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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…

Supreme Court Upholds Accelerated Promotion for Brave Policeman in 1999 Naxalite Attack Case

19 Mar 202619 Mar 2026

In a ruling delivered on 13 March 2026, the Supreme Court of India dismissed the Special Leave Petition filed by the State of Telangana in the case State of Telangana…

Supreme Court Partly Quashes Criminal Proceedings in Corporate Fraud Case

In a significant ruling on corporate governance and criminal jurisdiction, the Supreme Court of India partly allowed appeals by Yerram Vijay Kumar and Rajeev Kumar Agarwal against a Telangana High…

Supreme Court Upholds Substitution of Conviction in Army Officer’s Ammunition Case: Dismisses Appeal Against AFT Ruling

12 Oct 202512 Oct 2025

In a ruling that clarifies the powers of the Armed Forces Tribunal (AFT) to modify convictions in military trials, the Supreme Court of India has dismissed the appeal of former…

Supreme Court Restores Jharkhand Teachers’ Jobs: Vocational Marks Inclusion Upheld in Landmark Ruling

In a significant verdict emphasizing fair calculation of academic eligibility and principles of natural justice, the Supreme Court of India has set aside the termination of three teachers from Jharkhand,…