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SLP Dismissed in Bharat Udyog Case, No Valid Arbitration Without Consent: Supreme Court
The judgment in M/S Bharat Udyog Ltd. vs Ambernath Municipal Council was decided by the Supreme Court of India in SLP (C) No. 1127 of 2017. The dispute arose between M/s Bharat Udyog Ltd., a contractor, and the Ambernath Municipal Council regarding an octroi collection contract. The case primarily deals with the…
Pension Relief Granted to DSC Personnel, Shortfall Can Be Condoned: Supreme Court
The Supreme Court of India delivered a significant judgment in Union of India & Ors. vs. Balakrishnan Mullikote & Connected Matters, addressing the pension rights of personnel belonging to the Defence Security Corps (DSC). The dispute centered around whether ex-servicemen working in DSC are entitled to a second…
“No Right to Choose Posting,” Transfer of FCI Officer Upheld: Jammu & Kashmir High Court
The Jammu and Kashmir High Court delivered an important judgment on March 24, 2026 in the case of Gaganpreet Singh Wazir versus Food Corporation of India and others. The Court upheld the transfer of a Food Corporation of India officer to Uttar Pradesh and clarified key principles governing transfer in public service.…
Clarifies ‘Intended Use’ in Fertilizer Exemption, Supreme Court Rules on Naphtha Tax Dispute
The Supreme Court of India on March 25, 2026 delivered a crucial judgment in the case of M/s Rashtriya Chemicals and Fertilizers Ltd versus Commissioner of Central Excise and Service Tax. The Court clarified the meaning of “intended use” under excise exemption notifications and ruled in favour of the public sector…
FIR Quashed After Settlement in Matrimonial Dispute and Divorce Case Under Section 528 BNSS and Sections 498A, 406, 354, 377 IPC: Delhi High Court
The present judgment in Yash Ahuja & Ors vs State NCT of Delhi & Anr was decided by the High Court of Delhi. The petitioners approached the Court under Section 528 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023, seeking quashing of FIR No. 143/2024 registered at Police Station Chitranjan Park. The FIR was lodged by…
Courts Cannot Direct State to Take Over Churches in Religious Disputes, Takeover of Six Churches Set Aside: Kerala High Court
The Kerala High Court on March 24, 2026 delivered a significant judgment clarifying the limits of judicial intervention in religious disputes. The Division Bench comprising Justice Anil K. Narendran and Justice Muralee Krishna S. set aside a 2024 order of a Single Judge that had directed district authorities to take…
Elderly Mother Granted Lifetime Stay Rights, Gift Deed in Favour of Son Upheld: Calcutta High Court
The Calcutta High Court on March 24, 2026 delivered an important judgment balancing property rights and senior citizen welfare in the case of Smt. Niva Basu versus Sri Avishek Basu and others. The Court upheld the validity of a gift deed executed in favour of the son while simultaneously ensuring the elderly mother’s…
Orders Action Against ‘Illegal’ Advocate Chambers in Lucknow, Says Prior Notice Not Mandatory for Public Land Encroachment: Allahabad High Court
The Allahabad High Court on 24 March 2026 passed an important order in the case titled Anuradha Singh and Others Versus State of U.P. Through Principal Secretary Home and Others. The Court dealt with the issue of illegal encroachment on public land near the District and Sessions Court premises in Lucknow and…
Calls for ‘Child-Centric’ Custody Approach, Urges Parents to Rise Above Conflict: Kerala High Court
The Kerala High Court delivered an important judgment on 24 March 2026 in a case titled X Versus State of Kerala and Others under Habeas Corpus Petition in WP(Crl.) 319/2026. The Court addressed a custody dispute between parents and emphasized the need to adopt a child centric approach in such matters. Background of…
State Held Liable, Not Insurer, in Election Duty Vehicle Accident Case: Supreme Court
The Supreme Court of India delivered a significant judgment on 24 March 2026 in the case titled District Magistrate and District Election Officer and Collector, Gwalior Versus National Insurance Company Limited and Others. The Court clarified the legal position on liability when a vehicle is requisitioned for public…
