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The Supreme Court issued a notice to the Centre regarding a petition by BMMA co-founder Zakia Soman. The plea seeks to b...
01/08/2026

The Supreme Court issued a notice to the Centre regarding a petition by BMMA co-founder Zakia Soman. The plea seeks to ban and criminalize polygamy among Muslims while ensuring robust legal and financial protections for women abandoned post-remarriage, championing stronger safeguards and gender equality.

The Supreme Court ruled that a heavy container-handling reach stacker is not a "motor vehicle" under the Motor Vehicles ...
31/07/2026

The Supreme Court ruled that a heavy container-handling reach stacker is not a "motor vehicle" under the Motor Vehicles Act, 1988, making accident claims before the MACT unmaintainable. An Inland Container Depot is an enclosed area, not a public place. Previously paid compensation remains non-recoverable.

The Supreme Court ruled that insurers are not liable for accidents involving expired driving licenses. While insurers mu...
31/07/2026

The Supreme Court ruled that insurers are not liable for accidents involving expired driving licenses. While insurers must initially pay claimants, they retain full recovery rights against vehicle owners and drivers. Emphasizing personal accountability, the Court urged the Ministry of Road, Transport and Highways to launch nationwide awareness campaigns.

The Supreme Court will oversee a task force led by Nandan Nilekani to develop secure online exam models. Prompted by the...
28/07/2026

The Supreme Court will oversee a task force led by Nandan Nilekani to develop secure online exam models. Prompted by the NEET UG paper leak scandal and a petition from MP Sudhakar Singh, the court demands innovative, airtight digital frameworks to protect millions of students and restore trust in national testing systems.

The Supreme Court ruled that delays in granting prosecution sanction cannot curtail a citizen's liberty, granting bail i...
23/07/2026

The Supreme Court ruled that delays in granting prosecution sanction cannot curtail a citizen's liberty, granting bail in a Prevention of Corruption Act case. Criticizing administrative inertia, the bench highlighted that prolonged detention is unjustified when sanction remains pending.

The Gujarat High Court ruled that caste exclusion from the SC list applies strictly prospectively. Justices Gowda and Od...
23/07/2026

The Gujarat High Court ruled that caste exclusion from the SC list applies strictly prospectively. Justices Gowda and Odedra affirmed that accrued constitutional rights and reservation benefits are vested for life and cannot be divested by subsequent legislative amendments, terming retrospective revocation "constitutionally immoral."

The Kerala High Court ruled that typewritten cheques are legally valid under Section 138 of the Negotiable Instruments A...
22/07/2026

The Kerala High Court ruled that typewritten cheques are legally valid under Section 138 of the Negotiable Instruments Act. The Court emphasized that the format does not discredit a complaint, nor does advancing loans to relatives despite prior unpaid debts. Consequently, a signature mismatch resulting in dishonor constitutes an offense. The acquittal was overturned, convicting the accused.

The proposed Uniform Civil Code draft introduces sweeping family law reforms, mandating monogamy, marriage registration,...
22/07/2026

The proposed Uniform Civil Code draft introduces sweeping family law reforms, mandating monogamy, marriage registration, and strict live-in relationship rules while exempting Scheduled Tribes. Key provisions include equal legal rights for test-tube babies, enhanced grounds for divorce, and maintenance rights for female partners in live-in arrangements.

In M/S Bajaj Trading Company v. Union of India (2026 INSC 711), the Supreme Court ruled railways are not liable for shor...
22/07/2026

In M/S Bajaj Trading Company v. Union of India (2026 INSC 711), the Supreme Court ruled railways are not liable for short deliveries of unverified owner-risk consignments. The Court dismissed the appeal, affirming the consignor must prove the exact initial quantity loaded and establish railway negligence to succeed.

The Supreme Court mandated a uniform premature release policy for elderly and terminally ill prisoners, directing states...
21/07/2026

The Supreme Court mandated a uniform premature release policy for elderly and terminally ill prisoners, directing states to fast-track implementation via E-Prisons integration within three months. The framework requires digital tracking, independent medical oversight, standardized definitions of illness, and a compliance affidavit filed within six months.

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