Latest Supreme Court Judgements

Abdul Rafeek @ Rafeek vs State of Kerala

2026 Supreme(Online)(Ker) 68061

Geevarghese K.A. vs State of Kerala

2026 Supreme(Online)(Ker) 68058

ABDUL RAFEEK @ RAFEEK vs STATE OF KERALA

2026 Supreme(Online)(Ker) 68101

KANNUR DENTAL COLLEGE vs KERALA UNIVERSITY OF HEALTH SCIENCES

2026 Supreme(Online)(Ker) 68038

JAYAPRAKASH vs STATE OF KERALA

2026 Supreme(Online)(Ker) 68037

MANI VISWANATH vs STATE OF KERALA

2026 Supreme(Online)(Ker) 68036

An administrative authority cannot retrospectively cancel a validly conferred service benefit by applying standards intended for future recruitments. Any decision having civil consequences must be reasoned and based on a meaningful consideration of the affected employee's objections to satisfy the requirements of Article 14.

Abhinava Sinha vs Bhatkhande Music Institutue

2026 Supreme(Online)(All) 98021

An FIR for public mischief may be stayed if the accused had reasonable grounds to believe the information circulated was true, and where the ingredients of the alleged offences (such as obstruction of public servants or public nuisance) are not prima facie established.

Ashutosh Kumar Pandey vs State Of U.P.

2026 Supreme(Online)(All) 98106

Lakhraniya Devi vs State of U.P.

2026 Supreme(Online)(All) 98022

Amit Kumar vs State Of U.P.

2026 Supreme(Online)(All) 98020

Tej Singh vs State of U.P.

2026 Supreme(Online)(All) 97862

Aftek Foods and Beverages Pvt. Ltd. vs State of U.P. Thru. Addl. Chief Secy. Deptt. of Food Safety and Drug Admin. U.P. Lko.

2026 Supreme(Online)(All) 97864

Ballu vs State of U.P.

2026 Supreme(Online)(All) 97861

Bhavna Yadav vs State of U.P. Thru. Prin. Secy. Deptt. Appointment and Personnel Lko.

2026 Supreme(Online)(All) 97863

A writ petition challenging the reservation of a municipal post is not maintainable once the election notification has been issued, due to the constitutional bar under Article 243-ZG of the Constitution of India.

Shaik Saleem vs State of Andhra Pradesh

2026 Supreme(Online)(AP) 37954

Courts should refrain from deciding academic or hypothetical questions in the absence of a live controversy (real lis) between the parties, as such decisions would be a purely academic exercise with no impact on the parties' positions.

Mohd. Akbar vs State of Andhra Pradesh

2026 Supreme(Online)(AP) 37927

Andhra Pradesh Football Association vs Union of India

2026 Supreme(Online)(AP) 37932

A Tluri Mohan Babu vs State of Andhra Pradesh

2026 Supreme(Online)(AP) 37953

N. Chinna Bidamma vs State of Andhra Pradesh

2026 Supreme(Online)(AP) 37989

P T Srinivasan vs State of Andhra Pradesh

2026 Supreme(Online)(AP) 37974

Yuvajana Sramika Rythu Congress Party (YSRCP) vs State of Andhra Pradesh

2026 Supreme(Online)(AP) 37962

Golla Veda Prakash Alias Salindra Veda Prakash vs State of Andhra Pradesh

2026 Supreme(Online)(AP) 37991

A clerical error in the cheque number within a statutory notice under Section 138 of the Negotiable Instruments Act does not vitiate proceedings, and compensation may be realistically enhanced based on the duration the complainant was deprived of the funds.

SURESH SUDHAKARRAO DESHMUKH VS MANISH MADHUKARRAO POKALE

2026 Supreme(Online)(Bom) 5748

Bombay 26 Oct 2026

Manthana Ramdas Thakur vs State of Maharashtra

2026 Supreme(Online)(Bom) 5059

Prior permission from the Education Officer under Section 5(1) of the MEPS Act and strict adherence to Rule 9(2-A) regarding wide-circulation advertisements are mandatory for valid appointments in aided private schools; non-compliance and inordinate delay in seeking approval render such appointments illegal.

In Re: Noise and Environmental Pollution VS State of Maharashtra

2026 Supreme(Online)(Bom) 5614

Shaibaz Kaiser Ateeq Shaikh vs State of Maharashtra

2026 Supreme(Online)(Bom) 5060

Devidas R. Sheregar vs Zeenal Constructions Pvt. Ltd.

2026 Supreme(Online)(Bom) 5617

Metropolitan Media Company Ltd. vs Kothrud Mitra Newspapers Pvt. Ltd.

