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Statutory Authority Cannot Invoke Article 131, Which Is Confined to Centre-State Disputes: Supreme Court
The Supreme Court has ruled that a statutory authority or instrumentality of the State cannot directly invoke the Supreme Court's original jurisdiction under Article 131 of the Constitution of India. The Court clarified that this special jurisdiction is limited to disputes involving the Union of India and one or more…
Property Use, Not Area Classification, Determines Industrial Stamp Duty Valuation: Supreme Court
The Supreme Court has delivered a significant verdict clarifying the criteria for determining the stamp duty valuation of land for industrial purposes in Rajasthan. The court ruled that the actual use of the property, rather than its classification based on a master plan or area zoning, is the primary factor for…
Section 74 CGST Act: General Allegations of Fraud or Suppression Cannot Extend Limitation; SCN Must Specify Foundational Facts: Supreme Court
Supreme Court: GST Section 74 Notice Against Tata Steel Quashed For Mechanical Allegations Of Fraud And Suppression; Central Goods And Services Tax Act, 2017 Explained Supreme Court Rejects Mechanical Use Of Section 74 To Extend GST Limitation The Supreme Court has quashed the GST show-cause notice issued to M/s Tata…
Fresh Directions Issued to Expedite Trials in Dowry Death and Cruelty Cases: Supreme Court
The Supreme Court of India has issued a comprehensive set of directions aimed at reducing delays and improving the handling of dowry death and cruelty to married women cases. These directions are intended to strengthen investigation procedures, trial processes, and monitoring mechanisms across courts and states. The…
Bail in Serious Offences Like Murder Must Be Granted Only With Justifiable Reasons Recorded: Supreme Court
The Supreme Court has recently reiterated that granting bail in serious criminal cases, especially those involving murder, must be supported by clear and justifiable reasons. The Court observed that in a recent case, bail was granted to two accused persons without proper application of mind, ignoring vital evidence…
“No Coercive Steps” Order Does Not Bar Filing of Charge Sheet: Supreme Court
The Supreme Court has clarified that an interim order directing that "no coercive steps shall be taken" against an accused does not prevent the police from filing a charge sheet after completing their investigation. The Court emphasized that such an order is only meant to protect the liberty of the accused from arrest…
All States Directed to Constitute SITs to Probe Fraudulent Motor Accident Insurance Claims: Supreme Court
The Supreme Court of India has issued a significant directive to all state governments to establish dedicated Special Investigation Teams (SITs) aimed at investigating suspected fraudulent claims related to motor accident insurance. This decision comes after a detailed review of a case involving allegations that the…
Wife Cannot Revive Waived Monetary Claims Through DV Proceedings After Settlement: Supreme Court
The Supreme Court has recently clarified a significant legal principle concerning the rights of a wife who voluntarily waives her monetary and maintenance claims during a settlement. In the case of Reji Baby v. Subi Mary & Ors, the Court held that once a wife has voluntarily relinquished her claims through a…
Plaint Can Be Rejected at the Threshold When Limitation Bar Is Apparent From the Pleadings Under Order 7 Rule 11 CPC: Supreme Court
The Supreme Court has clarified an important legal principle regarding the rejection of plaints under Order 7 Rule 11 of the Civil Procedure Code, 1908 (CPC). The court emphasized that a plaint can be rejected at the very beginning if the pleadings clearly show that the claim is barred by limitation. This ruling…
Execution Court Cannot Go Beyond the Decree to Grant Relief Not Contemplated by It: Supreme Court
New Delhi, August 23, 2026: The Supreme Court has reiterated an important principle governing execution proceedings: an executing court cannot travel beyond the judgment or order that it has been asked to enforce. The Court held that a litigant cannot use execution proceedings to obtain additional benefits that were…
