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Supreme Court Monitors Relief for Migrant Labourers During COVID-19 Lockdown — Directions Issued for Identification, Registration, and Transportation. Constitutional Duty of State to Protect Migrant Workers Under Article 21 Upheld.

The Supreme Court of India, exercising its suo motu writ jurisdiction, took cognizance of the problems and miseries faced by migrant labourers during ...

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Supreme Court Grants Interim Protection to Journalist in Multiple FIR Case Based on News Broadcasts. Court Transfers One FIR for Investigation, Stays Other Proceedings, and Emphasizes Balance Between Freedom of Speech and Criminal Process Under Article 19(1)(a) and Article 32 of the Constitution.

The dispute arose from two news broadcasts by the petitioner, a journalist and editor-in-chief of Republic TV and R Bharat, on 16 April 2020 and 21 Ap...

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Supreme Court Convicts Contemnors for Scandalous Allegations Against Judges in Suo Motu Contempt Proceedings. The Court upheld its inherent power under Article 129 to punish for contempt, rejecting procedural objections under the Contempt of Courts Act, 1971.

The Supreme Court of India initiated suo motu contempt proceedings against Vijay Kurle, Rashid Khan Pathan, and Nilesh Ojha for sending letters contai...

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Supreme Court Issues Guidelines for Court Functioning Through Video Conferencing During COVID-19 Pandemic. The Court exercised Article 142 powers to ensure continued access to justice while maintaining social distancing.

The Supreme Court of India, acting suo motu, issued guidelines for court functioning through video conferencing during the COVID-19 pandemic. The outb...

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Supreme Court Dismisses Appeals by Private Company and Directors in Coal Scam Case, Upholds CBI Investigation. Post-Facto Consent Under Section 6 of DSPE Act Valid for Public Servants Not Named in FIR, Private Individuals Lack Locus to Challenge Investigation.

The Supreme Court dismissed appeals challenging the Allahabad High Court's order upholding CBI investigation in a coal scam case. The case arose from ...

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Supreme Court Allows Appeals in Food Adulteration Case: Remand Order Set Aside for Violation of Natural Justice. High Court's order setting aside conviction and ordering retrial against company without notice violates Section 401(2) CrPC.

The Supreme Court allowed two appeals arising from a High Court order that set aside the conviction of a nominated officer of Hindustan Unilever Limit...