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Supreme Court Asks Karnataka To Comply With Cauvery Authority's Directions On Water Release To Tamil Nadu
The Supreme Court on Monday directed Karnataka to comply with the directions of the Cauvery Water Management Authority (CWMA) on the release of Cauvery water to Tamil Nadu, while posting Tamil Nadu's application to August 24. The Court also called for a status report from the authority.A Bench comprising Justice Vikram Nath and Justice Sandeep Mehta was hearing a plea filed by Tamil Nadu...
Fleeing After Friend's Drowning, Though Reprehensible Conduct, Not Per Se Suggestive Of Murder: Supreme Court
The Supreme Court has held that fleeing from the spot after witnessing a friend drown and failing to inform the deceased's family, though “reprehensible” conduct, cannot by itself be treated as an incriminating circumstance to establish murder.A bench of Justice J.B. Pardiwala and Justice K. Vinod Chandran acquitted two individuals who were convicted over the death of a deceased...
Failure To Serve Order XXI Rule 22 Notice Won't Impact DRT Auction Sale : Supreme Court
The Supreme Court has held that the requirement to serve a legal notice on the judgment debtor's legal representatives under Order XXI Rule 22 CPC before execution of a decree does not apply to an auction sale conducted by the DRT under the Recovery of Debts and Bankruptcy Act, 1993. A bench of Justice Pamidighantam Sri Narasimha and Justice Alok Aradhe heard the case where the...
LiveLaw Breaking News Alerts: 17 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...
Centre Shouldn't Sit On Recommendations Reiterated By Collegium : Justice KM Joseph
Former Supreme Court judge Justice K.M. Joseph recently urged the Central Government not to sit over recommendations reiterated by the Supreme Court Collegium, saying such recommendations should be acted upon unless there is a “really good” and relevant reason against the appointment.“My appeal is that when the collegium actually makes a recommendation in terms of the Second Judges...
LiveLaw Supreme Court Half Yearly Digest 2026 - BSA & Indian Evidence Act
Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam, 2023 / Indian Evidence Act, 1872 - Supreme Court Half Yearly Digest Jan - Jun, 2026 Evidence Act (now Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam) is not strictly applicable to Consumer Forums, the Principles of Natural Justice must be followed - If a party seeks to cross-examine a witness or expert whose affidavit is on record, the Commission should evolve a procedure...
Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS) and Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) Monthly Digest: July 2026
SUPREME COURT S. 187(3) BNSS | Non-Supply Of Charge Sheet To Accused Not Ground For Default Bail: Supreme Court Cause Title: SHAURYA SUNIL KUMAR SINGH Versus CENTRAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION The Supreme Court on Wednesday (July 1) held that the non-supply of a charge sheet copy to an accused cannot be a ground for a default bail under Section 187(3) of Bharatiya Nagarik...
