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Supreme Court Allows Unnao Rape Survivor to Intervene in CBI’s Challenge Against Kuldeep Sengar’s Bail, Rejects Family Cousin’s Plea

The Supreme Court has permitted the Unnao rape victim to implead herself in the Central Bureau of Investigation's (CBI) petition contesting the bail granted to former BJP MLA Kuldeep Singh…

Supreme Court Petition Challenges Kerala HC’s Anticipatory Bail to MLA Rahul Mamkoottathil in Rape-Miscarriage Case Over “Consensual” Remarks

The complainant in a high-profile rape case against former Kerala Congress MLA Rahul Mamkoottathil has moved the Supreme Court, seeking to quash the Kerala High Court's February 12, 2026, order…

Supreme Court: Non-Parties Adversely Affected by Judgments Can Seek Review or Fresh Challenge Before Appropriate Forum

The Supreme Court has reaffirmed that individuals not party to a judicial proceeding but impacted negatively by its outcome retain viable remedies, including seeking review on limited grounds or filing…

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the scope of surety liability, the Supreme Court has held that a guarantor cannot be made responsible for loan amounts withdrawn by the borrower beyond…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 Clarifies Reservation Migration in Multi-Stage Examinations: No Unreserved Cadre Allocation for Reserved Candidates Availing Prelims Relaxation

6 Jan 20266 Jan 2026

In a pivotal judgment with far-reaching implications for reservation policies in competitive examinations, the Supreme Court has ruled that reserved category candidates who avail relaxation in qualifying standards at the…

Supreme Court protects Honest Judges, Cracks down on False Complaints

In a significant judgment in Nirbhay Singh Suliya v. State of Madhya Pradesh & Anr., Civil Appeal No. 40 of 2026 (arising out of SLP(C) No. 24570/2024), the Supreme Court…