Code Of Criminal Procedure 1973: Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita 2023

Usman Ali v. State of Uttar Pradesh 2026 INSC 98 - Cancellation of Bail

Read Judgment In LawLens Code of Criminal Procedure 1973 - Section 439- Bail - Cancellation - Rejection of bail in a non-bailable case at the initial stage and the cancellation of bail so granted, have to be considered and dealt with on different basis. Very cogent and overwhelming circumstances are

Arbitration and Conciliation Act 1996

Saisudhir Energy Ltd. v. NTPC Vidyut Vyapar Nigam Ltd., 2026 INSC 103 -Arbitration - Contract - Public Utility Projects

public employment

Bhola Nath v. State of Jharkhand 2026 INSC 99 - State - Contractual Stipulations - Fundamental Rights Waiver

Read Judgment In LawLens Public Employment - State, being a model employer, is saddled with a heightened obligation in the discharge of its functions. A model employer is expected to act with high probity, fairness and candour, and bears a social responsibility to treat its employees in a manner that

Environmental Law

Rhythm County Vs Satish Sanjay Hegde 2026 INSC 102 - Environmental Compensation - Project Turnover

Project Turnover Can Be A Relevant Yardstick For The Determination Of Environmental Compensation: Supreme Court

Public Appointments

Captain Pramod Kumar Bajaj v. Union of India 2026 INSC 101 - Public Appointment - Rule Against Bias

Read Judgment In LawLens Public Appointments – Selection - An authority exercising adjudicatory or selection functions must not only act fairly but must also appear to act fairly, for justice must manifestly be seen to be done. The rule against bias would certainly be attracted where the person/authority intrinsically involved

Constitutional Law

Dr. S. Mohan v. Secretary to the Chancellor, Puducherry Technological University, Puducherry 2026 INSC 100 - UGC Regulations 2018

Read Judgment In LawLens Constitution of India - Seventh Schedule - Entry 25 of List III - While the State Legislature is competent to enact laws on the subject of education, such legislative power is expressly circumscribed by Entries 63 to 66 32 of List I, and in particular, Entry

Drugs Act

Yash Charitable Trust v. Union of India 2026 INSC 96 - Stem Cell Therapy - Autism Spectrum Disorder

Stem Cell ‘Therapies’ For ASD Cannot Be Offered As A Clinical Service By Doctors: Supreme Court

Constitutional Law

Dr. Jaya Thakur v. Government of India 2026 INSC 97 - Fundamental Right To Menstrual Health - School Girls

Fundamental Right To Menstrual Health: Supreme Court Issues Directives To Schools

NDPS Act

Doniyar Vildanov v. State of U.P., 2026 INSC 95 - NDPS Act -Concurrent Conviction Set Aside

Supreme Court Acquits Russian National In NDPS Case; Sets Aside Concurrent Conviction

Education

Shyam Chandran v. State of Himachal Pradesh - Medical Education- Bonds

SC suggests policy to defer bond service for exceptional doctors pursuing super‑speciality courses

Disciplinary Proceedings

Commandant vs Basavaraj A.K - Disciplinary Proceedings - CRPF

Disciplinary Proceedings - CRPF - In this case, High Court held that once the period of absence has been regularized, initiating proceedings for the very same cause would not arise - Allowing appeal, Supreme Court held: The issue relating to the absence from duty and adjustment of a leave to

Land Laws

Indian Oil Corporation Ltd. v. P.C. Sathiyadevan (D) - S.106 Kerala Land Reforms Act - Commercial Lease

Supreme Court On Conditions To Be Fulfilled By Lessee In Order To Have The Benefit Section 106 Kerala Land Reforms Act

UGC Regulations

Mritunjay Tiwari v. Union of India - UGC Equity Regulations - Kept In Abeyance

UGC Equity Regulations' Definition Of "Caste Based Discrimination" Under Supreme Court Scanner

Code Of Criminal Procedure 1973: Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita 2023

Salochna Pardi v. State of Madhya Pradesh - CrPC/BNSS - Anticipatory Bail

Power To Grant Anticipatory Bail To Be Exercised With Circumspection And Only In Exceptional Cases: Supreme Court

Constitutional Law

Aarsuday Projects & Infrastructure (P) Ltd v. Jogen Chowdhury 2026 INSC 93 - Art. 300A - Demolition Of Privately Owned Property - PIL

PIL Cannot Be Permitted To Become A Vehicle For Selective/Targeted Challenges; Direction For Demolition Can Be Issued Only In Cases Of Blatant & Substantive Illegalities & Violation: Supreme Court

Advocates Act

Monty Goyal v. Navrang Singh, 2026 INSC 94 - Advocate - Disciplinary Proceedings

Supreme Court Sets Aside BCI Misconduct Finding Against Advocate; Notes That Complainant Had Sought To Withdraw Complaint

Arbitration and Conciliation Act 1996

Jagdeep Chowgule v. Sheela Chowgule 2026 INSC 92 - S.29A Arbitration Act - Court Definition

Application For Extending Time Of HC Appointed Arbitral Tribunal Should Be Filed Before Which Court? SC Clarifies

Code Of Civil Procedure

Ananda Chandra Panda (D) v. Collector, Keonjhar 2026 INSC 91 - S.47 CPC- Execution Proceedings Concluded

S.47 CPC Application Should Be Filed During Pendency Of Execution Petition, Not After It Is Closed: SC

Labour Law

Constable Uma Shankaran v. Union of India - Backwages - Illegal Dismissal

Ordering Backwages To Illegally Dismissed Employee Not Automatic Relief; But Employer Cannot Escape From Suffering Consequences Of His Illegal Action: SC

NDPS Act

Chintan Rajubhai Panseriya v. State of Maharashtra - Criminal Trial - Multiplying Witnesses

No Point In Multiplying Witnesses On One And The Same Issue In Criminal Trial: Supreme Court

Revenue Records

Panchavatige Mutt, Togarsi v. Grama Panchayathi, Togarsi- Revenue Records

Revenue Record entry alone cannot establish title to any property: Supreme Court

Waqf Act

Habib Alladin v. Mohammed Ahmed 2026 INSC 90 - Wakf Act - Tribunal Jurisdiction

No All-Pervasive Bar on Civil Courts: SC Clarifies Waqf Tribunal Jurisdiction

Annie Thomas v. Rani Thomas - Will - Signature Not Disputed - Proof

Will Needs To Be Proved Under Provisions Of Evidence & Succession Act Even If Signature Is Undisputed: SC

Indian Penal Code

Beri Manoj v. State of Andhra Pradesh - S.506 IPC - Criminal Intimidation

Indian Penal Code 1860 - Section 506- Prosecution of a person for criminal intimidation requires clear intention to cause alarm, irrespective of whether the victim was alarmed or not -Mere expression of words, without any intention to cause alarm cannot amount to criminal intimidation- Vague allegations unsupported by prima facie

Income Tax Act

Woodland (Aero Club) Private Limited Director Vs Assistant Commissioner Of Income Tax - Income Tax Act - Due Date - PF - ESI Deduction

Income Tax Act 1961 - Section 2(24)(x), 36(1) (va) -the interpretation of the words “due date”- One view: there is no difference between employees and employer contribution to PF, ESI and both would be guided by the provisions of Section 43B of the Act so as