News Update… Supreme Court Issues Contempt Notice to DoPT Secretary Rachna Shah IAS for Wilful Non-Compliance in ITAT Appointment Matter 16 Mar 202616 Mar 2026 The Supreme Court has issued contempt notice to Rachna Shah IAS, Secretary, Department of Personnel and Training (DoPT), and another senior official for allegedly failing to convene a Search-cum-Selection Committee…
madras high court… Madras HC: Writ Courts Can’t Probe Pay Parity; Govt Directives Override PSU Rules in Arasu Rubber Corp Wage Dispute 9 Mar 2026 The Madras High Court has ruled that High Courts, in exercising writ jurisdiction, cannot delve into enquiries on pay parity between public sector undertaking (PSU) employees and state government staff.…
Delhi high court… Delhi HC Stays Trial Court’s Scathing Remarks on CBI, Issues Notice on Kejriwal & Sisodia Discharge in ₹1,000 Cr Liquor Policy Scam 9 Mar 2026 The Delhi High Court on Monday issued notice on a petition by the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) challenging the trial court’s February 27, 2026, order discharging Aam Aadmi Party…
News Update… Supreme Court: Non-Parties Adversely Affected by Judgments Can Seek Review or Fresh Challenge Before Appropriate Forum 6 Mar 2026 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…
allahabad high court… Allahabad HC: FIR Not Doubtful Merely Because Filed with Advocate’s Assistance; Upholds Life Sentence in Brutal Acid Attack Case 6 Mar 2026 The Allahabad High Court has ruled that an FIR cannot be deemed suspicious or unreliable simply because it was lodged with the help of an advocate. A division bench of…
News Update… 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the scope of surety liability, the Supreme Court has held that a guarantor cannot be made responsible for loan amounts withdrawn by the borrower beyond…
News Update… Justice BV Nagarathna Urges Judges: Prioritize Constitutional Duty Over Career Prospects 5 Mar 2026 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…
News Update… Supreme Court Clarifies Scope of ‘Sufficient Cause’ Under Section 5 of Limitation Act, Mandates Explanation for Entire Delay Period 13 Sep 202513 Sep 2025 The Supreme Court delivered a significant judgment clarifying the interpretation of Section 5 of the Limitation Act, 1963, regarding the condonation of delay in filing appeals or applications. A bench…
News Update Supreme Court Upholds Daughter’s Equal Share in Ancestral Property, Sets Aside High Court Review Order in Partition Dispute 8 Sep 2025 The Supreme Court, in a landmark ruling (2025 INSC 1080), allowed the appeal of Malleeswari, daughter of the late Munusamy Naidu, affirming her right to a 1/3rd share in ancestral…
News Update Supreme Court Dismisses Union of India’s Challenge in Gurjinder Pal Singh’s Compulsory Retirement Case 11 Dec 2024 Today, the Supreme Court upheld the Delhi High Court's decision affirming the Central Administrative Tribunal's (CAT) order that set aside the compulsory retirement of Chhattisgarh IPS officer Gurjinder Pal Singh.…
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