2026 Supreme(Online)(Bom) 5065

Jyoti Builders vs State of Maharashtra

2026 Supreme(Online)(Bom) 5064

A party seeking judicial protection against the removal of a temporary stall must first establish that they have obtained the mandatory prior permission from the competent authorities; in the absence of such permission, no relief is granted.

Mangal Dagadu More vs State Of Maharashtra

2026 Supreme(Online)(Bom) 5066

Bombay 19 Oct 2026

Communist Party of India (Marxist) vs State of West Bengal

2026 Supreme(Online)(Cal) 3611

Calcutta 20 Oct 2026

Tapas Kumar Dey vs State of West Bengal

2026 Supreme(Online)(Cal) 3612

The appointment of a sitting judge to a Commission of Inquiry is an administrative decision of the Chief Justice, which should be exercised sparingly to preserve judicial independence and avoid hindering the administration of justice, as per Supreme Court guidelines.

Calcutta 20 Oct 2026

Milan Pradhan vs State

2026 Supreme(Online)(Cal) 3614

Calcutta 20 Oct 2026

Sanjib Dey @ Sanjib Kumar Dey vs State of West Bengal

2026 Supreme(Online)(Cal) 3572

Calcutta 03 Sep 2026

Bhagirath Ghosh vs The State of West Bengal

2026 Supreme(Online)(Cal) 3552

Calcutta 02 Sep 2026

Sanjibani Das Samanta @ Sanjiboni vs State of West Bengal

2026 Supreme(Online)(Cal) 3538

Calcutta 28 Aug 2026

Sk. Habibur Rahaman vs State of West Bengal

2026 Supreme(Online)(Cal) 3535

Calcutta 28 Aug 2026

Purba Chatterjee vs State of West Bengal

2026 Supreme(Online)(Cal) 3531

Calcutta 25 Aug 2026

Keshav Sonkar vs State of Chhattisgarh

2026 Supreme(Online)(Chh) 31784

The court granted an interim stay on an order regarding the transfer of property, pending verification of whether the seller belonged to a tribal or non-tribal community.

In cases involving offences under the POCSO Act, the court mandates that notice be issued to the victim to ensure their right to be heard and make submissions.

Lavkumar Dhruv vs State Of Chhattisgarh

2026 Supreme(Online)(Chh) 31762

Pranay Kunjam vs State Of Chhattisgarh

2026 Supreme(Online)(Chh) 31891

Sarju vs Baliram

2026 Supreme(Online)(Chh) 31740

Neeraj Bhatt @ Niru vs Ankita Sharma

2026 Supreme(Online)(Chh) 31881

Rohit Kumar Kankariya vs State Of Chhattisgarh

2026 Supreme(Online)(Chh) 31854

Priya Yadav vs State Of Chhattisgarh

2026 Supreme(Online)(Chh) 31791

Shweta Chhabariya vs State Of Chhattisgarh

2026 Supreme(Online)(Chh) 31750

Cruelty and criminal breach of trust – Criminal case can be quashed where allegations are general in nature.

Yogesh Bavishi (since deceased) Through LRs: Kavita Bavishi VS Tanima Bandyapadhyay

Consumer 29 May 2026

Saibal Adhikari VS State of West Bengal

Crimes 10 Sep 2026

State of Tamil Nadu VS Chandran

(1) Death sentence – Greater the severity of punishment, greater is obligation upon prosecution to establish foundational facts beyond reasonable doubt.(2) Sexual assault – Condition of Hymen is not a decisive indicator either to prove or disprove commission of penetrative sexual assault.(3) Every criminal case must ultimately be decided on the basis of quality of evidence and not on assumptions ....

Crimes 08 Sep 2026

CICL (Real name withheld) VS State of Bihar

Crimes 08 Sep 2026

Kamran Ashraf Reshi VS National Investigation Agency

Crimes 03 Sep 2026

Kannan VS State through the Inspector of Police

Crimes 02 Sep 2026

Bhagirath Ghosh VS State of West Bengal

Crimes 02 Sep 2026

Anil Rohan Menezes VS State of Karnataka

Crimes 01 Sep 2026

Thomas Thomas VS State of Kerala

Crimes 01 Sep 2026

Valliammal VS A. Chelladurai

Divorce – Very long separate living without reason or consent of other spouse can constitute mental cruelty to other spouse and can provide ground for divorce.

Current Civil Cases 01 Jun 2026

Madhu VS Hemendra Kumar

Quantum of maintenance – Expression “maintenance” includes right to live with dignity – Minor daughter deserves priority consideration over major son.

Current Civil Cases 29 May 2026

Shahbaz Khan VS Komal Shresth

Current Civil Cases 29 May 2026

Sujithra P. A. VS Anishkumar T. R.

