Supreme Court

1. Supreme Court Bars Probate Revocation Plea 27 Years After Grant as Time-Barred

The Supreme Court ruled that a 2022 application seeking revocation of probate granted decades earlier was hopelessly time-barred under Article 137 of the Limitation Act. The Court held that willful abstention from inquiry after receiving court notice constitutes constructive notice, reinforcing the respondents’ notice of proceedings and restoring the Single Judge’s dismissal order.

Why it matters: This ruling clarifies the applicability of limitation periods to probate revocation petitions and the constructive notice doctrine, significantly impacting succession disputes and property inheritance matters across India.

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Supreme Court of India
 · 15 Jun 2026, 12:00 PM IST
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Family Law

2. Supreme Court Issues 20-Point Guidelines on Child Psychological Evaluation in Custody Disputes

The Supreme Court issued binding 20-point guidelines for psychological evaluation of child victims in custody disputes, prohibiting multi-expert panels for assessments. The Court clarified these guidelines are not exhaustive or mechanically applicable but allow courts discretion in case-by-case application.

Why it matters: These guidelines establish mandatory procedural standards for conducting child psychological evaluations in family law matters, affecting custody determination practices and protecting children’s interests in family disputes nationwide.

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Supreme Court of India
 · 15 Jun 2026, 10:30 AM IST
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Property Law

3. Supreme Court Clarifies Rent Enhancement Rights Under UP Rent Act Persist After Legislative Changes

The Supreme Court clarified that removal of certain clarification provisions from Section 21 of the UP Rent Act, 1972 does not invalidate the statutory provisions permitting landlords to increase rent. The ruling addresses the impact of legislative amendments on pre-existing landlord rights.

Why it matters: This decision affects millions of tenants and landlords in Uttar Pradesh by clarifying how legislative amendments to rent control laws apply to rent enhancement rights and tenant-landlord relationships.

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Supreme Court of India
 · 15 Jun 2026, 10:34 AM IST
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Civil Law

4. Supreme Court Rules Probationer Termination Cannot Be Disguised as Performance Issues

The Supreme Court held that employers cannot use alleged performance deficiencies as a pretext to terminate probationary employees to avoid disciplinary procedures. The ruling establishes that the actual grounds for dismissal cannot be masked by manufactured performance-related justifications.

Why it matters: This decision provides critical protection to probationary employees by preventing employers from circumventing procedural safeguards and establishing accountability in service law matters affecting all government and private sector employees.

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Supreme Court of India
 · 15 Jun 2026, 09:47 AM IST
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High Court

5. Gauhati High Court Creates Inter-HC Split on GST Penalty Liability for Partners

The Gauhati High Court disagreed with the Bombay High Court’s interpretation of Section 122(1-A) of the CGST Act, holding that partners are liable to penalties for GST-evasive transactions including those occurring pre-2021. The Court emphasized that legislative intent requires identification of the person at whose instance violations occurred.

Why it matters: This inter-High Court disagreement creates conflicting jurisprudence on GST penalty liability for partners, necessitating Supreme Court clarification and affecting GST compliance obligations across India for business entities.

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Gauhati High Court
 · 15 Jun 2026, 12:30 PM IST
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High Court

6. Allahabad High Court Addresses Admissibility of Witness Statements Before Accused Summoning

The Allahabad High Court examined a murder conviction challenge concerning the evidentiary weight of witness statements recorded at different trial stages, including those made prior to the accused’s summoning. The judgment addresses the admissibility standards for such pre-summoning statements in criminal proceedings.

Why it matters: This ruling clarifies the procedural and evidentiary standards for witness statements in criminal trials, affecting the reliability and admissibility of testimony in murder convictions and other serious criminal matters.

