The Court directed authorities to submit an updated report on illegal encroachments along the River Ganga after finding that the existing data was outdated and insufficient for final directions.
The Supreme Court granted anticipatory bail while directing the accused to cooperate with investigation, surrender passport and avoid influencing witnesses. The Court held that bail would stand cancelled if the conditions are violated.
A man convicted in a murder case, holding that Call Detail Records (CDRs) could not be relied upon in evidence unless accompanied by the mandatory certificate under Section 65-B of the Indian Evidence Act.
When a vaccination programme was undertaken as a State-led public health intervention, the government could not evade responsibility towards families who allege deaths or serious injuries following vaccination, particularly when official data itself acknowledged that some deaths occurred after COVID-19 vaccination.
A conclusion of an auction sale would not bar re-valuation of the auctioned property, when a question arises regarding the adequacy of valuation or fixation of the reserve price.
The Court expressed concern over unclear railway fund allocation and emphasized that spending must prioritize public safety and welfare. Railways were directed to submit a detailed affidavit explaining funding priorities.
The Court indicated that the three-year practice requirement should continue and sought suggestions from High Courts and law universities before deciding on the plea for exemption.
The Supreme Court dismissed the SLP challenging the Karnataka High Court decision that Kambala events cannot be restricted only to Dakshina Kannada and Udupi, as the PCA amendments permitting such sports have been upheld.
Supreme Court held that dismissal of public servant [police officer] on the basis of presumption without department inquiry under Article 311(2) proviso (b) of the Constitution of India is unsustainable in law. Accordingly, order of dismissal is liable to be quashed.
Supreme Court held that the privy purses and other privileges granted to the erstwhile rulers of the Princely States were the direct outcome of political and contractual arrangements.
