6 Sep 2026 – Lawcutor

Supreme Court Quashes Belated Revisional Notice under Karnataka Land Revenue Act; Protects Long-Standing Private Rights

Background M.R.R. Setty (since deceased) claimed ownership of 28 guntas of land in Survey No. 2 of Dasarahalli Village, Bengaluru, purchased through sale deeds in 1929. In 1974, a City…

Supreme Court Sets Aside Conviction of Juvenile Under Section 201 IPC; Affirms High Court’s Power to Recall Its Own Judgment

Background In 2004, a case was registered under Sections 302, 304B and 201 IPC against several family members, including the appellant (brother-in-law of the deceased), for the alleged murder and…

Supreme Court Waives NOIDA Time-Extension Penalty Charges in Homebuyer CIRP Case

Background Granite Gate Properties Pvt. Ltd. took two plots on perpetual lease from NOIDA for high-rise residential projects — Lotus Boulevard (Sector 100) and Lotus Panache (Sector 110). The developer…

Supreme Court Orders Release of Lorry Seized in NDPS Case After Acquittal of Accused

Background A lorry (TN-57-AQ-2165) was intercepted and 66 kg of ganja was allegedly recovered. Three occupants were arrested and charged under the NDPS Act; a fourth person was later arrayed…

Supreme Court Enhances Compensation to ₹3.78 Crore for Victim of Road Accident Suffering 100% Permanent Disability

Background On 10 April 2011, a motorcycle carrying Sushant Prabhakaran (driver) and Priyanka Das (pillion rider) was hit by a truck near Brijghat Bridge. Sushant died on the spot. Priyanka…

Supreme Court Protects Retiral Benefits Despite Invalidation of Caste Claim: Tokre Koli Case

Background The appellant was issued a caste certificate in 1984 as belonging to the “Tokre Koli” Scheduled Tribe. On that basis, he was appointed as Junior Engineer (Civil) with the…