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‘Don’t Detain International Travellers in Haste’; Supreme Court Cites Rolex Watch Seizure at Airport, Quashes Case Against NRI
The Supreme Court of India delivered a stern message to airport and enforcement authorities cautioning against the hasty detention and arrest of international travellers. The Court emphasized that such actions should only be taken after obtaining appropriate legal opinion and adopting a pragmatic approach. It warned…
Should AYUSH Doctors Have Equal Service Conditions as Allopathy Doctors? Matter Referred to Larger Bench: Supreme Court
The Supreme Court of India recently addressed an important legal question concerning the service conditions of doctors practicing under indigenous medical systems like Ayurveda, Homeopathy, Unani, and other AYUSH systems compared to allopathic doctors. The key question referred to a larger bench is whether AYUSH…
Transgender Persons (Protection of Rights) Act Reduced to Dead Letter; Inaction Appears Intentional, Supreme Court Criticises Union and State Governments
The Supreme Court on October 17 expressed serious disappointment over the "grossly apathetic attitude" of the Union Government and States in implementing the Rights of Transgender Persons (Protection of Rights) Act, 2019 and the Rights of Transgender Persons (Protection of Rights) Rules, 2020. The Court observed that…
‘Each Word Is Important’; Supreme Court Expresses Displeasure Over Poor English Translation of Trial Court Verdict
In a notable order dated October 17, 2025, the Supreme Court of India expressed strong dissatisfaction with the quality of English translation of a civil court’s judgment in a property inheritance case. A Division Bench comprising Justice Sanjay Karol and Justice PK Mishra observed that in legal proceedings, every…
‘Highly Disappointing’; Supreme Court Criticises High Courts Over Pendency of 8.8 Lakh Execution Petitions
The Supreme Court of India, on October 16, 2025, strongly expressed its dissatisfaction over the alarming backlog of 8,82,578 pending execution petitions across the country, despite its earlier directions to ensure their expeditious disposal. A Division Bench of Justices JB Pardiwala and Pankaj Mithal emphasized that…
Input Tax Credit Cannot Be Denied to Bona Fide Purchasers If Seller Defaults on Tax Payment: Supreme Court
In a significant ruling protecting the rights of honest tax-paying businesses, the Supreme Court of India, on October 9, 2025, dismissed appeals filed by the Commissioner of Trade and Tax, Delhi against M/s Shanti Kiran India (P) Ltd., affirming that Input Tax Credit (ITC) cannot be denied to bona fide purchaser…
CBI Investigation Should Be Ordered Only in Exceptional Cases; Not Appropriate in Recruitment-Related Disputes: Supreme Court
On October 16, 2025, the Supreme Court of India set aside a direction issued by the Allahabad High Court that had ordered a Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) enquiry into alleged irregularities in recruitment processes in the Uttar Pradesh Legislative Council and Assembly Secretariats. The apex court's ruling came…
Acquittal of Man Accused of Murdering His Daughter-in-Law in 1997 Reversed: Supreme Court
The Supreme Court of India has reversed the acquittal of Janved Singh, the father-in-law of deceased Pushpa, in a chilling case of dowry-related homicide, invoking provisions of the Indian Penal Code, 1860, including Section 302, Section 304-B, Section 498-A, and Section 201. The Apex Court, in Criminal Appeal No. 460…
Supreme Court Criticises NCLAT for Passing Ex-Parte Order in Matrix–Tianish Merger Case; Questions Lack of Common Sense in Not Issuing Notice: Supreme Court
The Supreme Court of India, in a sharp observation on October 11, 2025, criticized the National Company Law Appellate Tribunal (NCLAT), Chennai Bench, for passing an ex-parte order allowing the merger of Matrix Pharmacorp Pvt Ltd and Tianish Laboratories Pvt Ltd without issuing notice to affected parties, including…
‘No Shield for Victims?’ Court Criticises Madhya Pradesh for Not Framing Witness Protection Rules Under BNSS in POCSO Case: Supreme Court ‘
The Supreme Court of India has issued notice to the State of Madhya Pradesh over its failure to formulate and notify rules under Section 398 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS) for witness protection, marking the first time the apex court is adjudicating a plea under this newly enacted provision. Bench…
