Compassion Has No Place In Public Employment; No Second Chance For Candidate Who Skipped Physical Test : Supreme Court

'When chances are rare, one needs to grab them with both hands,' the Court said.

Supreme Court Grants Bail To Doctors In NDPS Case Since Grounds Of Arrest Weren't Given In Writing As Per 'Mihir Shah' Verdict

The Supreme Court recently granted bail to two medical professionals accused in a narcotics case on the ground that they were not supplied the grounds of arrest in writing prior to production before the Magistrate.A bench of Justices Vikram Nath and Sandeep Mehta passed the order, noting that the grounds of arrest ought to have been supplied to the accused, as per the mandate of Mihir Rajesh Shah v. State of Maharashtra.In Mihir Rajesh Shah, a bench of ex-Chief Justice of India BR Gavai and...

Toll On National Highways Covered By Union List; States Can Levy Toll Only On Other Roads : Supreme Court

The Supreme Court recently dismissed a special leave petition challenging Union's power to levy toll tax on national highways, observing that such charges fall within the Union List under the Constitution.A bench of Justice B.V. Nagarathna and Justice Ujjal Bhuyan held that toll collected for use of national highways by the National Highways Authority of India is a fee traceable to Entry...

Supreme Court Orders Inquiry Into Rampant Conversion Of Residential Areas Into Commercial Zones In State/UT Capitals

The Court observed that the illegal conversion as commercial areas caused inconvenience to genuine residents.

Supreme Court Monthly Criminal Digest February 2026

Anticipatory Bail – Conditional Orders for Deposit: The Supreme Court criticized the Jharkhand High Court for making the grant of anticipatory bail contingent upon the deposit of a specific sum – Noted that High Court had directed the petitioners to file a supplementary affidavit showing payment of Rs. 9,12,926.84/- to the complainant, failing which the bail application would stand...

Dowry Harassment & Domestic Abuse Continue Despite Legal Reforms & Progress, Patriarchy Still Prevails : Supreme Court

"Why does the control over women's bodies, choices, and lives still persist so deeply within society?" the Court asked.

Supreme Court Monthly Digest: February 2026

Administrative Law – Interest Liability – Delay by Government Authority: The Supreme Court upheld the TDSAT's finding that the Department of Telecommunications (DoT) could not levy interest for the period during which it "slept over the matter." - Interest is only payable from the expiry of the notice period stipulated in the show-cause notice (December 8, 2014), rather than the date of...

Pay Commission Benefits Can't Be Denied By Creating Additional Conditions: Supreme Court

The Supreme Court on April 1 observed that the Central Pay Commission's recommendation cannot be loosely construed to deny a benefit to an employee by creating an additional condition to deny the benefit of the pay commission. A bench of Justice Pankaj Mithal and Justice S.V.N. Bhatti heard the matter concerning the respondents, who had initially joined the Border Roads Organisation...

Supreme Court Weekly Digest February 21 - 28, 2026

Administrative Law – Interest Liability – Delay by Government Authority: The Supreme Court upheld the TDSAT's finding that the Department of Telecommunications (DoT) could not levy interest for the period during which it "slept over the matter." - Interest is only payable from the expiry of the notice period stipulated in the show-cause notice (December 8, 2014), rather than the date of...

High Ranking Employee Can't Seek Same Lesser Penalty Given To Subordinates : Supreme Court Restores Bank Manager's Dismissal

Harsher punishment is justified for a higher-ranking official, the Court said.

Company Cannot Give Loan To Director Without Special Resolution In General Meeting : Supreme Court

The loan advanced to the director from company's funds must relate to the principal business of the company.

Supreme Court Daily Round-Up : April 2, 2026

Links to the reports of April 2 :In Departmental Enquiry, Document Not Admitted By Employee Must Be Proved Through Witness : Supreme CourtSupreme Court Slams West Bengal Officials Over Attack On Judges During SIR Duty, Directs Use Of Central Forces'Never Seen Such A Polarised State' : Supreme Court On West Bengal After Attack On Judges In SIR DutiesSupreme Court Cancels Bail Of Satinder...