News Update – Page 21 – Lawcutor

Supreme Court Eases Admissibility of Electronic Evidence in Customs Evasion Cases

In a pivotal ruling for customs investigations, the Supreme Court of India has simplified the use of electronic evidence, holding that computer printouts seized during raids can be admitted without…

Supreme Court to Hear Plea on Digital Verification of Bail Sureties to Expedite Prisoner Releases

In a significant move to address longstanding delays in the release of prisoners granted bail, the Supreme Court of India is set to hear a public interest litigation (PIL) seeking…

Supreme Court Holds Arbitral Award Delivery to Uninvolved Official Invalid for Starting Limitation Period

The Supreme Court ruled that delivering an arbitral award to a government official not involved in or aware of the arbitration proceedings does not trigger the limitation period for challenging…

Supreme Court Questions Madhya Pradesh Police on Suicide Ruling in Rifle Death Case, Probes Murder Possibility

The Supreme Court expressed skepticism about the feasibility of a person shooting themselves in the chest with a rifle in a case initially deemed a suicide by the Madhya Pradesh…

Supreme Court Overturns Cheque Dishonor Conviction After Voluntary Settlement in NI Act Case

The Supreme Court ruled that a conviction under Section 138 of the Negotiable Instruments Act, 1881 (NI Act), cannot stand once a complainant signs a compromise deed acknowledging full settlement…

Delhi High Court Rejects Bail for Umar Khalid, Sharjeel Imam, and Seven Others in 2020 Delhi Riots Conspiracy Case

2 Sep 20254 Sep 2025

On September 2, 2025, the Delhi High Court dismissed bail applications of Umar Khalid, Sharjeel Imam, and seven other individuals accused in the 2020 Delhi riots "larger conspiracy" case. The…

Supreme Court Probes Insurance Denial for S. Sreesanth’s IPL 2012 Injury, Seeks Clarity on Non-Disclosure

On September 1, 2025, the Supreme Court deferred a hearing involving United India Insurance Co. Ltd.’s challenge to a National Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission (NCDRC) directive to pay over Rs.…

Supreme Court Upholds Telangana’s 4-Year Study Rule for Medical Admission Domicile Quota

On September 1, 2025, the Supreme Court allowed an appeal by the State of Telangana, overturning a Telangana High Court ruling that had relaxed the requirement for permanent residents to…

Supreme Court Questions 2014 Pramati Ruling, Seeks Review of RTE Act Exemption for Minority Schools

1 Sep 20251 Sep 2025

The Supreme Court raised concerns about the 2014 Pramati Educational & Cultural Trust judgment, which exempted minority schools, both aided and unaided, from the Right of Children to Free and…

Supreme Court Dismisses PIL Challenging E20 Petrol Policy, No Ethanol-Free Option for Older Vehicles

1 Sep 20251 Sep 2025

In a significant ruling today, the Supreme Court of India dismissed a Public Interest Litigation (PIL) that sought to challenge the Union Government’s Ethanol Blending Programme, specifically the mandatory nationwide…