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- Supreme Court Judge Advocates Wider Use of Mediation in Family Courts
News · 26 Sep 2026
Justice B.V. Nagarathna called for greater reliance on alternative dispute resolution mechanisms to ease the burden on family courts. The Supreme Court judge emphasized the need to decongest family courts through mediation and other ADR processes. This directive aims to reduce pendency and provide faster resolution of family disputes including matrimonial and custody matters.
- Karnataka High Court Holds Husband's Girlfriend Cannot Be Treated as Family Member Under Law
News · 26 Sep 2026
The Karnataka High Court clarified in a recent judgment that a husband's girlfriend cannot be treated as a family member or relative for purposes of legal protections and familial rights. This determination addresses questions of legal recognition and standing in matrimonial and family law contexts under Indian jurisprudence.
- Karnataka State Law University Implements 1% Transgender Reservation in Three-Year LLB Course
News · 26 Sep 2026
Following Karnataka High Court directions during proceedings on transgender admission rights in legal education, KSLU introduced 1% horizontal reservation for transgender students in its three-year Bachelor of Laws programme and relaxed minimum eligibility requirement to 40% marks. The university's admission notification issued on September 16, 2026, incorporates the reservation provision following a special government order dated September 15, 2026.
- Karnataka High Court Rules Police Cannot Act as Recovery Agents in Civil Rent Disputes
News · 26 Sep 2026
The Karnataka High Court quashed criminal proceedings against hospital management, holding that police machinery cannot be invoked to recover unpaid rent or settle contractual disputes that are essentially civil in nature. The court noted the rental agreement contained an arbitration clause and ruled that giving criminal colour to civil disputes amounts to abuse of legal process and misuse of law, burdening the justice system with weak cases.
- Karnataka High Court Holds Preventive Detention Cannot Substitute for Bail Cancellation Without Cogent Evidence
News · 26 Sep 2026
The Karnataka High Court ruled that preventive detention of a person already granted bail requires demonstration of compelling necessity through cogent and proximate material showing real and imminent propensity for prejudicial activity, not merely the existence of a criminal case. The court found the detention constitutionally vulnerable where the detenu was not informed of his right to make representation to the Union government under Article 22(5) of the Constitution, addressing a habeas corpus petition filed by the detenu's wife.
- Karnataka DGP Issues Strict Section 35 BNSS Compliance Circular Following High Court Rebuke on Illegal Arrests
News · 26 Sep 2026
The Karnataka High Court described Whitefield Police Station's actions as a 'blatant infraction' of Supreme Court precedent in Satender Kumar Antil v. CBI for serving Section 35(3) BNSS notice only after bringing an arrestee near the police station. Following this judgment in the petition of Hindu activist Mohan Gowda (W.P. No. 25680/2026), the Director General of Police issued comprehensive circulars on September 19 and September 2026 warning police of personal liability for non-compliance with mandatory notice requirements before arrest.
- Supreme Court Withdraws Plea Against Arsenic-Based Homeopathic Medicine for COVID Immunity
News · 26 Sep 2026
A bench of Chief Justice of India Surya Kant, Justice Joymalya Bagchi, and Justice V Mohana dismissed a writ petition filed by physician-scientist Dr Cyriac Abby Philips (known as 'The Liver Doctor') as withdrawn. The petition, originally filed in 2022, had challenged the administration of homoeopathic medicine 'Arsenicum Album 30' to children and elderly persons as a preventive measure against COVID-19.
- Supreme Court Petition Seeks CEC Probe and Criminal Trial for Election Commissioner Allegations
News · 26 Sep 2026
A petition moved in the Supreme Court by advocate Shailendra Mani Tripathi, represented by advocate Chand Qureshi, seeks to subject Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar to police investigation and trial as an 'ordinary accused.' The petition alleges tampering with electoral rolls and contends that such conduct falls outside the purview of official duties, rendering immunity inapplicable under Section 16 of the Chief Election Commissioner and Election Commissioners (Appointment, Conditions of Service and Tenure) Act, 2023.
- PIL Filed in Supreme Court Seeking Independent Probe into Election Commission Irregularities
News · 26 Sep 2026
Advocate Shailendra Mani Tripathi filed a writ petition in the Supreme Court seeking an independent probe into alleged irregularities in the Election Commission of India's functioning under Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar. The petition raises concerns over the deletion of approximately 13 crore names from electoral rolls, unauthorized changes to voter registration forms, and decisions taken without full Commission approval, citing written dissents recorded by two Election Commissioners between November 2025 and August 2026.
- Supreme Court Strikes Down Maharashtra Methanol Rules; Suggests Multi-Department Approach to Hooch Tragedies
News · 26 Sep 2026
A bench of Justices J B Pardiwala and K Vinod Chandran struck down provisions of the Maharashtra Poisons Rules requiring methanol to be mixed with specified colourants and bitterants, holding the restrictions violated Articles 14 and 19(1)(g). The Court suggested coordinated, multi-department measures by states and Union Territories to prevent spurious liquor tragedies and called for comprehensive disaster management systems in hospitals.
