Election black money cases must be probed faster, says Supreme CourtThe Supreme Court mandated swift conclusion of criminal cases involving election-related black money. Authorities must report cash seizures...
17 Aug, 2026, 10.57 PM IST
Foreign nationals in drug cases face tougher bail checks as SC issues slew of directionsSupreme Court mandates passports for foreign nationals released on bail. Courts will now restrict travel outside India for these accused in...
17 Aug, 2026, 10.31 PM IST
No profit does not negate insider trading charge: SCThe Supreme Court ruled insider trading laws are breached even with minimal profit. It overturned a tribunal order exonerating Tara Jewels ...
12 Aug, 2026, 12.46 AM IST
SC proposes no fuel for uninsured vehicles, seeks tech-driven road safety overhaulThe Supreme Court has directed the Centre to design a pilot project denying fuel to uninsured vehicles. This initiative aims to improve roa...
05 Aug, 2026, 10.44 AM IST
Supreme Court orders automatic challans for uninsured vehicles using cameras as over 50% are found uninsuredSupreme Court orders cameras to identify uninsured vehicles and issue automatic e-challans, tightening enforcement of mandatory vehicle ins...
05 Aug, 2026, 09.07 AM IST
Irdai told to draw up plan to make 3rd-party cover must for fuel purchaseThe Supreme Court ordered Irdai to pilot compulsory third-party insurance for fuel purchases. New four-wheeled vehicles will require four y...
05 Aug, 2026, 01.13 AM IST
Supreme Court brings live-in relationships under Section 498A anti-cruelty lawIn a landmark decision, the Supreme Court has granted women in marriage-like live-in relationships the right to seek protection under Secti...
04 Aug, 2026, 04.52 PM IST
Section 498A of IPC will also apply to live-in partners: SCThe Supreme Court has expanded Section 498A to include live-in relationships. This provision now covers partners if an intent to marry is e...
03 Aug, 2026, 07.09 PM IST
Develop mechanism for compensation in accidents due to stray animals: Supreme Court to Centre, statesThe Supreme Court has mandated compensation mechanisms for stray animal road accidents. Animal owners must now be held responsible for thei...
31 Jul, 2026, 04.29 PM IST
Insurers not liable for accident compensation if driver's licence was invalid: Supreme CourtThe Supreme Court ruled insurance companies are not liable for accidents with unlicensed drivers. Driving without a valid license can lead ...
30 Jul, 2026, 07.15 PM IST
Cyber frauds on the rise, offence can't be taken lightly: SCThe Supreme Court acknowledged the rising trend of cyber frauds and their serious implications. It refused to quash or club FIRs lodged in ...
24 Jul, 2026, 07.32 PM IST
1996 Rajasthan blast: SC sets aside death penalty of convict, acquits liferThe Supreme Court ordered a fresh trial for a death row convict in a 1996 bus blast case. It also acquitted a lifer and dismissed state app...
21 Jul, 2026, 03.12 PM IST
Motor insurance: Consider issuing circular standardising cross-border coverage clauses, SC to IRDAIThe Supreme Court on Monday asked IRDAI to consider issuing a master circular to standardise cross-border coverage clauses in motor insuran...
20 Jul, 2026, 08.13 PM IST
Absence of train ticket alone cannot defeat railway-accident claim: SCThe Supreme Court ruled that a missing train ticket does not bar compensation for accident victims. This decision strengthens passenger rig...
17 Jul, 2026, 05.53 PM IST
Even a snail may question speed at which trial is proceeding: SC on suit filed in 2015The Supreme Court expressed concern over a commercial suit filed in 2015. Plaintiff's evidence was still ongoing as of 2026, which is very ...
09 Jul, 2026, 05.57 PM IST
Merger of banks does not shield tenant from eviction under Delhi Rent Control Act: SCThe Supreme Court ruled bank mergers do not bypass landlord consent for eviction. Punjab National Bank must vacate premises by January 2027...
09 Jul, 2026, 05.33 PM IST
SC lays down guidelines on computation of income of motor accident victimsThe Supreme Court has established new guidelines for determining motor accident compensation based on Income Tax Returns. For salaried indi...
01 Jul, 2026, 05.24 PM IST