Judgments
Analysis of recent Supreme Court and High Court judgments, with the holding, the reasoning and what changes in practice.
Supreme Court Declares M.D. Thomas Per Incuriam — Sainaba v. State of Kerala (2026 INSC 1069): Analysis and Full Judgment
A s.138 notice delivered at the drawer's correct address is served even if a relative signs for it. M.D. Thomas (2009) held per incuriam. 2026 INSC…
Article 311(1) Is Attracted Only When the Removing Authority Is Subordinate to the Appointing Authority: Supreme Court in Ramdhani Prasad (2026 INSC 1047)
Supreme Court holds that Article 311(1) is attracted only where removal is ordered by an authority subordinate in rank to the appointing authority, an
No Sanction Under Section 197 CrPC to Register an FIR Against Police Officials: Supreme Court in Anumandala Rajesh Reddy (2026 INSC 1039)
Supreme Court holds that an order under Section 156(3) CrPC is a pre-cognizance step, and sanction under Section 197 CrPC is not required to register
Section 307 IPC Turns On Intention, Not On How Grievous The Injury Is: Supreme Court
Section 307 IPC turns on intention or knowledge, not injury gravity, says Supreme Court in Surender Kumar v State of Haryana, 2026 INSC 1006.
Admissibility Is a Question for the Trial: Supreme Court on Order VII Rule 11 and Unregistered Documents
Supreme Court: admissibility of a document cannot ground rejection of a plaint under Order VII Rule 11. Sheo Kumar Singh v. Sharda Society, 2026 INSC
Two Years — Unless It Was on Every Bill: Supreme Court on Section 56(2) of the Electricity Act
Supreme Court: electricity dues beyond two years are recoverable only if shown continuously as arrears in the bills. DVVNL v. Vidut Lokpal, 2026 INSC
The Loss Must Lie Where It Falls: Supreme Court Rejects a Plaint to Recover Bribe Money Under Order VII Rule 11
Supreme Court: a suit to recover money paid to bribe bank officials is not maintainable; the plaint must be rejected under Order VII Rule 11 CPC.
Solatium at 30% or 100%? The Supreme Court Fixes the Date That Decides It in Highway Acquisitions
Supreme Court: solatium and interest on NH Act acquisitions follow the 1894 Act where the Section 3G award predates 01.01.2015. Manav Bhanot v. NHAI.