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₹5 Lakh Cost Imposed on Union Government for Blocking IRS Officer’s ITAT Appointment for a Decade, Court Calls It ‘Targeted Vendetta’: Supreme Court
The Supreme Court of India has imposed a cost of ₹5 lakh on the Union Government for what it described as rank procrastination, deliberate obstruction, and departmental vendetta in denying appointment to a selected candidate for the post of Member (Accountant), Income Tax Appellate Tribunal (ITAT). The Court held that…
₹9.47 Crore Environmental Penalty on Pune Builders Upheld, Court Affirms ‘Polluter Pays’ Principle: Supreme Court
Title National Green Tribunal Act, 2010 and Environmental Compensation on Illegal Construction Projects: Supreme Court reinforces Polluter Pays Principle in Pune Builders Case Introduction of the Judgment In a landmark environmental law decision, the Supreme Court of India upheld a massive environmental compensation…
Menstrual Health Not Merely a “Women’s Issue”; Must Be Discussed Openly in Schools with Boys and Girls: Supreme Court
This news is based on a landmark judgment delivered by the Supreme Court of India recognising menstrual hygiene as an integral part of the right to life under Article 21 of the Constitution of India. The Court clearly held that menstrual health must not be treated as only a women’s issue but as a shared responsibility…
Right to Menstrual Health Forms Part of Right to Life under Article 21: Supreme Court
This news is based on a landmark judgment delivered by the Supreme Court of India recognising menstrual hygiene as a fundamental right under Article 21 of the Constitution of India. The judgment was passed in the case filed by Dr. Jaya Thakur, who approached the Court highlighting the difficulties faced by girl…
Waqf Act, 1995 Does Not Oust Civil Courts’ Jurisdiction or Confer Omnibus Jurisdiction on Waqf Tribunal: Supreme Court
The Supreme Court of India on Wednesday, 28 January 2026, clarified the scope of jurisdiction of Waqf Tribunals under the Waqf Act, 1995, holding that civil courts are not automatically divested of their powers under Section 85 of the Act. The decision came in the case of Habib Alladin vs Mohammad Ahmed, arising from…
Cheque Issued from Personal Account Dishonoured; Bengaluru Court Orders ₹15 Lakh Fine with Imprisonment in Default
On 19th January 2026, the VI Additional Judge, Court of Small Causes and Additional Chief Judicial Magistrate, Bengaluru City, H.P. Mohan Kumar, delivered a judgment in favor of Sri T.R. Laksminarayana Babu, who filed a complaint under Section 200 of Criminal Procedure Code alleging that the accused, Sri Ravi Kumar,…
Meghalaya Men Acquitted in Murder Case as Evidence Found Too Weak to Sustain Conviction: Supreme Court
The Supreme Court of India on Tuesday, 27 January 2026, set aside the conviction of Bernard Lyngdoh Phawa and another accused in a 2006 murder case from Meghalaya. The Court restored the trial court’s acquittal, holding that the prosecution failed to prove guilt beyond reasonable doubt. The Court sharply criticised…
New BNSS Safeguard for Public Servants in FIR Orders Clarified; Kerala High Court Ruling Set Aside: Supreme Court
The Supreme Court of India has delivered an authoritative judgment explaining how complaints against public servants must be handled under the newly enacted Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023. The ruling clarifies the scope and application of Section 175 of the BNSS, particularly when a complainant seeks…
BCI Chairperson Writes to CJI Objecting to Kerala High Court Judge’s Remarks Against Election Nomination Fee: Supreme Court
The Bar Council of India (BCI) has expressed strong disapproval of recent remarks made by Justice Bechu Kurian Thomas of the Kerala High Court regarding the Rs 1.25 lakh nomination fee charged for contesting Bar Council elections. The objection was formally communicated in a letter dated January 26, 2026, addressed to…
Child Custody under Hindu Marriage Act Must Prioritise Parental Responsibilities and Welfare of Children, Court Holds: Supreme Court
In a significant judgment delivered on January 23, 2026, the Supreme Court of India adjudicated the custody dispute between Suman Sankar Bhunia (Respondent-father) and Debarati Bhunia Chakraborty (Appellant-mother). The matter involved complex questions relating to the welfare of minor children, parental…
