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Supreme Court Questions L&T's Disqualification from ₹6,000 Crore Infra Project in Mumbai
On May 29, 2025, the Supreme Court of India raised strong concerns regarding the disqualification of construction giant Larsen & Toubro (L\&T) from the bidding process for a ₹6,000-crore urban infrastructure project initiated by the Mumbai Metropolitan Region Development Authority (MMRDA). The case, titled Larsen and…
Relationship Turning Sour Cannot Be Ground to Book Man for Rape on False Promise of Marriage: Supreme Court
The Supreme Court of India, in a major judgment under the Indian Penal Code, has ruled that consensual physical relationships that later turn sour cannot automatically lead to rape charges merely on the claim of a false promise of marriage. The Court emphasized that misuse of such serious legal provisions burdens the…
Referring To Courts As "Lower Courts" Undermines Constitutional Spirit; Trial Court Records Should Not Be Labelled As "Lower Court Record": Supreme Court
This case involves an appeal against convictions where the appellants challenged the fairness of the investigation conducted by the police and the decisions made by the Sessions Court and High Court regarding bail. The appellants were accused of serious offences including murder, but during the bail proceedings,…
AP Land Grabbing Act | Peaceful Possession Without Lawful Entitlement Still Qualifies As 'Land Grabbing': Supreme Court
In a key interpretation of the Andhra Pradesh Land Grabbing (Prohibition) Act, the Supreme Court ruled that violence is not necessary for an act to amount to land grabbing. The Court held that even peaceful and non-violent occupation of land without legal right or title qualifies as land grabbing under the provisions…
PC Act | Conviction Cannot Be Based Solely On Recovery Of Tainted Money Without Establishing Bribe Demand: Supreme Court
The Supreme Court has ruled that under the Prevention of Corruption Act, 1988, the mere recovery of tainted money is not enough to convict a public servant. The Court clarified that unless the entire chain of events—demand, acceptance, and recovery—is proven, no presumption of guilt can arise under Section 20 of the…
Supreme Court Seeks Centre’s Response On Proposals To Enhance Sex Education And Enable Real-Time Monitoring Of POCSO Cases
The Supreme Court of India has sought the views of the Central Government on significant suggestions made by amici curiae regarding reforms in sex education policy and real-time tracking of cases under the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act, 2012. The development came while the Court was…
Maternity Leave Can't Be Refused Citing Stepchildren, Woman Entitled To Childbirth Benefits & Reproductive Autonomy: Supreme Court
This judgment focuses on the rights related to maternity leave and reproductive health under the Central Services (Leave) Rules, 1972 (referred to as the 1972 Rules), and their connection to constitutional guarantees, especially under Article 21 of the Indian Constitution. The case involves a female government…
Arbitration Compulsory For Resolving Inter-Bank Disputes Arising Under SARFAESI Act: Supreme Court
The Supreme Court has ruled that all disputes between banks, financial institutions, Asset Reconstruction Companies (ARCs), and qualified buyers over secured assets must be resolved through arbitration under Section 11 of the SARFAESI Act. A Bench of Justices JB Pardiwala and Pankaj Mithal held that such matters…
Scheduled Tribe Woman Reinstated As Civil Judge After Illegal Removal By High Court: Supreme Court
In a significant judgment protecting constitutional values and procedural fairness, the Supreme Court on Thursday reinstated Pinky Meena, a woman from a Scheduled Tribe community, to the Rajasthan Judicial Service (RJS). Meena had been discharged from service by the Rajasthan High Court in 2020 during her probation…
Criminal Defamation Case Against Aroon Purie Over Bihar Political Remarks Stayed By Supreme Court
The Supreme Court of India has stayed the criminal defamation proceedings initiated against Aroon Purie, Chairman of the India Today Group, in relation to a televised political debate aired in 2024. The stay was granted by a Bench comprising Justice JB Pardiwala and Justice R Mahadevan on May 19, following an appeal…
