The Supreme Court held that penalty for delayed compensation payment under the EC Act is due to employer’s personal fault. Insurers remain liable only for compensation and interest, not penalty.
The Supreme Court ordered the Monitoring Committee to meet at least once every three months to address welfare concerns of North-East residents. A status report on the 15.03.2026 meeting must be submitted to the Court.
Despite arguable points raised, the Supreme Court declined interference since arbitration had commenced before a senior arbitrator. The decision reinforces judicial support for continuing agreed arbitral processes.
Supreme Court held that attachment orders under the Benami Act cannot be challenged before NCLT under IBC, as the Act provides an exclusive adjudicatory mechanism. Insolvency tribunals cannot review sovereign confiscation proceedings.
The Supreme Court issued notice on whether delay in filing ITR can be condoned under Section 119(2)(b). The High Court had refused relief, holding that internal director disputes do not constitute genuine hardship.
The Supreme Court upheld the High Court’s refusal to interfere with condonation of 116 days’ delay and stay of disobedience proceedings, finding no arbitrariness in the exercise of discretion.
The Supreme Court held that the validity of enhanced OBC reservation in Madhya Pradesh should first be examined by the High Court. It directed constitution of a special bench to decide the matter within three months.
The Court dismissed the State’s special leave petition as time-barred, holding that procedural approvals and red tape do not constitute sufficient cause. It emphasized that condonation of delay is discretionary and not a matter of right.
The Court found uneven compliance with the 2016 Solid Waste Management Rules and issued binding nationwide directions to ensure effective implementation of the 2026 framework.
The Court appointed serving and former judicial officers to adjudicate pending claims under the Special Intensive Revision due to a stalemate between the State Government and ECI. Their directions will be deemed orders of the Supreme Cour
