Sanjay Kumar v. State of Himachal Pradesh, Criminal Appeal No. 1108 of 2016 (2026 INSC 948) The Supreme Court, in Sanjay Kumar v. State of Himachal Pradesh, has set aside a conviction for abetment of…
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INTRODUCTION In R. Manimaran v. State of Tamil Nadu, SLP (Crl.) No. 18633 of 2025, the Supreme Court of India, by its Judgment dated 24 August 2026, comprising Justice J.B. Pardiwala and Justice K. Vinod…
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In a decision that reinforces the narrow scope of Order VII Rule 11 of the Code of Civil Procedure, 1908, the Supreme Court has held that a plaint cannot be rejected at the threshold on…
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In a ruling clarifying the interplay between the Customs Act, 1962 and the Major Port Trusts Act, 1963, the Supreme Court has held that a port trust constituted under the Major Port Trusts Act cannot…
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INTRODUCTION In State of Uttar Pradesh v. Ajmal Beg etc. (decided on 15 December 2025), the Supreme Court of India, speaking through Justices Sanjay Karol and Nongmeikapam Kotiswar Singh, the Appeals arose from the acquittal…
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INTRODUCTION In State of Uttar Pradesh v. Jai Bir Singh (decided on 20 August 2026), the Supreme Court of India, speaking through Chief Justice of India Surya Kant, Justice Satish Chandra Sharma, Justice Alok Aradhe,…
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INTRODUCTION The Supreme Court of India, in Bhumika Trust v. Union of India & Ors., 2026 INSC 904, has significantly altered the framework governing eligibility for appointment as Civil Judge (Junior Division). The Judgment was…
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INTRODUCTION In Ashwini Anantrao Deshpande v. State of Maharashtra ,SLP (Crl.) No. 8692/2026, the Supreme Court of India examined whether conduct allegedly amounting to resistance during a medical examination could attract criminal liability under provisions…
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INTRODUCTION The Hon’ble Supreme Court of India recently reinforced the rigorous legal threshold required for granting bail in heinous crimes, particularly murder. In Yash Mahesh Gaikwad v. State of Maharashtra and Anr. (2026 INSC 917),…
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INTRODUCTION The Hon’ble Supreme Court of India recently reiterated the crucial distinction between general allegations and substantiated claims when invoking extended limitation periods for tax recovery. In M/s Tata Steel Limited v. Union of India…
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