Courtroom Chronicles
Courtrooms Chronicle provides comprehensive coverage of judgments, case updates, court orders, and public interest litigations (PIL). Stay informed on the latest legal developments, landmark decisions, and significant rulings across various jurisdictions. Whether you’re a legal professional, researcher, or interested citizen, Courtrooms Chronicle delivers timely and insightful content to keep you abreast of the dynamic landscape of the judiciary system.
Recent Posts
SUPREME COURT ON MEDICAL COLLEGE FEE LIABILITY & STUDENT RELOCATION
The Supreme Court in Soumya Ranjan Panda v. Subhalaxmi Dash resolved the long-pending dispute arising from the collapse of Sardar Rajas Medical College by balancing student welfare, institutional accountability, and financial equity. The Court held that the defaulting institution and its trust must primarily compensate transferee colleges while students were directed to clear outstanding dues at SRMCH fee rates.
SUPREME COURT ACQUITS TALARI NARESH IN SC/ST ACT MURDER CASE
The Supreme Court in Talari Naresh v. State of Telangana overturned a murder conviction under IPC and the SC/ST Act after finding major contradictions in eyewitness testimony, hostile witnesses, and unreliable medical evidence.
SC UPHOLDS MURDER CONVICTION BASED ON ORAL DYING DECLARATION AND SOLITARY EYEWITNESS
The Supreme Court reaffirmed that conviction can validly rest on a reliable oral dying declaration and testimony of a single trustworthy witness, even when several witnesses turn hostile.
SUPREME COURT ON DEPARTMENTAL ENQUIRY AND JUDICIAL REVIEW
The Supreme Court in The State of Jharkhand v. Ranjan Kumar clarified the scope of judicial review in departmental proceedings and upheld disciplinary action against a police constable accused of securing dual appointments using forged documents.
SUPREME COURT ON PARA TEACHERS REGULARISATION UNDER SSA
The Supreme Court in Sunil Kumar Yadav & Ors. v. State of Jharkhand & Ors. (2026 INSC 462) held that para-teachers under the Sarva Shiksha Abhiyan do not possess an automatic right to regularisation. However, the Court directed Jharkhand to conduct periodic recruitment exclusively for para-teachers under the statutory 50% reservation framework.
SUPREME COURT CLOSES MAJOR HATE SPEECH CASES
Supreme Court dismisses major hate speech petitions, stressing existing legal remedies under CrPC and Constitution while clarifying FIR registration powers under Section 156(3).