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Supreme Court News: SC Clarifies Scope of Review Jurisdiction, Reaffirms It Cannot Be an Appeal in Disguise: New Delhi, September 8, 2025 — The Supreme Court, in a significant ruling on Monday, laid down clear guidelines on the scope of review jurisdiction, reinforcing that review petitions are not meant to function as appeals in disguise. The Court reiterated that the purpose of a review petition under Order 47 Rule 1 of the Code of Civil Procedure (CPC) is limited to addressing clear errors on the face of the record, and should not be confused with an appeal, which involves a more comprehensive reassessment of the case.

Supreme Court Rules in Favor of Homebuyers, Upholds Verified Claims in Insolvency Process

Supreme Court Clarifies Home Buyers’ Rights in Insolvency Proceedings: New Delhi, September 9, 2025 — In a landmark judgment, the Supreme Court on Tuesday held that homebuyers cannot be denied possession of their flats if their claims have been verified and admitted by the Resolution Professional (RP) in an insolvency resolution process. The Court emphasized that once a claim is duly verified, it cannot be treated as “belated” or downgraded merely due to delayed filing.

Supreme Court Raises Alarm Over Delay in Uploading Judgments by High Courts

Supreme Court Raises Alarm Over Delay in Uploading Judgments by High Courts: New Delhi, September 9, 2025 — The Supreme Court has expressed grave concern over the persistent delays by High Courts in uploading detailed judgments on their websites, despite having pronounced the operative parts of the verdicts months or even years earlier. The apex court’s remarks came in a recent case, Rajan v. State of Haryana, highlighting the adverse impact such delays have on litigants seeking timely judicial redress.

Supreme Court Directs Election Commission to Accept Aadhaar as Valid ID Proof in Bihar’s Voter List Revision

Supreme Court Directs Election Commission to Include Aadhaar as a Valid ID Proof in Bihar Electoral Roll Revision: New Delhi, September 2025 – In a crucial development that is set to shape the ongoing Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls in Bihar, the Supreme Court of India has directed the Election Commission of India (ECI) to formally recognize Aadhaar as a valid proof of identity for inclusion in the state’s voter list. This ruling, issued on Monday, extends the scope of Aadhaar as an identity document, which was initially only applicable to voters facing exclusion due to discrepancies in the electoral roll.

Supreme Court Puts on Hold High Court Order on Five-Decade-Old Royal Property Case Involving Saif Ali Khan

August 10, 2025

Supreme Court Puts Hold on Five-Decade-Old Royal Property Case Involving Saif Ali Khan and Family: NEW DELHI – In a significant development for one of India’s most prominent royal families, the Supreme Court has stayed a Madhya Pradesh High Court order that sought to reopen a decades-old partition dispute over the personal estate of the Nawab of Bhopal. The ruling offers a temporary reprieve to Bollywood actor Saif Ali Khan and his family, whose inheritance of the estimated ₹15,000 crore property had been thrown into uncertainty.

Supreme Court Cracks Down on ‘Optional’ Enrolment Fees Charged by State Bar Councils, Reaffirms Statutory Cap for Aspiring Lawyers

August 10, 2025

Supreme Court Cracks Down on ‘Optional’ Enrolment Fees, Reaffirms Statutory Cap for Aspiring Lawyers: NEW DELHI – In a significant move to ensure affordability and accessibility to the legal profession, the Supreme Court of India has issued a stern directive to all State Bar Councils, clarifying that they cannot collect any amount as “optional fees” from aspiring lawyers during the enrolment process. The bench of Justices J.B. Pardiwala and R. Mahadevan made it unequivocally clear that the enrolment fee must strictly adhere to the statutory limits prescribed by the Advocates Act, 1961.

In Defence of Free Speech: Supreme Court Refuses Media Gag in Dharmasthala Case, Cites Dangers of ‘Super Injunctions’

August 8, 2025

Supreme Court Refuses Media Gag in Dharmasthala Case, Cites Dangers of ‘Super Injunctions’:
NEW DELHI — In a robust defense of press freedom, the Supreme Court of India has refused to impose a media gag order in the controversial Dharmasthala Temple mass burials case. The apex court, while directing a trial court in Karnataka to re-examine the temple administration’s plea, made it clear that such “super injunctions” are a rare measure that can “stifle free speech.”

Supreme Court Upholds Judicial Inquiry, Dismisses Justice Yashwant Varma’s Challenge

August 7, 2025

Supreme Court Upholds Judicial Inquiry, Dismisses Justice Varma’s Challenge: NEW DELHI — In a landmark decision affecting judicial accountability, the Supreme Court of India on Thursday dismissed a petition filed by Allahabad High Court Justice Yashwant Varma. The petition challenged the findings of an in-house inquiry committee and the subsequent recommendation for his removal, which stemmed from the discovery of unaccounted cash at his official residence. The apex court, in a ruling delivered by a bench of Justices Dipankar Datta and AG Masih, held that both the constitution of the committee and the procedure it followed were not illegal, reinforcing the legal sanctity of the in-house mechanism for addressing judicial misconduct.

