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Charan Preet Singh v. Municipal Corporation Chandigarh

Supreme Court of India · 17 Mar 2026 · 2026 INSC 248

The Supreme Court held that immunity of Ninth Schedule laws from judicial review is subject to the basic structure doctrine and directed creation of a supernumerary post to accommodate both candidates in a recruitment dispute involving constitutional interpretation.

constitutional appeal_allowed

Mohammad Kaleem v. State of Uttar Pradesh

Supreme Court of India · 17 Mar 2026 · 2026 INSC 251

The Supreme Court held that the Trial Court erred in rejecting the application to summon additional accused under Section 319 CrPC by applying an unduly strict standard, and allowed the appeal directing their summoning based on strong and cogent evidence.

criminal appeal_allowed

Hamsaanandini Nanduri v. Union of India

Supreme Court of India · 17 Mar 2026 · 2026 INSC 246

The Supreme Court held that limiting maternity benefits to adoptive mothers of children below three months is unconstitutional as it violates Articles 14 and 21 by arbitrarily discriminating against adoptive mothers and denying holistic care rights.

constitutional petition_allowed

Canara Bank Overseas Branch v. Archean Industries Private Limited

Supreme Court of India · 17 Mar 2026 · 2026 INSC 247

The Supreme Court upheld the liability of Defendant No. 1 under a valid contract of guarantee and affirmed the third-party decree against the Bank for erroneous remittance, dismissing both appeals.

civil appeal_dismissed

UNITED INDIA INSURANCE CO.LTD v. SAYONA COLORS PVT. LTD

Supreme Court of India · 17 Mar 2026 · 2026 INSC 287

The Supreme Court repudiated a fraudulent fire insurance claim based on deliberate arson, setting aside the consumer commission's partial award and emphasizing that fraud vitiates all claims.

civil appeal_allowed

Sharla Bazliel v. Baldev Thakur

Supreme Court of India · 17 Mar 2026 · 2026 INSC 252

The Supreme Court held that an FIR alleging forgery and fraud cannot be quashed prematurely under Section 482 CrPC when forensic examination is pending, and directed continuation of investigation and trial.

criminal appeal_allowed

Vishvjeet and Others v. State of Uttar Pradesh

Supreme Court of India · 17 Mar 2026 · 2026 INSC 254

The Supreme Court granted bail and transferred the criminal proceedings against toll plaza employees to Delhi after condemning violent intimidation by Bar Association members that obstructed their right to legal representation and fair trial.

criminal appeal_allowed

Shiny C.J. & Ors. v. Shalini Sreenivasan & Ors.

Supreme Court of India · 16 Mar 2026 · 2026 INSC 242

The Supreme Court held that graduate Anganwadi Workers with SSLC and experience are eligible to apply under both the 11% graduate quota and the 29% SSLC quota for Supervisor vacancies in ICDS, overturning the High Court's exclusionary interpretation.

administrative appeal_allowed

Bhola Mahto v. State of Jharkhand

Supreme Court of India · 16 Mar 2026 · 2026 INSC 257

The Supreme Court set aside a High Court order convicting the appellant under Section 304 Part II IPC due to procedural lapses in appointing amicus curiae without notice and remanded the appeal for fresh hearing with directions to ensure fair representation and expeditious disposal.

criminal appeal_allowed

THE MANAGING DIRECTOR, KSRTC v. P. CHANDRAMOULI

Supreme Court of India · 16 Mar 2026 · 2026 INSC 241

The Supreme Court held that amounts received under employer-provided group insurance cannot be deducted from statutory motor accident compensation under Section 166 of the Motor Vehicles Act, 1988, and dismissed appeals challenging enhanced compensation awards.

civil appeal_dismissed

The State of Himachal Pradesh v. Surat Singh

Supreme Court of India · 16 Mar 2026 · 2026 INSC 240

The Supreme Court upheld the acquittal of the accused due to mandatory non-compliance of Section 50 of the NDPS Act regarding personal search consent, rendering the conviction unsustainable.

criminal appeal_dismissed

M/S Sequoia Fitness and Sports Technology Pvt. Ltd. v. GD Goenka Pvt. Ltd. & Ors.

Delhi High Court · 16 Mar 2026 · 2022:DHC:4530

The Delhi High Court dismissed the petition for appointment of an arbitrator due to absence of a valid and enforceable arbitration agreement between the parties.

commercial_arbitration petition_dismissed

Sunil Sethi v. State (NCT of Delhi)

Delhi High Court · 14 Mar 2026 · 2019:DHC:6809

The Delhi High Court granted Letters of Administration to the petitioner as the sole surviving Class-II legal heir of his intestate deceased brother, without adjudicating property title disputes.

civil petition_allowed

Dewan Izzat Rai Nanda Thru LRs v. Dewan Iqbal Nath Thru LRs and Ors.

Delhi High Court · 14 Mar 2026 · 2020:DHC:2621

The Delhi High Court allowed release of a party's share of sale proceeds in a partition suit upon furnishing a bank guarantee, despite other parties' non-compliance, safeguarding the auction purchaser's interest.

civil petition_allowed

Rajendra v. State of Uttarakhand

Supreme Court of India · 13 Mar 2026 · 2026 INSC 238

The Supreme Court overturned the rape conviction due to unexplained delay, inconsistencies in the victim's testimony, and lack of corroborative evidence, emphasizing that sole testimony must inspire confidence to sustain conviction.

criminal conviction_overturned

Mizo Chief Council Mizoram v. Union of India

Supreme Court of India · 13 Mar 2026 · 2026 INSC 236

The Supreme Court dismissed the Mizo Chiefs' writ petition under Article 32 for delay and laches, holding that unreasonable delay without valid explanation bars relief even in fundamental rights cases.

constitutional petition_dismissed

Raj Bahadur Singh v. State of Uttarakhand

Supreme Court of India · 13 Mar 2026 · 2026 INSC 239

The Supreme Court upheld the conviction of a constable for accepting bribe under the Prevention of Corruption Act but reduced his sentence considering his age and incarceration period.

criminal sentence_modified

OM SAKTHI SEKAR v. V. SUKUMAR & ORS.

Supreme Court of India · 13 Mar 2026 · 2026 INSC 237

The Supreme Court upheld the confirmed auction sale under the Recovery of Debts Act but affirmed the High Court's remand for fresh valuation to ensure fair realization of the mortgaged properties' value.

civil appeal_dismissed

Padam Singh Bagga v. Union of India

Delhi High Court · 13 Mar 2026 · 2025:DHC:2879-DB

The Delhi High Court disposed of a writ petition as infructuous following the disposal of a subsequent petition challenging the petitioner's compulsory retirement.

administrative other

Sudhanshu Kardam v. Comptroller and Auditor General of India

Supreme Court of India · 12 Mar 2026 · 2026 INSC 232

The Supreme Court directed appointment of PwD candidates to suitable posts identified under the RPWD Act and Government notifications, allowing creation of supernumerary posts if necessary to uphold their reservation rights.

administrative appeal_allowed