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Contract Act | Limits Of Agent's Authority : Supreme Court Explains Law Of Agency
The Supreme Court has held that an agent's implied authority cannot extend to enlarging a risk or dispensing with a statutory precondition which the principal itself is not permitted to assume. The observation was made while hearing an appeal filed against an order passed by the National Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission (NCDRC), wherein the Commission had directed the appellant to pay...
BRICS+ Legal Forum Delegates Visit Supreme Court, Hold Bilateral Consultations Before Inauguration
Senior legal delegations participating in the 11th BRICS+ Legal Forum held bilateral meetings at the India Habitat Centre in New Delhi on Friday, ahead of the formal inauguration of the Forum on August 22.The bilateral consultations, hosted by the Bar Association of India (BAI), brought together representatives of participating BRICS+ jurisdictions for discussions on strengthening cooperation among legal institutions, bar associations and the wider legal profession. The Indian delegation was led...
Supreme Court Daily Round-Up : August 21, 2026
Links to reports of August 21, 2025 :Supreme Court Issues Notice On Plea Challenging Inclusion Of District Police Chief In Kerala Public Prosecutor AppointmentsOnce Service Rules Say PSC's Decision Is Final, Govt Cannot Inquire Into Candidate's Eligibility: Supreme CourtSupreme Court Reduces Practice Condition For Judicial Service To 1 Year; Adds 1 Year Each Training & ClerkshipSupreme...
26/11 Mumbai Terror Attacks: Maharashtra Seeks Trial In Absentia Of 6 Pakistani Nationals Including Hafiz Saeed
The Maharashtra Government on Friday (August 21) urged a Court in Mumbai to prosecute in asbentia (in their absence) the six absconding Pakistani nationals including the handlers of banned outfit 'Lashkar-e-Taiba' - Hafiz Saeed and Zaki-Ur-Rehman Lakhvi, the main masterminds behind the deadly 26/11 terrorist attacks in the city.Sessions Judge Satyanarayan Navandar has granted time till...
400 Cases Settled On First Day Of Supreme Court's 'Samadhan Samaroh' Mediation Scheme
More than 400 cases were amicably settled on the first day of the Special Lok Adalat at the Supreme Court of India under the SAMADHAN SAMAROH 2026, as the apex court's initiative to promote consensual resolution of disputes entered its culmination phase on Friday.More than 600 cases were listed before 16 Special Lok Adalat Benches, each comprising two sitting judges of the Supreme Court,...
'Real Learning Happens In Courtroom, No Matter How Much You Read In College' : Justice Sanjay Karol To Young Lawyers
Retiring Supreme Court Judge Justice Sanjay Karol on Friday said the strength of the judiciary lies in a strong Bar and urged young lawyers to attend court regularly, make the most of every opportunity and remain courteous to senior members of the Bar and the Bench.Speaking at his farewell organised by the Supreme Court Bar Association (SCBA), Justice Karol said the Bar is the “custodian of...
At SCBA Farewell, CJI Surya Kant Praises Justice Sanjay Karol For Encouraging Young Lawyers
Chief Justice of India Surya Kant on Friday praised Justice Sanjay Karol for encouraging young lawyers appearing before him, saying that the judge often tells senior advocates when their juniors have argued a matter well before the bench and such words from a senior judge can mean far more to a young lawyer than any reassurance.Speaking at the Supreme Court Bar Association farewell for...
Supreme Court Closes 2015 Suo Motu Case Taken Over Parents' Suicide After Child's Death Due To Dengue
The Supreme Court today closed a suo motu case taken up in 2015 over the suicide of a parent-couple following the tragic death of their 7-year old child due to dengue.Allegedly, the child passed away after some hospitals denied him admission citing shortage of beds. A bench of CJI Surya Kant, Justice Joymalya Bagchi and Justice V Mohana closed the matter, while recording a statement of...
After Supreme Court Intervention, President Approves Gallantry Medal For Former Cop Who Killed Two Dacoits In 2003
The Supreme Court was informed on Friday that President Droupadi Murmu has approved the conferment of the President's Medal for Gallantry on former police officer Vivek Kumar Chouhan, who shot dead two dacoits during an anti-dacoity operation in Madhya Pradesh in 2003.A bench of Justices Vikram Nath and Sandeep Mehta was hearing a case related to contempt proceedings initiated by Chouhan in...
Supreme Court Dismisses Ex-Punjab Dy CM Sukhbir Singh Badal's Plea To Quash Defamation Complaint By AKJ Leader
The Supreme Court today(August 21) refused to quash a defamation case against Shirmani Akali Dali president and former Punjab Deputy Chief Minister Sukhbir Singh Badal, filed by Rajinder Pal Singh, spokesperson of the religious organisation Akhand Kirtani Jatha.A bench comprising Justice Dipankar Datta and Justice Sheel Nagu dismissed his special leave petition. Senior Advocate Kapil...