Supreme Court Refers Key Motor Accident Compensation Issue to Larger Bench

August 5, 2025

Supreme Court Refers Key Motor Accident Compensation Issue to Larger Bench: New Delhi – The Supreme Court has referred a crucial legal question concerning motor accident compensation to a larger bench, a move that could significantly impact how claims are handled for the death of a vehicle owner. The Court is examining whether a deceased vehicle owner’s legal heirs can claim “no-fault” compensation under Section 163A of the Motor Vehicles Act, 1988, even if the accident did not involve a third-party vehicle.

Supreme Court Reinstates Environmental Clearance for Industrial, Educational Buildings

August 5, 2025

Supreme Court Reinstates Environmental Clearance for Industrial, Educational Buildings: New Delhi – In a significant judgment for environmental protection, the Supreme Court today struck down a government notification that had exempted industrial sheds, schools, colleges, and other educational institutions from the requirement of obtaining prior environmental clearance.

Supreme Court Strips Allahabad High Court Judge Justice Prashant Kumar of Criminal Roster

August 5, 2025

Supreme Court “Shocked”, Strips Allahabad High Court Judge Justice Prashant Kumar of Criminal Roster: New Delhi – In an extraordinary move, the Supreme Court has come down heavily on an Allahabad High Court judge, ordering that he be immediately stripped of his criminal roster. The apex court was “shocked” by the judge’s reasoning in a judgment that suggested criminal prosecution could be an acceptable alternative for recovering money in a civil matter.

Supreme Court Recalls Liquidation Order for Bhushan Power, JSW Resolution Plan to be Reviewed

July 31, 2025

Supreme Court Recalls its Liquidation Order for Bhushan Power, JSW Resolution Plan to be Considered Afresh: In a significant development, the Supreme Court of India on Thursday recalled its controversial May 2 judgment that had rejected JSW Steel’s ₹19,700 crore resolution plan for Bhushan Power and Steel Ltd (BPSL) and ordered its liquidation. The Court’s decision marks a turning point in the protracted insolvency saga surrounding the troubled steel company, with fresh scrutiny set to be given to the resolution plan.

Supreme Court Urges Inclusion of Aadhaar in Bihar Electoral Roll Revision Process

July 28, 2025

Supreme Court Urges Inclusion of Aadhaar in Bihar Electoral Roll Revision Process: New Delhi, India – July 28, 2025 — The Supreme Court of India on Monday urged the Election Commission of India (ECI) to consider including the Aadhaar card as an acceptable document for the ongoing Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls in Bihar, ahead of the upcoming State Assembly elections.

Supreme Court’s Five Judge Constitution Bench to Hear Presidential Reference on Governor’s Assent to Bills

July 20, 2025

A Five-judge Constitution Bench of Supreme Court to Hear Presidential Reference on Governor’s Assent to Bills: New Delhi, India – July 19, 2025 – The Supreme Court of India is set to hear a crucial Presidential Reference under Article 143 of the Constitution on July 22, addressing fundamental questions surrounding the grant of assent to Bills by Governors and the President. This significant hearing comes in the wake of the Supreme Court’s own judgment in the Tamil Nadu Governor’s case, which had imposed timelines for such decisions, sparking a constitutional debate.

Supreme Court Imposes ₹10 Lakh Cost on Builder’s Agent for Filing FIR to Force Sale of Property

Supreme Court Imposes ₹10 Lakh Cost on Builder’s Agent for Misusing Criminal Law to Force Sale of Property: New Delhi, India – In a stern rebuke against the misuse of criminal law, the Supreme Court of India on July 18 imposed exemplary costs of ₹10,00,000 (Ten Lakh Rupees) on a complainant for filing a false…

Supreme Court Refuses Lalu Yadav’s Plea to Stay Land-for-Job Scam Trial

Supreme Court Refuses Lalu Yadav’s Plea to Stay Land-for-Job Scam Trial: New Delhi, India (July 18, 2025) – The Supreme Court of India on Friday declined to entertain Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) Chief Lalu Prasad Yadav’s plea seeking a stay on trial court proceedings in the alleged land-for-job scam case. Yadav had challenged the Delhi High Court’s earlier refusal to halt the trial, but the apex court has now directed the High Court to expeditiously decide the main petition for quashing the CBI case.

