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Railways Held to Be ‘Consumer’ Under Electricity Act, Not a Deemed Distribution Licensee: Supreme Court
The Supreme Court of India delivered an important judgment on 8 May 2026 in the dispute between Indian Railways and West Bengal State Electricity Distribution Company Limited and others. The Court examined whether Indian Railways could be treated as a “deemed distribution licensee” or whether it should be classified…
‘No Automatic Recission of Contract for Non-Deposit Within Time’ Supreme Court Summarises Principles on Section 28 of Specific Relief Act: Supreme Court
The Supreme Court of India delivered an important judgment on 9 May 2026 in the case of Anand Narayan Shukla versus Jagat Dhari. The Court dealt with legal issues relating to enforcement of a decree for specific performance under the Specific Relief Act, 1963, especially focusing on Section 28 of Specific Relief Act…
Accused Can Exhibit Documents Already Part of Chargesheet Without Formal Proof of Signature Under Section 294 CrPC: Supreme Court
The Supreme Court of India delivered an important ruling regarding documentary evidence in criminal trials while hearing the matter of R. Ganesh VERSUS The State of Tamil Nadu. The case involved a dispute over whether certain documents already forming part of the prosecution charge sheet could be exhibited by the…
‘Very Disturbing’ Bail Granted to Convict Jailed for 22 Years, Orissa High Court Faulted for Rejecting Appeal on Delay: Supreme Court
The Supreme Court of India granted bail to a murder convict who had already spent more than 22 years in prison, after finding serious fault with the approach of the Orissa High Court in dismissing his criminal appeal only on the ground of delay without examining the merits of the case. The matter arose from a…
Supreme Court Refuses Blanket Regularisation of Jharkhand Para Teachers, Directs State to Fill Reserved Posts Annually
The Supreme Court has refused to grant blanket regularisation to thousands of para teachers working under the Sarva Shiksha Abhiyan scheme in Jharkhand. The Court held that automatic absorption into government service cannot be ordered in violation of statutory recruitment rules framed under Article 309, Constitution…
Collaborator Allowed to Invoke Arbitration Clause in NTPC Coal Handling Project Dispute: Supreme Court
The Supreme Court has held that a collaborator who plays an essential role in execution of a commercial contract can invoke the arbitration clause contained in the principal agreement even if the collaborator is not a direct signatory to the main contract. The Court clarified that where the collaborator is deeply…
Telangana Land Claim Rejected, Revenue Records Alone Cannot Prove Ownership of Forest Land: Supreme Court
The Supreme Court of India dismissed a long-pending civil appeal relating to ownership claims over nearly 600 acres of land situated in Survey No. 81 of Kalvalanagaram village, presently located in Bhadradri Kothagudem district of Telangana. The dispute arose after several claimants asserted ownership rights over the…
District Collectors Empowered to Enforce Solid Waste Management Rules 2026, Directives Issued: Supreme Court
The Supreme Court of India has taken a major step to strengthen implementation of environmental laws by empowering District Collectors across the country to enforce the Solid Waste Management Rules, 2026. The Court directed the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change (MoEFCC) to issue a notification under…
Separate Application Not Required to Rescind Agreement to Sell for Buyer’s Default Under Section 28 of Specific Relief Act: Supreme Court
The Supreme Court of India has ruled that if a buyer fails to deposit the remaining sale consideration within the time fixed by the court, the decree for Specific Performance can become unenforceable and the agreement to sell may automatically stand rescinded. The Court further clarified that a separate application by…
Disciplinary Authority Cannot Punish Employee for Charge Not Originally Framed Without Fresh Show-Cause Notice: Supreme Court
The Supreme Court of India has ruled that a delinquent employee who successfully defends the original charge against him cannot later be punished on a completely different charge without being given a fresh opportunity to defend himself. The Court emphasized that principles of natural justice and fair hearing are…
