Can Pre-Deposit Be Mandated To Invoke Arbitration? Supreme Court Refers To Larger Bench, Doubts 2009 Precedent

The Supreme Court on Monday (August 17) referred the question to a larger Bench as to whether pre-deposit conditions in arbitration clauses, requiring contractors to deposit a percentage of the claim amount before invoking arbitration, are valid. A bench of Justice Manoj Misra and Justice Manmohan expressed doubt about the binding nature of the three-judge Bench decision in S.K. Jain v....

Supreme Court Dismisses Plea To Abolish Hanging As Method To Execute Death Penalty, Says Union Free To Explore Alternatives

The Supreme Court on Tuesday dismissed a petition seeking the abolition of death by hanging as a method to execute the death penalty.At the same time, the Court clarified that the dismissal of the writ petition will not preclude future constitutional scrutiny if compelling medical or scientific evidence emerges demonstrating a need to revisit the issue. The Court clarified that the judgment...

No Excessive Force Used Against Student Protesters, Parliament March Was Illegal : Delhi Police To Supreme Court

The Police stated that more than 30,000 protesters were present around Jantar Mantar on July 20, when a proposed march towards Parliament triggered a major law-and-order operatio.

Pleas Against Police Action During CJP Student Protests : Live Updates From Supreme Court

The Supreme Court will hear today a batch of petitions questioning the police action on student protesters. Petitioners seek a court-monitored investigation.One of the petitions challenge the use of pellet guns against the protesters.A bench comprising Chief Justice of India Surya Kant, Justice Joymalya Bagchi and Justice V Mohana will hear the matters.Follow this page for live updates....

LiveLaw Breaking News Alerts: 18 August 2026

LiveLaw is introducing a new feature —'Breaking News Alerts' — designed to keep our readers instantly updated on the most important judicial developments. With real-time coverage of urgent pronouncements and orders from the Supreme Court and High Courts, this feature ensures that critical updates reach you the moment they happen. Whether it's a landmark ruling or an urgent interim...

Supreme Court Daily Round-Up : August 17, 2026

Links to the reports of August 17, 2026 :Failure To Serve Order XXI Rule 22 Notice Won't Impact DRT Auction Sale : Supreme CourtFleeing After Friend's Drowning, Though Reprehensible Conduct, Not Per Se Suggestive Of Murder: Supreme CourtSikkim SIR : Supreme Court Rejects Plea Challenging ECI Decision To Keep 2002 As Base YearDelay In Processing Compassionate Appointment Application Cannot...

'AK 47 Fired During Student Protests But None Injured' : Bihar Govt Tells Supreme Court, Denies Using Excessive Force

AK47 is a platoon level weapon to be used in special operations, not to tackle law and order situations, says Bihar's affidavit.

NDPS | Supreme Court Issues Directions To Curb Fake Sureties In Foreigners' Bail In Drug Cases

The Court also issued slew of directions to ensure that foreigners granted bail in NDPS cases remain traceable.

'Black Money In Elections Corrupts Democracy': Supreme Court Issues Directions To Curb Use Of Unaccounted Cash During Polls

The Court set a 1-year deadline for investigation in black money cases, which can be exceeded only for recorded reasons sent to the ECI.

Speedy Trial Also A Right Of Victim; Accused Cannot Use Pending Gangsters Act Case To Stall Other Trials : Supreme Court

Observing that a right to a speedy trial is not only the prerogative of the accused, but is also a valuable right of the victim, the Supreme Court on Monday (August 17) set aside the Allahabad High Court's order which had kept a murder trial against an accused in abeyance merely because a proceeding under the UP Gangsters Act was pending against him. Allowing the complainant's appeal, a...

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Supreme Court Directs Nationwide Survey On Steps To Prevent Blocking Of Elephant Corridors

The Supreme Court today orally observed that no State/Union Territory can cause any obstruction in elephant corridors, even on the purported ground of likely harm to persons or property. Ordering a nationwide survey by the Union, the Court called for a comprehensive report, which shall indicate what steps have been taken by the states to prevent such obstruction and prohibit hulla...