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Supreme Court Cancels Anticipatory Bail in SC/ST Atrocities Case: Emphasizes Strict Bar Under Section 18

In a significant ruling reinforcing protections under the Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes (Prevention of Atrocities) Act, 1989 (SC/ST Act), the Supreme Court of India on September 1, 2025, canceled…

Supreme Court Hears Presidential Reference on Governors’ Powers Over State Bills: Can Courts Set Timelines for Assent?

3 Sep 20253 Sep 2025

In a crucial constitutional hearing today, September 3, 2025, a five-judge Constitution Bench of the Supreme Court of India delved into a Presidential Reference seeking advisory opinions on the powers…

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 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…

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 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…

Rajasthan High Court Scraps 2021 Sub-Inspector Recruitment Over Paper Leaks and Malpractices

1 Sep 20251 Sep 2025

The Rajasthan High Court has nullified the 2021 Sub-Inspector recruitment process conducted by the Rajasthan Public Service Commission (RPSC) due to widespread systemic irregularities, including paper leaks, cheating during the…

Supreme Court Directs ICICI Bank to Comply with August 9 Order in NewsClick’s Case; Warns Against Ignoring Judicial Directives

In a significant development on November 18, 2024, the Supreme Court addressed a miscellaneous application filed by NewsClick, seeking compliance with its earlier order dated August 9, 2024. The bench…