Lawbeat News Desk -SC

Lawbeat News Desk -SC

Centre defends reservation policy before Supreme Court against income-based sub-classification plea.
Supreme Court Updates

Reservation: Centre Tells Supreme Court SC, ST, OBC Quotas Can't Be Reworked on Income Alone

- By Lawbeat News Desk -SC | Edits by Salil Tiwari | | 10 Aug 2026 11:20 AM IST

Supreme Court rules that the Childrens Court can independently assess whether a child should be tried as an adult under the Juvenile Justice Act.
Supreme Court Judgments

Juvenile Justice Act: SC Says Children's Court Can Reassess JJB's Adult Trial Assessment

- By Lawbeat News Desk -SC | Edits by Salil Tiwari | | 8 Aug 2026 5:16 PM IST

The Supreme Court hearing the Centres plea to refer the Pennaiyar water dispute to the existing Mahadayi Water Disputes Tribunal.
Supreme Court Updates

Pennaiyar Water Dispute: SC Seeks Karnataka, Tamil Nadu's Response on Centre's Plea to Refer Matter to Mahadayi Tribunal

- By Lawbeat News Desk -SC | Edits by Salil Tiwari | | 8 Aug 2026 4:56 PM IST

Supreme Court ruling that Motor Vehicles Act compensation requires a causal link between the vehicle and the victims death in alleged murder cases.
Supreme Court Judgments

Motor Vehicles Act: Supreme Court Clarifies Causal Link Required Between Vehicle And Death For Compensation

- By Lawbeat News Desk -SC | Edits by Salil Tiwari | | 8 Aug 2026 11:40 AM IST

Supreme Court ruling holding that delay in prosecution sanction cannot justify continued custody after filing of a charge-sheet.
Supreme Court Judgments

Bail | Pending Prosecution Sanction Cannot Justify Keeping Accused in Jail: Supreme Court

- By Lawbeat News Desk -SC | Edits by Salil Tiwari | | 8 Aug 2026 10:38 AM IST

Supreme Court rules that juveniles aged 16 to 18 accused of murder may face adult trial under the Juvenile Justice Act after a preliminary assessment.
Supreme Court Judgments

JJ Act| Can a Juvenile Accused of Murder Be Tried as an Adult? Supreme Court Clarifies

- By Lawbeat News Desk -SC | Salil Tiwari | | 7 Aug 2026 5:53 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

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