Supreme Court

1. 2026 SCC Vol. 2 Part 3: Supreme Court Cases on Criminal Law, Constitution, Competition & NDPS

SCC Online compiles key Supreme Court decisions from 2026 covering criminal law, constitutional issues, competition law, and NDPS matters. The compilation addresses significant topics including private forests vesting, road safety, professional communication, and environmental protection of Aravalli Hills.

Why it matters: Provides essential precedent guidance for legal practitioners on emerging jurisprudence across multiple substantive law areas.

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SCC Online
 · 15 Mar 2026, 05:30 AM IST
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2. Arvind Kejriwal Challenges High Court Order in Supreme Court Excise Policy Case

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Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal has moved the Supreme Court to challenge an order issued by the Chief Justice of the High Court in the excise policy case. This appeal involves high-profile criminal prosecution with significant constitutional and administrative law dimensions.

Why it matters: Raises important questions about judicial review, separation of powers, and procedural propriety in cases involving elected officials.

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Supreme Court of India
 · 15 Mar 2026, 07:18 PM IST
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Constitutional Law

3. DNT Leaders Petition Supreme Court for Distinct Census Enumeration in 2027

Denotified, Nomadic and Semi-Nomadic Tribes (DNT) leaders have approached the Supreme Court requesting inclusion of specific census questions regarding their community in the 2027 Census enumeration phases. The petition seeks recognition and distinct enumeration of these marginalized communities.

Why it matters: Addresses constitutional rights of historically marginalized communities and impacts affirmative action, social welfare schemes, and identity recognition.

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Supreme Court of India
 · 15 Mar 2026, 01:24 PM IST
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Regulatory

4. Rajya Sabha Elections: 26 Members Elected Unopposed, Deadlock in Three States

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Twenty-six candidates were elected unopposed to the Rajya Sabha, while electoral deadlocks have emerged in Bihar, Odisha, and Haryana requiring contested elections. These developments reflect electoral procedure complexities in the upper house selection process.

Why it matters: Highlights parliamentary law implications and electoral procedure challenges affecting legislative representation.

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NDTV India
 · 15 Mar 2026, 07:29 PM IST
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Constitutional Law

5. National Conference Seeks Release of Kashmiris Booked Under UAPA for Political Protest

The National Conference has sought release of Kashmir residents booked under anti-terror laws for organizing mourning gatherings following a foreign leader’s death, characterizing the assemblies as protected political expression. MLAs reported that the Lieutenant Governor promised case review before Id celebrations.

Why it matters: Raises critical civil liberties questions regarding freedom of expression, proportionality of anti-terror law application, and protection of political protest.

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The Hindu
 · 15 Mar 2026, 04:49 PM IST
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Civil Law

6. J&K L-G Announces Recovery and Return of Terror-Affected Families’ Seized Properties

Jammu & Kashmir Lieutenant Governor has declared that properties forcibly seized from terror-affected families will be recovered and returned, while appointing 27 family members to positions. Pending cases will be reopened to hold perpetrators accountable for unlawful seizures.

Why it matters: Establishes accountability for property violations during conflict and provides precedent for rehabilitation and restitution of affected populations.

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The Hindu
 · 15 Mar 2026, 05:06 PM IST
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7. Supreme Court Judge Appointments Announced

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The Delhi High Court has published notifications regarding appointments of judges to the Supreme Court of India. These appointments reflect changes to the highest court’s judicial composition.

Why it matters: Affects judicial composition and administration of the Supreme Court, influencing jurisprudential direction and court efficiency.

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Regulatory

8. Senior Advocate Designations Announced by Delhi High Court

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The Delhi High Court has issued orders designating senior advocates, reflecting recognition of outstanding advocacy and contribution to legal profession. These designations regulate bar practice standards and professional recognition.

Why it matters: Affects legal profession regulation, advocacy standards, and recognition of senior practitioners in Indian courts.

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Delhi High Court

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Regulatory

9. Tamil Nadu Assembly Election 2026: Campaign Window Set at 38 Days

Tamil Nadu’s 2026 Assembly elections will feature a 38-day campaign window, matching the 2021 election period but representing a reduction from eight phases in 2021 to a more consolidated schedule. The campaign period requires parties to finalize alliances, determine seat-sharing, select candidates, file nominations, and prepare campaign strategies.

Why it matters: Impacts election law procedures, candidate nomination deadlines, and constitutional requirements for state electoral processes.

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The Hindu
 · 15 Mar 2026, 06:46 PM IST
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Constitutional Law

10. Kerala CM Raises Constitutional Concerns on Privatization Affecting Job Reservations

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Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan has raised constitutional objections regarding privatization of public entities and its impact on employment reservation benefits. The statement highlights tensions between privatization policies and constitutional affirmative action frameworks.

