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“Warring Couples Cannot Turn Courts into Their Battlefield”; Court Flags Rise in Matrimonial Litigation, Emphasises Mediation: Supreme Court
The Supreme Court of India on 20 January 2026 expressed serious concern over the alarming rise in matrimonial litigation and cautioned families, litigants, and legal professionals against rushing to courts and police in matrimonial disputes. The Court emphasized that earnest efforts must be made to resolve disputes…
Plea by Central Government Employee Rejected; Rajasthan ACB’s Authority to Probe Corruption Cases Upheld: Supreme Court
The Supreme Court of India on 19 January 2026 dismissed a petition filed by Nawal Kishore Meena, a Central Government employee, challenging the authority of the Rajasthan Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) to register and investigate a corruption case against him under the Prevention of Corruption Act, 1988. A Bench…
Contractors Relieved of Cess Liability; Welfare Laws Cannot Be Enforced Without Ground-Level Implementation: Supreme Court
Supreme Court of India has delivered an important judgment clarifying that construction contractors cannot be forced to pay labour welfare cess for periods when the welfare laws were not actually implemented on the ground. This ruling settles a long-pending dispute related to infrastructure projects executed for…
Bail Restored After Clerical Error Led to Recall; Court Notes ‘Allowed vs Rejected’ Typo: Supreme Court
The Supreme Court of India, in a significant ruling delivered on 20 January 2026, restored anticipatory bail to an accused after holding that the Patna High Court had wrongly cancelled the bail due to an error committed by its own court staff. The case highlights the strict limits imposed by Section 362 of the…
Rajasthan ACB Probe Against Central Government Employees in Bribery Case Upheld; SLPs Dismissed: Supreme Court
The Supreme Court on 19 January 2026 delivered an important ruling clarifying the powers of State Anti-Corruption agencies under the Prevention of Corruption Act. The Court refused to interfere with an order of the Rajasthan High Court which had permitted the Rajasthan Anti-Corruption Bureau to register and…
Requiring Accused’s Presence at Every Appeal Hearing After Suspension of Sentence Serves No Purpose: Supreme Court
The Supreme Court of India has categorically ruled that once a sentence is suspended and bail is granted, an accused or convict cannot be compelled to appear before the appellate court on every date of hearing. The Court held that such a practice is unwarranted, burdensome, and serves no useful purpose, especially…
Mandatory Court Appearance Not Required After Suspension of Sentence: Supreme Court
The Supreme Court of India has delivered an important judgment clarifying that an accused person is not required to remain personally present before an appellate court on every date of hearing once bail has been granted and the sentence has been suspended. The ruling was passed in the case of Meenakshi VERSUS State of…
Widowed Daughter-in-Law Entitled to Claim Maintenance from Father-in-Law’s Estate, Court Settles Issue: Supreme Court
In a landmark ruling strengthening women’s financial rights within Hindu families, the Supreme Court has clarified that a daughter-in-law who becomes a widow even after the death of her father-in-law is legally entitled to claim maintenance from his estate. The Court held that the timing of widowhood is irrelevant…
States Cannot Prescribe Qualifications Beyond Those Laid Down under Union Law: Supreme Court
The Supreme Court of India has delivered an important judgment clarifying the limits of State power in prescribing qualifications for public posts governed by Central law. The case arose from disputes involving appointments to the post of Drug Inspector under the Drugs and Cosmetics Act, 1940 and the Drugs and…
Prolonged Service Litigations Blocking Appointments Flagged; Court Calls for Judicial Introspection: Supreme Court
The Supreme Court of India, in a judgment delivered on 15 January 2026, has cautioned that prolonged and recurring service litigation is pushing public recruitment processes into a state of perpetual flux. The Court emphasized that service rules must be interpreted in a manner that ensures timely completion of…
