Code Of Civil Procedure

S. Valliammai v. S. Ramanathan 2026 INSC 372 - CPC - Rejection Of Plaint - Omission To Seek Relief

The plea under Order II Rule 2 of the Code cannot be a basis or a ground for rejection of the plaint.

Code Of Civil Procedure

VPS Healthcare Private Limited v. Prabhat Kumar Srivastava 2026 INSC 361 - Consent Decree - Indemnity Contract

A Consent Decree is a contract between the parties with the Court’s seal super-added. A Consent Award is no different from a Consent Decree.

Code Of Criminal Procedure 1973: Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita 2023

Shuvendu Saha v. State of West Bengal 2026 INSC 367 -Cancellation Bail - Hypertechnical Grounds - Adverse Remarks On Judicial Officers

Supreme Court criticizes trend to castigate Judicial Officers and record adverse remarks/strictures against them in judicial orders passed by the High Court.

Disciplinary Proceedings

Ex. Sqn. Ldr. R. Sood v. Union of India 2026 INSC 366 -Disciplinary Proceedings - Criminal Trial - Discharge

Once an accused has been discharged, he is entitled to avail of all benefits that are otherwise available to an acquitted person and cannot be placed in a less advantageous position.

Arbitration and Conciliation Act 1996

J&K Economic Reconstruction Agency v. Rash Builders India Private Limited 2026 INSC 368 Arbitration - Seat and Venue

Supreme Court summarized principles governing the distinction between the seat and venue of the arbitration, and the jurisdictional consequences that follow.

Consumer Protection Act

Canara Bank v. Kavita Chowdhary 2026 INSC 363 - Consumer Protection Act - Cheque - Banks

A bank receiving cheques for collection acts as an agent of the customer and is under an obligation to exercise due diligence in presenting the instruments within the prescribed validity period.

Legal Doctrines & Maxims

Bhartiya Mazdoor Sangh, U.P. v. State of U.P. 2026 INSC 364 - Legitimate Expectation

Legitimate expectation cannot override the illegalities committed by a party.

Prevention of Corruption Act

State of Kerala v. K.A. Abdul Rasheed 2026 INSC 365 - Prevention of Corruption Act

The false explanation given by the accused insofar as the acceptance is another compelling circumstance pointing to the guilt of the accused.

Code Of Criminal Procedure 1973: Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita 2023

Accamma Sam Jacob v. State of Karnataka 2026 INSC 362 - S.482 CrPC - Civil Nature

The mere existence of a civil remedy does not by itself bar criminal proceedings where the allegations prima facie disclose commission of a cognizable offence.

Matrimonial

Dhananjay Rathi v. Ruchika Rathi, 2026 INSC 360 - Matrimonial - Settlement - Resiling

A criminal complaint regarding domestic violence, with mere reference to the names of the family members or the husband without any specific allegation that points towards their active involvement in commission of such an act of violence, shall be nipped in the bud.

Probation Of Offenders Act

Milind Ashruba Dhanve v. State of Maharashtra 2026 INSC 355 - Probation of Offenders Act - Fine

The benefit of Section 4 is available to an offender who has been sentenced only to payment of fine.

Code Of Criminal Procedure 1973: Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita 2023

Anosh Ekka v. State 2026 INSC 357 - Suspension of Sentence

The Supreme Court considered an appeal by former Jharkhand Minister Anosh Ekka against the Jharkhand High Court’s refusal to suspend his sentence and grant bail in a CBI disproportionate-assets and corruption case.

Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code

Nitendra Kumar Tomer, Suspended Director, Ambro Asia Private Limited v. Unox S.P.A. 2026 INSC 356- S.61 IBC - Limitation

"no discretion is left in the NCLAT to condone delay beyond the prescribed condonable period of 15 days"

Election

Ram Chandra Choudhary v. Roop Nagar Dugdh Utpadak Sahakari Samiti Limited 2026 INSC 347 - Writ Jurisdiction - District Milk Unions - Election Matters

Neither the right to vote nor the right to contest an election is a fundamental right.

Code Of Criminal Procedure 1973: Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita 2023

Dhan Jee Pandey v. State of Bihar 2026 INSC 349 - S.389 CrPC - Sentence Suspension

Parameters governing suspension of sentence post-conviction are qualitatively distinct from those applicable at the stage of pre-trial bail.

Tenancy Laws

M.V. Ramachandrasa (D) v. Mahendra Watch Company 2026 INSC 348 - Karnataka Rent Act - Subletting - Partnership Firm

Subletting- The determinative test is whether the original tenant continues to retain legal possession and control over the premises.

Service Law

K.G. Seshadri v. Trustees of State Bank of India 2026 INSC 333 -Pension Fund Rules

State Bank of India Employees’ Pension Fund Rules, 1955

Cooperative Society Matters

Nirmal Ujjwal Credit Co‑operative Society Ltd. v. Ravi Sethia 2026 INSC 338 - Multi‑State Cooperative Societies Act

Multi‑State Cooperative Societies Act, 2002 - Section 64

Arbitration and Conciliation Act 1996

Maharashtra State Electricity Distribution Company Limited (MSEDCL) v. R Z Malpani, 2026 INSC 342 - Arbitration Agreement - Letter of Intent

A letter of intent does not, in and of itself, create a legal relationship or contractual obligations until there is a clear, unambiguous final acceptance by the parties.

Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code

GLS Films Industries Private Limited v. Chemical Suppliers India Private Limited, 2026 INSC 344 - S.9 IBC

Read Judgment In LawLens Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code, 2016 - Section 9 - When examining an application under Section 9 , the adjudicating authority has to examine (i) whether there was an operational debt exceeding ₹1 lakh (after 24th March, 2020, ₹1 crore); (ii) whether the evidence furnished with the application

State of Uttarakhand v. Sarita Singh  2026 INSC 337 - UP Civil Services - Extraordinary Pension

Read Judgment In LawLens Uttar Pradesh Civil Services (Extraordinary Pension) Rules, 1981 - In the matter of award of extraordinary pension, the sanction of the Hon’ble Governor is necessary. Such sanction is expected to be granted by the Hon’ble Governor after examining all relevant aspects referred to in

Code Of Civil Procedure

Channappa (D) v. Parvatewwa (D) 2026 INSC 343 - Order II Rule 2 CPC - Omitted Relief - Second Suit

Where a plaintiff omits to claim a relief which he or she is entitled to claim on the same cause of action, he/she is precluded from instituting a subsequent suit in respect of such omitted relief.

Code Of Civil Procedure

Maurice W. Innis v. Lily Kazrooni @ Lily Arif Shaikh 2026 INSC 340. - S.47 CPC - Execution Court Jurisdiction

The jurisdiction of Executing Court is limited to give effect to the decree as passed and not to assume the role of a trial court so as to substitute its own view in place of that expressed under the decree.

Indian Evidence Act 1872 : Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam 2023

Russi Fisheries P. Ltd. v. Bhavna Seth 2026 INSC 339 - Non-Appearance Of Plaintiff In Witness Box

The adverse presumption drawn for non-appearing in the witness box by the plaintiff, is a rebuttable presumption.

Code Of Criminal Procedure 1973: Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita 2023

Roma Ahuja v. State  2026 INSC 336 - S.468 CrPC - Limitation Commencement

The criminal proceedings can be said to have been initiated in both categories of complaint when the complaint is filed before the Magistrate or FIR is lodged before the police, as the case may be.