Why Decades of Religious Possession and Revenue Records Couldn’t Override a 1965 Sale Deed
The Supreme Court affirmed the High Court's decree in a land dispute, ruling that revenue records do not confer title, dedication requires clear intent to divest ownership, and adverse possession…
A 25-Year Extradition Promise Is Not a Fixed Sentence: Supreme Court Dismisses Plea for Immediate Release
The Supreme Court held that the sovereign assurance did not convert Abu Salem's life sentence into a fixed 25-year term; it only requires the Executive to consider remission after 25…
Supreme Court Rules Bureaucratic Delay Cannot Block National Coaches from International Duty
The Supreme Court held that government employees have no absolute right to deputation for national sports assignments, but Article 14 mandates fair, timely and non-arbitrary consideration. It set aside an…
Promoted in February, Retired in May: Supreme Court Tests the Limits of Compulsory Retirement
The Supreme Court examines the compulsory retirement of an Indian Trade Service officer under Fundamental Rule 56(j), assessing whether a recent promotion and limited adverse material justified the public-interest action.
When a Partnership Ends, the Valuation Clock Stops: Supreme Court Rules on Exiting Partner’s Share in Firm’s Land
Supreme Court holds that upon dissolution of a partnership at will, an outgoing partner's share is determined after converting assets into money, and he cannot benefit from post-dissolution appreciation in…
Escrow Release Is Not a Clean Chit: Supreme Court Allows SEBI to Independently Probe Fraud
The Supreme Court ruled that escrow release under buyback rules does not bar a separate SEBI fraud inquiry under PFUTP regulations, and remanded the matter to the Securities Appellate Tribunal…
When a Guarantee Is “Deemed Part” of the Loan: Supreme Court Rules Non-Signatory Guarantors Can Be Bound by Arbitration
The Supreme Court held that an arbitration clause in a loan agreement is incorporated by reference into a personal guarantee under Section 7(5) of the Arbitration Act where the instruments…
Who Decides What Disputes Are Off-Limits for Arbitration? The Arbitrator, Rules Supreme Court
The Supreme Court held that an Arbitral Tribunal alone may decide under Section 16 of the Arbitration Act whether a dispute falls within an 'excepted matters' clause, and a High…
When the Promised Road Never Arrives: Supreme Court Backs Developer on “Zero Period” Relief
The Supreme Court upheld a High Court order directing NOIDA to grant Zero Period Policy benefits to a developer, ruling that inadequate plot access caused by the authority's failure to…
Highway land acquired before 2015? Supreme Court rules on how compensation is calculated
The Supreme Court held that for National Highways Act acquisitions, the Competent Authority's initial compensation determination decides whether solatium and interest are computed under the 1894 or 2013 Land Acquisition…