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Res Judicata Applies To Successive Impleadment Applications Under Different CPC Provisions: Supreme Court
The Supreme Court on Monday (July 27) held that where an application for impleadment has been rejected on merits under Order I Rule 10 of the CPC, a subsequent application seeking the same relief under Order XXII Rule 10 of the CPC would be barred by the doctrine of res judicata, provided it is based on the same cause, between the same parties litigating under the same title, and is decided by...
Transgender Advocate Moves Supreme Court Challenging 2026 Amendment To Transgender Rights Act
The Supreme Court today (July 28) issued notice on a writ petition challenging the constitutionality of the proviso to Section 2(k) of the Transgender Persons (Protection of Rights) Amendment Act, 2026, which excludes those with self-perceived identities from the definition of 'transgender person'. A bench comprising Chief Justice of India Surya Kant, Justice Joymalya Bagchi and Justice V...
GST | 'ITC Available To Buyer Only If Supplier Paid Tax', Supreme Court Upholds Validity Of S. 16(2)(c) Of CGST Act
The Supreme Court has recently affirmed the Gujarat High Court's judgment, which held that the Input Tax Credit (ITC) can be availed only if the supplier has actually paid the tax to the government.A bench of Justice Sanjay Kumar and Justice Sanjeev Sachdeva dismissed a batch of petitions filed against the Gujarat High Court's judgment, which had upheld the constitutional validity of...
CJP Food Volunteer Junaid Malik Moves Supreme Court Alleging Police Harassment Of Family
Junaid Malik, who was a food volunteer during the recent Cockroach Janata Party student protests in Delhi, has moved the Supreme Court alleging that he was illegally detained and harassed by police officials and that his family members were subjected to coercive police action without due process.Malik claims to be a law graduate and social worker who volunteered at the protest site for 35...
S.457 CrPC | Registration Certificate Alone Not Sole Factor For Interim Release Of Seized Vehicles: Supreme Court
The Supreme Court on Monday (July 27) held that registration certificate alone are not determinative of entitlement to interim custody of vehicles under Sections 451 and 457 of the CrPC.“Registration is a relevant factor, but it is evidentiary and not conclusive of entitlement to interim possession.”, observed a bench of Justice Sanjay Karol and Justice Augustine George Masih,...
Pleas Against Police Action During CJP Student Protests : Live Updates From Supreme Court
The Supreme Court will hear today petitions seeking FIRs against police personnel and CAPF officials over alleged use of excessive force against students during the protests over exam paper leaks (such as #NEET) and other irregularitiesBench: CJI Surya Kant, J Joymalya Bagchi and J V MohanaOne of the petitions - filed by Rajya Sabha MP Manoj Jha - highlights the incident at Siwan, Bihar,...
LiveLaw Breaking News Alerts- 28 July 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...
Advocate Moves Supreme Court Alleging Assault By Delhi Cops During Police Station Visit To Meet Detained Student Protesters
An advocate has approached the Supreme Court alleging that he was assaulted and abused by the Delhi police when he visited the Nizamuddin Police Station on July 23 for the release of students detained over their participation in the protests at Jantar Mantar over the exam paper leak issue.The applicant is Advocate Manik Gupta, who has been practising in various Courts in Delhi, including...
Supreme Court Daily Round-Up : July 27, 2026
Links to the reports of July 27'Peaceful Protests Constitutionally Protected, Mere Agitation Can't Justify Lathi-Charge': CJI Surya Kant In Pleas Over Jantar Mantar Police ActionRajya Sabha MP Manoj Jha Moves Supreme Court Over Bihar Police Firing On NEET Protesters, Seeks FIRs Against Errant OfficersSurendra Gadling Bail Plea: Kapil Sibal Asks Supreme Court To List Matter Before Another...
