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Plea of Lack of State Consent for CBI Investigation Must Be Raised Soon After FIR Registration: Supreme Court
The Supreme Court has ruled that any objection regarding the Central Bureau of Investigation's (CBI) lack of consent from the State government under Section 6 of the Delhi Special Police Establishment Act, 1946 must be raised at the earliest stage, usually immediately after the FIR is registered. The Court emphasized…
With 60% Judicial Officers Being Women, Demand for Quota in Chamber Allotment by Female Lawyers Is Paradoxical: Supreme Court
The Supreme Court of India, in the ongoing case Bhakti Pasrija & Ors VERSUS Union of India & Ors, observed on Monday that nearly 60% of judicial officers across the country are women, appointed solely on merit without any reservational benefit, making it paradoxical for women lawyers to now seek preferential treatment…
S.138 NI Act | Cheque Dishonour Complaint Maintainable Against Trustee Without Naming Trust as Accused: Supreme Court
The case stemmed from a cheque bounce complaint filed under the Section 138 of the Negotiable Instruments Act, 1881. The cheque in question was issued by a Trust named Orion Charitable Trust, and it was signed by one of its Trustees who also served as the Chairman and Authorized Signatory. When the cheque was…
Juvenile Justice Act 2000 Applies Retrospectively; Court Orders Release of Convict Who Was a Juvenile at the Time of 1981 Offence: Supreme Court
On October 9, 2025, the Supreme Court of India ordered the release of a murder convict, Hansraj, who was found to be twelve years old at the time of the offence in 1981, recognizing his status as a juvenile under the Juvenile Justice Act, 2000. The Court held that the Act is retrospective in nature, allowing its…
Age Bar in Surrogacy Act Not Applicable to Couples Who Preserved Embryos Before the Law Came Into Force: Supreme Court
In a significant judgment delivered on October 9, 2025, the Supreme Court of India clarified that couples who had commenced the surrogacy process before the enforcement of the Surrogacy (Regulation) Act, 2021, will not be subjected to the age restrictions laid down in Section 4(iii)(c)(I) of the Act. This provision…
Arbitration Agreement Remains Valid Even If Appointment Mechanism Is Rendered Invalid by Law: Supreme Court
In a significant ruling dated October 8, 2025, the Supreme Court of India clarified that arbitration agreements do not become void merely because the appointment mechanism under the clause is no longer valid due to statutory amendments. The decision came in the case Offshore Infrastructure Limited VERSUS Bharat…
Conviction Upheld in Child Assault Case at Local Shop; Court Sentences Accused to 5 Years under POCSO Act: Delhi High Court
The Delhi High Court, in a significant judgment dated 06 October, 2025, upheld the conviction of Rajendra Singh under the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences Act (POCSO Act), 2012. The Court found him guilty under Section 7 read with Section 9, punishable under Section 10 of the POCSO Act, for sexually…
Order XXXVII CPC | In a Summary Suit, Defendant Cannot File Reply or Defence Without Court’s Permission: Supreme Court
The Supreme Court of India has reiterated the strict procedural requirements under Order XXXVII of the Code of Civil Procedure (CPC), stating that in summary suits, a defendant cannot file a defence or reply without obtaining prior leave of the Court. The bench comprising Justice Ahsanuddin Amanullah and Justice SVN…
'Vehicle for Vengeance': Case by Woman Accusing Colleague of Rape on False Marriage Promise Quashed: Supreme Court
The case involves Surendra Khawse, an Assistant Revenue Inspector at Suhagi Municipal Corporation, and the complainant, who worked as a Computer Operator in the same office. Over the course of five years, they developed a close friendship, which eventually turned into a physical relationship. It was acknowledged by…
High Courts Should Discourage Direct Filing of Anticipatory Bail Pleas, Direct Parties to Approach Sessions Court First: Supreme Court
The Supreme Court of India has once again cautioned High Courts against the practice of directly entertaining anticipatory bail applications. The bench, comprising Justice Vikram Nath and Justice Sandeep Mehta, emphasized that litigants should ordinarily be directed to first approach the Sessions Court before invoking…
