India - Supreme Court

Mere Non-Communication Between Spouses Does Not Constitute Cruelty Under Section 498A IPC: Supreme Court

Silence is Not a Crime: Supreme Court Redefines Marital 'Cruelty'In a significant ruling that provides clarity on the threshold for criminal cruelty in estranged marriages, the Supreme Court of India has set aside the conviction of a husb...

12 Jun 2026

India - High Court of Delhi

Developer Cannot Forfeit Earnest Money Without Proving Actual Loss: Delhi High Court Dismisses RFA 37/2020

When "Must-Have" Settlements Go Wrong: Delhi HC Slams Arbitrary Forfeiture by Developers In a significant ruling for homebuyers, the High Court of Delhi has reinforced the principle that contractual rights, particularly those involving financial forfeiture, canno...

18 May 2026

India - High Court of Bombay

Truthful Response to Media Scrutiny Does Not Constitute Defamation: Bombay High Court Refuses Gag Order on HDFC Bank

The High Stakes of Reputation:Bombay High CourtDeniesInjunctionin Defamation Battle AgainstHDFC BankIn a significant ruling for corporate reputation management and the permissible scope of free speech, theBombay High Courthas refused to restrainHDFC Bankfrom making public statements regarding...

09 Jun 2026

India - Supreme Court

Supreme Court Orders Pan-India Implementation of E-Prisons Digital Module for Early Release: Supreme Court of India

From Paper Files to Digital Efficiency: Supreme Court Formalizes E-Prisons Early Release ModuleIn a landmark move that blends judicial oversight with technological innovation, theSupreme Court of Indiahas formally closed the long-standing proceedings in the case ofSurendra @ Sunda v. State of...

29 May 2026

India - Supreme Court

Suppression of Higher Qualification for Posts Reserved for Less Educated Makes Appointment Void: Supreme Court

Beyond Qualifications: Supreme Court Rules Against Hidden Credentials in Public EmploymentIn a significant ruling aimed at preserving the integrity of public recruitment, the Supreme Court of Indi...

04 Jun 2026

India - Supreme Court

Supreme Court Collegium Recommends 12 Judges for Four High Courts

Supreme Court Collegium Recommends 12 Judges for Four High CourtsIn a significant move aimed at streamlining judicial administration and mitigating the backlog of cases, the Supreme Court Collegium, in a meeting held on June 2, 2026,...

03 Jun 2026

India - High Court of Bombay

Justice Ravindra Ghuge Named Bombay High Court Acting Chief

Justice Ravindra Ghuge NamedBombay High CourtActing ChiefIn a significant administrative shift within the Indian judiciary, theCentral Governmenthas officially notified the appointment of Justice Ravindra Vithalrao Ghuge as theActing Chief Justiceof theBombay High Court. This development foll...

02 Jun 2026

India - High Court of Bombay

Exonerated Employees Entitled to Interest on Delayed Retiral Benefits: Bombay High Court Rules in Writ Petition No. 1918 of 2025

Justice for the Retired: Bombay HC Directs Cantonment Board to Pay Interest on Withheld Benefits In a significant ruling, the Bombay High Court has upheld the rights of a widow to receive interest on delayed retirement benefits, reinforcing the principle that an employee exoner...

17 Apr 2025

India - Supreme Court

Justice Maheshwari Reflects on Bar's Pivotal Legal Role

Justice Maheshwari Reflects on Bar's Pivotal Legal RoleIn a moving farewell address held at the Supreme Court of India, Justice JK Maheshwari took the opportunity not merely to reflect on his tenure, but to offer a deep, philosophical examination of the institution of law itsel...

30 May 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