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Father-in-Law Cleared in Dowry Cruelty Case, Acquittal Upheld in Bride Burning Allegations: Supreme Court
In a significant judgment, the Supreme Court on 1 May 2026 delivered relief in a long-pending dowry death case titled Narendra Singh vs State of Madhya Pradesh & Connected Appeals. The Court carefully examined evidence and set aside the conviction under Section 498A Indian Penal Code, while also refusing to restore…
₹1,000 per Sq Ft Land Value Restored in Nandi Infrastructure Dispute, Karnataka High Court Order Set Aside: Supreme Court
The Supreme Court delivered a major judgment in a land compensation dispute involving Nandi Infrastructure Corridor Enterprises Ltd. and landowners B. Gurappa Naidu and others. The Court restored the land valuation at ₹1,000 per square foot and clarified the limits of Article 227 of Constitution of India regarding…
₹164.91 Crore Refund Ordered to Auction Buyer in DDA Land Dispute, Conveyance Deed Set Aside: Supreme Court
The Supreme Court in the case of Reliance Eminent Trading and Commercial Pvt. Ltd. vs Delhi Development Authority delivered a significant judgment directing refund of a massive amount after failure of land acquisition. The bench comprising Justice J.K. Maheshwari and Justice Atul S. Chandurkar emphasized the…
In Head-On Collision, Liability Cannot Be Fixed on One Driver Alone Without Careful Scrutiny of Circumstances: Supreme Court
The Supreme Court of India has delivered an important judgment clarifying principles of negligence in road accident cases under Motor Vehicles Act Law On Negligence. The Court held that in cases of head-on collision, it is improper to place the entire blame on one driver without carefully examining the conduct of all…
Based on Finance Act 2026, Supreme Court Sets Aside High Court Verdicts Holding JAOs Cannot Issue Income Tax Reassessment Notices
The Supreme Court of India has passed a significant order concerning reassessment proceedings under the Section 147A Income Tax Act 1961, clarifying the role of Jurisdictional Assessing Officers. The Court did not decide the issue on merits but remitted thousands of pending tax appeals back to the High Courts for…
Supreme Court Refuses to Create New Hate Speech Laws, Says Parliament Must Decide
The Supreme Court of India has delivered a crucial judgment on the issue of hate speech and law-making powers, clarifying the scope of judicial authority under the Separation of Powers Constitution of India. The Court held that it cannot create new criminal laws or expand existing offences, as this power lies…
Jurisdictional Objection Rejected by Arbitrator Cannot Be Independently Challenged Under Sections 34 or 37: Supreme Court
The Supreme Court of India has clarified an important legal position under the Section 16 Arbitration and Conciliation Act 1996, holding that a party cannot independently challenge an arbitral tribunal’s decision on jurisdiction during ongoing proceedings. The Court ruled that such challenges can only be raised after…
Big Relief for ISRO Daily Wage Workers, Supreme Court Orders Grant of Permanent Status
The Supreme Court of India has delivered a landmark judgment emphasizing fairness in public employment under Article 14 Constitution of India. The Court directed the regularisation of long-serving daily wage workers of the Indian Space Research Organisation, holding that temporary employment schemes cannot override…
16 Accused Acquitted in Assam Murder Case, Serious Lapses in Police Investigation Noted: Supreme Court
The Supreme Court of India delivered a crucial judgment highlighting the importance of proper investigation in criminal cases. The bench comprising Justice Sanjay Kumar and Justice K. Vinod Chandran acquitted the accused in a 2008 Assam murder case, observing that serious lapses in investigation and weak evidence…
School Cannot Delay Admission to State-Allotted Student by Raising Eligibility Dispute Under RTE Act: Supreme Court
The Supreme Court of India has delivered a significant judgment strengthening the right to education of children belonging to weaker sections. A bench comprising Justice Pamidighantam Sri Narasimha and Justice Alok Aradhe ruled that private neighbourhood schools must grant immediate admission to students allotted by…
