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Supreme Court Upholds Writ Petitions Challenging Maharashtra Prohibition of Obscene Dance Act — Key Provisions Found Unconstitutional....

The Supreme Court dealt with a batch of three writ petitions challenging the Maharashtra Prohibition of Obscene Dance in Hotels, Restaurant and Bar Rooms and Protection of Dignity of Women (Working th...

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Supreme Court Restores Murder Conviction Under Section 302 IPC for Iron Rod Assault on Head. The Court held that the High Court erred in reducing the conviction to Section 304 Part I IPC as the intention to commit murder was clear from the weapon, injuries, and circumstances....

The case arises from an altercation on 13-14 March 2008 in Haryana, where the accused Surender @ Monu and others attacked the complainant's family. The deceased, Balwan Singh, was assaulted by Surende...

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Supreme Court Upholds Acquittal of Accused in Triple Murder and Robbery Case — Circumstantial Evidence Found Insufficient to Sustain Conviction. Last Seen Circumstance and Recovery of Stolen Articles Fail to Establish Guilt Beyond Reasonable Doubt....

The case pertains to the murder of three persons, Premchand Jain, his wife Anandi Devi, and their unmarried daughter Preeti, and the robbery of cash and ornaments from their house on the intervening n...

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Supreme Court Allows Interim Relief for Political Group in Symbol Dispute Pending Final Adjudication. The Court directed the Election Commission to permit the applicant group to use a common symbol and name for upcoming elections, without prejudice to the main dispute over the AIADMK party name and 'Two Leaves' symbol....

The Supreme Court was hearing a miscellaneous application filed by T.T.V. Dhinakaran (TTVD), respondent No.1 in a disposed of special leave petition, seeking interim directions for allotment of an ele...

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Supreme Court Allows Union of India's Appeal Against High Court Direction to Consider Havildars for Promotion to Naib Subedar Under Pre-2011 Rules. Creation of Intermediate Warrant Officer Post Does Not Violate Vested Rights; Promotion Must Be Considered Under Rules in Force at Time of Consideration....

The Supreme Court allowed the appeals filed by the Union of India against the judgment of the High Court of Manipur. The respondents, Havildars in Assam Rifles appointed between 1982 and 1989, had sou...

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Supreme Court Directs Investigation into Temple Management and Preservation of Valuables. Court emphasizes the need for improved administration and hygiene standards in the Shri Jagannath Temple....

The Supreme Court addressed a writ petition filed under Article 32 of the Constitution concerning the management of the Shri Jagannath Temple in Puri, particularly focusing on the disappearance of the...

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Supreme Court Allows Appeal in Medical Negligence Case Due to Lack of Monitoring in Dengue Treatment. Failure to Monitor Hematocrit and Platelet Levels Constitutes Negligence Despite Following Fluid Protocol....

The case pertains to a medical negligence claim arising from the death of Madhu Manglik, the spouse of the appellant Arun Kumar Manglik, who was admitted to Chirayu Health and Medicare Private Ltd. on...

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Supreme Court Allows Appeal Against Reversion After 25 Years as Unjust and Arbitrary. Long Delay in Challenging Appointment Based on Alleged Fraud Without Evidence Renders Reversion Unsustainable....

The appellant, Sukh Bilash Thakur, was appointed as a Bill Clerk in the Bihar State Electricity Board on 03.02.1981 after verification of his educational qualifications and through a competitive exami...

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Supreme Court Allows Restoration of Civil Suit Dismissed for Default — Appellant's Diligence in Pursuing Restoration Application Evident from Rojkam Order Sheet. The Court held that the Trial Court and High Court erred in dismissing the restoration application under Order IX, Rule 9 CPC, as the plaintiff demonstrated consistent presence and interest....

The appellant-plaintiff filed Civil Suit No. 217 of 1994 for declaration and injunction regarding a plot of land. The suit was dismissed for default on 6 November 2008. The plaintiff immediately filed...

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Supreme Court Stays Its Own Judgment in Birla Institute of Technology Case Due to Non-Consideration of Retrospective Amendment to Payment of Gratuity Act. The Court found a prima facie error in its earlier judgment allowing the appeal because the retrospective amendment to Section 2(e) of the Payment of Gratuity Act, 1972 was not brought to its notice....

The Supreme Court, on 09.01.2019, suo motu listed Civil Appeal No.2530 of 2012 (Birla Institute of Technology v. State of Jharkhand & Ors.) to reconsider its judgment dated 07.01.2019. The earlier...