India - Supreme Court

Binding Timelines in SOP for Translation & Filing of Legal Aid Appeals Mandatory: Supreme Court

Supreme Court Cracks Down on Legal Aid Delays: SOP with Ironclad Timelines to Fast-Track JusticeIn a landmark move to dismantle bureaucratic hurdles in legal aid, theSupreme Court of Indiahas issued a detailedStandard Operating Procedure (SOP)mandating strict timelines for translating and tra...

17 Apr 2026

India - High Court of Allahabad

Justice Varma Resigns Amid Impeachment Over Cash Row

Justice Varma Resigns Amid Impeachment Over Cash RowIn a dramatic turn that underscores the fragile balance between judicial independence and accountability in India, Justice Yashwant Varma tendered his resignation as a judge of the Allahabad High Court on April 9, 2026, just as a parliamenta...

11 Apr 2026

India - Supreme Court

Cheque Dishonour Complaint Can't Be Quashed Pre-Trial If Section 138 NI Act Ingredients Met: Supreme Court

Supreme Court Revives ₹50 Crore Cheque Bounce Case: No Pre-Trial Escape on 'No Debt' ClaimsIn a significant ruling for cheque dishonour cases, the Supreme Court of India has held that courts cannot quash proceedings underSection 138 of the Negotiable Instruments Act, 1881at the pre-trial stag...

08 Apr 2026

India - Supreme Court

Supreme Court: Registry Cannot Question Impleadment of Parties in Writ Petitions

Supreme Court Curbs Registry's Overreach: Petitioner Holds Sway Over Party Impleadment in Writ Proceedings Introduction In a significant ruling reinforcing the boundaries between administrative functions and judicial authority, the Supreme Court of India has held that a High Court registry ca...

27 Jan 2026

India - Supreme Court

Justice Bhuyan Opposes Veto on Anti-Corruption Probes

Justice Bhuyan Opposes Veto on Anti-Corruption Probes In a pointed critique that resonates deeply within India's legal corridors, Supreme Court Justice Ujjal Bhuyan has voiced strong reservations against provisions in the Prevention of Corruption Act (PC Act) that he believes shield corrupt p...

27 Jan 2026

India - High Court of Delhi

Expert Evidence Mandatory to Prove Manufacturing Defect: Delhi State Commission

Delhi State Commission: Expert Evidence Essential to Prove Manufacturing Defects in Consumer Car Disputes Introduction In a significant ruling for consumer protection litigation involving automotive sales, the Delhi State Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission has dismissed an appeal alleging...

16 Jan 2026

India - High Court of Punjab and Haryana

Punjab & Haryana High Court Elevates Two District Judges

Punjab & Haryana High Court Elevates Two District Judges Amid National Push for Judicial Strengthening In a ceremonial affirmation of the judiciary's ongoing efforts to combat mounting case backlogs, the Punjab & Haryana High Court welcomed two new additional judges on January 8, 2026. Justic...

08 Jan 2026

India - High Court of Madras

Tribunal Cannot Decide Unappealed Issues: Madras HC Rules

Tribunal Cannot Worsen Assessee's Position on Unappealed Issues: Madras High Court Quashes CESTAT Order Introduction In a significant ruling emphasizing the boundaries of appellate jurisdiction in customs disputes, the Madras High Court has quashed an order of the Customs, Excise and Service ...

08 Jan 2026

India - High Court of Delhi

No Presumption of Wife's Earning Capacity at Interim Maintenance Stage: Delhi High Court

Delhi High Court Rules No Presumption of Wife's Earning Capacity in Interim Maintenance Proceedings Introduction In a significant ruling for family law practitioners, the Delhi High Court has held that courts cannot presume a wife's earning capacity or ability to maintain herself at the inter...

07 Jan 2026

India - Supreme Court

Indian High Courts Deliver Landmark Decisions Weekly

Indian High Courts Deliver Landmark Decisions Weekly As 2025 concludes, Indian High Courts across the nation have rendered a series of pivotal judgments from December 29 to January 4, 2026, spanning arbitration enforcement, criminal bail conditions, intellectual property protections in the di...

06 Jan 2026