Cheque Dishonour | Defence That Complainant Lacks Financial Capacity Ought To Be Raised In Accused's Reply Notice : Supreme Court

The Supreme Court has held that the initial burden of raising a defence that the complainant lacked the financial capacity to advance a loan rests on the accused and must ordinarily be taken in the reply to the statutory demand notice issued under Section 138 of the Negotiable Instruments Act. If no such plea is raised at that stage, the complainant cannot later be expected to lead...

Order 18 Rule 17 CPC | Parameters On Recall Of Witness : Supreme Court Explains

The Supreme Court on Tuesday (August 4) reiterated that the power of the Court under Order XVIII Rule 17 CPC only permits recall of witnesses for examination by the Court itself, not for cross-examination by either of the parties “…the scope and object of Order XVIII Rule 17, CPC, was to enable the court to clarify doubts regarding evidence led by the party. It was further stated that...

Is Partial Relaxation For Certain Crackers Possible Regarding Noise Levels? Supreme Court Asks CPCB

The Supreme Court recently directed the Additional Solicitor General Aishwarya Bhati to get instructions from the Central Pollution Control Board(CPCB) as to whether a partial relaxation can be made for allowing certain types of crackers. A bench comprising Justice MM Sundresh and Justice PB Varale directed: "Learned ASG is directed to get instructions from the Central Pollution Control Board...

Failure To Add Company As Accused In Cheque Dishonour Case Can't Be Cured By Summoning It Under S.319 CrPC : Supreme Court

The Supreme Court has held that the failure to arraign a company as an accused in a cheque dishonour complaint under Section 138 of the Negotiable Instruments Act is a fatal defect that cannot be cured by subsequently summoning the company as an additional accused under Section 319 of the Code of Criminal Procedure during the trial.A Bench of Justice Manoj Misra and Justice Vijay Bishnoi...

States Cannot Cite Financial Burden To Oppose Raising Judicial Officers' Retirement Age : Supreme Court

The Court further ruled that States cannot raise the objection that the retirement age of government officials was different.

Supreme Court Refuses To Entertain Plea Against SCBA Resolution Supporting Sonam Wangchuk, Allows To Invoke SCBA Process

The Court remarked that interfering with a Bar Association resolution will set a dangerous precedent.

'Tomorrow Gen Alpha, Beta Will Come' : Petitioner Urges Supreme Court Not To Allow Withdrawal Of Cases Against Student Protesters

The petitioner opposed the withdrawal of cases solely based on political understanding between the Union and the Cockroach Janata Party leaders.

E20 Petrol Policy: Bombay High Court Orders Takedown Of 'Defamatory' AI Videos Against Union Minister Nitin Gadkari

The Bombay High Court on Wednesday (August 5) ordered takedown of deepfake, AI videos linking Union Minister Nitin Gadkari with the controversial Ethanol-blended fuel policy.Single-judge Justice Arif Doctor has ordered pulling down of all the content as highlighted by Gadkari in his suit, after finding the material to be "per se defamatory."Further, order is issued to remove any other content...

Employee Who Accepts Benefits Of Resignation Cannot Later Revoke It Claiming Its Acceptance Was Invalid : Supreme Court

“He cannot have his cake and eat it too," the Court observed, saying that the employee's conduct precluded him from challenging the acceptance of his resignation.

Supreme Court Acquits Murder Convict After 22 Years In Jail, Flags Collective Failure Of Criminal Justice System

The Court lamented that the cumulative failure of Courts "resulted in 22 years being erased out of a person's life"

LiveLaw Breaking News Alerts: 5 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...

News Outlets Can Report Court Proceedings Without Sharing Audio-Video Clips : Supreme Court Clarifies

The Supreme Court has clarified that its recent interim order restricting the sharing and uploading of audio-video clips of court proceedings does not prohibit recognised news organisations from reporting on hearings. The Court said that the restriction is limited to the use of audio and video clips of court proceedings in news reports.A Bench comprising Chief Justice of India Surya Kant,...