Tamil Nadu Cannot Impose an ‘Unwritten Ban’ on Fishermen Reaching the Exclusive Economic Zone, Rules Supreme Court
The Supreme Court held that Union and State have co-equal powers over fisheries in the EEZ and territorial waters respectively, directed Tamil Nadu to process fishermen's Access Pass applications promptly…
A Judge Can’t Just Say “Dismissed”: Supreme Court Demands Reasons Before Forcing Citizens to Face Trial
The Supreme Court quashed a non-speaking High Court order dismissing a criminal appeal under Section 14A(2) of the SC/ST Act against summoning under Section 319 CrPC, holding judicial orders must…
Supreme Court Finds Bank Fraud Case ‘Fully Fabricated,’ Grants Clean Acquittal to Former Branch Manager
Supreme Court acquits bank manager of cheating and corruption under IPC and Prevention of Corruption Act, ruling the prosecution fabricated the case and failed to prove dishonest intent or loss…
Supreme Court Rules Mere Delay in Tax Deposit Does Not Amount to “Failure to Pay”
The Supreme Court ruled that airlines cannot be penalised under Section 38(3) of the Finance Act, 1979 for merely depositing Foreign Travel Tax late; the penalty applies only when tax…
Supreme Court Rejects Contempt Plea Over Courtroom Clarification, Orders ₹200 Crore Security to Protect UAE Decree
The Supreme Court upheld no contempt for a clarificatory statement but directed respondents to furnish ₹200 crore additional security to safeguard a UAE foreign decree's execution, leaving the corporate veil…
Only the Real Victim Can End a Criminal Case by Settlement, Supreme Court Rules
The Supreme Court quashed criminal proceedings under Section 482 Cr.P.C. arising from a land dispute, ruling that only the real victim can authorize settlement for quashment and an informant cannot…
A 1951 Resignation and a 2026 Verdict: Supreme Court Says High Courts Can Quash Tribunal Orders That Ignore the Evidence
The Supreme Court upheld the Delhi High Court's certiorari jurisdiction under Articles 226 and 227 to set aside concurrent orders upholding membership for a housing society claimant despite proof of…
Supreme Court Rules Forced Exile From Home District Requires a Fair Hearing
Supreme Court quashes ex parte externment order for violating mandatory notice and hearing under Section 8 of the Chhattisgarh Rajya Suraksha Adhiniyam, 1990, and lack of jurisdiction to reopen closed…
No ‘Protective’ GST Notices and No Copy-Paste Fraud Allegations, Rules Supreme Court
M/s Tata Steel Limited v. Union of India through the Secretary Ministry of Finance and Ors., 2026 INSC 920 (25 August 2026) What the case was about This case arose…
UNION OF INDIA . versus THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE PORT OF BOMBAY
Supreme Court Rules Port Authorities Can Be Made to Pay Customs Duty on Pilfered Imports Union of India & Others v. The Board of Trustees of the Port of Bombay,…