Bombay High Court Upholds UAPA Validity, Clarifies ‘Prevention’ Not Detention

Bombay High Court Upholds UAPA Validity, Clarifies ‘Prevention’ Not Preventive Detention Law: Mumbai, India – In a significant ruling that clarifies the nature of India’s stringent anti-terror legislation, the Bombay High Court on Thursday upheld the Constitutional validity of the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act (UAPA). A Bench of Justices AS Gadkari and Neela Gokhale firmly stated that despite the word “prevention” appearing in its title, the UAPA is not a preventive detention law.

Supreme Court Warns: Lack of Special NIA Courts Delaying Trials, May Force Bail in Terror Cases

Supreme Court Warns: Lack of Special NIA Courts Delaying Trials, May Force Bail in Terror Cases:
New Delhi, India – The Supreme Court of India today expressed strong disapproval over the government’s failure to establish an adequate number of special courts dedicated to trying terror-related offenses under the National Investigation Agency (NIA) Act. A Bench of Justices Surya Kant and Joymalya Bagchi warned that the dearth of such courts is causing undue delays in trials, which could compel courts to grant bail to undertrials in cases where proceedings are not expeditious.

Kanwad Yatra: Plea in Supreme Court Challenges UP Government’s QR Code Mandate for Eateries

July 13, 2025

Kanwar Yatra: Plea in Supreme Court Challenges UP Government’s QR Code Mandate for Eateries: New Delhi, India – An application has been filed before the Supreme Court challenging a directive by the Uttar Pradesh government that mandates the display of QR codes at eateries along the route of the Kanwar Yatra. These QR codes, when scanned, are designed to reveal the names of the shop owners, a measure that petitioners argue constitutes discriminatory profiling previously stayed by the apex court.

CJI Gavai Urges Law Graduates: Prioritize Mental Health, Confront Profession’s Demands

July 12, 2025

Don’t Hide Your Mental Health Issues: CJI BR Gavai to Law Students: HYDERABAD, INDIA – In a candid and compassionate address to the graduating class of NALSAR University of Law, Chief Justice of India Justice B.R. Gavai delivered a powerful message urging young lawyers to confront the emotional and structural challenges inherent in the legal profession, emphasizing the critical importance of mental health and self-care. His remarks, delivered at the university’s 22nd Convocation, resonated deeply, offering both a stark reality check and an uplifting call to foster a more supportive legal community.

Advocate Shwetasree Majumdar Withdraws Consent for Judgeship Amidst Centre’s Inaction

Advocate Shwetasree Majumdar Withdraws Consent for Judgeship Amidst Centre’s Inaction: New Delhi, India – July 5, 2025 – In a development that highlights ongoing concerns regarding delays in judicial appointments, prominent intellectual property rights advocate Shwetasree Majumdar has withdrawn her consent for appointment as a judge of the Delhi High Court. Her decision comes after the Union Government reportedly kept the Supreme Court Collegium’s recommendation of her name pending for nearly a year.

No Insurance for Legal Heirs if Driver Caused Accident by Rash Driving: Supreme Court

No Insurance for Legal Heirs if Driver Caused Accident by Rash Driving: Supreme Court: New Delhi, India – July 5, 2025 – In a significant ruling that clarifies the scope of motor vehicle insurance liability, the Supreme Court of India has held that insurance companies are not obligated to pay compensation to the legal heirs of a deceased person if the accident was solely caused by the deceased’s own rash and negligent driving. This decision reinforces the principle that a “self-tortfeasor” cannot claim indemnification through their own insurance for their own fault.

Former CJI D.Y. Chandrachud Calls for Tax Overhaul, Urges Ban on Retrospective Amendments

Former CJI D.Y. Chandrachud Urges Ban on Retrospective Tax Amendments: Mumbai, India – July 5, 2025 – Former Chief Justice of India (CJI) D.Y. Chandrachud today delivered a powerful address, advocating for a permanent cessation of retrospective tax amendments and a comprehensive overhaul of India’s legal and regulatory framework. Speaking at the centenary celebrations of the Chamber of Tax Consultants in Mumbai, Justice Chandrachud emphasized that such reforms are crucial for India to achieve its ambitious goal of becoming a $10 trillion economy.

Contractual Prosecutors Cannot Claim Regularisation: Supreme Court

Contractual Prosecutors Cannot Claim Regularisation, says Supreme Court: New Delhi, India – July 5, 2025 – The Supreme Court of India has firmly ruled that public prosecutors appointed on a contractual basis cannot claim regularisation of their services. A bench comprising Justice Sandeep Mehta and Justice Joymalya Bagchi upheld a decision by the Calcutta High Court, which had rejected a writ application seeking directions for regularisation by a Public Prosecutor.

Yogendra Yadav Challenges Bihar Voter Roll Revision in Supreme Court