Lawbeat News Desk -SC

Lawbeat News Desk -SC

Supreme Court closes criminal contempt proceedings against Delhi lawyer Vibhas Kumar Jha after accepting his unconditional apology.
Supreme Court Judgments

Social Media Post Against Women, SC Communities: SC Drops Criminal Contempt Case Against Delhi Lawyer After Apology

- By Lawbeat News Desk -SC | Edits by Salil Tiwari | | 20 Aug 2026 6:00 PM IST

Supreme Court ruling that gratuity can be forfeited only to the extent of proven loss caused by employee misconduct.
Supreme Court Judgments

Section 4(6)(b)(ii) Payment of Gratuity Act: SC Clarifies When Employer Can Forfeit Gratuity

- By Lawbeat News Desk -SC | Edits by Salil Tiwari | | 20 Aug 2026 11:45 AM IST

Supreme Court ruling on counter claims and payment of court fees under Section 149 CPC
Supreme Court Judgments

Section 149 CPC: Supreme Court Says Court Fees for Counter Claim Cannot Be Allowed After Trial Concludes

- By Lawbeat News Desk -SC | Edits by Salil Tiwari | | 20 Aug 2026 11:04 AM IST

Supreme Court building representing ruling quashing FIR arising from a civil plot dispute
Supreme Court Judgments

Supreme Court Says Criminal Law Cannot Be Used For Purely Civil Disputes, Quashes FIR

- By Lawbeat News Desk -SC | Edits by Salil Tiwari | | 19 Aug 2026 5:50 PM IST

Supreme Court ruling on Rs 4 crore deposit condition for anticipatory bail.
Supreme Court Judgments

Section 438 CrPC: Supreme Court Says Anticipatory Bail Cannot Be Made Conditional On Money Deposit

- By Lawbeat News Desk -SC | Edits by Salil Tiwari | | 19 Aug 2026 2:40 PM IST

Supreme Court ruling on specific performance requiring continuous readiness and willingness to perform a contract.
Supreme Court Judgments

Specific Performance Of Contract: Supreme Court Says Relief Is Not A Right, Plaintiff Must Show Continuous Readiness

- By Lawbeat News Desk -SC | Edits by Salil Tiwari | | 19 Aug 2026 11:27 AM IST

Supreme Court ruling on last seen theory and murder conviction
Supreme Court Judgments

Can Last Seen Theory Alone Prove Murder? Supreme Court Clarifies

- By Lawbeat News Desk -SC | Edits by Salil Tiwari | | 19 Aug 2026 10:50 AM IST

Supreme Court seeks husband’s salary and asset details over Rs 18 lakh maintenance arrears.
Supreme Court Updates

Supreme Court Seeks Husband's Salary, Asset Details After He Claims No Means To Pay Rs 18 Lakh Maintenance Arrears

- By Lawbeat News Desk -SC | Edits by Salil Tiwari | | 18 Aug 2026 7:20 PM IST

Supreme Court ruling on Section 299 CrPC and evidence recorded against an absconding accused
Supreme Court Judgments

Section 299 CrPC: Absconding Accused Must Be Shown Unlikely To Be Arrested Immediately, SC Clarifies

- By Lawbeat News Desk -SC | Edits by Salil Tiwari | | 18 Aug 2026 6:29 PM IST

Supreme Court rules appeals challenging land acquisition solatium and interest attract ad valorem court fee
Supreme Court Judgments

Section 54 Land Acquisition Appeal: Fixed ₹10 Court Fee Not Enough When Solatium, Interest Are Challenged, Says SC

- By Lawbeat News Desk -SC | Edits by Salil Tiwari | | 18 Aug 2026 2:47 PM IST

Supreme Court ruling on cheating and criminal breach of trust over a Rs 3 crore security deposit
Supreme Court Judgments

Mere Failure to Return Contractual Money Not Criminal Breach of Trust: Supreme Court

- By Lawbeat News Desk -SC | Edits by Salil Tiwari | | 18 Aug 2026 12:47 PM IST

Supreme Court directs mechanism for compensation in cattle-related accidents involving pedestrians and motorists.
Supreme Court Judgments

Stray Cattle Accidents: Supreme Court Directs Centre, States To Frame Compensation Mechanism For Victims

- By Lawbeat News Desk -SC | Edits by Salil Tiwari | | 17 Aug 2026 6:30 PM IST