The court held that timely filing under Section 193(3) BNSS ends an accused’s right to default bail.
Category: Legal
Supreme Court reiterates doctrine of per incuriam on bench strength versus numbers
The court clarified that a bench’s strength, not numerical majority, determines binding precedent.
Supreme Court: 2008 Haryana remission guidelines cannot override 2002 policy
The ruling favored a life convict’s premature release application under the more liberal 2002 policy.
Supreme Court sets formula for computing deceased’s income in accident compensation cases
The court distinguished the income-calculation method for salaried versus self-employed individuals.
Supreme Court upholds setting aside of a 25-year-old compromise decree
The court found the ‘voluntary’ element required for a valid compromise decree was never established.
Delimitation Bill 2026 proposes expanding Lok Sabha strength to 816 seats
The bill would mark the first change to Lok Sabha seat numbers since the last delimitation exercise.
Louisiana Governor Jeff Landry Scraps Upcoming Primaries to Redraw Maps After VRA Supreme Court Ruling
Governor Landry announced the cancellation of scheduled primary elections to give the state legislature time to draw new congressional districts following the VRA ruling.
Tripura High Court Rules Bar Associations Cannot Penalise Advocates for Appearing During Lawyer Boycotts
The Tripura HC set an important precedent for professional freedom ruling that bar bodies cannot take action against members who choose to appear in court during collective boycotts.
US Supreme Court Rules 6-3 President Can End Temporary Protected Status Without Judicial Review — Mullin v. Doe
Justice Alito writing for the conservative majority ruled the TPS law grants the president unreviewable authority to terminate protections affecting over one million people.
India’s Supreme Court Enters Final Stretch of Term With 8 Major Cases Still Undecided
The court is in its crunch period with significant rulings pending on trans sports bans expedited removal presidential authority and federal agency independence.