Observes that absconders cannot claim parity with acquitted co-accused; directs surrender within four weeks NEW DELHI, February 23, 2026: In a significant judgment reinforcing the principles governing anticipatory bail, the Supreme Court today set aside the order of the Madhya Pradesh High Court granting pre-arrest bail to an accused who had been absconding for over six…
Recommendations Aim to Fill Impending Vacancies; Include Transfer of Meghalaya Chief Justice to Kerala In a significant administrative move marking the beginning of a new tenure, the Supreme Court Collegium under the leadership of Chief Justice of India Surya Kant has proposed a comprehensive reshuffle in the leadership of five High Courts across India. The…
Supreme Court Flags “Pollution of Justice” as Inquiry Report Confirms UP Police Defied Judicial Protection New Delhi, October 17, 2025: In a stern rebuke that underscores the tension between judicial authority and police power, the Supreme Court today held that a Uttar Pradesh police officer’s “wilful disobedience” of its order must be “dealt with iron hands.”…
The Legal Battle Over “Adequate Maintenance” for a Cricketer’s Family in Supreme Court New Delhi: In a case that puts the spotlight on the financial obligations of the country’s sporting elite, the Supreme Court on Friday stepped into the acrimonious maintenance dispute between Indian cricketer Mohammed Shami and his wife, Hasin Jahan. The apex court has…
In a landmark judgment, the apex court draws a clear line between investment and debt, protecting companies from insolvency proceedings by preference shareholders. NEW DELHI, October 28, 2025: The Supreme Court has delivered a significant verdict clarifying that holders of redeemable preference shares cannot be considered financial creditors under the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code (IBC), 2016….