Current Civil Cases 26 May 2026

K. N. Sukumaran Nair VS K. E. Parameswara Pillai

Current Civil Cases 25 May 2026

P. V. Surendran VS Kavitha Rajendran (Died)

Current Civil Cases 25 May 2026

Prachi Sourav Das VS Sagarika Parida

Current Civil Cases 19 May 2026

Dilip Kumar Mishra VS Deo Kumar Mishra

Current Civil Cases 15 May 2026

Natasha Narwal vs State NCT of Delhi

2026 Supreme(Online)(Del) 23663

The right to travel abroad is a facet of the fundamental right to life and liberty under Article 21. Permission for travel for academic purposes can be granted to a bail recipient facing serious charges (including UAPA) if suitable safeguards are implemented and no bail conditions were previously violated.

Delhi 16 Oct 2026

Mankind Consumer Products Private Limited vs Alaina Healthcare Private Limited

2026 Supreme(Online)(Del) 23669

The court held that 'ACNE SCAR' is phonetically deceptively similar to the registered mark 'ACNESTAR'. The use of a house mark or the presence of generic terms ('ACNE') does not excuse infringement when the overall structural and phonetic identity is nearly indistinguishable.

Delhi 16 Oct 2026

Nisha Sharma vs Intec Capital Limited

2026 Supreme(Online)(Del) 21912

Sudershan Singh vs State (Govt. of N.C.T, Delhi)

2026 Supreme(Online)(Del) 22164

VICKY @ VIKKY Vs STATE (GOVT. OF NCT OF DELHI) & ANR.

2026 Supreme(Online)(Del) 21921

Ved Prakash Gaur vs Govt. of NCT of Delhi

2026 Supreme(Online)(Del) 22150

NEWTON ENGINEERING AND CHEMICALS LIMITED Vs INDIAN OIL CORPORATION LTD.

2026 Supreme(Online)(Del) 21914

Vansh Verma vs State of NCT of Delhi

2026 Supreme(Online)(Del) 21925

Recovery of Debts Due to Banks and Financial Institutions Act, 1993 and Securitisation and Reconstruction of Financial Assets and Enforcement of Securities Interest Act, 2002, are independent in operation.

Bank of Baroda through the Chief Manager VS Union of India through Debt Recovery Tribunal

Dishonour Of Cheque 25 Oct 2019

Shaikh Numan VS Jagdish Dagoria

Dishonour of cheque – Law itself permits accused person to prove that there is no passing of a consideration from complainant to himself and cheque was not issued towards discharge of that consideration.

Dishonour Of Cheque 22 Oct 2019

Nazim Karim Mumbrawala VS Keshava Prasad H. A.

Dishonour Of Cheque 03 Oct 2019

H. P. Singh VS State of Uttarakhand

Dishonour Of Cheque 01 Oct 2019

P. G. Joshy VS Jose Varghese

Dishonour Of Cheque 19 Sep 2019

Annappa Maruti Magadum VS Karnataka Multipurpose Souhard Sahakari Ltd.

Dishonour Of Cheque 17 Sep 2019

Rahmatullah VS Authorized Officer-Cum-Chief Manager

Dishonour Of Cheque 26 Aug 2019

Capital First Limited VS Shree Shyam Pulses Private Limited

Dishonour Of Cheque 22 Aug 2019

Indra Lama vs Bhakti Prasad Sonowal

2026 Supreme(Online)(Gau) 24228

The court issued notice to the respondents in a contempt application alleging willful non-compliance of a previous judicial order.

The court admitted the appeal against the conviction and sentence under the NDPS Act and directed the registry to call for the Trial Court Record (TCR).

Sanjib Lal Talukdar @ Sanjiv Lal Talukdar vs State of Assam

2026 Supreme(Online)(Gau) 24126

Bipul Debnath vs Union of India

2026 Supreme(Online)(Gau) 23952

Abdur Rousan vs State of Assam

2026 Supreme(Online)(Gau) 24073

Biren Chandra Baishya vs State of Assam

2026 Supreme(Online)(Gau) 23950

Pawan Kumar Rajgarhia vs State of Assam

2026 Supreme(Online)(Gau) 24101

Lal Chan Ali @ Lalchnad Ali vs State of Assam

2026 Supreme(Online)(Gau) 23957

Diluwara Khatun Alias Diluwara Begum vs Union of India

2026 Supreme(Online)(Gau) 23971

Preventive detention requires a clear distinction between 'law and order' and 'public order'; mere criminal activities, such as bootlegging, without evidence of affecting the community at large or creating public panic do not justify detention under the Gujarat Prevention of Anti-social Activities Act.

Mukeshkumar Pannalal Nathuji Kalal vs Collector and District Magistrate Office

2026 Supreme(Online)(Guj) 34882

The court granted anticipatory bail by considering the civil nature of the property dispute, the applicant's lack of criminal antecedents, and the voluntary offer to deposit the disputed amount, adhering to established Apex Court guidelines on bail.

