Edits by Salil Tiwari

Edits by Salil Tiwari

Supreme Court rules that a party claiming an Oraon tribal custom must prove both the existence and applicability of the custom in an inheritance dispute.
Supreme Court Judgments

Party Claiming Tribal Custom Must Prove Its Existence, Applicability: Supreme Court

- By Lawbeat News Desk -SC | Edits by Salil Tiwari | | 21 July 2026 3:56 PM IST

Supreme Court hears Shiv Sena (UBT) petition challenging the Lok Sabha Speakers decision recognising six MPs merger with the Eknath Shinde-led Shiv Sena.
Supreme Court Updates

Shiv Sena (UBT) Challenges Speaker's Nod to Six MPs' Switch to Shinde-Led Shiv Sena in Supreme Court

- By Lawbeat News Desk -SC | Edits by Salil Tiwari | | 21 July 2026 12:37 PM IST

Supreme Court rules that notional labourer income should be used for MACT compensation where agricultural income is not proved.
Supreme Court Judgments

Can Motor Accident Compensation Be Claimed on Agricultural Income Without Proof? Supreme Court Answers

- By Lawbeat News Desk -SC | Edits by Salil Tiwari | | 21 July 2026 12:21 PM IST

Supreme Court ruling that an arbitration clause cannot oust consumer forum jurisdiction after a consumer complaint is admitted.
Supreme Court Judgments

Arbitration Clause Can't Oust Consumer Forum Jurisdiction After Complaint Is Admitted: Supreme Court

- By Lawbeat News Desk -SC | Edits by Salil Tiwari | | 18 July 2026 12:00 PM IST

The Supreme Court ruled that dismissal from service should be imposed only in cases involving the gravest misconduct after considering proportionality and relevant mitigating factors.
Supreme Court Judgments

Dismissal From Service Reserved Only For Gravest Misconduct: Supreme Court

- By Lawbeat News Desk -SC | Edits by Salil Tiwari | | 18 July 2026 10:39 AM IST

Supreme Court ruling on exclusive jurisdiction clause in a dual-seat arbitration agreement under the Arbitration and Conciliation Act.
Supreme Court Judgments

Forum Non Conveniens Applies Where Arbitration Clause Specifies Multiple Seats: Supreme Court

- By Lawbeat News Desk -SC | Edits by Salil Tiwari | | 17 July 2026 7:43 PM IST

Supreme Court upholding NDPS acquittal over chain of custody lapses and absence of independent witnesses.
Supreme Court Judgments

Section 20 NDPS Act: Supreme Court Upholds Acquittal Over Doubts in Seizure and Identity of Contraband

- By Lawbeat News Desk -SC | Edits by Salil Tiwari | | 17 July 2026 3:00 PM IST

Supreme Court rules that clear court orders must be implemented as directed and holds Uttar Pradesh guilty of willful disobedience in the ANM appointments case.
Supreme Court Judgments

Clear Court Orders Cannot Be Ignored Based on Own Interpretation: Supreme Court

- By Lawbeat News Desk -SC | Edits by Salil Tiwari | | 17 July 2026 12:13 PM IST

Supreme Court holds MP Lokayukta Special Police Establishment cannot be exempt from the RTI Act under Section 24(4).
Supreme Court Judgments

Section 24(4) RTI Act: Supreme Court Says MP Lokayukta SPE Cannot Claim Intelligence Agency Exemption

- By Lawbeat News Desk -SC | Edits by Salil Tiwari | | 17 July 2026 11:11 AM IST

Supreme Court ruling holding that mere processing of official files is insufficient to prove an attempt under the Prevention of Corruption Act in the Gwalior hand pump case.
Supreme Court Judgments

Preparing Note-Sheets, Bills Without Dishonest Intent Not 'Attempt' To Commit Corruption Under Section 15 PC Act: Supreme Court

- By Lawbeat News Desk -SC | Edits by Salil Tiwari | | 14 July 2026 6:00 PM IST

Supreme Court rules that the Delhi High Court can hear Article 226 writ petitions filed by CAPF personnel challenging service-related administrative orders.
Supreme Court Judgments

Delhi High Court Can Hear CAPF Service Dismissal Writs: Supreme Court

- By Lawbeat News Desk -SC | Edits by Salil Tiwari | | 14 July 2026 12:48 PM IST

Supreme Court rules that Form F record violations under the PCPNDT Act cannot be treated as mere technical lapses.
Supreme Court Judgments

PCPNDT Act: Supreme Court Says Mandatory Record-Keeping Is Key to Preventing Female Foeticide

- By Lawbeat News Desk -SC | Edits by Salil Tiwari | | 14 July 2026 11:57 AM IST