498 Supreme Court of India judgments explained in plain English: what was decided, the law applied and why it matters. Page 21 of 21.
Supreme Court holds that stem cell therapy for Autism Spectrum Disorder cannot be offered as a commercial clinical service; only permissible in approved clinical trials under strict regulatory oversight.
Supreme Court holds that UGC Regulations under Entry 66 of List I prevail over state university statutes; appointment of Vice-Chancellor invalid if Search Committee excludes UGC nominee.
Supreme Court holds that free sanitary pads and separate toilets in schools are constitutionally mandated under Article 21A and RTE Act to ensure dignity, equality, and continuous education for girls.
Supreme Court holds that NGT may use project cost or turnover to quantify environmental compensation under polluter pays principle, provided it is rational and reasoned.
Supreme Court sets aside demolition order where 'khoai' land status lacked scientific evidence, emphasizing burden of proof in PILs and protection of private property rights.
Supreme Court holds that disciplinary proceedings under Advocates Act abate when complainant withdraws complaint and affirms satisfaction with advocate's conduct.
Supreme Court holds that only the Principal Civil Court or High Court with ordinary original jurisdiction can extend arbitral timelines under Section 29A, regardless of who appointed the arbitrator.
Supreme Court holds Wakf Tribunal can adjudicate disputes only over properties listed in official auqaf list or registered under Chapter V, not on mere user or unregistered claims.
Supreme Court holds that Section 175(4) BNSS is not standalone; requires affidavit, superior officer's report, and hearing before investigating public servants.
Supreme Court holds that collusion in some land acquisition awards does not invalidate unrelated awards; each beneficiary must be judged on individual merit.
Supreme Court holds that conciliation can be initiated for apprehended disputes without prior demand to employer, reinforcing preventive intent of ID Act and protecting contract labour rights.
Supreme Court holds that conciliation under ID Act can be initiated without prior demand if dispute is apprehended, affirming government's administrative power to refer disputes preemptively.
Supreme Court holds that fraudulent compensation awards to some landowners do not invalidate awards to innocent beneficiaries; individualized assessment required.
Supreme Court grants bail in dowry death case, holding that delayed allegations, inconsistent injuries, and absence of prima facie evidence cannot justify denial of bail under BNS.
Supreme Court holds that delegated legislation like MIP notifications only become enforceable upon Official Gazette publication, not upon website upload.
Supreme Court holds that registered sale deeds carry a strong presumption of validity; mere allegations of inadequacy or non-mutation cannot override clear documentary evidence.
Supreme Court holds that NCLT cannot adjudicate trademark title disputes under Section 60(5)(c) IBC when resolution plan recognizes rival claims and no application under Sections 43/45 was filed.
Supreme Court holds that delegated legislation like MIP notifications only become effective upon Official Gazette publication, not website upload.