The Supreme Court held that probate revocation pleas under Section 263 of the Indian Succession Act are subject to limitation under Article 137 of the Limitation Act, ruling that parties cannot avoid statutory deadlines by ignoring constructive notice or failing to investigate facts a prudent person would examine.
The Supreme Court introduced major reforms in the Supreme Court Bar Association concerning composition, voter eligibility and election procedures, with a Bench led by Chief Justice of India Surya Kant issuing comprehensive directions aimed at restructuring the lawyers’ body and ensuring broader, inclusive electoral participation.
The Supreme Court directed the newly constituted selection committee for the Delhi Electricity Regulatory Commission to immediately commence appointments for vacant chairperson and member posts, ordering identification of suitable candidates and completion of the recruitment process within two months to ensure proper functioning of the regulatory authority.
The Supreme Court said it would continue monitoring the investigation into the alleged 2026 NEET-UG paper leak, stressing that identifying procedural lapses alone is insufficient unless real accountability is fixed on those responsible for compromising the integrity of one of India’s largest competitive medical entrance examinations.
The Supreme Court refused to interfere with proceedings against former Mumbai police officer Pradeep Sharma in the Antilia bomb scare and Mansukh Hiren murder case, dismissing his appeal against the Bombay High Court order rejecting discharge from criminal conspiracy charges linked to the high-profile 2021 investigation.
The Supreme Court refused to interfere with convictions in a Chhattisgarh dowry death case, strongly criticising dowry harassment and humiliation of brides, while Justice BV Nagarathna emphasised that courts must send a strong societal message against financial coercion and mistreatment in matrimonial homes.
The Supreme Court quashed SEBI and SAT orders against Reliance Industries in the Reliance Petroleum trading case, setting aside allegations of fraudulent market practices, directing refund of Rs 250 crore deposited during proceedings and ending the prolonged legal battle arising from 2007 stock market transactions.
The Supreme Court directed High Courts to ordinarily pronounce judgments within three months of reserving verdicts, expressing concern over delays in delivery and uploading of judgments, especially in matters involving personal liberty, while issuing comprehensive nationwide guidelines to ensure timely judicial pronouncements and accessibility.
The Supreme Court Collegium recommended Senior Advocate V Mohana for elevation as Supreme Court judge, marking a landmark moment for women’s representation in the judiciary, with her distinguished legal career recognised as a significant breakthrough in a profession historically dominated by men across India.
