Lawbeat News Desk -SC

Lawbeat News Desk -SC

Supreme Court reiterates the Hardeep Singh standard while setting aside a Section 319 CrPC summoning order in a suicide abetment case.
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Section 319 CrPC: Supreme Court Says 'More Than Prima Facie' Evidence Must Exist Before Summoning Additional Accused

- By Lawbeat News Desk -SC | Edits by Salil Tiwari | | 10 July 2026 3:38 PM IST

Supreme Court rules that Section 37 NDPS Act conditions must be satisfied before granting bail in commercial quantity drug cases.
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Section 37 NDPS Act Conditions Mandatory Before Bail in Commercial Quantity Cases: Supreme Court

- By Lawbeat News Desk -SC | Edits by Salil Tiwari | | 10 July 2026 2:23 PM IST

Supreme Court cancels anticipatory bail granted to Maharashtra police officers accused of extorting a jeweller after a baggage search.
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Supreme Court Cancels Anticipatory Bail of Maharashtra Cops, Flags SOP Violations in Gold Seizure and Search

- By Lawbeat News Desk -SC | Edits by Salil Tiwari | | 10 July 2026 11:19 AM IST

Supreme Court rules Official Secrets Act cannot deny an accused copies of charge sheet documents needed for a fair trial.
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Can Accused Get Copies of Classified Documents in Official Secrets Act Cases? Supreme Court Answers

- By Lawbeat News Desk -SC | Edits by Salil Tiwari | | 9 July 2026 5:04 PM IST

Supreme Court ruling clarifying that the bail is the rule principle cannot override Section 437 CrPC and Section 480 BNSS restrictions in murder cases.
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'Bail Is Rule, Jail Exception' Cannot Be Applied In Isolation in Murder Cases: Supreme Court

- By Lawbeat News Desk -SC | Salil Tiwari | | 9 July 2026 3:49 PM IST

The Supreme Court clarified that the Rejanish K V judgment on district judge eligibility under Article 233 will apply prospectively while protecting completed selections.
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Constitution Bench Ruling on District Judge Eligibility to Apply Prospectively: Supreme Court

- By Lawbeat News Desk -SC | Edits by Salil Tiwari | | 9 July 2026 1:29 PM IST

Supreme Court rules that the State cannot delay a prisoners release pending an appeal and awards compensation for illegal detention.
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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.
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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.
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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 Bench of Justices Vikram Nath and Sandeep Mehta hearing a plea seeking mandatory display of seller licence and identity details for consumers.
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BCI to Audit Disciplinary Mechanism, Institutionalise Continuing Legal Education: Supreme Court

- By Lawbeat News Desk -SC | Salil | | 8 July 2026 11:47 AM 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.
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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.
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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