Supreme Court Awards ₹5 Lakh to Police Constable Discharged Without Hearing Over Pending Criminal Case
The Court held that an employee cannot be discharged merely because a criminal case is pending without a hearing, and probation does not wipe away conviction. It directed Rs. 5…
When Quitting Becomes Final: Supreme Court Rules on Whether Public Employees Can Withdraw a Resignation After Moving On
The Supreme Court ruled that a university board's ratification validates a resignation accepted by an in-charge authority, preventing its withdrawal. An employee who accepts resignation benefits and obtains new employment…
Polluters Must Fund Restoration Too: Supreme Court Sets Ground Rules for Waste Compensation
The Supreme Court upheld the Central Implementation Committee under the SWM Rules, 2026, and laid down principles for environmental compensation, holding it restitutionary, proportionate to damage caused, and payable until…
Closing the Trial Door: Supreme Court Rules Witnesses Cannot Be Recalled to Fill Evidence Gaps
The Supreme Court ruled that Order XVIII Rule 17 CPC cannot be used to fill gaps in evidence or recall a witness for a party's cross-examination, and that absence of…
Supreme Court Rules Owner-Drivers Are Covered Under Comprehensive Policies and Orders Tech-Driven Crackdown on Uninsured Vehicles
The Supreme Court upheld compensation for an owner-driver under a comprehensive motor policy and directed systemic reforms—including ANPR-VAHAN integration, mandatory multi-year third-party insurance, and a uniform four-layer policy structure—to enforce…
Supreme Court Restores Cheque-Bounce Conviction, Rules High Court Cannot Retry Facts in Revision
The Supreme Court restored the concurrent cheque-bounce conviction under Section 138 of the NI Act, holding that the Karnataka High Court exceeded its limited revisional jurisdiction and that the accused…
Supreme Court Maps the Appeal Path for First-Time Convictions Reversed on Appeal
The Supreme Court examined whether an appeal under Section 374 CrPC is maintainable against a Sessions Court conviction that reversed a trial court acquittal in a dowry harassment case.
Supreme Court Rules Compensation for Child Accident Victims Must Reflect a Lifetime of Lost Potential
The Supreme Court awarded enhanced compensation to a child grievously injured in a motor accident, ruling that child victims are entitled to the highest multiplier of 18 and that functional…
Supreme Court Brings Back Bribery Cases Against Police Officers, Ruling That High Courts Must Not Weigh Evidence Too Early
The Supreme Court set aside the Karnataka High Court's quashing of FIRs under the Prevention of Corruption Act, holding that delay and lack of direct recovery are trial issues, not…
Supreme Court Clarifies That Adultery Can Bar Interim Maintenance Only If Proved with evidence
Supreme Court holds that a Section 125(4) CrPC application alleging adultery must be decided on merits at the interim stage and cannot be deferred to final disposal; interim maintenance continues…