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Supreme Court Quashes Belated Revisional Notice under Karnataka Land Revenue Act; Protects Long-Standing Private Rights

Background M.R.R. Setty (since deceased) claimed ownership of 28 guntas of land in Survey No. 2 of Dasarahalli Village, Bengaluru, purchased through sale deeds in 1929. In 1974, a City…

Supreme Court Orders Release of Lorry Seized in NDPS Case After Acquittal of Accused

Background A lorry (TN-57-AQ-2165) was intercepted and 66 kg of ganja was allegedly recovered. Three occupants were arrested and charged under the NDPS Act; a fourth person was later arrayed…

Supreme Court Enhances Compensation to ₹3.78 Crore for Victim of Road Accident Suffering 100% Permanent Disability

Background On 10 April 2011, a motorcycle carrying Sushant Prabhakaran (driver) and Priyanka Das (pillion rider) was hit by a truck near Brijghat Bridge. Sushant died on the spot. Priyanka…

Supreme Court Modifies 3-Year Bar Practice Rule for Civil Judge Recruitment: Transitional Scheme & Structured Training Introduced

Background In May 2025, the Supreme Court (in the 6th All India Judges’ Association matter) restored a minimum 3 years’ practice at the Bar as an eligibility condition for appearing…

Supreme Court Clarifies Applicability of Haryana Remission Policies – 2002 Policy (Art. 161) Prevails Over 2008 Policy for Appellant

In a significant ruling on remission policies, the Supreme Court has held that the appellant, convicted for murder, is entitled to consideration under the more beneficial 2002 Haryana Remission Policy…

Supreme Court Lays Down Guidelines for Assessing Income in Motor Accident Claims – ITRs Key but Not Sole Determinant

In a landmark set of judgments, the Supreme Court has provided comprehensive guidelines on computing annual income for motor accident compensation claims, particularly distinguishing between salaried and self-employed individuals while…

Supreme Court Upholds Acquittal of Central Excise Officers in Bribery Case – Reiterates Necessity of Proving Demand & Acceptance under PC Act

The Supreme Court has dismissed appeals filed by the State of Uttar Pradesh against the acquittal of Central Excise officers accused of demanding and accepting bribe, holding that the prosecution…

Supreme Court: Differential Rates of DA for Employees & DR for Pensioners Violative of Article 14 Case

Background of the Case The Kerala State Road Transport Corporation (KSRTC) employees and pensioners are governed by pensionary benefits authorised by the State Government. To offset rising inflation, the State…

Supreme Court Dismisses EWS Certificate Appeals in UP Health Workers Recruitment: Strict Compliance is Non-Negotiable

Background of the Case On 15 December 2021, the Uttar Pradesh Subordinate Service Selection Commission issued an advertisement for 9,212 posts of Health Worker (Female). Ten per cent of the…

Supreme Court Holds That Employee Abandoning Service Cannot Claim Pension by Treating It as Voluntary Retirement

In a judgment delivered on 08 April 2026, the Supreme Court dismissed the appeal filed by K.G. Seshadri, a former clerk of the State Bank of India, holding that an…