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Registered Sale Deed Carries Strong Presumption of Genuineness and Cannot Be Lightly Termed ‘Sham’: Supreme Court
The Supreme Court of India has held that a registered sale deed carries a strong presumption of validity and genuineness and cannot be casually or lightly declared as a sham document. The Court emphasized that registration is a solemn legal act which lends sanctity to the transaction and protects certainty in property…
Bail Hearing Cannot Be Deferred Citing Accused’s Failure to Comply with Undertaking to Deposit Amount: Supreme Court
The Supreme Court of India has held that hearing of a bail application cannot be deferred merely because the accused has failed to comply with an undertaking to deposit money. The Court emphasized that bail pleas must be decided on their own merits and not be kept pending by insisting on upfront deposits as a…
Divorce Case Transferred to Haryana Citing Wife’s Hardship and Minor Child’s Welfare: Supreme Court
The Supreme Court of India has allowed a transfer petition filed by a wife seeking relocation of divorce proceedings filed by her husband. Taking into account the hardship faced by the wife, responsibility of caring for a minor child, and long travel distance, the Court directed transfer of the matrimonial case from…
Bail Granted to Bhopal Dentist in Wife’s Death Case; Court Flags Gaps in Dowry Allegations: Supreme Court
The Supreme Court of India has granted regular bail to Bhopal-based dentist Dr. Abhijit Pandey in a criminal case connected to the death of his wife Dr. Richa Pandey. While setting aside the order of the Madhya Pradesh High Court, the Supreme Court observed that the available material, at the present stage, did not…
Registered Sale Deed Cannot Be Declared “Sham” Without Strong Evidence; Registration Carries Strong Legal Presumption: Supreme Court
The Supreme Court of India has clearly explained the legal position under the Transfer of Property Act, 1882 regarding registered sale deeds and allegations of sham or nominal transactions. The court ruled that a registered sale deed cannot be casually declared false or symbolic unless strong and convincing evidence…
High Court Order Barring Private Unaided Veterinary Colleges in Punjab from Charging Tuition Fee During Internship Stayed: Supreme Court
The Supreme Court of India has stayed the operation of a judgment passed by the Punjab and Haryana High Court which had restrained private unaided veterinary colleges from charging tuition fees during the mandatory internship period of the Bachelor of Veterinary Science and Animal Husbandry course. The Supreme Court…
Supreme Court Upholds NCLAT Ruling in Gloster Trademark Dispute; Resolution Applicant Denied Title Claim
The Supreme Court of India has declined to hand over ownership of the “Gloster” trademark to a successful resolution applicant, holding that insolvency courts cannot decide complex trademark title disputes under the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code, 2016. The Court ruled that the National Company Law Tribunal exceeded…
Pre-Arrest Bail Granted; ₹42 Lakh Release Ordered in Kerala Cheating Case: Supreme Court
The Supreme Court of India on January 16, 2026, granted pre-arrest bail to Rajesh Nambiar and another accused in a cheating case connected to multiple FIRs registered in Kannur district, Kerala. The Court also directed the release of ₹42 lakh previously deposited by the accused, distributing it equally among the…
States Directed to Frame Policy on Police Media Briefings in Line with Amicus Curiae Suggestions: Supreme Court
The Supreme Court of India has directed all States to formulate a comprehensive policy for Police Media Briefing, keeping in view a Police Manual for Media Briefing placed before the Court. The Court granted a period of three months to the States to complete the exercise. Bench And Date Of Order The direction was…
Red Fort Attack Case: Supreme Court Seeks Government’s Response on Curative Plea by LeT Terrorist Against Death Sentence
The Supreme Court on January 22, 2026, issued a notice to the Delhi government regarding the curative petition filed by Mohd Arif, a Pakistani national and Lashkar-e-Taiba terrorist. He is challenging his death sentence awarded for the Red Fort attack in 2000, in which three jawans of the Unit 7 of Rajputana Rifles of…
