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₹56.83 Lakh Compensation Granted to Teen Left 100% Disabled in Rajasthan Road Accident: Supreme Court
The Supreme Court of India has significantly increased compensation awarded to a Rajasthan teenager who suffered 100% permanent disability in a serious road accident at the age of 14 years. The Court held that the compensation granted earlier by the Rajasthan High Court was insufficient considering the lifelong…
Specific Performance Decree Becomes Unenforceable if Buyer Fails to Deposit Balance Amount on Time: Supreme Court
The Supreme Court of India has ruled that a decree passed for specific performance of a property sale agreement can become unenforceable if the buyer fails to deposit the remaining sale consideration within the time fixed by the court. The Court held that when a party does not comply with conditions mentioned in the…
Default Bail of Two Accused in Haldwani Riots UAPA Case Cancelled, HC’s Adverse Comments on Probe Disapproved: Supreme Court
In a significant ruling, the Supreme Court of India cancelled the default bail granted to two accused in connection with the 2024 Haldwani riots case. The case involved serious allegations of rioting, arson, and destruction of public property, including attacks on a police station using petrol bombs. The accused Javed…
Default Bail in Haldwani Violence Case Set Aside, Accused Directed to Surrender: Supreme Court
The Supreme Court of India on 06 May 2026 delivered a crucial judgment setting aside the Uttarakhand High Court order which had granted default bail to accused persons in the Haldwani violence case. The Bench comprising Justice Vikram Nath and Justice Sandeep Mehta held that the investigation was conducted properly…
BCI Seeks CJI’s Intervention Over Andhra Pradesh High Court Judge’s Conduct with Young Lawyer: Supreme Court
The Bar Council of India (BCI) on 06 May 2026 took serious note of an incident involving the Andhra Pradesh High Court, where a young advocate was allegedly directed to be taken into police custody during court proceedings. The BCI wrote to the Chief Justice of India seeking urgent intervention and administrative…
Group Company Assets Can Be Considered in Holding Company’s CIRP in Earth Infra Case: Supreme Court
The Supreme Court of India on 06 May 2026 delivered a significant judgment protecting the interests of homebuyers in stalled real estate projects linked to Earth Infrastructure. The Court restored resolution plans approved earlier and criticized the Greater Noida Industrial Development Authority for delays and failure…
‘Government Must Consider Detenu’s Representation at the Earliest’—Detention Set Aside Under NSA: Supreme Court
The Supreme Court delivered an important judgment safeguarding the rights of a detenu under preventive detention laws. The Court set aside a detention order passed under the National Security Act, 1980 after finding that the State government failed to consider the detenu’s representation at the earliest stage as…
ReT Candidates in J&K Allowed Appointment, Must Clear TET Within Three Years: Supreme Court
The Supreme Court delivered a landmark judgment protecting the rights of candidates selected under the Rehbar-e-Taleem Scheme in Jammu and Kashmir. The Court held that closure of the scheme cannot retrospectively deprive selected candidates of their appointment and ensured a balanced approach between fairness and…
Supreme Court Lays Down Guidelines for Summary Judgment in Commercial Suits Under Order XIII-A CPC
In a major ruling on commercial litigation, the Supreme Court clarified the scope of Order XIII-A Civil Procedure Code and emphasized that summary judgment should be used to avoid unnecessary trials when there is no real dispute. The judgment was delivered by a bench of Justice J.K. Maheshwari and Justice Atul S.…
Anticipatory Bail Granted to Pawan Khera, ‘Political Rivalry’ Angle Noted in Assam Case: Supreme Court
In an important decision protecting personal liberty under Article 21, the Supreme Court granted anticipatory bail to Pawan Khera in a case filed by the State of Assam. The Court observed that the allegations appeared to arise out of political rivalry and held that custodial interrogation was not required at this…
