Supreme Court

The Supreme Court’s recent decision concerning the Right of Children to Free and Compulsory Education Act, 2009 (RTE Act) and its relationship with minority rights marks a significant development in the ongoing discourse. Delivered by a bench comprising Justice Dipankar Datta and Justice Manmohan, the ruling not only revisits long-standing disputes about teacher eligibility but […]

Can electronic evidence be admissible in customs cases without the strict, formal certificate typically required? The Supreme Court’s ruling that addressed this pressing question reflects a pragmatic shift : the court held that an assessee’s own acknowledgment of the evidence can constitute due compliance. “When we say due compliance, the same should not mean that

The Supreme Court, in a significant ruling, has dismissed the appeal against the construction of a ₹229 crore passenger jetty and terminal near Mumbai's iconic Gateway of India. The Bench, led by Chief Justice of India BR Gavai along with Justice K Vinod Chandran, upheld the Bombay High Court's July 15 order that had paved

“Either you file a PIL under Article 32, or you challenge the Bombay High Court order as an SLP. You cannot file a writ petition challenging the High Court order. If you are wanting to achieve something, do it properly,” noted Justice BV Nagarathna. In a significant move for women in the legal profession, the

“We’ll be expressing a view on law, not on the Tamil Nadu Governor’s decision,” Chief Justice of India BR Gavai remarked, as the Constitution Bench of the Supreme Court heard the Presidential Reference concerning timelines for gubernatorial and presidential assent to Bills.   The five-judge Bench—comprising Chief Justice of India (CJI) BR Gavai, Justice Surya

The Supreme Court, in its judgment delivered by Justice Sanjay Karol and Justice Prashant Kumar Mishra, reiterated that when the facts lie within a party’s exclusive personal knowledge, refusing to testify can have grave consequences. This principle was applied in a family property dispute where children claimed their share on the basis of their mother’s

In a major turn of events, the Haryana Police disclosed to the Supreme Court that they have filed a closure report regarding a First Information Report(FIR) against Professor Ali Khan Mahmudabad, who teaches political science at Ashok University.The professor shot into limelight after his social media commentary on ‘Operation Sindoor’, which led to another FIR

The case of Rohan Rajesh Kothari vs. The State of Gujarat heard by the Supreme Court Bench comprising Justice Surya Kant and  Justice Ujjal Bhuyan, exemplifies how Indian law supersedes foreign laws, particularly when the latter contravenes established domestic legal principles. This case highlights the Indian judiciary's commitment to upholding national laws and protecting the rights

The Hon’ble Supreme Court on 30/07/2024 granted bail to Ramkripal Meena, accused of leaking and distributing the question papers of the Rajasthan Eligibility Examination for Teachers (REET), 2021, in exchange for Rs. 1.20 crores. The relief was provided in a case registered under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA). A bench of Justices Surya

In a pivotal decision by the Supreme Court the Division Bench of Justice Surya Kant and Justice Ujjal Bhuyan has struck down the acquisition of Church-owned land in Bandra by the Slum Rehabilitation Authority (SRA), reinforcing that a landowner’s preferential right to redevelop slum-affected property cannot be bypassed without affording due opportunity. Background: The dispute