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Giving Accused Option to Be Searched Before Police Officer Violates Sec 50 NDPS Act: SC

March 20, 2026 492 Views 0 comment Print

The Court upheld acquittal after finding that the accused was given an impermissible third option during search. It ruled that non-compliance with Section 50 vitiated the trial and made recovery unreliable.

Transfer of funds by Bank without mandate of customer cannot be sustained

March 19, 2026 321 Views 0 comment Print

Supreme Court held that Bank couldn’t act contrary to mandate given by customer since funds belonged to the customer. Thus, act of Bank in transferring the funds to the owner of the vessel cannot be sustained.

Diversion of funds for other than stated purposes is fraud which cannot be cured by shareholder ratification

March 19, 2026 648 Views 0 comment Print

Supreme Court held that diversion of funds raised through preferential allotment for purposes other than those stated in offer document/prospectus/notice establishes as fraud and the same cannot be cured by consequent shareholder ratification.

Legislative Assembly Speaker doesn’t enjoy constitutional immunity from judicial scrutiny under Article 122 and 212

March 18, 2026 330 Views 0 comment Print

Supreme Court held that Legislative Assembly Speakers acts as a Tribunal under the Tenth Schedule to the Constitution and doesn’t enjoy the constitutional immunity from judicial scrutiny under Article 122 and 212 of the Constitution. Accordingly, the petition is allowed.

No Special Income Tax Audit Without Hearing: SC Clarifies Section 142(2A) Law

March 18, 2026 366 Views 0 comment Print

The Court held that a direction under Section 142(2A) entails civil consequences and requires a pre-decisional hearing. It reaffirmed the application of natural justice principles.

SC Grants Relief in Law Officer Exam as Student Can’t Be Faulted Amid Conflicting Judicial Views

March 18, 2026 309 Views 0 comment Print

The Court held that differing judicial interpretations made the answer ambiguous. It granted relief by recognizing both answers as valid and directed accommodation of both candidates.

SC Sets Aside NGT Direction as Dispute Not Covered Under Environmental Laws

March 18, 2026 573 Views 0 comment Print

The Supreme Court held that the National Green Tribunal cannot order removal of encroachments when the dispute does not involve a substantial environmental question under Schedule I laws. The ruling clarifies limits of NGT jurisdiction in cases involving municipal or town planning violations.

Employer Insurance Benefits Cannot Reduce Compensation Under Motor Vehicles Act: SC

March 18, 2026 669 Views 0 comment Print

The Supreme Court held that employer-provided group insurance benefits cannot be deducted from motor accident compensation as they arise from an independent contractual relationship. It ruled that such benefits do not have a direct nexus with the accident and cannot reduce statutory compensation.

SC Allows GSTAT Tenure Extension Till 08th Sept 2026 Due to Functional Crisis Concerns

March 18, 2026 921 Views 0 comment Print

The issue involved expiring tenures of tribunal members and lack of replacement mechanisms. The Supreme Court permitted a uniform extension framework up to September 2026. The decision aims to maintain operational tribunals pending legislative reform.

SC Calls for Policy Review Because Lack of MSP Incentives Affects Pulses Cultivation

March 18, 2026 267 Views 0 comment Print

The Supreme Court asked the government to review policies promoting pulses cultivation after concerns were raised about insufficient MSP incentives and market support for farmers.

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