India - Supreme Court

Sabarimala Reference Day 4: TDB Disputes NSS on Articles 25, 26

Sabarimala Reference Day 4: TDB Disputes NSS on Articles 25, 26In a pivotal exchange on the fourth day of hearings before a nine-judge bench of the Supreme Court of India, the Travancore Devaswom Board (TDB) advanced a nuanced interpretation of Articles 25(2)(b) and 26(b) of the Constitution,...

15 Apr 2026

India - Supreme Court

Supreme Court Upholds PMLA Constitutionality: Sections 3,5,8,17,19,24,45,50 Valid with Twin Bail Conditions

Supreme CourtShields PMLA:Twin Bail, Arrest Powers, andED's Leash on Black Money UpheldIn a monumental verdict destined to reshape India's battle against money laundering, a three-judge bench of theSupreme CourtonJuly 27, 2022, robustly defended thePrevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA),20...

08 Apr 2026

India - High Court of Delhi

SG Challenges Constitutional Morality in Sabarimala Reference

SG Challenges Constitutional Morality in Sabarimala ReferenceNEW DELHI – On the second day of hearings before a nine-judge Constitution Bench of the Supreme Court of India, Solicitor General Tushar Mehta launched a forceful critique of "constitutional morality" and "transformative constitutio...

08 Apr 2026

India - Supreme Court

CCTV Footage Exonerates Accused: Supreme Court Quashes Assault Charges Under IPC Sections Citing Bhajan Lal Principles

Neighbors Cleared by Camera: Supreme Court Halts 'Malicious' Assault TrialIn a landmark intervention, theSupreme Court of Indiahas quashed criminal proceedings against three apartment residents accused of assaulting a 77-year-old former prosecutor and his family. A bench comprising Justices V...

07 Apr 2026

India - Supreme Court

Supreme Court Seeks Affidavit on TET for Secondary Special Educators

Supreme Court Seeks Affidavit on TET Requirement for Special Educators in Secondary ClassesIn a pivotal hearing addressing longstanding issues in special education recruitment, the Supreme Court of India has directed the Union of India t...

17 Feb 2026

India - Supreme Court

Supreme Court Schedules 9-Judge Sabarimala Review Hearing April 2026

Supreme Court Schedules 9-Judge Sabarimala Review Hearing April 2026In a significant development for Indian constitutional law, the Supreme Court of India has directed the constitution of a 9-judge Constitution Bench to commence hearings on April 7, 2026, in the long-pending review of the lan...

16 Feb 2026

India - Supreme Court

Supreme Court Warns Maharashtra: Adhere to 50% Reservation Cap or Face Stay on Local Body Elections

Supreme Court Warns Maharashtra: Adhere to 50% Reservation Cap or Face Stay on Local Body Elections New Delhi– In a stern admonition to the Maharashtra state government, the Supreme Court of India has unequivocally clarified that total reservations in the upcoming local body elections cannot ...

18 Nov 2025

India - High Court of Gauhati

DNA Evidence Overrules Testimony: Gauhati High Court Acquits POCSO Accused, Citing Credibility Loss

DNA Evidence Overrules Testimony: Gauhati High Court Acquits POCSO Accused, Citing Credibility Loss GUWAHATI– In a significant judgment reinforcing the primacy of conclusive scientific evidence, the Gauhati High Court has acquitted a man convicted under the Protection of Children from Sexual ...

10 Nov 2025

India - High Court of Delhi

Delhi High Court: Employees Not Liable for Promotion Delays Caused by Administration

Delhi High Court Rules Against Penalizing Employees for Administrative Delays in Promotions New Delhi– In a significant ruling reinforcing the principles of fairness and equity in public employment, the Delhi High Court has held that employees cannot be denied promotion due to a shortfall in ...

10 Nov 2025

India - High Court of Delhi

Delhi High Court Directs ‘The Taj Story’ Petitioners to Statutory Remedy, Declines ‘Super Censor Board’ Role

Delhi High Court Directs ‘The Taj Story’ Petitioners to Statutory Remedy, Declines ‘Super Censor Board’ Role New Delhi– In a significant ruling that reinforces the principles of judicial restraint and adherence to statutory mechanisms, the Delhi High Court has declined to entertain two Public...

30 Oct 2025