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
SC REAFFIRMS RIGHTS OF RAILWAY EMPLOYEES IN PENSION AND PAY WEIGHTAGE CASE
The Supreme Court in Bency John v. Kerala State Electricity Board Ltd held that railway employees remain Central Government servants despite having separate service rules. The Court restored pension and pay-weightage benefits granted to the appellant and clarified the constitutional status of railway servants under Articles 309 and 311.
SUPREME COURT UPHOLDS COURT-MONITORED CRIMINAL INVESTIGATION IN TESTAMENTARY DISPUTE
The Supreme Court upheld the Bombay High Court’s direction for a court-monitored criminal investigation in a probate dispute involving rival wills and alleged diversion of estate funds. The Court ruled that High Courts retain plenary constitutional powers under Article 215 to protect estates in custodia legis and prevent abuse of judicial process.
BHIKHUBHAI GOVINDBHAI PATEL VS STATE OF GUJARAT CASE ANALYSIS 2026
The Supreme Court quashed criminal proceedings in a long-standing property dispute, ruling that criminal law cannot be misused to pressure parties in civil litigation where essential ingredients of offences are absent.
SUPREME COURT ON INQUEST REPORTS AND BAIL IN MURDER CASE
The Supreme Court ruled that omission of an accused’s name in an inquest report cannot alone justify grant of bail in a murder case and emphasized the need for reasoned bail orders based on complete evidence.
SUPREME COURT ON ADDITIONAL AMENITY TDR UNDER MRTP ACT
The Supreme Court ruled that additional Amenity TDR under the MRTP Act is a statutory compensation right that cannot be waived through agreements or denied on grounds of delay.
SUPREME COURT ON PROMOTION RIGHTS UNDER ARTICLE 309
The Supreme Court clarified that statutory recruitment rules override executive instructions and employees have no vested right to promotion under repealed rules.