Supreme Court says 1978 ‘industry’ definition won’t guide interpretation of 2020 labour codeThe Supreme Court has limited the 1978 "industry" definition for the new labor code. A nine-judge bench held the 1978 ruling will not gover...
20 Aug, 2026, 12.49 PM IST
SC rejects GST department review plea, telecom firms get relief on tower tax creditThe Supreme Court rejected a review petition from the GST Department. This decision confirms telecom towers are movable property for tax cr...
19 Aug, 2026, 09.12 PM IST
Truck driver’s family denied claim by United Insurance after he suffered cardiac arrest following meal during trip; court orders Rs 16 lakh compensationThe Uttarakhand High Court has upheld compensation of around Rs 16 lakh, including interest, for the family of truck driver Kamal Singh, wh...
19 Aug, 2026, 02.39 PM IST
Reliance Industries says Rs 10 lakh Supreme Court order in NTPC gas case was ‘costs’, not fineReliance Industries on Tuesday clarified to stock exchanges that the Supreme Court did not impose a Rs 10 lakh fine or penalty on the compa...
18 Aug, 2026, 06.20 PM IST
SC notice to Centre, states on plea to confiscate property of offenders in paper leak casesThe Supreme Court is seeking government responses on confiscating offender property in exam paper leak cases. A Public Interest Litigation ...
18 Aug, 2026, 12.49 PM IST
‘Hindu marriage no longer an indissoluble sacrament but a contractual agreement’: Andhra Pradesh HC waives 6-month waiting period for couple seeking mutual divorceAndhra Pradesh High Court has dissolved a marriage solemnised in 1972 between a couple who have lived separately since 1978, waiving the ma...
18 Aug, 2026, 10.42 AM IST
Sale deed vs gift deed vs Will: Why witnesses matter differently for eachDo you need witnesses for a registered sale deed? Know what determines the validity of a registered sale deed. Know what the law says
18 Aug, 2026, 08.33 AM 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
Trump’s second appeal rejected: What Supreme Court decision means for E. Jean Carroll caseThe Supreme Court has again refused to hear Donald Trump's appeal. This decision upholds a five million dollar civil verdict against him. E...
17 Aug, 2026, 08.33 PM IST
US Supreme Court again rebuffs Trump's push to toss out $5 million verdict in E Jean Carroll caseThe Supreme Court has once again denied Donald Trump's efforts to overturn a jury's $5 million ruling related to his sexual abuse of author...
17 Aug, 2026, 08.17 PM IST
Right to speedy trial a valuable right of victim too: Supreme CourtIn a bold move, the Supreme Court has reversed an Allahabad High Court decision that postponed a murder trial. It emphasized the importance...
17 Aug, 2026, 08.01 PM IST
Transgender ID cards will remain valid till pleas against new law decided: Centre tells SCThe Centre assured the Supreme Court that transgender identity cards issued earlier will remain valid. This assurance comes after petitions...
17 Aug, 2026, 05.24 PM IST
SC agrees to examine BJP leader Yogender Chandolia's plea against AAP MLA Vishesh Ravi's electionThe Supreme Court will examine a plea challenging an AAP MLA's election. This challenge concerns an alleged false declaration regarding edu...
17 Aug, 2026, 04.55 PM IST
Are courts precluded from granting fair, just compensation in nuclear accident: SC seeks Centre response on SHANTI ActThe Supreme Court questioned the Centre regarding compensation for nuclear accidents. It also sought clarification on regulatory body appoi...
17 Aug, 2026, 01.45 PM IST
Employee lost job over pending criminal case; SC awards Rs 5 lakh compensation for wrongful terminationEmployee to get Rs 5 lakh compensation after proving employer terminated him due to pendency of criminal cases; SC order explained. Know ho...
15 Aug, 2026, 09.26 AM IST
TVK welcomes SC's stay of Madras HC's ruling against jobs to kin of stampede victimsThe Supreme Court has stayed a Madras High Court order regarding jobs for stampede victims' relatives. This ruling offers relief to the Tam...
14 Aug, 2026, 05.31 PM IST
Delhi HC pauses judges’ ITR processing amid tax exemption rowThe Delhi High Court has halted the processing of judges' income tax returns. This action stems from a dispute over certain allowance exemp...
12 Aug, 2026, 04.21 PM IST