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S.17A Prevention Of Corruption Act Won't Apply To Cases Of Demand Of Illegal Gratification : Supreme Court
The Supreme Court has held that the protection under Section 17-A of the Prevention of Corruption Act, 1988 cannot be extended to cases involving demand of illegal gratification by public servants, holding that the provision is confined to decisions or recommendations taken in the discharge of official duties.“Section 17-A came to be enacted with a particular object. Section 17-A talks...
'Bengal Is Targeted, We Aren't Getting Justice' : Mamata Banerjee Argues In Supreme Court Against SIR
Dramatic events unfolded in the Supreme Court on Wednesday, with West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee making submissions in the writ petition filed by her challenging the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of the electoral rolls in the State.This is the first time a sitting Chief Minister has personally appeared before the Supreme Court to make oral submissions.Although Senior Advocate...
Supreme Court Raises Concerns Over High Courts Delaying Decision In Bail Pleas,Asks HCs To Submit Details Of Pending Matters
Taking a serious view of the long pendency of bail petitions in the High Courts, the Supreme Court on Wedesday called for reports from all High Courts regarding the pendency of such matters.The Registrar Generals of all High Courts have been directed to give the details of all bail applications, both regular and anticipatory, filed after January 1, 2025, including the date of filing, the date...
Supreme Court Annual Digest 2025: Income Tax Act
Corrupt Practice - Whether election can be declared void due to her non-disclosure of income from her income tax returns and amounts to improper acceptance of nomination rendering election void under section 100(1)(d)(i) and corrupt practise under 100(1)(d)(iv) of RPA – Held, mere failure to disclose assets won't invalidate election unless they're substantial - The non-disclosure was...
Consumer Protection Act | Can Legal Heirs Be Held Liable After Death Of Person Found Negligent? Supreme Court Reserves Verdict
The Supreme Court on February 3 reserved for judgment the issue of whether, for the negligence by a person, the estate of such person should be held liable for compensation through legal heirs. It said that the Court will deal with the limited issue of whether the cause of action against the legal heirs survives or not, and not whether they would be entitled to compensation. It may be noted...
NEET-PG 2025 : Supreme Court Issues Notice On PIL Against Reduction In NEET Cut-Off Percentile
The Supreme Court today issued notice on a public interest litigation challenging the decision of the National Board of Examinations in Medical Sciences to reduce the qualifying cut-off percentiles for NEET-PG 2025-26.A bench of Justice Pamidighantam Sri Narasimha and Justice Alok Aradhe will hear the matter on Friday, February 6th, 2026.The petition assails the notice dated January 13 issued...
'LiveLaw Essential Companion', Says Lawyer Who Topped Higher Judiciary Exams In Both Punjab & Haryana
In an exceptional feat, Ludhiana-based advocate Prabhjot Singh Sachdeva has secured the top rank in both the Punjab and Haryana Higher Judicial Service Examinations, earning his selection as an Additional District and Sessions Judge.Speaking about his preparation journey, Sachdeva credits LiveLaw as a "constant companion" during his rigorous preparation, underscoring the importance of...
Supreme Court Monthly Roundup: January 2026
Judgments'Ideological Drivers Of Alleged Conspiracy' : Why Supreme Court Denied Bail To Umar Khalid & Sharjeel ImamCase Details: Gulfisha Fatima v. State (Govt. of NCT of Delhi) (And Connected Matters)Citation: 2026 LiveLaw (SC) 1The Supreme Court, while denying bail to Umar Khalid and Sharjeel Imam in the Delhi riots larger conspiracy case held that their roles were not episodic...
Mamata Banerjee To Argue Plea Against WB SIR : Live Updates From Supreme Court
West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee will appear in the Supreme Court today for the petition filed by her against the SIR process in West Bengal.The matter is before a bench led by CJI Surya Kant.Banerjee has filed a writ petition in the Supreme Court against the Election Commission of India, challenging the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) process ongoing in the State.The petition...
Supreme Court Daily Round-Up : February 3, 2026
Links to today's reports :'You Can't Play With Data Of Indians': Supreme Court Questions Meta & WhatsApp Over Privacy Policy'Only 7 Witnesses Examined In 7 Years' : Supreme Court Slams J&K UT For Delay In Trial; Seeks Details Of Pending Criminal CasesTemple Trust Not An 'Industry' As Per Industrial Disputes Act : Supreme CourtSupreme Court Questions UP Police For Not Invoking Hate...
SC Collegium Approves Appointment Of 5 Retired Judges As Ad Hoc Judges Of Allahabad High Court Under Article 224A
In a significant development, the Supreme Court Collegium today approved the appointment of retired Judges as ad hoc Judges of the Allahabad High Court in terms of Article 224A of the Constitution, a rarely invoked provision.The approval is given for appointment for a period of two years.The following are the retired Judges who have been recommended for appointment as ad hoc Judges :1....