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Allahabad High Court
 · 15 Jun 2026, 11:00 AM IST
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High Court

7. Madhya Pradesh High Court Denies Bail to Doctor for Prescribing Banned Pediatric Compound

The Madhya Pradesh High Court denied bail to a pediatric doctor who prescribed a banned fixed-dose compound to children below four years old, contrary to a government circular, resulting in multiple child deaths. The Court emphasized the severity of medical negligence through prescription of prohibited substances.

Why it matters: This judgment establishes medical negligence accountability for healthcare professionals who disregard government prohibitions on dangerous drugs, affecting pediatric medical practice standards and pharmaceutical compliance across India.

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Madhya Pradesh High Court
 · 15 Jun 2026, 06:30 AM IST
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High Court

8. Bombay High Court Orders Police Protection for Retired Judge Following Death Threats

The Bombay High Court directed the state to provide police protection to a retired judge and his family members after he received death threats related to his verdict in the Dawoodi Bohra succession dispute. The Court highlighted the seriousness of threats against judicial officers.

Why it matters: This order affirms judicial independence protections and demonstrates the court system’s commitment to safeguarding judges from intimidation based on their judicial decisions, crucial for maintaining rule of law.

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Bombay High Court
 · 15 Jun 2026, 06:32 PM IST
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High Court

9. Bombay High Court Restrains Vessel Auction Citing Strong Prima Facie Case

The Bombay High Court restrained the auction of an arrested vessel after the previous auction process failed due to technical reasons and the petitioner demonstrated a strong prima facie case. The Court found that permitting auction at that stage would be inappropriate.

Why it matters: This maritime law judgment establishes standards for interim relief in admiralty disputes and the conditions under which vessel sales may be restrained, affecting maritime commerce and security interests in India.

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Bombay High Court
 · 15 Jun 2026, 11:30 AM IST
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Regulatory

10. CESTAT Rules Toll Collection Transfer is Commercial Activity Not Sovereign Function

CESTAT affirmed that transferring toll collection rights through competitive bidding for commercial consideration constitutes a business activity rather than an inalienable sovereign function, thereby confirming service tax liability. The tribunal distinguished commercial activities from true sovereign functions like defense and administration of justice.

Why it matters: This ruling establishes the service tax liability framework for infrastructure toll collection transfers, significantly impacting National Highways Authority and other toll operators’ tax obligations across India.

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Central Excise and Service Tax Appellate Tribunal (CESTAT)
 · 15 Jun 2026, 07:30 AM IST
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District Court

11. Consumer Court Holds Postal Department Liable for 62-Day Money Order Delay to Widow

The District Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission of Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar held the postal department liable for deficient service after a money order worth Rs. 1,000 intended for an 80-year-old’s widowed sister was delayed for nearly two months. The commission rejected administrative oversights as justification for poor service delivery.

Why it matters: This judgment establishes service failure accountability for government agencies like the postal department, protecting vulnerable citizens and setting standards for timely financial service delivery.

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District Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission, Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar
 · 15 Jun 2026, 09:15 AM IST
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Legislation

12. Form 130 Replaces Form 16 as New TDS Certificate Under Income-Tax Act 2025

Form 16, the longtime TDS certificate issued to salaried employees annually, has been replaced by Form 130 under the Income-Tax Act 2025 with new structure and statutory basis. The change affects tax compliance procedures for salaried employees, pensioners, and employers managing payroll operations.

Why it matters: This procedural change impacts tax filing obligations and compliance for millions of salaried employees and employers, requiring awareness of new forms and documentation requirements under the revised Income-Tax framework.

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SCC Online
 · 15 Jun 2026, 10:00 AM IST
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High Court

13. Retired Bombay High Court Judge Files Police Complaint for Death Threats Over Bohra Verdict

A retired Bombay High Court judge who delivered a landmark judgment in the Dawoodi Bohra succession dispute in 2024 filed a formal police complaint after receiving multiple death threats demanding he retract the decision. The threats target the judge’s personal safety regarding his judicial pronouncement.

