Supreme Court – 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…

Supreme Court Upholds 2-Year Suspension of Advocate for Professional Misconduct; Imposes Costs on Both Parties for Abuse of Process

Background The appellant (client) engaged the respondent (advocate) in 2013-14. She later alleged that he issued a legal notice without authority, disclosed confidential information to the media, and made derogatory…

Supreme Court Modifies 3-Year Bar Practice Rule for Civil Judge Recruitment: Transitional Scheme & Structured Training Introduced

Background In May 2025, the Supreme Court (in the 6th All India Judges’ Association matter) restored a minimum 3 years’ practice at the Bar as an eligibility condition for appearing…

Supreme Court Sets Aside Madras HC Order Directing Demolition of Unauthorised Construction Pending Regularisation Dispute

Background The dispute concerns alleged excess/unauthorised constructions and deviations in the building ‘Indira Arcade’ in Chennai. The appellants (owners of portions from ground to fourth floor) and the first respondent…

Supreme Court Overhauls Motor Insurance Framework: Four-Layer Policy Structure, Enhanced Mandatory Cover Periods, and Nationwide Enforcement Directions

Introduction What began as a routine motor accident compensation appeal has culminated in one of the most far-reaching sets of directions issued by the Supreme Court on India's motor insurance…