Why it matters: Addresses constitutional law questions on equal opportunity, reservation rights, and state obligations under Article 16 of the Constitution.

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The Hindu
 · 15 Mar 2026, 06:16 PM IST
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Regulatory

11. Call for Regulatory Probe into Predatory Pricing by Quick Commerce Milk Platforms

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Politician D.K. Suresh has called for investigation into predatory pricing practices by quick commerce platforms in the milk sector. The statement raises consumer protection and competition law concerns affecting retail sector regulation.

Why it matters: Implicates competition law enforcement, consumer protection statutes, and regulatory oversight of digital commerce platforms.

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The Hindu
 · 15 Mar 2026, 04:56 PM IST
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High Court

12. Gujarat High Court: Heritage Property Construction Upheld Without Damaging Palace Character

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Gujarat High Court held that railway construction at Pratap Vilas Palace does not constitute illegal activity if undertaken without compromising the heritage character of the palace. The court rejected application of the doctrine of public trust to override heritage property development.

Why it matters: Establishes precedent on balancing heritage conservation with developmental activities and limits application of public trust doctrine.

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Gujarat High Court

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13. Gujarat High Court: Minor Mineral Rules Applied Prospectively to New Discoveries

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Gujarat High Court ruled that demand notices under the Minor Mineral Concession Rules 2017 should be quashed where Rule 15 applies only to minerals discovered after the 2017 Rules’ enforcement. The judgment clarifies that retroactive application is impermissible.

Why it matters: Provides important precedent on statutory rule interpretation, retroactivity principles, and mineral concession law administration.

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14. Gujarat High Court: Will Scribe Examination Not Legally Required, Only Attesting Witness

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Gujarat High Court determined that the scribe or draftsman of a will need not be examined as a witness for the instrument’s validity. Only attesting witnesses to the will’s execution require examination under evidence law.

Why it matters: Clarifies succession and evidence law regarding witness requirements, reducing evidentiary burden in will validation proceedings.

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Gujarat High Court

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15. Gujarat High Court: Single Judge Must Respect Coordinate Bench Decisions on Seized Vehicles

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Gujarat High Court held that judicial discipline requires single judges to respect decisions of coordinate benches, ordering release of vehicles seized under Minor Mineral Rules without continuing bank guarantee requirements. The decision emphasizes judicial hierarchy and consistency.

Why it matters: Establishes procedural law principle requiring respect for coordinate bench precedent and limiting collateral challenges to settled judicial decisions.

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Gujarat High Court

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Criminal Law

16. Man Arrested for Assaulting Police Constable in Ranipet

An individual has been arrested for physically assaulting a police constable in Ranipet, causing injuries to the officer’s nose requiring hospitalization. The case involves criminal liability for assault on law enforcement personnel.

Why it matters: Demonstrates enforcement of criminal statutes protecting police personnel and establishes precedent for assault on public servants.

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The Hindu
 · 15 Mar 2026, 06:36 PM IST
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Regulatory

17. West Bengal Assembly Elections: Two-Phase Polling Announced; Parties Express Support

West Bengal’s Assembly elections will proceed in two phases, representing a significant departure from previous election cycles which required six to eight phases. Political parties have welcomed the consolidated polling schedule while making electoral forecasts.

Why it matters: Affects electoral procedure, campaign logistics, and constitutional requirements for state election administration and voter participation.

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The Hindu
 · 15 Mar 2026, 06:12 PM IST
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Legal News

18. NUALS Secures First Place in National Moot Court Competition

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The National University of Advanced Legal Studies has achieved first-place recognition in a moot court competition, demonstrating excellence in legal advocacy and procedural law application. The achievement reflects high-quality legal education and advocacy practice development.

Why it matters: Indicates quality of legal education at premier institutions and advancement of advocacy practice standards for emerging legal practitioners.

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The Hindu
 · 15 Mar 2026, 06:26 PM IST
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Regulatory

19. Virtual Courts Initiative: Online Adjudication Without Physical Presence

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The Virtual Courts initiative enables case adjudication entirely online, eliminating requirements for litigant or lawyer physical appearance in traditional courtrooms. This represents a procedural innovation in access to justice and case management.

Why it matters: Transforms litigation procedure, enhances access to justice, and provides alternative dispute resolution mechanisms for parties.

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eCourts India

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Regulatory

20. High Court Services e-Courts Platform: Case Status, Cause Lists, and Judgment Access

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The High Court Services platform on eCourts provides litigants and practitioners real-time access to cause lists, case status updates, and judicial orders and judgments from high courts across India. This digital infrastructure modernizes judicial administration and litigation management.

Why it matters: Enhances litigation efficiency, transparency, and access to justice through digital platforms enabling remote case monitoring.

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