Disturbing Settled Environment of Rescued Animals Is Cruelty: Supreme Court Dismisses PIL Against Wildlife Import

The Supreme Court of India dismissed a writ by Karanartham Viramah Foundation alleging CITES violations, holding disturbing lawfully imported animals’ environment may cause cruelty, citing East India Commercial case and refusing directions under Article 32.

Supreme Court Declines To Quash FIR Against JAMP Pharma  Corporation, Upholds Relief Granted to Jubilant Generics by High Court

The Supreme Court of India refused to stay an FIR against JAMP Pharma Corporation and its subsidiary, upholding Allahabad High Court relief favouring Jubilant Generics Limited, while allowing legal remedies for FIR quashing.

Private Resolution Cannot Wipe Off Liability : Supreme Court Says Shareholder Ratification Cannot Cure Fund Diversion

The Supreme Court of India held shareholder ratification cannot validate securities law breaches, reinstating Securities and Exchange Board of India penalties on Terrascope Ventures Limited and its directors for violating PFUTP Regulations involving fund misappropriation.

Supreme Court Refuses to Halt NIA Probe in Beldanga Violence Case, Says High Court Took ‘Balanced View’

The Supreme Court refused to interfere with the NIA investigation into the Beldanga violence in West Bengal. The Court said the Calcutta High Court had taken a “balanced view” while examining whether a prima facie case under UAPA exists.

Big Relief for IndiGo: Supreme Court Dismisses Customs Appeal in Rs.2.53 Crore Duty Dispute

The Supreme Court of India dismissed the Customs Department’s appeal in a Rs 2.53 crore duty dispute involving InterGlobe Aviation Ltd. (IndiGo), upholding the Customs Excise and Service Tax Appellate Tribunal ruling that imported aircraft engine stands qualify as “containers,” not “trailers,” under the Customs Tariff.

Income Alone Cannot Decide OBC Creamy Layer Status; Social Status Of Parents Must Also Be Considered: Supreme Court  On OBC Claims In UPSC

The Supreme Court of India ruled that determining “creamy layer” status in the Other Backward Classes category for the Civil Services Examination cannot rely solely on income, emphasizing parental social status and service position under established guidelines.

NCLAT Ruling Not Invalid Simply Because Technical Members Formed the Majority: Supreme Court in Bharti Telecom Capital Reduction Case

The Supreme Court of India dismissed appeals by minority shareholders of Bharti Telecom Limited challenging its share capital reduction. Justices Sanjay Kumar and K. Vinod Chandran held share valuation is an expert matter under the Companies Act, 2013.

Pune Porsche Crash: Supreme Court Grants Bail To Father Of Minor Driver In Blood Sample Swapping Case

The Supreme Court granted bail to Vishal Agarwal, father of the juvenile accused in the Pune Porsche crash, noting he spent 22 months in custody and co-accused were already released, while observing he made out a case for bail.

Social Welfare Statute: Supreme Court Holds Employer Liable For Penalty Over Delayed Compensation Deposit

The Supreme Court of India, led by Justices Aravind Kumar and P. B. Varale, ruled that employers must pay penalties for delayed compensation deposits under the Employees’ Compensation Act, 1923, affirming its social welfare purpose and endorsing liberal interpretation favoring workers’ rights.

Successive FIRs Appeared to Be a Conscious Attempt to Keep an Accused Behind Bars: Supreme Court Slams Jharkhand Police

The Supreme Court of India criticised Jharkhand Police for filing successive FIRs to prolong custody despite bail granted earlier orders. A bench of Aravind Kumar and P. B. Varale ordered release, noting abuse of process.