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Supreme Court Issues Notice in Jane Kaushik v. Lieutenant Governor, NCT of Delhi: A Significant Development on Transgender Reservations in Public Employment

In a notable development concerning the rights of transgender persons in public employment, the Supreme Court of India on 10 April 2026 issued notice in SLP(C) No. 12480/2026 titled Jane…

Supreme Court Reiterates That Adjudicating Authority Under IBC Need Not Examine Merits of Pre-Existing Dispute; Sets Aside NCLAT Order Admitting Section 9 Application and Restores NCLT Order Dismissing It

The Supreme Court has allowed the appeal filed by GLS Films Industries Private Limited, the corporate debtor, and set aside the judgment dated 11.02.2025 passed by the National Company Law…

Supreme Court Upholds Eviction on Ground of Unlawful Sub-letting: Partnership Reconstitution Cannot Camouflage Transfer of Tenancy Rights

Background The appellant (legal heirs of late Sri M.V. Ramachandrasa) was the long-term lessee of properties at Uttaradhi Mutt Lane, Chickpet, Bengaluru, under a registered lease deed dated 02.02.1983 for…

Supreme Court Acquits Accused in Murder Case, Holds Circumstantial Evidence Chain Broken Due to Unreliable Last-Seen Testimony, Dubious Recoveries Under Section 27 and Lack of Forensic Linkage

The Supreme Court on 7 April 2026 set aside the conviction and life sentence of Gautam Satnami @ Gautam Deshlahre under Section 302 IPC, acquitting him of the charge of…

Congress Leader Pawan Khera Seeks Anticipatory Bail in Telangana High Court Over FIR Filed by Assam CM’s Wife Alleging Multiple Passports

Congress leader Pawan Khera has approached the Telangana High Court seeking anticipatory bail in connection with an FIR registered against him by Riniki Bhuyan Sarma, wife of Assam Chief Minister…

Supreme Court Enhances Motor Accident Compensation, Holds 50% Salary Deduction Impermissible Merely Because Deceased Had Six Months of Service Left; Reiterates Annual Income Basis for Multiplicand

In a significant ruling delivered on 10 March 2026, the Supreme Court enhanced the compensation payable to the widow and children of Balakrishna Yallappa Hosmani, who died in a road…

Supreme Court Clarifies No Right to Personal Hearing Before Bank Classifies Loan Account as “Fraud”; Mandates Supply of Full Forensic Audit Report to Borrower

In a significant ruling delivered on 7 April 2026, the Supreme Court held that borrowers have no legal right to a personal or oral hearing before their loan account is…

Supreme Court Restores Cheque Dishonour Complaint Under Section 138 NI Act; Holds Presumption Under Section 139 Operates at Pre-Trial Stage and Cannot Be Rebutted Without Trial

The Supreme Court on 7 April 2026 allowed the appeal filed by Renuka and set aside the orders of the Sessions Court and the Bombay High Court that had quashed…

Supreme Court Clarifies State’s Power to Withdraw Electricity Duty Exemptions for Captive Power Plants

In a landmark ruling that balances industrial incentives with fiscal prudence, the Supreme Court of India has upheld the State Government’s authority to modify or withdraw exemptions from electricity duty…

Supreme Court Dismisses Challenge to Singapore Arbitral Award: Strong Affirmation of Pro-Enforcement Stance for Foreign Awards in India

In a significant ruling delivered by Justice Sanjay Kumar on 31 March 2026, the Supreme Court of India dismissed the special leave petitions filed by Nagaraj V. Mylandla and Sharada…