Supreme Court Rules Insurer Not Liable Where Driving Licence Validity Is Not Proved: *Reliance General Insurance Company Ltd. v. Om Parkash & Ors.*
The Supreme Court set aside a High Court judgment that had made an insurer liable for a motor accident award, ruling that the driver lacked a valid licence; liability for…
Property Bought in Wives’ Names Belongs to Them, Not the Husband: Supreme Court Clarifies Christian Intestate Succession in *Shakuntala v. Robert Anthony*
The Supreme Court held that property purchased in the names of a Christian man's two wives belonged to them, not his estate under Section 33 of the Indian Succession Act.…
Mandatory Prior-Permission Rule for Airmen Seeking Civil Jobs
Supreme Court holds Airmen must seek prior permission before applying for civil posts as Air Force Order No.33/2017 requirements are mandatory for operational readiness. An enrolled Airman has no unqualified…
Supreme Court Upholds Grandfather’s Gift of Half-Share but Bars Recovery Without Partition
Court held that a Hindu female's intestate property devolves equally on husband and children, and the husband can gift his half share without co-owner consent. A plaintiff claiming title cannot…
M/S OTIS Elevator Co. (India) Ltd. v. Rashmi Handa & Ors.: Supreme Court Treats Elevators as “Common Carriers” and Affirms Principal Liability on Manufacturer-Maintainer
The Supreme Court upheld 70% liability on OTIS for a fatal lift accident, ruling a maintenance contractor owes a heightened duty akin to a common carrier and cannot blame a…
National Commission for Scheduled Castes Cannot Act as a Court in Service Disputes
The Supreme Court held that the National Commission for Scheduled Castes lacks adjudicatory powers under Article 338; its role is recommendatory and it cannot issue binding orders in service matters.
Liquor licensees Cannot be Penalised for Monthly Shortfall After Meeting Annual Quota
The Supreme Court held that retail country liquor licensees who fulfilled the annual minimum guaranteed quantity cannot be penalised for monthly shortfalls under the U.P. Excise Rules, 2002, and affirmed…
Supreme Court Steps In on NEET 2026 Protest Violence, Orders Interim Safeguards
On July 28, 2026, a three-judge bench of the Supreme Court of India — led by the Chief Justice, along with Justice Joymalya Bagchi and Justice V. Mohana — took…
Supreme Court Clarifies Registration Is Not Decisive for Interim Custody of Seized Vehicles
The Supreme Court upheld interim custody of seized vehicles to the company under Sections 451 and 457 CrPC, holding that registration certificates are not decisive and the court must assess…
Supreme Court Rules Insolvency Moratorium Cannot Block Consumer Claims Against Related Parties
The Supreme Court ruled that a Section 14 IBC moratorium applies only to the corporate debtor, not promoters or directors, and directed the NCDRC to continue the consumer complaint against…