If Government Bodies Keep Litigating Lost Causes, National Resources Will Be Wasted and Judicial Time Misallocated: Justice BV Nagarathna

At the 2nd National Mediation Conference in Bhubaneswar, Supreme Court Justice BV Nagarathna warned that if government bodies continue filing hopeless cases just to exhaust judicial avenues, it will waste national resources and misallocate valuable judicial time. At the 2nd National Mediation Conference in Bhubaneswar, Supreme Court Justice BV Nagarathna issued a stern warning to […]

Supreme Court Tells Tamil Director Seeman: ‘Tender an Apology to Actor’ in 2011 Rape Case

The Supreme Court advised Tamil filmmaker-politician Seeman to give an unconditional apology to an actor who accused him of rape on the false promise of marriage. The court warned his plea for quashing would be dismissed if he refused.

ECHS facility extended to cadets disabled during training, Centre tells Supreme Court

The Centre assured the Supreme Court that cadets discharged due to training disabilities will now get ECHS medical benefits without subscription fees. The court also called for better insurance and higher ex gratia payments.

Supreme Court Grants Bail to 23-Year-Old Influencer in Rape Case; Calls Allegations “False & Frivolous”

The Supreme Court granted bail to a 23-year-old influencer accused of raping a 40-year-old woman, noting the charges were false. The bench questioned Delhi Police for filing a rape case despite the woman’s voluntary relationship.

Supreme Court Dissolves Marriage: “Ego Should Vanish, Now Look After the Child,” Says Supreme Court

The Supreme Court dissolved a couple’s marriage by mutual consent, urging them to shed egos and focus on their daughter’s well-being. The husband will pay Rs 50,000 monthly for the child’s upkeep.

Supreme Court Steps In: Suo Motu Case on Disabled Cadets Denied Ex-Servicemen Status & Medical Benefits

The Supreme Court has taken suo motu cognisance of challenges faced by cadets disabled during NDA/IMA training. Over 500 ex-trainees since 1985 struggle without ex-servicemen benefits, relying only on meagre ex-gratia payments.

Misleading Medical Ads Case: Supreme Court Ends IMA Plea, Clears Path for AYUSH Ads Without Prior State Nod

The Supreme Court closed the IMA’s case against Patanjali over misleading ads and lifted its stay on the Centre’s deletion of Rule 170. AYUSH medicine ads can now run without prior State licensing approval.

Supreme Court Clears West Bengal to Reclaim Iconic Ambassador Car Factory Land from Hindustan Motors

Supreme Court upholds State’s decision to take back 395 acres in Uttarpara unused by Hindustan Motors. Land to be repurposed for Titagarh Rail’s coach manufacturing plant, boosting public interest.

Justice BV Nagarathna Urges India to Reduce Dependency on Foreign Law Firms in Investment Arbitration

NEW DELHI: Justice BV Nagarathna of the Supreme Court on Sunday stressed the importance of strengthening India’s capabilities in international commercial and investment arbitration. She explained that India must build its own pool of legal professionals to manage complex international disputes, rather than relying on foreign law firms. This, she said, would not only help save costs but also raise India’s standing in the global dispute resolution arena.

Supreme Court: Lottery Distributors Do Not Have to Pay Service Tax to Centre

New Delhi:Today (11th Feb): The Supreme Court of India has ruled that lottery distributors do not have to pay service tax to the Central Government. The court dismissed the Centre’s appeal against a Sikkim High Court judgment that had earlier ruled in favor of the lottery distributors.