Why it matters: This incident highlights threats to judicial independence and judge safety, raising concerns about the ability of judicial officers to render independent decisions without fear of intimidation or violence.

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Bombay High Court / Mumbai Police
 · 15 Jun 2026, 05:32 AM IST
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Legal News

14. Weekly Legal Roundup: NEET Paper Leak, Defamation Suit, and Homemakers Recognition

SCC Times weekly summary covered multiple significant legal developments including NEET-UG examination paper leak, defamation litigation involving public figures, and judicial recognition of homemakers’ contribution as nation builders. The roundup consolidates diverse legal issues from the week of June 8-13, 2026.

Why it matters: This roundup provides practitioners and citizens an overview of cross-domain legal developments affecting education regulation, defamation law, and social recognition of unpaid domestic labor.

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SCC Times
 · 15 Jun 2026, 09:30 AM IST
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Supreme Court

15. Delhi High Court Announces Judicial Appointments to Supreme Court of India

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The Delhi High Court announced the appointment of High Court judges to the Supreme Court of India. This notification affects judicial hierarchy and senior judicial administration across the country.

Why it matters: Judicial appointments to the Supreme Court significantly impact the composition of the apex court and the resolution of constitutional and high-stakes legal matters affecting all Indians.

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Delhi High Court
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Regulatory

16. Delhi High Court Issues Senior Advocate Designation Order

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The Delhi High Court issued an order concerning Senior Advocate designations. This administrative decision affects professional standing and practice rights of advocates.

Why it matters: Senior Advocate designation impacts the professional status, eligibility to appear in certain matters, and practice privileges of advocates across Indian courts.

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Delhi High Court
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Regulatory

17. Allahabad High Court Releases Advocates’ Chambers Seniority List

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The Allahabad High Court released a tentative seniority list of members from both Bar Associations for allocation of newly constructed advocates’ chambers and parking facilities. The list determines inter se seniority for chamber allotment purposes.

Why it matters: This seniority determination establishes procedural standards for advocates’ chamber allocation and inter se seniority recognition, affecting bar association administration and advocate professional facilities.

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Allahabad High Court
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Regulatory

18. Legal Counsel Represents BCCI Before Central Information Commission on RTI Status

Counsel successfully represented the Board of Control for Cricket in India in remand proceedings before the Central Information Commission, advancing comprehensive arguments that the BCCI does not meet mandatory conditions under Section 2(h) of the RTI Act for classification as a public authority. The representation challenged the BCCI’s applicability to RTI obligations.

Why it matters: This representation establishes precedent on whether sporting bodies like the BCCI qualify as public authorities under the Right to Information Act, affecting transparency obligations and information access for sports governance.

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Central Information Commission
 · 15 Jun 2026, 08:45 AM IST
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Criminal Law

19. Ex-Congress Leader Murder Trial Nears Verdict After 20 Years With 128 Witnesses

The murder trial of Pawan Raje Nimbalkar, involving lead accused Padmasinh Patil, is nearing its verdict after two decades with examination of 128 witnesses. The extended trial duration highlights the challenges of witness examination and criminal justice delays.

Why it matters: This case exemplifies criminal justice delays in Indian courts and the complications of protracted witness examination, affecting public confidence in timely resolution of serious criminal matters.

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District Court (unspecified jurisdiction)
 · 15 Jun 2026, 05:21 PM IST
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Family Law

20. Bangladeshi Woman Faces Deportation Despite 10-Year Marriage and Two Indian Children

A Bangladeshi woman who has been married for ten years and has two Indian sons faces deportation proceedings. The case raises complex questions at the intersection of immigration law and family law protections for children and spouses.

Why it matters: This situation highlights the tension between immigration enforcement and family law protections, affecting the rights of foreign spouses married to Indian citizens and the welfare of children born to such marriages.

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Immigration/District Court (unspecified)
 · 15 Jun 2026, 04:20 PM IST
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