July 30, 2026 : The Supreme Court has held that elevators must be treated as “common carriers,” placing a heightened duty of care on manufacturers, maintenance contractors and building owners to ensure the safety of passengers. In a significant ruling Read more…
June 2, 2026 : The Supreme Court has clarified that the provisions of the Representation of the People Act, 1951 (RPA) are confined to elections for Parliament and State Legislatures and cannot be invoked in cases arising from municipal elections Read more…
June 20, 2026 : New Delhi: In a landmark judgment, the Supreme Court has held that the right of pedestrians to walk on safe and properly maintained footpaths is an integral part of the fundamental rights guaranteed under Articles 19 Read more…
June 11, 2026 : The Supreme Court on Friday emphasised the need for stringent enforcement of the Pre-Conception and Pre-Natal Diagnostic Techniques (PCPNDT) Act, expressing concern over the continued preference for male children and the persistence of sex-selective practices driven Read more…
June 2, 2026 : The Supreme Court has ruled that married daughters cannot be excluded from consideration for compassionate appointments, holding that such exclusion is arbitrary, unjustified, and contrary to constitutional principles. A Bench comprising Justices P. S. Narasimha and Read more…
June 2, 2026 : The Supreme Court has held that when a conflict arises between the sovereignty of the nation and an individual’s personal liberty, the interests of national sovereignty must take precedence, particularly in cases involving narcotic drugs and Read more…
June 2, 2026 : The Supreme Court has held that married daughters cannot be excluded from consideration for compassionate appointment, declaring that such exclusion is arbitrary, unjustified, and constitutionally unsustainable. A Bench comprising Justices P. S. Narasimha and Alok Aradhe Read more…
May 30, 2026 : The Supreme Court has declined to reopen investigations into international wildlife transfers linked to the Jamnagar-based Vantara animal rescue and rehabilitation facilities associated with the Reliance Group, holding that the matter had already been comprehensively examined Read more…
May 30, 2026 : The Supreme Court has dismissed a batch of review petitions challenging its 2025 judgment that made it mandatory for in-service school teachers to qualify the Teacher Eligibility Test (TET) in order to continue in service and Read more…
May 29, 2026 : In a significant ruling, the Supreme Court has granted major relief to Reliance Industries Limited (RIL) by setting aside findings of fraud and market manipulation recorded by the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) in Read more…