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Supreme Court Makes Interim Arrest Protection Absolute for Folk Singer Neha Singh Rathore in Sedition FIR Over “Anti-India” Tweets Targeting PM Modi Amid Pahalgam Terror Fallout

The Supreme Court has confirmed absolute protection from arrest for folk singer Neha Singh Rathore in an FIR accusing her of posting "objectionable" content on social media criticizing Prime Minister…

Supreme Court: No Vested Right to Additional Evidence at Appellate Stage – Strict Compliance with Order XLI Rule 27 CPC Mandatory

The Supreme Court has ruled that litigants have no automatic or vested right to introduce additional evidence during appeals under Order XLI Rule 27 of the Code of Civil Procedure;…

Supreme Court Quashes Dowry Case Against In-Laws: “Mere Quarrels Don’t Amount to Cruelty” – Vague Allegations Fail Prima Facie Test

9 Mar 20269 Mar 2026

In a relief to elderly parents-in-law, the Supreme Court has quashed criminal proceedings against them in a dowry harassment case, ruling that generalized accusations of "quarrelling" with the complainant do…

Supreme Court Allows Unnao Rape Survivor to Intervene in CBI’s Challenge Against Kuldeep Sengar’s Bail, Rejects Family Cousin’s Plea

The Supreme Court has permitted the Unnao rape victim to implead herself in the Central Bureau of Investigation's (CBI) petition contesting the bail granted to former BJP MLA Kuldeep Singh…

Supreme Court Petition Challenges Kerala HC’s Anticipatory Bail to MLA Rahul Mamkoottathil in Rape-Miscarriage Case Over “Consensual” Remarks

The complainant in a high-profile rape case against former Kerala Congress MLA Rahul Mamkoottathil has moved the Supreme Court, seeking to quash the Kerala High Court's February 12, 2026, order…

Supreme Court: Non-Parties Adversely Affected by Judgments Can Seek Review or Fresh Challenge Before Appropriate Forum

The Supreme Court has reaffirmed that individuals not party to a judicial proceeding but impacted negatively by its outcome retain viable remedies, including seeking review on limited grounds or filing…

Supreme Court Orders Monthly ₹25,000 Salary Deduction from Husband for Wife & Minor Daughter’s Maintenance

In a stern measure to enforce maintenance obligations, the Supreme Court has directed the employer of a husband to deduct Rs. 25,000 every month from his salary and transfer the…

Supreme Court Issues Notice to Gujarat HC & Govt on Challenge to Civil Judge Recruitment Process Over Low Shortlisting & Alleged Irregularities

5 Mar 20265 Mar 2026

The Supreme Court has issued notice to the Gujarat High Court and the State Government in a writ petition filed under Article 32 challenging the recruitment process for Civil Judge…

Supreme Court Rules: Guarantor Liable Only for Original Sanctioned Loan Amount, Not Excess Overdrawn Without Consent

5 Mar 20265 Mar 2026

In a significant ruling on the scope of surety liability, the Supreme Court has held that a guarantor cannot be made responsible for loan amounts withdrawn by the borrower beyond…

Justice BV Nagarathna Urges Judges: Prioritize Constitutional Duty Over Career Prospects

Supreme Court Judge Justice BV Nagarathna has called upon the judiciary to exhibit unwavering courage and conviction, stressing that judges must not hesitate in delivering the right decision—even if it…