Justice of India Surya Kant and Justice J Joymalya Bagchi heard the suo motu case, which...

Supreme Court Refuses To Entertain Plea Against Gurugram Demolitions, Allows Petitioners To Approach HC Today Itself

The plea challenged the demolition drive taken after the HC's stay of the 'Stilt +4(S+4)' policy.

Arvind Kejriwal Boycotts Hearing In Liquor Policy Case Before Justice Swarana Kanta Sharma, Invokes 'Gandhian Satyagraha'

Kejriwal stated that his decision was inspired by the teachings of Mahatma Gandhi on satyagraha

Congress Leader Pawan Khera Moves Supreme Court Against Gauhati HC's Rejection Of Anticipatory Bail In FIR By Assam CM's Wife

Congress leader Pawan Khera has approached the Supreme Court against Gauhati HC's rejection of his anticipatory bail plea in connection with an FIR filed by Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma's wife, Riniki Bhuyan Sharma, over his allegations related to her holding multiple passports.Vide the impugned order, the Gauhati High Court denied Khera anticipatory bail, observing that he dragged an...

Unsuccessful Party Can Invoke S. 9 Arbitration Act Post-Award: Supreme Court Settles Conflicting HC Views

The Court held that Section 9 Arbitration Act is open to any party to the arbitration, and is not qualified by success in the arbitral proceedigs.

Article 227 | High Courts Cannot Reassess Materials Considered By Trial Courts : Supreme Court

The Supreme Court has observed that it is impermissible for the High Courts to exercise their supervisory jurisdiction under Article 227 of the Constitution to interfere with the subordinate Courts' findings on merits. “It is well settled that in exercise of such jurisdiction, it would not be open for the High Court to review or reassess the material that was taken into consideration by...