S. 482 CrPC | High Court Cannot Quash Cheque Bounce Cases By Conducting Pre-Trial Enquiry Into Debt Or Liability : Supreme Court

The Supreme Court on Friday (December 19) held that it is impermissible for the High Courts to quash cheque dishonour proceedings by undertaking a pre-trial enquiry into disputed facts, particularly when a statutory presumption under Section 139 of the Negotiable Instruments Act, 1881 operates in favour of the complainant. “we are of the considered view that the High Court committed an error...

Renewal Of Driving Licence After A Gap Will Not Operate Back From Date Of Its Expiry : Supreme Court

Driving is not merely a qualification on paper but also involves hands-on experience coupled with regular practice, the Court said.

'Child Trafficking A Disturbing Reality': Supreme Court Lays Down Guidelines To Evaluate Evidence Of Victims

Judicial appreciation of victim's evidence must be marked by sensitivity and realism, the Court said.

Corporate Social Responsibility Must Include Environmental Responsibility, Says Supreme Court In Great Indian Bustard Case

The Court recalibrated earlier restrictions on power generators in the regions where the Great Indian Bustard birds fly.

ESI Act | Best Judgment Assessment Under S.45A Can't Be Invoked Saying Records Produced Are Inadequate: Supreme Court

The statutory threshold for Section 45A is not inadequate production but non-production

'Brazenly Abused Freedom Of Speech' : Supreme Court Refuses Plea To Quash FIR Over Post Against Prime Minister

The Supreme Court on Thursday refused to entertain a writ petition filed by BJP worker Gurudath Shetty, a resident of Bengaluru, seeking quashing of an FIR registered against him by the Gujarat Police over a social media post allegedly targeting Prime Minister Narendra Modi.A Bench comprising Chief Justice of India Surya Kant, Justices Joymalya Bagchi and Vipul Pancholi was hearing Shetty's...

Woman Advocate Approaches Supreme Court Alleging 14 Hour Illegal Detention & Custodial Sexual Assault By Noida Police

The Supreme Court today issued notice to the Centre on a writ petition filed by a woman advocate alleging that she was illegally detained for fourteen hours overnight at a police station in Noida and subjected to custodial sexual assault, torture and coercion by police officials while discharging her professional duties.A bench of Justice Vikram Nath and Justice NV Anjaria issued...

In Murder Cases, Sessions Court Can't Pass 'Life Imprisonment Without Remission' Sentence : Supreme Court

Only Constitutional Courts can pass a sentence barring the grant of remission, the Supreme Court clarified.

Supreme Court Refuses To Entertain Ex-Punjab DIG Bhullar's Plea Against CBI Investigation; Allows To Pursue Matter In HC

The Supreme Court on Friday (December 19) refused to entertain the petition filed by suspended Punjab Police DIG Harcharan Singh Bhullar seeking stay of the CBI investigation in two FIRs alleging disproportionate assets against him.A bench comprising Chief Justice of India Surya Kant, Justice Joymalya Bagchi and Justice Vipul Pancholi noted that the Punjab and Haryana High Court was...

Supreme Court Issues Notice On Bail Plea Of Former Punjab Minister Bikram Singh Majithia In Disproportionate Assets Case

The Supreme Court today issued notice on a petition filed by Shiromani Akali Dal leader Bikram Singh Majithia challenging the Punjab and Haryana High Court's order which refused to grant him regular bail in a corruption case relating to alleged disproportionate assets.A bench of Justice Vikram Nath and Justice NV Anjaria issued notice on his SLP against Punjab and Haryana High Court order...

Rajasthan Municipal Elections Will Be Completed By April 2026, State Assures Supreme Court

The Supreme Court on Friday recorded the Rajasthan government's assurance that elections to urban local bodies in the State will not be postponed beyond April 2026, while declining to interfere with a Rajasthan High Court order permitting the polls to be held within that timeline.A Bench comprising Chief Justice of India Surya Kant, Justice Joymalya Bagchi and Justice Vipul Pancholi was hearing...

'Last Seen' Theory Alone Can't Sustain Conviction Without Corroborative Evidence : Supreme Court Acquits Murder Accused

The Supreme Court set aside an individual's conviction for murder, holding that a prosecution case resting entirely on circumstantial evidence cannot be sustained solely on the “last seen” theory in the absence of other corroborative evidence. “The present is a case where except for the evidence of last seen together, there is no other corroborative evidence against the...