Yashwant Bansilal Inani vs State of Gujarat

2026 Supreme(Online)(Guj) 35531

Rehan @Baba Aabadakhan Pathan vs State of Gujarat

2026 Supreme(Online)(Guj) 34883

Mandeep Rambilas Goyal vs State of Gujarat

2026 Supreme(Online)(Guj) 35301

Mohammad Farooq Usmangani @ Haji Farooq Shaikh vs State of Gujarat

2026 Supreme(Online)(Guj) 35536

Ashokbhai Jugalkishor Sharma vs State of Gujarat

2026 Supreme(Online)(Guj) 35537

Premilaben Bhikhabhai Prajapati vs State of Gujarat

2026 Supreme(Online)(Guj) 34230

Rahimbhai Gulubhai Champaneriya vs State of Gujarat

2026 Supreme(Online)(Guj) 35769

An application under Section 33-C(2) of the Industrial Disputes Act is maintainable for calculating wages from the date of a reinstatement award to actual re-engagement if the employer delayed implementation through unsuccessful litigation, as the entitlement flows from a pre-existing right.

Executive Engineer, I & PH Division, Dalhousie vs Sh. Amar Singh

2026 Supreme(Online)(HP) 8503

Himachal Pradesh 14 Oct 2026

State of H.P. vs Sunil Kisku

2026 Supreme(Online)(HP) 5001

Conviction under Section 307 IPC requires proof of mens rea (intention or knowledge to cause death); the nature of the injury alone, even if dangerous to life, is insufficient to establish an attempt to murder without evidence of such intent.

Rakesh Kumar and Dinesh Kumar vs Nandan Tandon

2026 Supreme(Online)(HP) 5503

Vikram Singh vs HPSEBL

2026 Supreme(Online)(HP) 5482

Chaman Lal vs State of H.P.

2026 Supreme(Online)(HP) 5493

Puran Dass vs State of HP

2026 Supreme(Online)(HP) 5510

Anku vs State of H.P.

2026 Supreme(Online)(HP) 5519

Ravinder Kumar vs State of H.P.

2026 Supreme(Online)(HP) 4991

An arbitral award cannot be set aside under Section 34 if the arbitrator's interpretation of the contract is a plausible view, especially when the employer's own defaults cause delays, rendering exclusion clauses inapplicable and price escalation permissible.

J&K Lakes & Waterways Development Authority vs Mohammad Amin Shah

2026 Supreme(Online)(J&K) 873

Jammu and Kashmir 29 Aug 2026

Habibullah Kumar vs UT of J&K

2026 Supreme(Online)(J&K) 863

Conviction under the Prevention of Corruption Act cannot be sustained solely on the uncorroborated testimony of a partisan complainant when the initial demand of a bribe is not proven and evidence of previous enmity exists, regardless of the recovery of tainted money.

Jammu and Kashmir 21 Aug 2026

Hakeem Zaffar Ahmad vs Rattan Singh

2026 Supreme(Online)(J&K) 866

Jammu and Kashmir 19 Aug 2026

Naeem Akhter Andrabi vs Union of India

2026 Supreme(Online)(J&K) 859

Jammu and Kashmir 19 Aug 2026

J&K Grameen Bank vs Rachhpal Singh

2026 Supreme(Online)(J&K) 867

Jammu and Kashmir 18 Aug 2026

In Re Suomoto Proceedings vs State of J and K

2026 Supreme(Online)(J&K) 868

Jammu and Kashmir 18 Aug 2026

Mohammad Ashraf Sheikh vs UT of J&K

2026 Supreme(Online)(J&K) 864

Jammu and Kashmir 18 Aug 2026

Sheikh Ghulam Hassan vs Mohammad Amin Dar

2026 Supreme(Online)(J&K) 861

Jammu and Kashmir 17 Aug 2026

Steel Authority of India Limited vs State of Jharkhand

2026 Supreme(Online)(Jhk) 2871

The court emphasized the critical duty of the district administration to maintain law and order to prevent industrial catastrophes in continuous process plants, accepting administrative undertakings to ensure unhindered access for employees and essential supplies.

Jharkhand 18 Oct 2026

Achyt Swaroop Mishra vs State of Jharkhand

2026 Supreme(Online)(Jhk) 2865

The right to a safe urban environment and unencroached footpaths is integral to Articles 19(1)(d) and 21 of the Constitution; municipal bodies cannot cite financial constraints to avoid performing public duties related to civil safety and traffic management.

