The Supreme Court struck down a 2011 Madhya Pradesh notification that had shielded the Lokayukta’s Special Police Establishment from RTI disclosures.
Year: 2026
Supreme Court: Order XII Rule 6 CPC Allows Courts to Pronounce Judgment on Admitted Facts Without Full Trial
The Supreme Court clarified when courts can use the summary judgment procedure of Order XII Rule 6 to decide cases based on admissions without full trials.
Supreme Court Rules Indian Succession Act Probate Proceedings Are Governed by Three-Year Limitation
The apex court held that applications for probate or revocation of probate under the Indian Succession Act are subject to the three-year limit under the Limitation Act.
Supreme Court Holds Government Cannot Withdraw Promised Industrial Incentives — Key Promissory Estoppel Ruling
The Supreme Court comprehensively restated the doctrine of promissory estoppel, ruling that the state cannot arbitrarily withdraw incentives on which citizens had relied.
India Won ODI Series Against Afghanistan 3-0 — First Clean Sweep in Bilateral History
India’s 3-0 ODI sweep against Afghanistan set multiple records and gave the team crucial preparation ahead of the upcoming England series.
Vaibhav Sooryavanshi to Travel with Parents on India A Tour — BCCI Confirms
The BCCI announced that teenage star Vaibhav Sooryavanshi will have parental support during the upcoming India A tours of Ireland and England.
Prasidh Krishna Takes Maiden ODI Five-Wicket Haul Against Afghanistan at Chennai
Prasidh Krishna claimed 5/23 in the 3rd ODI at Chennai, his first five-wicket haul in one-day internationals, demolishing Afghanistan’s top order.
India’s Aviation Sector Records 420 Million Passengers — Growth of 1.9% in FY26
India’s civil aviation sector carried 420 million passengers in 2025-26, with consistent growth despite global disruptions caused by Middle East tensions.
Savarkar Grandnephew Tells Pune Court He Filed 10 Mercy Petitions to British
The grandnephew of Veer Savarkar submitted a deposition in a Pune court detailing the 10 mercy petitions submitted to the British government, countering historical critics.
India’s Real GDP Expected to Grow at 6.9% in 2026 Above Consensus: Goldman Sachs
Goldman Sachs maintained an above-consensus growth forecast for India, citing private investment recovery and domestic demand resilience.