Edits by Salil Tiwari

Edits by Salil Tiwari

Supreme Court rules that a visibly altered cheque is invalid, setting aside a conviction under Section 138 of the Negotiable Instruments Act.
Supreme Court Judgments

Section 138 NI Act: Supreme Court Says Altered Cheque Cannot Be Used to Convict Drawer

- By Lawbeat News Desk -SC | Edits by Salil Tiwari | | 7 Aug 2026 3:58 PM IST

Supreme Court reduces a gang rape convicts sentence to 20 years after applying the doctrine of proportionality under Section 376D IPC.
Supreme Court Judgments

Section 376D IPC: Supreme Court Says Life Till Natural Death Not Mandatory in Every Gang Rape Case

- By Lawbeat News Desk -SC | Edits by Salil Tiwari | | 6 Aug 2026 11:59 AM IST

Supreme Court rules that a valid Motor Vehicles Act permit extends motor insurance coverage for a vehicle involved in an accident in Nepal.
Supreme Court Judgments

Valid MVA Permit Extends Insurance Cover Beyond India: Supreme Court

- By Lawbeat News Desk -SC | Edits by Salil Tiwari | | 5 Aug 2026 4:53 PM IST

Supreme Court ruling clarifying the scope of certiorari jurisdiction under Article 226 and limits on high courts reviewing factual findings.
Supreme Court Judgments

Article 226: High Court Cannot Reappreciate Evidence While Exercising Certiorari Jurisdiction, Supreme Court

- By Lawbeat News Desk -SC | Edits by Salil Tiwari | | 5 Aug 2026 4:10 PM IST

Supreme Court rules that employers cannot deny compassionate appointment because of administrative delay in processing a timely application.
Supreme Court Judgments

Employer Can't Deny Compassionate Appointment Over Its Own Delay: Supreme Court

- By Lawbeat News Desk -SC | Edits by Salil Tiwari | | 5 Aug 2026 1:34 PM IST

Supreme Court rules that a visibly altered cheque is invalid, setting aside a conviction under Section 138 of the Negotiable Instruments Act.
Supreme Court Judgments

Cash Loan Above Income Tax Act Limit Doesn't Defeat Cheque Bounce Case: Supreme Court

- By Lawbeat News Desk -SC | Edits by Salil Tiwari | | 5 Aug 2026 10:40 AM IST

Supreme Court rules that absence of a train ticket cannot by itself deny railway accident compensation to a deceased passenger
Supreme Court Judgments

No Ticket Found on Deceased? Supreme Court Says Railways Can't Deny Compensation

- By Lawbeat News Desk -SC | Edits by Salil Tiwari | | 4 Aug 2026 7:00 PM IST

Supreme Court ruling that approved IBC resolution plans extinguish pending claims against successful resolution applicants in the Tata Steel case.
Supreme Court Judgments

Section 31 IBC: Approved Resolution Plan Extinguishes Pending And Undecided Claims, Says Supreme Court

- By Lawbeat News Desk -SC | Edits by Salil Tiwari | | 4 Aug 2026 5:23 PM IST

Supreme Court ruling on admissibility of deceased victims earlier deposition against an absconding accused under Section 299 CrPC.
Supreme Court Judgments

Section 299 CrPC: Supreme Court Says Deceased Witness's Earlier Deposition Can Be Used Against Absconding Accused

- By Lawbeat News Desk -SC | Edits by Salil Tiwari | | 4 Aug 2026 4:35 PM IST

Supreme Court ruling clarifying that profanity or abusive language alone does not amount to obscenity under Section 294(b) of the IPC.
Supreme Court Judgments

Section 294(b) IPC: Supreme Court Says Profanity Alone Is Not Obscenity

- By Lawbeat News Desk -SC | Edits by Salil Tiwari | | 3 Aug 2026 6:40 PM IST

Supreme Court grants bail under Article 32 after prolonged trial delay in Liakat Ali murder case.
Supreme Court Judgments

Bail: Supreme Court Invokes Article 32 to Free Man Jailed for 9 Years Awaiting Trial

- By Lawbeat News Desk -SC | Edits by Salil Tiwari | | 3 Aug 2026 3:30 PM IST

Supreme Court rules nominated Town Panchayat members cannot vote in Karnataka Legislative Council elections from Local Authorities Constituencies.
Supreme Court Judgments

Nominated Town Panchayat Members Can't Vote in MLC Elections: Supreme Court

- By Lawbeat News Desk -SC | Edits by Salil Tiwari | | 3 Aug 2026 1:00 PM IST