Jharkhand 29 Sep 2026

Subhash Murmu vs State of Jharkhand

2026 Supreme(Online)(Jhk) 2863

Jharkhand 18 Sep 2026

Suresh Sao vs State of Jharkhand

2026 Supreme(Online)(Jhk) 2853

Jharkhand 03 Sep 2026

Hinduja Leyland Finance Limited vs State of Jharkhand

2026 Supreme(Online)(Jhk) 2845

Jharkhand 25 Aug 2026

Saurav Singh vs State of Jharkhand

2026 Supreme(Online)(Jhk) 2596

Jharkhand 20 Aug 2026

Yogendra Saw @ Yogendra Sao vs The State of Jharkhand

2026 Supreme(Online)(Jhk) 2846

Jharkhand 20 Aug 2026

Shankar Ram vs State of Jharkhand

2026 Supreme(Online)(Jhk) 2592

Jharkhand 13 Aug 2026

M. Prasanna Kumar vs State of Karnataka

2026 Supreme(Online)(Kar) 55757

Practicing law without passing the mandatory All India Bar Examination (AIBE) after the provisional period is a penal offence under Section 45 of the Advocates Act and can be prosecuted in criminal courts alongside IPC offences, regardless of the Bar Council's disciplinary jurisdiction.

Karnataka 17 Oct 2026

Mubarak Shariff vs State by K.R.Pet Rural P.S.

2026 Supreme(Online)(Kar) 55494

Criminal proceedings may be quashed as an abuse of the process of law when the prosecution's case relies exclusively on police testimonies without any independent corroboration.

Karnataka 05 Oct 2026

State of Karnataka vs Paramesha

2026 Supreme(Online)(Kar) 54325

Karnataka 01 Oct 2026

Kumar Yadav vs Amita Bharath

2026 Supreme(Online)(Kar) 55450

Karnataka 30 Sep 2026

Robin Khandelwal, S/o Sri. Naresh Kumar Khandelwal vs Directorate Of Enforcement

2026 Supreme(Online)(Kar) 55475

Karnataka 30 Sep 2026

Chandrashekhar M.V, S/O Late Venkategowda vs State Of Karnataka By Hassan City Police Station

2026 Supreme(Online)(Kar) 55320

Karnataka 30 Sep 2026

K. S. Prasad vs State of Karnataka

2026 Supreme(Online)(Kar) 54136

Karnataka 29 Sep 2026

Harsha vs State of Karnataka

2026 Supreme(Online)(Kar) 54000

Karnataka 28 Sep 2026

V.G.BALANCHANDRAJI vs STATE OF KERALA

2026 Supreme(Online)(Ker) 68063

Guilt under the PC Act requires proof of demand and acceptance via direct or circumstantial evidence. A negative phenolphthalein test on hands is not fatal if the accused directed the money be placed in an object. Contradictions using documents must be established in a language the witness understands.

Kerala 05 Nov 2026

SHAFEEQ RAZAK vs P.M. ABDUL LAHIR

2026 Supreme(Online)(Ker) 68102

When a defendant fails to appear and adduce evidence on the final adjourned date, the court proceeds under Order XVII Rule 2 of the CPC, making an application to set aside the resulting ex parte decree under Order IX Rule 13 maintainable.

Abdul Rafeek @ Rafeek vs State of Kerala

2026 Supreme(Online)(Ker) 68061

Geevarghese K.A. vs State of Kerala

2026 Supreme(Online)(Ker) 68058

ABDUL RAFEEK @ RAFEEK vs STATE OF KERALA

2026 Supreme(Online)(Ker) 68101

KANNUR DENTAL COLLEGE vs KERALA UNIVERSITY OF HEALTH SCIENCES

2026 Supreme(Online)(Ker) 68038

JAYAPRAKASH vs STATE OF KERALA

2026 Supreme(Online)(Ker) 68037

MANI VISWANATH vs STATE OF KERALA

2026 Supreme(Online)(Ker) 68036

An order deciding an application for interim relief under Section 52 of the Madhya Pradesh Land Revenue Code must be a reasoned order based on prima facie findings; a summary rejection without reasons is impermissible.

Mashruf Khan vs Rehana Bee

2026 Supreme(Online)(MP) 123277

The court directed the competent authority to decide a pending representation regarding the assignment of additional duties within a specified timeframe, without expressing an opinion on the merits of the case.

Ganga Patidar vs State of Madhya Pradesh

2026 Supreme(Online)(MP) 123275

Khuman Singh vs State of Madhya Pradesh

2026 Supreme(Online)(MP) 123278

Ashish vs State of Madhya Pradesh

2026 Supreme(Online)(MP) 123448

Mithun Chauhan vs State of Madhya Pradesh

2026 Supreme(Online)(MP) 123400

Ritu Ahirwar vs State of Madhya Pradesh

2026 Supreme(Online)(MP) 123449

New India Assurance Company Limited vs Aruna Sing Gaund

2026 Supreme(Online)(MP) 123486

Laksdeep Kumre vs State of Madhya Pradesh

2026 Supreme(Online)(MP) 123494

The court dismissed the Civil Revision Petition as withdrawn upon the request and endorsement of the petitioner's counsel.

