SUPREME COURT JUDGMENT
Woman deposits Rs 1 lakh in post office, postmaster issues receipt but no certificate, then runs away with her money; court orders department to pay her Rs 1.15 lakh
A woman above 60 deposited Rs 1 lakh at Karnataka's Kodikoppa Post Office for a Senior Citizens' Savings Scheme account and Rs 500 for a savings account on November 14, 2023. After receiving neither certificate nor passbook, she approached the consumer commission, which ordered a refund with 6% interest, compensation and litigation costs.
Supreme Court directs Punjab, Haryana to supply Himachal Pradesh's energy arrears
A bench led by Chief Justice Surya Kant said the settlement would be implemented on a cashless basis, with the capital-cost liability being adjusted against the energy arrears and the remaining energy being supplied in accordance with the specified schedule.
SC issues contempt notice to Kerala Congress leaders over post seeking CJI Surya Kant's resignation
The Supreme Court has issued a show-cause contempt notice to Kerala Pradesh Congress Committee office-bearers over an October 12 social media post demanding Chief Justice Surya Kant's resignation. The bench said freedom of expression cannot be used to interfere with the administration of justice and warned against attempts to undermine judicial authority.
SC upholds states’ power to levy additional sales tax, surcharge under pre-GST regime
The Supreme Court has upheld the validity of states imposing additional taxes, surcharges and cesses calculated as a percentage of sales or purchase tax under the pre-GST regime. A seven-judge Constitution Bench said the nearly 27-year-old reference had become academic after GST subsumed sales tax, while affirming that the 1974 S Kodar ruling remains good law.
SC says 1974 ruling on states' power to levy additional sales tax continues to hold
The Supreme Court held that a previous ruling from 1974 regarding additional sales tax remains applicable today. It determined that the legal question raised was now of no practical significance due to legislative changes. The Goods and Services Tax law implementation in 2017 contributed to this determination. The court ruled that state legislatures' ability to impose surcharges is governed by existing precedents.
SC to decide forum for Google billing disputes
Questioning the app developers on whether their contracts with Google allowed them to opt out of its payment system and engage other payment service providers, a bench comprising Justices PS Narasimha and Alok Aradhe said that the commission, being a market regulator, ensured that goods and services were distributed effectively without exploitation. But for contracts where there was a promise and agreement in existence, its enforcement could be sought in a civil court only, it said.
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Transferring Beant Singh murder convict to Punjab will have huge impact on elections: IB tells SC
The Supreme Court is reviewing the request to transfer Jagtar Singh Hawara from Tihar Jail to Punjab. Concerns have been raised regarding the potential impact of his transfer on upcoming state elections. The Intelligence Bureau has classified Hawara as a high-risk prisoner due to past jailbreak involvement. The court has set the matter for a hearing in February next year.
SC notices to Centre, Assam on Oil India plea on rejection of drilling proposal at national park
The Supreme Court has requested responses from the Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas regarding Oil India's proposal. This proposal involves hydrocarbon extraction through Extended Reach Drilling beneath Dibru-Saikhowa National Park. Oil India claims that the drilling will not harm the park's ecosystem while addressing energy needs.
SC posts pleas challenging validity of Waqf (Amendment) Act, 2025 to January 21 next year
The Supreme Court has delayed hearings regarding the constitutional validity of the Waqf (Amendment) Act, 2025. It has asked the involved parties to finalise their pleadings by December 31, 2026. The court intends to hear challenges that aim to invalidate specific provisions of the Waqf Act. Furthermore, the court had earlier stayed certain clauses to protect party interests while processing the case.
'Nobody will trust you...': SC junks Centre's plea against Vedanta arbitration awards
The Supreme Court dismissed the Union government's appeal concerning disputes involving $99 million arbitral awards. Vedanta and Ravva Oil sought the enforcement of these awards related to the Ravva oilfield. The Delhi High Court had previously rejected the government's objections to enforcing the awards. The disputes originated from a 1994 production sharing contract between the petroleum ministry and various companies.
Family members can reject sale of joint HUF land and treat it as void if Karta sells it solely for personal benefit; Key legal rules you must know
In a Supreme Court ruling from earlier this year, the sale of joint ancestral property was deemed invalid if it only benefited one family member. The court highlighted that the head of a family must demonstrate genuine necessity for such sales. Karta is a manager and not an absolute owner of joint property. Sales favoring one coparcener are particularly susceptible to legal challenges.
Andhra landowners sought 20x compensation after price boom, but lost case in High Court for this reason
The Andhra Pradesh High Court rejected the landowners’ request for enhanced compensation by noting that the landowners relied on market values from 2010 despite the government acquiring lands in 2008. The landowners claimed their compensation was inadequate due to significant market price increases occurring later. The high court emphasized compensation should be based on the market value at the time of acquisition.
CJI Kant calls for introspection on need to improve responsiveness of judicial process
Chief Justice of India Surya Kant highlighted the importance of enhancing the responsiveness of the judicial process. He stated that many litigants seek urgent hearings at the Supreme Court instead of waiting for High Courts. Kant advocated for improved listing procedures and transparent processes to facilitate timely justice. He praised the Kerala High Court's historical role in promoting constitutional rights over its seventy-year journey.
85 homebuyers purchase flats in Ghaziabad society, two towers illegally constructed on defence land face demolition, Allahabad HC orders builder to refund residents with 10% interest
Allahabad High Court has ordered the demolition of two illegal 10-storey towers at Ghaziabad's Gulmohar Greens and extra floors in four other towers. It directed an FIR against Friends Land Developers, imposed a Rs 25 lakh penalty and ordered refunds to 85 ground-floor residents for common areas sold illegally, with 10% interest.
