Supreme Court to Hear Challenges to Election Commissioners’ Law on May 14
The bench agreed to reschedule the matter and canceled a special bench matter scheduled for May 14 to hear the plea.
Supreme Court Rules Writ Petition Under Article 32 Cannot Be Used to Challenge Its Own Judgments
they cannot challenge a judgment directly under Article 32. This would create chaos and prevent the finality of judicial decisions.
State Rules Cannot Overrule Central Rules Under CST Act
The Court noted that the State Government cannot exceed its delegated authority by authorizing the cancellation of Form C
Homebuyers’ Right to Peaceful Protest Upheld
The Court concluded that the buyers stayed within legal limits. Their protest was peaceful and constitutionally protected.
Res Judicata Apply to Criminal Trials Decided on Merits
It ruled that factual findings in one case bind the parties in any subsequent proceedings involving the same issue.
Possession of Substances in the NDPS Act Schedule , an Offence, Even if Not in the NDPS Rules
clarified that the mere absence of a substance from the Rules does not remove it from the NDPS Act’s purview.
Non-Service of Section 21 Notice Not a Bar to Being Made Party in Arbitration
The key factor, the Court observed, is whether the person sought to be impleaded is a party to the arbitration agreement, either expressly or by conduct.
Suit Can Be Dismissed as Time-Barred Even Without Framing Limitation Issue
the Court emphasized that the court must reject any suit, appeal, or application filed beyond the prescribed time limit, even if the defendant hasn't raised the issue
SC To FSSAI Expert Panel, Submit Report on Food Star Rating Labels
submit its report within three months regarding proposed amendments introducing a star-rating system on food packaging based on nutritional value.
SC: SEBI Can’t Issue Fresh Orders on Same Cause Once Final Order Passed
The Supreme Court has ruled that SEBI cannot pass a second order demanding disgorgement (repayment of unlawful gains) after issuing a final order without including such a direction in the same case