A.G. Arthanari vs Margadarshi Chits Pvt Ltd

2026 Supreme(Online)(Mad) 106276

Madras 21 Oct 2026

Sudha Kongara vs Dawn Pictures Private Limited

2026 Supreme(Online)(Mad) 105798

The court may grant interim protection by directing the respondent to furnish a bank guarantee to secure a monetary claim pending arbitration, even while declining injunctive relief against the exploitation of the subject matter.

Mohan vs State of Tamilnadu

2026 Supreme(Online)(Mad) 105822

Niveditha vs Inspector of Police, V6 Kolathur Police Station, Chennai

2026 Supreme(Online)(Mad) 105814

Kalaiselvi vs Deputy Inspector General of Prison

2026 Supreme(Online)(Mad) 105866

B.P. Murugesh vs A. Muthusamy

2026 Supreme(Online)(Mad) 106306

Puliyandi vs The Deputy Inspector General

2026 Supreme(Online)(Mad) 105860

K. Viswanathan vs State of Tamil Nadu

2026 Supreme(Online)(Mad) 106293

The appointment of a guardian under Order XXXII of the CPC requires prima facie evidence of unsoundness of mind, which cannot be established through general medical reports (serology/biochemistry) without a specific psychiatric or psychological evaluation.

Nameirakpam Ongbi Manglembi Devi vs Haomom Merina Devi

2026 Supreme(Online)(Manipur) 166

Manipur 04 Aug 2026

Oinam Ibomcha Singh represented by 2 LRs and 7 ORs. vs Oinam Ramesh Singh represented by 3 LRs and Anr.

2026 Supreme(Online)(Manipur) 165

A First Appellate Court should not re-appreciate facts in an injunction appeal unless the Trial Court's discretionary order is arbitrary or perverse, provided the cardinal principles of prima facie case, balance of convenience, and irreparable injury are satisfied.

Manipur 03 Aug 2026

2026 Supreme(Online)(Manipur) 163

Manipur 01 Jun 2026

State of Manipur vs Pheiroijam Heramani

2026 Supreme(Online)(Manipur) 161

Manipur 19 May 2026

Krishna Bhandari vs State of Manipur

2026 Supreme(Online)(Manipur) 142

Manipur 11 May 2026

Km Rajkumari Bhanishana Devi vs RK (N) Thokchom Binde Devi and 3 Ors

2026 Supreme(Online)(Manipur) 146

Manipur 06 May 2026

Thokchom Manglembi Devi vs Thokchom (N) Phamdom (O) Nungshitonbi Devi and 2 Ors

2026 Supreme(Online)(Manipur) 145

Manipur 06 May 2026

Priyobrata Thounaojam vs Lisham (N) Thounaojam (O) Bijaya Devi and 2 Ors

2026 Supreme(Online)(Manipur) 148

Manipur 05 May 2026

BANSHANLANG THONGNI AND ANR. vs STATE OF MEGHALAYA

2026 Supreme(Online)(Megh) 224

The High Court, exercising its inherent powers under Section 482 CrPC, can restore a criminal petition dismissed for non-prosecution to ensure that a litigant does not suffer due to the negligence or fault of their legal counsel.

Meghalaya 03 Aug 2026

High Court of Meghalaya VS State of Meghalaya Bar Association

2026 Supreme(Online)(Megh) 222

The court prohibited non-state actors from conducting press briefings within police stations and mandated the establishment of grievance drop boxes in Bar Associations to ensure the safety and dignity of women advocates and interns.

Meghalaya 03 Aug 2026

SALSRANG D. SANGMA vs THE STATE OF MEGHALAYA AND ORS.

2026 Supreme(Online)(Megh) 225

Meghalaya 03 Aug 2026

Suraj Gupta VS State Of Meghalaya

2026 Supreme(Online)(Megh) 221

Meghalaya 16 Jul 2026

Union of India vs Veena Dhoundiyal

2026 Supreme(Online)(Megh) 220

Meghalaya 05 Jun 2026

SOFIOR RAHMAN vs STATE OF MEGHALAYA AND ANR.

2026 Supreme(Online)(Megh) 121

Meghalaya 15 May 2026

MADANLAL SWAMI vs ROYAL SUNDARAM ALLIANZ INSURANCE CO. LTD. AND 2 ORS.

2026 Supreme(Online)(Megh) 126

Meghalaya 15 May 2026

KUTMON SYAD vs STATE OF MEGHALAYA AND ORS.