NCLAT sets aside insolvency proceedings against Polycab over Rs 2.78 crore dues
NCLAT overturned the insolvency proceedings against Polycab India Limited, which originated from a claim by Asier Metals. The tribunal found unresolved disputes regarding payments and alleged operational dues amounting to Rs 2.78 crore. NCLAT noted that effective communication existed between the two parties detailing ongoing disagreements over credit notes and charges. Additionally, Polycab disputed the creditor's demand, indicating significant unresolved financial matters.
SC appoints ex-judge Ranjana Desai as mediator in Reliance gas dispute
The Supreme Court appointed Ranjana Prakash Desai as the mediator to resolve a gas migration dispute. Reliance Industries and its partners are involved in a legal conflict with the government. The dispute revolves around gas extraction and allegations of unjust enrichment from ONGC's adjoining blocks. An earlier arbitration tribunal had ruled in favor of Reliance, rejecting the government's claims.
Woman joins contractual role for short-term, employer doesn't pay three months salary for taking maternity leave, High Court orders temporary employees should receive that benefit too
Chhattisgarh High Court has held that a woman working as a guest lecturer cannot be denied maternity leave salary merely because she is not a regular employee. Justice Bibhu Datta Guru directed the State authorities to decide Pushpa Jaiswal's claim for unpaid maternity salary, preferably within three months.
DHFL Case: Delhi court rejects CBI plea for additional charges against Wadhawan brothers, says it cannot review charge order
A special court in Delhi denied the CBI's request for additional charges against Kapil Wadhawan and Dheeraj Wadhawan. The court stated that it could not review its earlier decisions except for clerical errors. Special Judge Sanjeev Kumar Malhotra noted that charges had already been properly framed against the accused. The CBI's arguments for new charges were deemed unsubstantiated and informal.
SC hears Reliance's appeals in $1.73 billion ONGC gas dispute
Reliance Industries is currently appealing a decision made by the Delhi High Court regarding an arbitration award. The High Court had ruled in February 2025, challenging a previous arbitration award from 2018. This legal dispute involves a $1.73 billion case against Oil and Natural Gas Corporation (ONGC) over gas extraction issues. The government alleges that Reliance and partners committed fraud and unjust enrichment during gas extraction.
Tamil Nadu okays social justice survey, review plea in SC for muslim converts
Tamil Nadu Cabinet chaired by Chief Minister C Joseph Vijay approved significant proposals on industrial operations and social justice survey. Approval included forming a commission for a detailed socio-economic assessment of communities after the population census. The government plans to file a review petition against the Supreme Court judgment concerning reservation for converted Muslims. Discussions also covered relief for residents on unassigned land in Thalambur, alongside educational institutions' lease options.
Government open to media suggestions on Digital Personal Data Protection Act, promises to uphold press freedom
The Government of India is willing to consider suggestions from news organisations about the Digital Personal Data Protection Act. Ashwini Vaishnaw stated that journalistic freedom is guaranteed by the Constitution and will not be affected. Concerns have been raised about the Act's provisions potentially infringing on press freedom and the Right to Information Act. The Digital News Publishers Association argues for exemptions for journalism activities within the DPDP Act.
Fed's Kevin Warsh says US economy not running too hot from AI boom
Federal Reserve Chairman Kevin Warsh said on Wednesday that the US economy is not running too hot despite some demand pressures from the boom in AI investment, adding
OBC candidate scores more than general selectee after age relaxation, Centre opposes category switch in SC
An OBC candidate from Tripura scored 55.1 marks in a 2018 constable recruitment test, above the 46.26 scored by a selected general category candidate, but was not selected after using age relaxation. The Tripura High Court ruled that he should be considered for selection. The Centre has challenged the rulings in the Supreme Court, citing recruitment rules on category migration.
Yes Bank AT-1 bonds: Who will examine administrator's role?
The Supreme Court struck down Yes Bank’s Rs 8,415 crore AT-1 bond write-down as unlawful. The judgment raises questions over the administrator’s conduct and RBI’s role in examining accountability under the applicable legal framework.
Supreme Court rejects gaming firms’ review pleas, upholds Tamil Nadu and Karnataka online gaming bans
The Supreme Court dismissed review petitions from gaming companies challenging state bans on online gaming. The court upheld the validity of laws enacted by Tamil Nadu and Karnataka to regulate games for stakes. It found no merit in arguments asserting that skill-based games should not be banned. States can intervene where online gaming poses public order issues and addiction concerns arise.
SC to hear bike taxi stakeholders after Nov 16; riders’ body says Centre backs operations
The case stems from Karnataka government's appeal against a High Court ruling that upheld the legality of bike taxi aggregators operating in the state. The state has engaged Solicitor General Tushar Mehta to represent its case before the Supreme Court.
SC says 14 states so far agree to raise retirement age of judicial officers from 60 to 62 yrs
The Supreme Court on Monday said 14 states have agreed to raise the retirement age of district judicial officers from 60 to 62 years, expressing hope that others will follow. The bench declined urgent hearings on individual judges' pleas, saying the matter concerns the court and state governments.
Yes Bank AT1 coupon due, bondholders seek clarity
YES Bank's bondholders have not received recent coupon payments which were due shortly after a court ruling. The Supreme Court restored the value of these bonds, raising uncertainty among investors. Bondholders have requested that the trustee clarify the status of unpaid coupons. Another coupon payment is also approaching, adding to the urgency of the situation. Bondholders expect payments to proceed in accordance with the court's ruling and official guidelines.
Posters on a Mangaluru roadside wall called a Supreme Court judgment a denial of justice, 13 men booked, now Karnataka High Court has quashed the FIR
Karnataka High Court has quashed an FIR against 13 men who put up posters in Mangaluru criticising a Supreme Court judgment. The court held that disagreeing with a verdict is not an offence unless the legal conditions are met.
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