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the scope of surety liability, the Supreme Court has held that a guarantor cannot be made responsible for loan amounts withdrawn by the borrower beyond…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

Supreme Court Overturns Rajasthan High Court Orders: No Automatic Right to Appointment from Reserve Lists in RPSC Cases

In a landmark judgment delivered on January 15, 2026 (2026 INSC 64), the Supreme Court of India, in a bench led by Justice Dipankar Datta, allowed three connected civil appeals…

Supreme Court Upholds Beautification Projects at Nagpur’s Futala Lake, Rules It Not a Statutory Wetland

8 Oct 20258 Oct 2025

In a significant ruling on environmental conservation and urban development, the Supreme Court of India dismissed an appeal by the Swacch Association, Nagpur, challenging constructions and recreational activities around Futala…

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Delhi High Court Upholds Conviction in POCSO Case: Neighbor Sentenced to 6 Years for Assaulting Minor Girl

In a significant ruling emphasizing child protection, the Delhi High Court on September 12, 2024, dismissed the appeal of Jitender alias Raju, upholding his conviction for sexually assaulting a six-year-old…

Supreme Court Acquits Student in 27-Year-Old Forgery Case: Vandana vs State of Maharashtra

In a significant ruling, the Supreme Court of India has acquitted Vandana, a former student accused of forging her marksheet and revaluation notification to secure admission to BSW Part-III at…

Supreme Court Directs FIR Against CBI Officers for 2000 Misconduct Allegations, Orders Time-Bound Probe

In a significant ruling emphasizing accountability in law enforcement, the Supreme Court of India today directed the registration of First Information Reports (FIRs) against two Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI)…

Supreme Court Acquits Two in 2014 Uttarakhand Minor Girl Rape-Murder Case, Sets Aside Death Penalty

In a landmark ruling that underscores the stringent standards required for convictions in circumstantial evidence cases, especially those involving the death penalty, the Supreme Court of India today acquitted Akhtar…