Supreme Court Daily Round-Up : January 6, 2026

Links to today's reports :Mere Participation In Arbitration Won't Bar Challenge To Arbitrator's Eligibility, Waiver Must Be "Express & In Writing" : Supreme CourtIn UAPA Bail Hearing, Defence Not To Be Considered; Only See If Prosecution Has Shown Prima Facie Case : Supreme CourtSupreme Court Grants Bail To Amtek Group Promoter Arvind Dham In Money Laundering CaseO 1 R 10 CPC | Plaintiff Is 'Dominus Litis', Can't Be Compelled To Add A Defendant In Suit : Supreme CourtSupreme Court Allows West Bengal Part-Time Teachers Seeking Equal Pay As Full-Time Teachers To Make Fresh RepresentationLaw Cannot Change With Change Of Bench; Coordinate Bench's Decision Binding : Supreme CourtSupreme Court Asks Haryana Govt If Case Against Prof Ali Khan Mahmudabad Can Be ClosedTMC MP Derek O Brien Moves Supreme Court For Extension Of West Bengal SIR Deadline; Alleges Procedural Irregularities By ECIForfeiture Of Earnest Money Given For Sale Agreement Impermissible When Buyer & Seller Are At Fault : Supreme CourtDelhi-NCR Air Pollution : Supreme Court Slams CAQM For Lax Approach, Seeks Report On Causes & Long Term SolutionsRight To Speedy Trial Not Defeated By Gravity Of Offence; Prolonged Pre-Trial Detention Becomes Punishment: Supreme CourtSupreme Court Frowns Upon Practice Of Rich Accused Raising Constitutional Challenges To Avoid TrialReserved Category Candidate Who Availed Relaxation In Prelims Can't Seek Unreserved Seat Based On Final Rank : Supreme CourtPublic Sector Enterprise Can't Initiate Disciplinary Action Against Retired Employee If Rules Don't Expressly Enable It : Supreme CourtSupreme Court Seeks Report From HCs On Formation Of Committees Across Courts/ Tribunals & Bar Bodies To Address Sexual HarassmentSingle FIR Permissible In Mass Cheating Cases Arising From One Conspiracy : Supreme CourtSports Quota Admissions To MBBS/BDS: Supreme Court Quashes Midstream Policy Change In Punjab 2024 SessionOBC Youth Forced To Wash Another's Feet | Supreme Court Orders Release Of Accused Detained Under National Security ActS. 138 NI Act | Cognizance Can't Be Taken Of Time-Barred Cheque Dishonour Complaint Without First Condoning Delay : Supreme Court

Supreme Court Daily Round-Up : January 6, 2026

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