Lawbeat News Desk -SC

Lawbeat News Desk -SC

Supreme Court ruling clarifying that the bail is the rule principle cannot override Section 437 CrPC and Section 480 BNSS restrictions in murder cases.
Supreme Court Judgments

'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.
Supreme Court Judgments

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.
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 directs the Bar Council of India to audit its disciplinary mechanism while ruling that banks cannot blacklist advocates through the IBA Caution List.
Supreme Court Judgments

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.
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