India - Supreme Court

Probate Revocation Applications Governed by Article 137 Limitation Act: Supreme Court

Silence as Consent: Supreme Court Closes Door on BelatedProbateRevocationClaimsIn a landmark ruling reinforcing the finality of legal proceedings, theSupreme Court of Indiahas held that applications for therevocationofprobateare subject to the strict timelines dictated by theLimitation Act, 1...

12 Jun 2026

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

Non-Maintenance of Form 'F' Records Under PCPNDT Act is a Substantive Offense, Not a Technical Lapse: Supreme Court

Beyond Technicalities:Supreme CourtTightens Grip onPCPNDT ActComplianceIn a stern verdict aimed at addressing the systemic persistence of gender-based discrimination, theSupreme Courtof India has reaffirmed that the meticulous maintenance of records under thePre-Conception and Pre-Natal Diagn...

12 Jun 2026

India - Supreme Court

Homemakers Are 'Nation Builders': Supreme Court Fixes ₹30,000 Monthly Compensation for Loss of Domestic Care

From 'Housewife' to 'Nation Builder': Supreme Court Redefines Dignity and CompensationIn a landmark decision that promises to reshape India’s judicial approach tomotor accident claims, theSupreme Court of Indiahas moved beyond traditional economic methodologies to grant overdue recognition to...

11 Jun 2026

India - Supreme Court

Paternity Determination via DNA Test Permissible Despite Previous Criminal Acquittal: Supreme Court

The Quest for Truth: Supreme Court Settles Long-Standing Paternity DisputeIn a significant ruling, the Supreme Court of India has clarified that a criminal acquittal un...

10 Jun 2026

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Decree on Admission Requires Clear and Unequivocal Admission under Order XII Rule 6 CPC: Supreme Court

Beyond the Surface: Why Courts Must Tread Carefully with AdmissionsThe Supreme Court of India has issued a stern reminder regarding the judicial caution required when bypassing a full-fledged trial. In a significant judgment,Pushpa & Ors. v. Dayawati & Ors., a bench comprising ...

29 May 2026

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Supreme Court Rules Asserting Property Claims in Documents Does Not Constitute Forgery Under Section 464 IPC

Supreme Court Rules Asserting Property Claims in Documents Does Not Constitute Forgery Under Section 464 IPCIn a significant ruling protecting citizens from the misuse of criminal machinery in property disputes, the

22 May 2026

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Delay in Issuing Legal Notice Does Not Bar Specific Performance Under Section 16(c) SRA: Supreme Court

Beyond the Notice: Supreme Court Clarifies Standards for Specific PerformanceIn a significant ruling, the Supreme Court of India has held that a plaintiff’s delay in issuing a legal notice does not automatically signify a lack o...

27 May 2026

India - Supreme Court

Endless Investigation Violates Article 21: Supreme Court Orders Conclusion of Two-Decade Old Probe

Justice Delayed is Justice Denied: Supreme Court Cracks Whip on 19-Year Investigative LanguorIn a stinging rebuke to investigative inertia, theSupreme Court of Indiahas intervened in a criminal matter that had languished for nearly two decades without reaching a logical conclusion. Observing ...

04 Jun 2026

India - Supreme Court

Courts Must Assess 'Evident Advantage' for Minors Under Section 8 HMGA: Supreme Court

Beyond Blank Prohibitions: Supreme Court Clarifies Minor Property Rights underSection 8In a significant ruling that promises to reshape how trial courts approach family property management, theSupreme Court of Indiahas clarified the responsibilities of courts when evaluating applications unde...

03 Jun 2026