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.
Six States Support Waqf Amendment Act 2025 in Supreme Court
The outcome of this case will significantly influence the regulatory framework governing waqf properties across India.
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
SC: Government Sanction Must for Prosecuting Police Officers Acting Under Official Duty
The Supreme Court has reaffirmed that police officers cannot be prosecuted for actions taken during official duties—even if they overstep their authority
Supreme Court Upholds Eviction of Son and Daughter-in-Law from 75-Year-Old Father’s Property
In a recent judgment, the Supreme Court upheld the eviction of a man’s son and daughter-in-law from his self-acquired property,
Educating Citizens to Combat Hate Speech: Insights from Justice Abhay Oka
Justice Oka called for a nuanced approach to evaluating hate speech that considers the perspectives of rational individuals rather than those easily swayed by inflammatory rhetoric.
