INTRODUCTION In Surekha Domaji Bele Vs. Executive Engineer, Testing Division, MSEDCL, 2026 INSC 639, decided on 16 June 2026, the Hon’ble Supreme Court, through a Judgment authored by Justice Nongmeikapam Kotiswar Singh, dealt with an important issue relating to disciplinary proceedings and procedural fairness. While the case involved several service law issues, the central question
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INTRODUCTION The Supreme Court’s recent decision in Jayakrishna Menon v. Krishnankutty & Ors. (2026 INSC 631) On 09.06.2026 may appear at first glance to be a routine contempt matter. However, a closer reading shows that the Judgment deals with two important issues. First, the binding nature of undertakings given before a court. Second, the responsibility
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Introduction In a significant ruling consolidating the law on constructive res judicata, the Supreme Court has held that while the doctrine bars grounds omitted even due to negligence, its application is not mechanical, it must be sensitive to the facts and circumstances of each case. The Division Bench set aside a Chhattisgarh High Court order
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INTRODUCTION In Dr. Rakesh Kumar Gupta v. State of Uttar Pradesh & Ors. with State of Uttar Pradesh v. Anil Rastogi & Ors., 2026 INSC 632, decided on 09 June 2026, the Supreme Court of India, comprising of Justice Dipankar Datta and Justice Satish Chandra Sharma, the Supreme Court found that the existing, precedent in
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INTRODUCTION On June 15, 2026, the Supreme Court of India made a significant ruling in the case of Special Police Establishment v. Kamta Prasad Mishra and others 2026 INSC 644. Justices J.K. Maheshwari and Atul S. Chandurkar laid down clear limits on who qualifies for an exemption under the Right to Information (RTI) Act, 2005.
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INTRODUCTION On June 11, 2026, the Supreme Court of India delivered a landmark ruling in the case of Gaurav Mehla & Ors. v. State of Haryana & Ors. (2026 INSC 641), clarifying the limits of procedural compliance in public and semi-public employment. Justices Sanjay Karol and Nongmeikapam Kotiswar Singh addressed the crucial balance between administrative
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INTRODUCTION In Atul Chauhan v. State of Haryana & Ors., 2026 INSC 640, decided on 11 June 2026, the Supreme Court of India, comprising Justice Sanjay Karol and Justice Nongeikapam Kotiswar Singh, examined the scope of Rule 23(1) of the Haryana Civil Services (Compassionate Financial Assistance or Appointment) Rules, 2019. The Supreme Court upheld the
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