2026 Supreme(Online)(Megh) 131

Meghalaya 12 May 2026

Dakoju Venkat Rao vs State of Odisha

2026 Supreme(Online)(Ori) 3332

The Court refused to transfer a trial based on unsupported allegations of Bar Association intimidation but ordered an in-camera trial to ensure fairness, while emphasizing the necessity of adhering to strict timelines for disposing of acid attack cases as per Supreme Court directives.

Orissa 11 Sep 2026

Sagarika Parida vs Y. B. Khurania

2026 Supreme(Online)(Ori) 3325

The filing of an SLP without a stay order and the superannuation of the contemnor do not stall contempt proceedings; furthermore, current incumbents responsible for implementing the order are also liable for non-compliance.

Orissa 24 Aug 2026

SARAT CHANDRA TANDI vs STATE OF ODISHA

2026 Supreme(Online)(Ori) 3322

Orissa 03 Aug 2026

RABINDRA KUMAR JENA vs CENTRAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION

2026 Supreme(Online)(Ori) 3323

Orissa 03 Aug 2026

Shalini Passi vs State Of Odisha

2026 Supreme(Online)(Ori) 3318

Orissa 27 Jul 2026

Bikram Mohapatra vs State of Odisha & others

2026 Supreme(Online)(Ori) 3319

Orissa 23 Jul 2026

Minati Sahoo vs State of Orissa

2026 Supreme(Online)(Ori) 3317

Orissa 23 Jul 2026

Mahesh Kumar Sahu and others vs State of Odisha and others

2026 Supreme(Online)(Ori) 3315

Orissa 15 Jul 2026

Sanjay Kumar Yadav vs State of Bihar

2026 Supreme(Online)(Pat) 15550

Possessing a firearm in India is a regulated privilege. A licence application cannot be rejected solely based on a pending criminal case if the applicant is subsequently acquitted, and such decisions must be based on objective reasons rather than vague allegations.

Patna 23 Sep 2026

Shashi Kumar @ Fukan VS State of Bihar

Bihar Control of Crimes Act, 2024 – Section 3(3) – Constitution of India – Article 226 – Externment – Anti-social elements – Imposition of restrictions – District Magistrate has passed impugned order only on surmises and conjectures expressing apprehension that perhaps petitioners may involve in disturbing law and order/public order in ensuing State Assembly Election – In cases registered against petitioners within last three years, there is no allegation of disturbing public order – Impugned orders set aside – State Government directed to pay Rs.1,00,000/- to each of petitioners with litigation cost of Rs. 10,000/- – If State is saddled with cost and compensation because of misuse or excessive use of power by an Executive of State, such cost and compensation would be required to be recovered from erring officials – State Government shall recover cost and compensation from erring officials in accordance with law – Writ Application allowed. (Paras 34, 39 to 42)General Clauses Act, 1897 – Section 24 – Repeal – Under Section 24 of General Clauses Act, 1897 (Corresponding provisions in State General Clauses Act) a rule, regulation, notification or by-law under a repealed Act does not automatically lapse or get repealed upon repeal of Parent Act – Only in case of inconsistency with provisions of re-enacted Act or in case where old rule is expressly superseded by a rule made under re-enacted Act, effect of rule framed under old Act will vanish. (Para 26)

Patna 11 Sep 2026

Mala Kumari VS State of Bihar

Patna 09 Sep 2026

Shyam Nandan Singh VS State of Bihar

Patna 08 Sep 2026

Upendra Das VS State of Bihar

Patna 08 Sep 2026

CICL (Real name withheld) VS State of Bihar

Patna 08 Sep 2026

Child in Conflict with Law (CICL) XXYY vs State of Bihar

2026 0 Supreme(Pat) 417

Patna 07 Sep 2026

Universal Agro Corporation Ltd. VS Bihar Police Building Construction Corporation

Patna 07 Sep 2026

Avtar Singh vs Des Raj & Co.

2026 Supreme(Online)(P&H) 140366

The power to recall witnesses under Section 348 BNSS (erstwhile Section 311 CrPC) is discretionary and should be exercised only when evidence is essential for a just decision, not to allow a party to supplement their case after evidence is closed.

Punjab and Haryana 05 Oct 2026

Surjit Singh @ Rajan vs State of Punjab

2026 Supreme(Online)(P&H) 139576

The fundamental right to a speedy trial under Article 21 of the Constitution outweighs the statutory restrictions of Section 37 of the NDPS Act when prolonged incarceration becomes punitive due to institutional delays.

