Supreme Court Clarifies Scope of Order XVIII Rule 17 CPC: Parties Cannot Recall Witnesses Without Court’s Permission
In a significant interpretation of the Civil Procedure Code (CPC), the Supreme Court of India has ruled that Order XVIII…
Supreme Court Directs NCR States To Enforce Firecracker Ban Under Environment Protection Act
In a decisive move aimed at combating the severe air pollution crisis in Delhi-NCR, the Supreme Court of India on…
No SC/ST Protection to Dalit Christians: Andhra Pradesh High Court Rules Caste System Alien to Christianity
In a significant judgment impacting the interpretation of the Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes (Prevention of Atrocities) Act, 1989 (SC/ST…
Using Fake Court Orders Amounts to Criminal Contempt: Supreme Court Confirms Conviction, Reduces Sentence
In a significant ruling reinforcing the sanctity of judicial processes, the Supreme Court of India has held that persons who…
“Mediation Is a Wiser Form of Justice”: CJI Sanjiv Khanna at Launch of Mediation Association of India
In a landmark event for the Indian legal landscape, Chief Justice of India (CJI) Sanjiv Khanna underscored the transformative role…
Supreme Court: Initiating Second Foreigners Tribunal Case Against Person Already Declared Indian Is Abuse Of Process
In a significant verdict that reinforces the principle of finality in citizenship determinations, the Supreme Court of India has held…
Supreme Court Reconstitutes Bench to Hear PMLA Review Petitions Challenging Vijay Madanlal Choudhary Judgment
In a crucial development related to India’s anti-money laundering regime, the Supreme Court of India has reconstituted the bench to…
Supreme Court Strikes Down Tamil Nadu’s Seniority Rule for In-Service Sub-Inspectors: Merit Must Prevail in Direct Recruitment
In a landmark judgment reaffirming the principles of meritocracy and equality in public employment, the Supreme Court of India has…
Section 22 Specific Relief Act | Refund Of Advance Payment Cannot Be Granted Without Specific Prayer In Plaint: Supreme Court
In a landmark interpretation of Section 22 of the Specific Relief Act, 1963, the Supreme Court of India has clarified…
Supreme Court Empowers Arbitral Tribunals to Implead Non-Signatories Under Group of Companies Doctrine
In a landmark decision that reinforces the autonomy of arbitral tribunals in India, the Supreme Court has clarified that non-signatories…