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The Supreme Court of India, in a decision cited as 2026 LiveLaw (SC) 701 and delivered on July 21, 2026, quashed criminal proceedings that had been pending for 23 years against Standard Chartered Bank under the Foreign Exchange Regulation Act, 1973 (FERA). The Court held that the prosecution had failed to comply with the mandatory procedural requirement under the proviso to Section 61(2) of FERA, which required that the accused be given an opportunity to show that the impugne

The Delhi High Court, on July 21, 2026, directed the shifting of climate and education activist Sonam Wangchuk from Safdarjung Hospital to Medanta Hospital for continuous medical monitoring during his ongoing hunger strike. A bench comprising Chief Justice Devendra Kumar Upadhyaya and Justice Tejas Karia passed the order, underscoring the fundamental rights of the activist under Article 21 of the Constitution. Wangchuk has been on a hunger strike since June 28, 2026, in suppo

Filing a revision petition under Section 115 of the Code of Civil Procedure (CPC) is a remedy available to a party aggrieved by an order of a subordinate court, where the order involves a jurisdictional error or a material irregularity of procedure. Unlike an appeal, which permits re-examination of facts and merits, revision is a supervisory jurisdiction exercised by the High Court to ensure that subordinate courts act within their legal authority and follow correct procedure

When a person dies without leaving a valid will (intestate), their legal heirs may need to obtain letters of administration from a competent court in order to deal with the estate of the deceased. Under the Indian Succession Act, 1925, letters of administration serve as the court's authorisation to a specific person, known as the administrator, to collect, manage, and distribute the assets of the deceased in accordance with the applicable law of succession. This guide explain

Filing an application for appointment of an arbitrator under Section 11 of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996, is a critical step when parties to an arbitration agreement are unable to agree on the constitution of the arbitral tribunal. Section 11 provides a structured mechanism for judicial intervention in the appointment process, ensuring that disputes are not stalled indefinitely merely because the parties cannot agree on an arbitrator. This guide explains the proc

When a civil suit is dismissed for non-appearance of the plaintiff, it does not necessarily mean the end of the road. The Code of Civil Procedure (CPC) provides a mechanism for restoration of such dismissed cases through Order 9 Rule 9, allowing the plaintiff to apply for the dismissal to be set aside and the suit to be restored to the court's active docket. This guide explains the procedure for filing a restoration application, the limitation period, the standard of proof re

The Shiv Sena (Uddhav Balasaheb Thackeray) faction moved the Supreme Court of India on July 21, 2026, challenging the Lok Sabha Speaker's decision to approve the merger of six of its Members of Parliament with the rival Eknath Shinde-led Shiv Sena faction. The merger, approved by Speaker Om Birla on July 18, 2026, has reduced the UBT faction's strength in the Lok Sabha from nine to just three MPs, while the Shinde Sena's numbers have swelled to 13. Senior Advocate Devadatt Ka

The Supreme Court of India, on July 21, 2026, issued a stern warning to the directors of Parsvnath Developers Limited, cautioning them that they face imprisonment if they fail to comply with orders passed by the Haryana Real Estate Regulatory Authority (HRERA). A bench headed by Chief Justice Surya Kant, along with Justices Joymalya Bagchi and V Mohana, directed the developers to deposit the full recovery amount along with 12 percent interest within one week, setting the next

Challenging an arbitration award under Section 34 of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996, is the primary recourse available to a party dissatisfied with the outcome of arbitration proceedings in India. Unlike appeals in regular litigation, the scope of judicial review of an arbitral award is deliberately narrow, reflecting the legislative intent to uphold the finality of arbitration. This guide explains the grounds, limitation period, court procedure, and practical con

The Supreme Court of India, in a significant ruling delivered on July 21, 2026, set aside the death penalty imposed on Dr. Abdul Hameed in connection with the 1996 Samleti bus bomb blast case. A bench comprising Justices Vikram Nath, Sanjay Karol, and Sandeep Mehta ordered a de-novo (fresh) trial, holding that the accused had been denied effective legal representation during the original proceedings. The Court also acquitted co-accused Pappu, also known as Salim, bringing par

In Rahul s/o Ramnarayan Madankar & Anr. v. New India Assurance Company Limited & Ors. (2026 LiveLaw (SC) 693 / 2026 INSC 710), the Supreme Court directed a public sector insurance company to grant compassionate appointment to the son of an employee who was certified as permanently incapacitated. A bench of Justice Sanjay Karol and Justice N. Kotiswar Singh, in a judgment delivered on July 16, 2026, held that an employer cannot sit on a time-sensitive application, allow the el

In Manoj Goyal v. Rajasthan High Court & Ors. (2026 LiveLaw (SC) 695 / 2026 INSC 699), the Supreme Court upheld the validity of a minimum cut-off in the interview component of district judge recruitment, dismissing the appeal of a candidate who fell short of the 25 percent threshold by a mere 0.50 marks. A bench of Justice Sanjay Karol and Justice Prasanna B. Varale, in a judgment delivered on July 13, 2026, held that statutory rules prescribing interview cut-offs prevail ove

On July 20, 2026, the Supreme Court of India pulled up the Union Government for its continued delay in complying with a court direction to confer the President's Police Medal for Gallantry on former police officer Vivek Singh Chouhan, who shot dead two dacoits during an anti-dacoity operation in 2003. A bench of Justice Vikram Nath, Justice Sandeep Mehta, and Justice R. Mahadevan expressed displeasure after Union Home Secretary Govind Mohan sought further time to comply with

On July 20, 2026, the Supreme Court of India expressed concern over the quality of judgments delivered by Motor Accident Claims Tribunals (MACTs), calling for clear and reasoned findings in cases involving accident victims. A bench of Justice Sanjay Karol and Justice Nongmeikapam Kotiswar Singh observed that many tribunal orders merely reproduce pleadings and evidence without adequately explaining how the facts lead to the ultimate conclusion on liability and compensation. Th

On July 20, 2026, the Supreme Court of India stayed a Delhi High Court order that had permitted accused Devangana Kalita to inspect electronic evidence collected by the Delhi Police but not relied upon by the prosecution in the larger conspiracy case linked to the 2020 Delhi riots. A bench of Justice Aravind Kumar and Justice Alok Aradhe passed the interim stay while hearing a challenge filed by the Delhi Police against the High Court's June 6 ruling. The decision highlights