India - Supreme Court

Supreme Court Orders Decision on Dara Singh’s Remission Plea

Supreme Court Orders Decision on Dara Singh’s Remission PleaThe Supreme Court of India has directed the Odisha state government to reach a final decision regarding the premature release

15 Jul 2026

India - Supreme Court

High Court Intervention in Section 16 Arbitration Challenges Restricted by Supreme Court

High CourtIntervention in Section 16 Arbitration Challenges Restricted by Supreme CourtIn a significant ruling aimed at preserving the sanctity of the arbitration process, theSupreme Court of Indiahas held that High Courts should not exercise theirsupervisory jurisdictionunderArticle 227to en...

15 Jul 2026

India - High Court of Gauhati

Section 153A Additions Need Incriminating Proof: Gauhati HC

Section 153A Additions Need Incriminating Proof: Gauhati HCIn a significant ruling for taxpayers, the Gauhati High Court has reaffirmed that income tax authorities cannot reopen or modify "unabated" (completed) assessments under Section 153A of the Income Tax Act, 1961, without the discovery ...

13 Mar 2025

India - Supreme Court

Supreme Court Addresses Growing Crisis Of Dowry Deaths

Supreme Court Addresses Growing Crisis Of Dowry DeathsThe Indian legal landscape is currently witnessing a significant shift in how the justice system confronts the persistent, horrific reality of "dowry deaths." Despite decades of legislative...

22 Jun 2026

India - Supreme Court

Lack of Privity of Contract Prevents Financier’s Insurance Claim for Stolen Vehicle: Supreme Court of India

No Privity, No Payment: Supreme Court Denies Financier’s Claim in Stolen Vehicle DisputeIn a significant ruling clarifying the boundaries of insurance contracts, the Supreme Court of India has held that a financie...

22 Jun 2026

India - Supreme Court

Supreme Court Dismisses Frivolous Plea in Land Compensation Case: Imposes ₹2 Lakh Costs on Chhattisgarh

The Price of Negligence: Supreme Court Penalizes Chhattisgarh for Decades of Land DisputesIn a pointed rebuke to state authorities, the Supreme Court of India has dismissed a Special Leave Petition filed by the

22 Jun 2026

India - Supreme Court

Supreme Court Issues Notice in Anubhav Mohanty Quash Plea

Supreme Court Issues Notice in Anubhav Mohanty Quash PleaThe Supreme Court of India has formally initiated proceedings to examine whether criminal litigation born from a complex, high-profile matrimonial dispute has crossed the threshold into an abuse...

15 Jun 2026

India - Supreme Court

Non-Registration of Will Does Not Cast Doubt on Genuineness; Exclusion of Natural Heirs Not Automatically Suspicious: Supreme Court

More Than Just Paper: Supreme Court Settles Long-Standing Dispute Over Unregistered WillIn a significant ruling clarifying the requirements for testamentary validity, the Supreme Court of India has ...

21 May 2026

India - Supreme Court

Exclusion of Natural Heirs in a Will Does Not Render It Suspicious: Supreme Court

Testing the Limits of Testamentary Freedom: Supreme Court Clarifies Will ValidityIn a significant ruling for estate law, the Supreme Court of India has reaffirmed that a Will cannot be dismissed as "suspicious" merely becau...

21 May 2026

India - Supreme Court

Supreme Court Permits Darshan Bail If No Trial Progress in Year

Supreme Court Permits Darshan Bail If No Trial Progress in YearIn a landmark directive aimed at ensuring the right to a speedy trial, the Supreme Court of India has ruled that Kannada actor Darshan Thoogudeepa, a prime accused in the high-profile Renukaswamy murder case, can file a fresh bail...

15 May 2026