AP Stamp Act | Stamp Duty Leviable On Agreement To Sell Only When Possession Follows It : Supreme Court

The Supreme Court on Thursday (January 15) ruled that a stamp duty, as per the Andhra Pradesh Stamp Act, is not payable on an 'agreement to sell' which doesn't stipulates delivery of possession. A bench of Justices BV Nagarathna and R Mahadevan delivered a ruling in the context of the Andhra Pradesh Stamp Act (“Act”), while setting aside the High Court's decision, which held that...

Motive Insignificant When Direct Evidence In Form Of Dying Declaration Exists : Supreme Court

The Supreme Court on Thursday (January 15) restored the conviction of a man for committing murder of her wife, observing that absence of motive is not fatal to the prosecution when there is clear and credible direct evidence, such as a dying declaration. “Motive assumes significance, primarily in cases based on circumstantial evidence. Where there is direct evidence in the form of a...

Section 19(b) Specific Relief Act Cannot Override Doctrine Of Lis Pendens Once Suit Is Filed: Supreme Court

Section 19(b) Specific Relief Act operates before the filing of the suit, the Court stated.

Supreme Court Bats For Including Disability Rights In Corporate Social Responsibility

"True equality at the workplace can be achieved only with the right impetus given to disability rights as a facet of Corporate Social Responsibility"

Supreme Court Annual Digest 2025: Constitutional Law

75 years into our republic, we cannot be seen to be so shaky on our fundamentals that mere recital of a poem or for that matter, any form of art or entertainment, such as, stand-up comedy, can be alleged to lead to animosity or hatred amongst different communities. Subscribing to such a view would stifle all legitimate expressions of view in the public domain which is so fundamental to...

Arbitration | Arbitral Award Can't Be Interfered With Just Because Another Interpretation Of Contract Is Possible : Supreme Court

The Supreme Court reaffirmed that an arbitral award cannot be set aside under Section 34, nor can it be interfered with in an appeal under Section 37 of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, merely because the arbitrator has not adopted an alternative or second possible interpretation of the substantive contract. A Bench comprising Justices P.S. Narasimha and Pankaj Mithal set aside the...

Supreme Court Annual Digest 2025: Central Excise, Customs, CGST & Finance Laws

Distinction between 'Levy' (Section 3) and 'Measure of Tax' (Section 4)– Valuation cannot determine Excisability- Held, Section 3 creates the charge and defines the nature of the levy (manufacture of excisable goods), whereas Section 4 provides the measure (value) for the levy- The Revenue Court erred by conflating the two- The "transaction value" under Section 4 is relevant...

RTE Act Envisages Children Of Judges & Street Vendors Studying Together; Advances Fraternity & Equality: Supreme Court

Common schooling breaks down barriers of caste, class and gender, and thereby advances substantive equality and social justice, the Court noted.

'Protects Dishonest Public Servants' : Why Justice Nagarathna Struck Down S.17A Prevention Of Corruption Act

Justice BV Nagarathna of the Supreme Court held that Section 17A of the Prevention of Corruption Act, 1988 is unconstitutional, concluding that the requirement of prior approval before even initiating an inquiry or investigation is contrary to the object of the anti-corruption law and effectively shields corrupt public servants.“While the patent purpose of the provision is for the purpose...

Supreme Court Daily Round-Up : January 13, 2026

Links to the reports published on January 13 :Supreme Court To Hear Plea To Declare AYUSH Doctors As 'Medical Practitioners' Under Drugs & Magic Remedies (Objectionable Ads) ActSupreme Court Delivers Split Verdict On Validity Of S.17A Prevention Of Corruption Act Mandating Prior Sanction For InvestigationRight To Education Act | Ensure Admission Of Poor Students For Free Education In...

Supreme Court Issues Directions To Effectively Implement 25% RTE Quota In Pvt Schools, Directs States To Frame Rules

The Supreme Court issued a slew of directions for the effective implementation of Section 12(1)(c) of the Right to Free and Compulsory Education Act, 2009 (RTE Act), which mandates that private unaided schools must admit 25% of their strength from students belonging to economically weaker sections for free education.The Court observed that the concept of "neighbourhood schools" are envisaged...

Order XXI Rule 102 CPC | Transferee Pendente Lite Has No Right To Obstruct Execution Of Decree : Supreme Court

The Supreme Court reaffirmed that a purchaser who acquires property during the pendency of litigation, as a transferee pendente lite, has no right to obstruct the execution of the decree and remains bound by the outcome of the proceedings, holding the transfer strictly subservient to the decree. A Bench of Justices Manoj Misra and Ujjal Bhuyan upheld the Bombay High Court's ruling dismissing...