Indian Judgements

Indian Judgements

Service Law: Protection of rights of Merit Llist Candidates

In the case of Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir and Ors. v. Saba Wani (2026), the Supreme Court of India invoked its plenary powers under Article 142 of the Constitution to protect the rights of merit-list candidates whose appointments were stalled by the closure of a government teaching scheme.

Jurisdiction of Civil Courts to adjudicate disputes over the spiritual office

In the case of Syed Mohammed Adil Pasha Quadri v. Syed Hasnal Mussanna Sha Khadri & Ors. (2026), the Supreme Court of India set aside a High Court judgment and reaffirmed the jurisdiction of Civil Courts to adjudicate disputes over the spiritual office of a Sajjadanashin. Case Background and Spiritual

Anticipatory Bail: Political Overtones and Personal Liberty

In the case of Pawan Khera v. State of Assam (2026), the Supreme Court of India granted anticipatory bail to the appellant, a senior member of the Indian National Congress, emphasizing that personal liberty should not be jeopardized by criminal proceedings influenced by political rivalry. Case Background and Allegations The

Demolition Order Set Aside: Violation of Principles of Natural Justice

In the case of Prem Porwal and Others etc. v. Jagdeesh Chandra Prajapati and Others (2026), the Supreme Court of India set aside a High Court order for the demolition of 54 shops, ruling that the proceedings violated the principles of natural justice and exceeded the proper scope of writ

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