India - Supreme Court

SC Recognizes Homemakers as 'Nation Builders' in Landmark Motor Accident Compensation Judgment

From 'Housewife' to 'Nation Builder': Assessing the ImmeasurableThe Supreme Court of India today delivered a transformative verdict, formally re-evaluating the socio-economic status of Indian homemakers. Justice Sanjay Karol and Justice Nongmeikapam Kotiswar Sing...

12 Jun 2026

India - Supreme Court

Retiring Supreme Court Judges Granted Honorary SCBA Membership

RetiringSupreme CourtJudges Granted Honorary SCBA MembershipIn a significant move aimed at strengthening the bond between the judiciary and the practicing Bar, theSupreme CourtBar Association (SCBA) has officially announced a new policy: henceforth, all retiring judges of theSupreme Courtwill...

30 May 2026

India - Supreme Court

Historic Collegium Move Recommends Five New Supreme Court Judges

Historic Collegium Move Recommends Five New Supreme Court JudgesTheSupreme Court of Indiais on the precipice of a significant transformation in its composition. Following the promulgation of theSupreme Court (Number of Judges) Amendment Ordinance, 2026, which elevated thesanctioned strengthof...

29 May 2026

India - High Court of Bombay

Questioning Testator's Title Bars Caveatable Interest in Probate Revocation: Bombay High Court

Bombay High Court Clarifies Limits of Probate Challenges: Title Disputes Have No Place in Revocation Proceedings In a significant ruling that reinforces the narrow scope of probate proceedings, the Bombay High Court has held that an application for revocation of ...

17 Mar 2026

India - Supreme Court

Supreme Court Reserves Sabarimala Verdict After 16 Days

Supreme Court Reserves Sabarimala Verdict After 16 DaysIn a highly anticipated development, the Supreme Court of India has reserved its judgment in the long-pending Sabarimala reference case following 16 days of exhaustive hearings before a nine-judge Constitution Bench headed ...

14 May 2026

India - Supreme Court

Supreme Court Denies Bail to DU Student in Noida Case

Supreme Court Denies Bail to DU Student in Noida Case, Cites Crushing BacklogNew Delhi: In a pointed rebuke to direct approaches underArticle 32 of the Constitution, theSupreme Court of Indiaon Friday refused bail to Aakriti Chaudhary, a postgraduate student from Delhi University's Daulat Ram...

09 May 2026

India - Supreme Court

SC Appoints Ex-CJI Chandrachud in Kapur Trust Dispute

SC Appoints Ex-CJI Chandrachud in Kapur Trust DisputeIn a significant push towardsalternative dispute resolution, theSupreme Court of Indiahas appointed former Chief Justice DY Chandrachud as mediator in the acrimonious family battle over the RK Family Trust, pitting 80-year-old Rani Kapur ag...

07 May 2026

India - Supreme Court

Supreme Court Narrows Sabarimala Reference Scope Day 13

Supreme Court Narrows Sabarimala Reference Scope on Day 13In a pivotal clarification during Day 13 of the Supreme Court of India's 9-Judge Constitution Bench hearings on the Sabarimala Reference, the apex court emphasized that it isnot reviewing the 2018 Sabarima...

07 May 2026

India - High Court of Kerala

MediaOne TV Petitions Kerala HC Against Facebook Page Block

MediaOne TV Petitions Kerala HC Against Facebook Page BlockIn a bold move underscoring tensions between digital platforms, media freedom, and government oversight, prominent Malayalam news channelMediaOne TVhas approached theKerala High Courtchallenging the sudden blocking of its official Fac...

29 Apr 2026

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Supreme Court Dismisses Umar Khalid Bail Review

Supreme Court Dismisses Umar Khalid's Review Petition in Delhi Riots UAPA CaseIn a significant ruling that underscores the stringent bail provisions under theUnlawful Activities (Prevention) Act (UAPA), 1967, theSupreme Court of IndiaonApril 16, 2026, dismissed the review petition filed by st...

21 Apr 2026