Sansa Law Desk

The Supreme Court of India on May 27, 2026, delivered a significant ruling in favour of Amazon, setting aside the Competition Commission of India's (CCI) Rs 202 crore penalty imposed on the e-commerce giant over its 2019 acquisition of a 49 per cent stake in Future Coupons Private Limited. A bench comprising Justices Vikram Nath and Sandeep Mehta quashed the National Company Law Appellate Tribunal's (NCLAT) 2022 judgment that had upheld the CCI order, holding that the competi

The Supreme Court of India has directed that all matters listed on miscellaneous days, including Mondays and Fridays, as well as during partial working days, shall be heard only through video conferencing until further orders. The direction comes in the context of the Central Government advisory on fuel conservation following the ongoing global energy crisis triggered by the conflict in West Asia. However, the Court clarified that it cannot compel advocates to attend hearings

The Supreme Court has ruled that a party which participates in arbitration proceedings without objecting to the extension of the arbitrator mandate cannot later challenge the resulting award on the ground that the mandate had expired. The decision, arising from a dispute between the Gujarat Water Supply and Sewerage Board and Saryu Plastics Pvt. Ltd., reinforces the principle of estoppel in arbitration law and sends a clear message to litigants who remain silent during procee

President Droupadi Murmu on May 16, 2026, promulgated the Supreme Court (Number of Judges) Amendment Ordinance, 2026, raising the sanctioned strength of Supreme Court judges from 34 (including the Chief Justice of India) to 38. The ordinance, issued under Article 123 of the Constitution while Parliament is not in session, amends the Supreme Court (Number of Judges) Act, 1956, increasing the number of judges other than the CJI from 33 to 37. This is the largest single increase

The Supreme Court has directed the Union Government, the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE), and the National Council of Educational Research and Training (NCERT) to file their responses to petitions challenging CBSE Circular No. Acad-33/2026, which mandates that all Class 9 students in CBSE-affiliated schools must study three languages from the 2026-27 academic year. A writ petition filed under Article 32 of the Constitution by 19 petitioners comprising parents and

The Supreme Court of India on May 27, 2026, upheld the constitutional validity of a 28 per cent Goods and Services Tax on online gaming companies, ruling that the levy applies to the full value of bets placed by users. The landmark judgment, delivered by a bench of Justices J.B. Pardiwala and R. Mahadevan, settles a dispute between the online gaming industry and the tax department that has been running since 2022 over how GST should be calculated on real-money games. The deci

One of the most frustrating experiences a crime victim can face is going to the police station to report an offence, only to have the police refuse to register a First Information Report (FIR). This refusal is not only a violation of the officer's statutory duty but also a denial of the victim's fundamental right to access the criminal justice system. The Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023 (BNSS), which replaced the Code of Criminal Procedure, provides clear legal remed

An Indian passport is both a travel document and a powerful proof of citizenship, and the application process has become significantly simpler with the Government's online portal at passportindia.gov.in. Whether you are applying for a fresh passport, renewing an expiring one, or need an urgent Tatkaal passport, this guide walks through the entire process: eligibility, documents required, the online application steps, fees, appointment booking, police verification, and the exp

Disputes between landlords and tenants are among the most common legal conflicts in India, and illegal eviction is one of the most distressing situations a tenant can face. Whether your landlord has changed the locks, cut off water or electricity, or threatened you into vacating without legal process, the law provides clear remedies. This guide explains the legal protections available to tenants in India, the grounds on which a landlord can lawfully seek eviction, the process

Being arrested or facing the prospect of arrest is one of the most stressful experiences a person can go through, and understanding how bail works in India is essential for anyone navigating the criminal justice system. The Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023 (BNSS), which replaced the Code of Criminal Procedure with effect from July 1, 2024, governs the law of bail. This guide explains the different types of bail, the step-by-step process for applying, the courts that g

The Supreme Court of India has agreed to hear a significant constitutional plea challenging rules that bar Parsi women from entering Zoroastrian fire temples (agiaries) after marrying outside the community. A three-judge bench comprising Chief Justice Surya Kant, Justice Joymalya Bagchi, and Justice Vipul M. Pancholi scheduled the hearing for May 29, 2026, and indicated it may pass an interim order to address the immediate rights of the petitioner, Dina Budhraja, who was prev

The Ministry of Labour and Employment issued a notification on May 13, 2026, under Section 25(1)(b) of the Occupational Safety, Health and Working Conditions Code, 2020 (OSH Code), mandating that no worker shall be required or permitted to work continuously for more than five hours without a rest interval of at least thirty minutes. The notification came into force on May 14, 2026, and applies to establishments covered by the OSH Code across India. This is one of the first su

The Jharkhand High Court has taken suo motu cognisance of disturbing allegations concerning the sexual assault of a female inmate at the Birsa Munda Central Jail in Hotwar, Ranchi. A Division Bench comprising Justice Rongon Mukhopadhyay and Justice Pradeep Kumar Srivastava registered a Public Interest Litigation based on newspaper reports and a letter addressed by the Leader of the Opposition to the Chief Justice of the High Court. The Court has directed the Director General

The Supreme Court of India has quashed criminal proceedings under Section 498A of the Indian Penal Code against four members of a husband's family, holding that passive failure to intervene in a marital dispute does not, by itself, attract criminal liability. The ruling, delivered by a bench that set aside orders of the High Court of Madhya Pradesh, reinforces the principle that criminal prosecution requires specific allegations of active complicity, not generalised claims of

The Supreme Court of India on May 25, 2026, expressed deep concern over the cancellation of the NEET-UG 2026 examination following allegations of a paper leak. A bench comprising Justices P.S. Narasimha and Alok Aradhe observed that the National Testing Agency (NTA) appeared not to have learnt its lesson from the controversy that marred the 2024 examination cycle. The NEET-UG 2026 exam, originally held on May 3, was cancelled after credible reports of the question paper being