Punjab and Haryana 22 Sep 2026

Sudha Rani vs Gurpreet Singh

2026 Supreme(Online)(P&H) 139421

Punjab and Haryana 22 Sep 2026

Dilbagh Singh vs State of Punjab

2026 Supreme(Online)(P&H) 130916

Kailash Chander vs State of Haryana

2026 Supreme(Online)(P&H) 130910

Heera Lal vs State of Haryana

2026 Supreme(Online)(P&H) 131032

Amninder Singh vs State of Punjab

2026 Supreme(Online)(P&H) 131030

Suresh Chander Anand vs Keshav Chand

2026 Supreme(Online)(P&H) 131002

A party cannot resile from a compromise entered into by their authorized advocate without cogent evidence of lack of instructions. Furthermore, suppression of material facts disentitles a petitioner from seeking discretionary relief under Article 226 of the Constitution of India.

Ramsundar vs Chetan Prasad

2026 Supreme(Online)(Raj) 34262

Rajasthan 02 Nov 2026

Shivangi Khandelwal vs State Of Rajasthan

2026 Supreme(Online)(Raj) 34186

Maternity benefits are a statutory right and a matter of social justice that cannot be denied to women employees based on the nature of their employment (contractual, casual, or regular) or restrictive contractual clauses, as statutory protections override inconsistent service contracts.

Hindustan Zinc Limited vs Dy. Commissioner, Central Excise Division, Bhilwara

2026 Supreme(Online)(Raj) 34187

Vani Ram Bunkar vs State of Rajasthan

2026 Supreme(Online)(Raj) 34185

Het Ram vs Murti Devi

2026 Supreme(Online)(Raj) 34184

Delay in filing an application to set aside an ex parte judgment may be condoned under Section 5 of the Limitation Act if the court records lack confirmation that the party was duly served with notice before the judgment was pronounced.

Bharat Kumar S/o Kishan Chand vs Shyam Sunder Solanki S/o Shri Ram Chandra Solanki

2026 Supreme(Online)(Raj) 20566

Rajasthan 09 Oct 2026

Urjaram S/o Shri Khumaram vs Rika Ram S/o Shri Gokul Ram

2026 Supreme(Online)(Raj) 20565

Rajasthan 09 Oct 2026

Godu Ram through his LR's vs Bhanwar Singh S/o. Puran Singh

2026 Supreme(Online)(Raj) 20582

Rajasthan 08 Oct 2026

Aita Maya Gurung W/o Late Ratna Man Gurung vs Ratna Kumar Pradhan S/o Late R.M. Pradhan

2026 0 Supreme(Sikk) 48

Sikkim 01 Oct 2026

Yama Enterprises Private Limited vs Thinlay Ongmu Bhutia

2026 Supreme(Online)(Sikk) 100

Limitation is a mixed question of fact and law; unless the plaint manifestly shows the suit is barred, the issue must be decided after framing issues and recording evidence during the trial, rather than at the threshold.

Sikkim 30 Sep 2026

Manager, The New India Assurance Co. Ltd. vs Man Maya Ramudamu, W/o Late Bhim Bahadur Ramudamu

2026 Supreme(Online)(Sikk) 96

Sikkim 28 Sep 2026

In Re - Fatal Accident Renews Demand For Safety Barriers At Tikjek Cliff vs .

2026 Supreme(Online)(Sikk) 109

Sikkim 23 Sep 2026

Bishnu Chettri Alias Aditya vs State of Sikkim

2026 Supreme(Online)(Sikk) 54

Sikkim 23 Sep 2026

Branch Manager, Shriram General Insurance Company Limited. vs Sunita Tamang

2026 Supreme(Online)(Sikk) 73

Sikkim 17 Sep 2026

Ujjwal Rai (Chamling), Son of Gopal Rai vs Pawan Kumar Pradhan, Son of Moti Chand Pradhan

2026 Supreme(Online)(Sikk) 56

Sikkim 11 Sep 2026

Homnath Neopaney, S/o Late Shree Prasad Neopaney vs NHPC Ltd.

2026 Supreme(Online)(Sikk) 53

Sikkim 11 Sep 2026

Gangothri Infraedge Private Limited vs Telangana Real Estate Regulatory Authority Represented by its Secretary/Authorised Officer

2026 0 Supreme(Telangana) 1129

Non-disclosure of a pending civil suit does not violate statutory disclosure requirements if the promoter is not a party to the litigation and the specific project site is not proven to be part of the disputed property.

An appeal for project registration cancellation is maintainable only after filing a complaint with the Regulatory Authority. Furthermore, failure to comply with statutory registration conditions and maintain valid technical approvals from planning authorities renders the registration certificate lapsed.

Venkata Subbamma vs Telangana Real Estate Regulatory Authority Represented by its Secretary/Authorised Officer

2026 0 Supreme(Telangana) 1131

Dr. Lubna Sarwath vs Phoenix Global Spaces Private Limited

2026 0 Supreme(Telangana) 1130

Mihira Buildcon represented by its Managing Partner Chada Sukesh Reddy vs Telangana Rea Estate Regulatory Authority Represented by its Secretary/Authorised Officer

2026 0 Supreme(Telangana) 1128