M.K. Nambyar-50th Anniversary Tribute

M.K. Nambyar belongs to that rare breed of men - original, creative and illustrious and whose contribution to the making and development of law was truly outstanding. This December 18 marks the 50th anniversary of his passing. It is appropriate that we remember him, his great life and work which is both a model and an inspiration and pay tribute to his sacred memory.Meloth Krishnan Nambyar...

Omission In Chief Examination Can Be Cured In Cross-Examination : Supreme Court

The Supreme Court on Wednesday (December 17) ruled that the omissions made in the examination-in-chief can be cured in the witness's cross-examination. A bench of Justice Ahsanuddin Amanullah and Justice K. Vinod Chandran heard the case relating to the dispute over the attestation of the Will, where the genuineness of the Will was disputed by the testator's one of the daughter who was left...

'Happy Ending To This Saga' : Supreme Court Appreciates Consensus Between Kerala CM & Governor On University VC Appointments

"I hope they keep talking like this, over a mug of coffee, for the larger interest of people," Justice Pardiwala commented.

'Facilitates Access To Justice' : Supreme Court Dismisses Plea Challenging Formation Of Bombay High Court's Kolhapur Bench

The Supreme Court today(December 18) dismissed a writ petition filed by advocate Ranjeet Baburao Nimbalkar, challenging the August 1 notification of the Bombay High Court issued under Section 51(3) of the States Reorganisation Act, 1956, for the creation of the recent Kolhapur Circuit Bench, which became effective from August 18. A bench comprising Justice Aravind Kumar and Justice NV...

Business Law Daily Round-Up: December 17, 2025

TAX Commission Earned On Sale Of Agricultural Produce Attracts Service Tax Under 'Business Auxiliary Service': CESTAT AhmedabadService Tax | Extended Limitation Cannot Be Invoked Without Mens Rea, Deliberate Intent To Evade Duty To Be Proven: CESTAT ChandigarhNon-Availability Of GSTAT Cannot Be Used To Bypass Mandatory Pre-Deposit U/S 112(8) CGST Act: Orissa High CourtGST | Cannot Seek...

If Judicial Order Is Based On Dishonest Or Extraneous Factors, Why Not Take Disciplinary Action Against Judge? Supreme Court

The bench commented about the "growing trend" of judges "hitting so many sixers" by passing many orders shortly before the retirement.

Issues About Party's Capacity To Invoke Arbitration And Maintainability Issues Fall Within Tribunal's Domain : Supreme Court

The Supreme Court on Wednesday (December 17) reiterated that the questions related to whether an individual is a veritable party to an arbitration agreement, eligible to invoke the arbitration clause, shall be referred for the Arbitral Tribunal's consideration. A Bench comprising Justice P.S. Narasimha and Justice Atul S. Chandurkar declined to interfere with the Telangana High Court's...

Air Pollution: Supreme Court Asks NHAI, MCD To Consider Shifting Or Closing 9 Toll Plazas At Delhi borders

Taking serious note of the worsening air pollution levels in Delhi NCR, the Supreme Court on Wednesday, December 17, 2025, issued a series of directions asking the National Highways Authority of India and the Municipal Corporation of Delhi to urgently consider either temporarily closing or relocating toll plazas situated at the borders of the national capital to ease chronic traffic...

Supreme Court Allows Ban Of 10-Year-Old Diesel & 15-Year-Old Petrol Vehicles Below BS-IV In Delhi NCR

Modifying its August 12 order -which barred coercive action against diesel vehicles older than 10 years and petrol vehicles older than 15 years in the National Capital Region - the Supreme Court on Wednesday (December 17) clarified that action can be taken against such vehicles that meet emission standards below BS-IV.A bench comprising Chief Justice of India Surya Kant, Justice Joymalya...

Supreme Court Refuses To Consider Pleas Against Suspension Of Physical Classes Upto Std 5 In Delhi Due To Air Pollution

The Court left the matter for the consideration of the CAQM.

SCBA, Union To Submit Joint Suggestions To Supreme Court On Preventing Attacks On Judges

The Supreme Court Bar Association (SCBA) on Tuesday informed the Supreme Court that it proposes to submit joint suggestions along with the Union Government on framing guidelines to prevent incidents such as the shoe-throwing bid at the former CJI and to regulate media reporting of comments glorifying such incidents.A Bench comprising Chief Justice of India Surya Kant and Justice Joymalya...

Supreme Court Transfers Suo Motu Proceedings On RG Kar Doctor Rape-Murder Case To Calcutta High Court

The Supreme Court today transferred to the Calcutta High Court the suo motu case it had initiated in connection with the rape and murder of a woman doctor at RG Kar Medical College and Hospital, Kolkata, for monitoring the implementation of the orders passed by it in the case.A bench of Justice MM Sundresh and Justice Satish Chandra Sharma directed that the High Court would henceforth...