A landmark Supreme Court ruling clarifies that higher qualifications cannot disqualify candidates unless expressly prohibited, reshaping recruitment rules under ICDS.
Courtroom Chronicles
SUPREME COURT ON AUCTION SALE FINALITY AND PROPERTY VALUATION IN DRT PROCEEDINGS
The Supreme Court held that while confirmed auction sales deserve protection, courts may still order reconsideration of valuation to ensure the secured property fetched the best possible price during recovery proceedings.
SC ON OBC CREAMY LAYER – PSU SALARY INCOME AND RESERVATION POLICY ANALYSIS
A landmark Supreme Court judgment clarifying how salary income of PSU employees should be treated while determining OBC creamy layer status in civil services recruitment.
SUPREME COURT QUASHES DOWRY HARASSMENT CASE AGAINST IN-LAWS DUE TO VAGUE ALLEGATIONS
The Supreme Court held that vague and omnibus allegations cannot justify criminal prosecution of in-laws in dowry harassment cases and quashed proceedings against the parents-in-law in Dr Sushil Kumar Purbey v State of Bihar (2026).
SUPREME COURT ON COMMERCIAL WISDOM OF COC
The Supreme Court reaffirmed that courts cannot interfere with the commercial wisdom of the Committee of Creditors under the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code unless there is material irregularity or violation of statutory provisions.
SC Shields Faculty Promotions from HC Interference
The Supreme Court in Dr. Jiji K.S. v. Shibu K (2026) reaffirmed the finality of its judgments, holding that High Court orders cannot undermine promotions already granted pursuant to a prior Supreme Court decision relating to AICTE qualification requirements.