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the scope of surety liability, the Supreme Court has held that a guarantor cannot be made responsible for loan amounts withdrawn by the borrower beyond…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

Supreme Court Reserves Judgment in Case of Termination of Two Lady Judicial Officers

The Supreme Court, on December 17, reserved its judgment in the case challenging the Madhya Pradesh High Court's decision to terminate the services of two lady judicial officers, Aditi Kumar…

Supreme Court Rules Subsequent Purchasers Not Liable for Customs Duty on Imported Vehicles

5 Dec 20246 Dec 2024

Nalin Choksey v. The Commissioner of Customs, Kochi The Supreme Court held that a subsequent purchaser of an imported motor car cannot be deemed an "importer" under the Customs Act,…

Supreme Court Issues Comprehensive Directions for Implementing the POSH Act, 2013

Overview of the Judgment The Supreme Court of India, on December 3, 2024, passed extensive directives to strengthen the implementation of the Sexual Harassment of Women at Workplace (Prevention, Prohibition…

Justice BV Nagarathna Stresses Political Insularity and Judicial Independence in Public Lecture

In a recent lecture delivered at the Justice Natarajan Centenary Memorial Lecture in Chennai on November 16, Justice BV Nagarathna of the Supreme Court highlighted the importance of political insularity…