In order to amount to a stigma, the order must be in a language which imputes something over and above mere unsuitability for the job

While deciding an application seeking amendment of pleadings, courts should not delve into the technicalities of law; rather, a liberal approach should be followed.

Neither there is any statutory requirement for issuing notice to the State Government before any scheme of amalgamation is approved by the Court under the 1956 Act nor such notice was issued.

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Constitution of India - Article 32- Supreme Court, in exercise of its constitutional jurisdiction, cannot create or expand criminal offences or prescribe punishments in the absence of legislative sanction. Any such exercise would…

The power under Section 323 of Cr.P.C. is exercisable where there is any inquiry into an offence or trial pending before a Magistrate.

Howsoever grave the crime may be, but if the accused is denied his right of speedy trial and is languishing in jail for years together and for no fault on his part, he cannot be kept in jail for indefinite period.

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Constitution of India - Article 14- The obligation of the State to act as a model employer is not a mere exhortation but flows directly from the guarantee of equality enshrined in Article 14 of the Constitution. Article 14 strikes…

IRP’s admission of secured financial creditors debt in first CIRP was not an acknowledgement under Section 18 Limitation Act

The need for consistency in bail matters arising out of the same FIR.

Guidelines for considering an application for summary judgment under Order XIII-A of the CPC (Commercial Suits)

Personal liberty of an individual enshrined under Article 21 of the Constitution of India cannot be put to jeopardy lightly.

Supervisory jurisdiction is not to correct every error of fact or even a legal flaw when the final finding is justified or can be supported.

Travelling into the area to adjudicate the titular issues would be a wrongful exercise of public interest jurisdiction

Section 498A IPC is to ensure the safety of women in their marital homes and not to take grudges against all the members of the family even in the absence of any role attributable to them

The High Court is not bound to entertain a writ petition merely because a case of alleged inaction or negligence is made out against a statutory authority.

Whether, upon death of the doctor during pendency of proceedings at appellate stage, the legal heirs can be impleaded and held liable for the alleged act of medical negligence of the deceased doctor? If yes, to what extent

What is expressly prohibited by law cannot be circumvented through indirect means.

Companies Act, 1956 - Sections 397, 398 and 399 - The expression “member” cannot be construed in isolation or confined to the technical formulation contained in Section 41(2). It must be construed with reference to the wider definitional framework provided…

Fence-sitters cannot be permitted to raise a dispute relating to seniority and consequential promotion or challenge the validity of an order after the matter has concluded

Rights of Persons with Disabilities Act, 2016 - The Supreme Court accepts the Union of India’s clarification, through DoPT instructions, that PwBD candidates who qualify on their own merit without relaxed standards must be adjusted against unreserved vacancies…