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Interpretation of Government Notification on Exemption of Conversion Fees for Land Reclamation under the Kerala Conservation of Paddy Land and Wetland Act, 2008

The Supreme Court held that the exemption under the Notification applies only to lands up to 25 cents and cannot be extended to larger holdings. The ...

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Supreme Court Dissolves Marriage on Grounds of Irretrievable Breakdown, Quashes Extradition Proceedings, and Awards Permanent Alimony

Supreme Court Exercises Powers Under Article 142 of the Constitution of India to Dissolve Marriage, Quash Litigations, and Direct Release of Impounded...

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Contract Law – Unilateral Mistake – Encashment of Bank Guarantee – Proportionality – Judicial Review – Equity – Relief Granted

The Supreme Court found the Appellant’s error to be apparent and self-evident, warranting equitable relief. (Para 16) BRO’s refusal to acknowledg...

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Divorce Decree Upheld – Irretrievable Breakdown of Marriage Recognized – One-Time Settlement Ordered

Divorce – Mental Cruelty – False Accusations – Standard of Proof: The Court affirmed the divorce decree, holding that false allegations of fraud...

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Vellore Tanneries Case: Environmental Accountability Upheld – Balancing Economic Growth & Ecological Justice. Supreme Court Enforced ‘Polluter Pays Principle’ – Directed Tannery Industries to Bear Absolute Liability for Environmental Damage & Restoration

Constitution of India, 1950 – Article 21 – Right to Clean Environment recognized as part of the fundamental right to life – Intergenerational Eq...

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Domicile-Based Reservation In PG Medical Courses—Unconstitutional. Residence-based reservation in postgraduate (PG) medical admissions violates Article 14 of the Constitution of India—Institutional preference permissible—State quota must be filled based on merit.

Constitution of India, 1950 – Article 14, Article 15, Article 16 – Domicile/residence-based reservation in PG Medical Courses held impermissible�...

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Supreme Court Sets Aside High Court Order in Temple Receivership Dispute, Remands for Fresh Consideration. The Court held that the High Court exceeded its contempt jurisdiction by setting aside the Trial Court's order appointing a Seven Member Committee as Receiver under Order XL Rule 1 CPC.

The appeal arose from a High Court order in a contempt petition that set aside a Trial Court's order appointing a Seven Member Committee as Receiver f...

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Supreme Court Upholds Prohibition on Ex Post Facto Environmental Clearance in Environmental Law Case. Prior Environmental Clearance Under Environment (Protection) Act, 1986 and EIA Notification 2006 is Mandatory; Ex Post Facto Clearance Ultra Vires.

The Supreme Court of India considered a group of petitions challenging the validity of ex post facto environmental clearance (EC) granted under the En...

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Supreme Court Dismisses Appeal of Rajasthan Discoms Against APTEL Order Granting Change in Law Compensation to Power Generator. Interpretation of PPA Articles 10.2.1 and 10.5.1(ii) regarding supplementary bill and carrying cost is covered by earlier decisions.

The Supreme Court dismissed an appeal filed by Jaipur Vidyut Vitran Nigam Ltd. and other Rajasthan Discoms against an order of the Appellate Tribunal ...