Edits by Salil Tiwari

Edits by Salil Tiwari

Supreme Court rules that the State cannot delay a prisoners release pending an appeal and awards compensation for illegal detention.
Supreme Court Judgments

Illegal Detention: Supreme Court Awards ₹11 Lakh Compensation for Illegal 24-Day Incarceration

- By Lawbeat News Desk -SC | Edits by Salil Tiwari | | 9 July 2026 10:51 AM IST

Supreme Court rules that the Centre has the final authority over VRS requests under the All India Services Rules.
Supreme Court Judgments

Can the Centre Reject VRS Despite State's Approval? Supreme Court Explains the Law

- By Lawbeat News Desk -SC | Edits by Salil Tiwari | | 8 July 2026 7:00 PM IST

Supreme Court holds that independent expert medical opinion is mandatory before prosecuting doctors for criminal medical negligence.
Supreme Court Judgments

Medical Negligence: Supreme Court Says Criminal Cases Need Independent Expert Opinion

- By Lawbeat News Desk -SC | Edits by Salil Tiwari | | 8 July 2026 5:20 PM IST

Supreme Court rules that the Indian Succession Act does not prevent a criminal investigation into alleged estate fraud involving the Purvez Burjor Dalal estate.
Supreme Court Judgments

Succession Law Does Not Shield Forgery or Estate Siphoning: Supreme Court

- By Lawbeat News Desk -SC | Edits by Salil Tiwari | | 8 July 2026 11:00 AM IST

Supreme Court ruling clarifying that intention, not merely serious injuries, determines liability under Section 307 IPC for attempt to murder.
Supreme Court Judgments

Section 307 IPC: Supreme Court Explains When Assault Becomes Attempt to Murder

- By Lawbeat News Desk -SC | Edits by Salil Tiwari | | 7 July 2026 5:30 PM IST

Supreme Court ruling holding that a high court can grant bail after earlier cancellation only if fresh grounds or changed circumstances exist.
Supreme Court Judgments

Bail: Supreme Court Clarifies When High Court Can Grant Relief After Apex Court Cancels It

- By Lawbeat News Desk -SC | Edits by Salil Tiwari | | 7 July 2026 2:00 PM IST

Supreme Court rules that registration of a Will is not mandatory and non-registration alone cannot cast doubt on its genuineness.
Supreme Court Judgments

Registration Of Will Is Not Mandatory Under Law: Supreme Court

- By Lawbeat News Desk -SC | Edits by Salil Tiwari | | 7 July 2026 11:20 AM IST

Supreme Court says legal aid must be meaningful and effective, not a mere formality, while remanding a murder convicts appeal.
Supreme Court Judgments

Legal Aid Must Be Meaningful, Not A Mere Formality: Supreme Court

- By Lawbeat News Desk -SC | Edits by Salil Tiwari | | 6 July 2026 7:00 PM IST

Supreme Court rules Umadevi is not a blanket bar to regularisation of Assam muster roll workers.
Supreme Court Judgments

State Can't Selectively Deny Regularisation To Similarly Placed Employees: Supreme Court

- By Lawbeat News Desk -SC | Edits by Salil Tiwari | | 6 July 2026 6:30 PM IST

Supreme Court refuses transfer of matrimonial case from Ahmedabad to Vadodara, citing the wifes employment, virtual hearing option, and the husbands custody of two minor children.
Supreme Court Judgments

'Husband Raising Minor Children': Supreme Court Sets Aside Matrimonial Case Transfer For Wife's Convenience

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

Supreme Court rules that anticipatory bail is not required after summons are issued in a private complaint case.
Supreme Court Judgments

Anticipatory Bail: Supreme Court Says Not Needed In Private Complaint Cases

- By Lawbeat News Desk -SC | Edits by Salil Tiwari | | 4 July 2026 11:11 AM IST

Supreme Court rules that a financier cannot claim insurance benefits without privity of contract with the insurer.
Supreme Court Judgments

Insurance Is Personal Contract; Third Parties Cannot Claim Under Policy: Supreme Court

- By Lawbeat News Desk -SC | Edits by Salil Tiwari | | 3 July 2026 9:13 PM IST