- Supreme Court Acquits Four in Murder Case, Rejects Identification by Sound in Darkness
News · 26 Sep 2026
The Supreme Court on September 18, 2026, acquitted four accused in a murder case, holding that witness testimony claiming identification of assailants by sounds during a pitch-dark night from a distance lacks credibility. The judgment underscores the unreliability of such identification methods and the necessity for corroborating evidence in criminal prosecutions.
- Supreme Court Schedules Six-Week Adjournment for Exam Paper-Leak Asset Seizure Plea
News · 26 Sep 2026
The Supreme Court, in a bench of Justices P S Narasimha and Alok Aradhe, deferred hearing a PIL seeking directions to confiscate movable and immovable property of offenders and their family members involved in exam question paper leak cases. The petitioner, advocate Ashwini Kumar Upadhyay, had noted the passage of the Public Examinations (Prevention of Unfair Means) Amendment Bill, 2026. The matter will be heard after six weeks.
- Supreme Court Reserves Verdict on Sambhal Mosque Survey Challenge
News · 26 Sep 2026
A two-judge bench of Justices P S Narasimha and Alok Aradhe reserved its verdict on petitions filed by the Sambhal Jama Masjid management committee challenging a survey ordered by a trial court. The Allahabad High Court had upheld the survey in May 2025. Arguments centered on the applicability of the Places of Worship (Special Provisions) Act, 1991, with the Uttar Pradesh government submitting that it is committed to protecting the interests of all parties.
- Supreme Court Acquits Man in Rape Case, Criticises Trial Court's Value Judgments
News · 26 Sep 2026
A bench of the Supreme Court acquitted a man accused of rape, finding critical inconsistencies in the sole testimony of the prosecutrix. The Court objected to the trial court's subjective value judgments and held that 'there cannot be part acceptance and part rejection of the prosecutrix's statement.' The judgment emphasizes the need for consistent and credible evidence in sexual assault cases.
- Karnataka High Court Upholds ₹50 Lakh Permanent Alimony Award; Holds Duration of Marriage Alone Cannot Determine Amount
News · 25 Sep 2026
A Division Bench of Justice D K Singh and Justice H. Shanthi Bhushan upheld a ₹50 lakh permanent alimony award, dismissing cross-appeals by both spouses. The court held that permanent alimony cannot be determined merely by marriage duration or mathematical formula, requiring individual assessment of each spouse's financial circumstances and contributions. The judgment also upheld the divorce decree and rejected the wife's restitution of conjugal rights petition.
- Karnataka High Court Quashes Domestic Violence Proceedings Against In-Laws for Lack of Specific Allegations
News · 25 Sep 2026
Justice Venkatesh Naik T of the Karnataka High Court quashed criminal domestic violence proceedings against a husband's parents, holding that general allegations of support without specific overt acts of domestic violence cannot sustain continuation of proceedings. The case against the husband continues. This judgment clarifies the evidentiary threshold required under the Domestic Violence Act and protects in-laws from frivolous prosecution.
- Supreme Court Directs Hospitals to Upgrade ICU Infrastructure Within 9 Months
News · 25 Sep 2026
The Supreme Court accepted a court-appointed committee's timeline requiring hospitals nationwide to meet ICU infrastructure and staffing standards, reducing the originally proposed 12-month compliance period to 9 months. The directive applies to all hospitals across India and sets enforceable deadlines for upgrades to critical care facilities. This judgment ensures standardized ICU quality and resource availability for patients requiring intensive medical intervention.
- Supreme Court Quashes POCSO FIR Against Father in Matrimonial Custody Dispute; Directs Family Court Supervision in Bengaluru
News · 25 Sep 2026
The Supreme Court quashed a Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act FIR against a father involved in a prolonged child custody dispute and established safeguards for handling sexual offence allegations arising from matrimonial conflicts. The Court granted legal custody to the father while directing the Family Court in Bengaluru to oversee the child's physical reintegration under supervision of a committee comprising CBI officers and NIMHANS specialists. The judgment sets precedent for preventing misuse of POCSO provisions in matrimonial disputes.
- Karnataka High Court Upholds DRDO Land Acquisition for Defence Projects; National Security Takes Precedence Over Individual Rights
News · 25 Sep 2026
The Karnataka High Court's Division Bench set aside a Single Judge order quashing land acquisition proceedings initiated by the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) for establishing a Defence Research Laboratory. The Court held that national security considerations must take precedence over individual interests and personal rights when evaluating land acquisition for defence projects. This ruling clarifies the hierarchy of public interest in property rights matters.
- Supreme Court Upholds Disqualification of BRS MLA from Telangana Assembly
News · 25 Sep 2026
The Supreme Court upheld the disqualification of a BRS MLA from the Telangana Assembly, rejecting his 'ghar wapasi' defence of voluntary party membership renunciation. The bench clarified that the Tenth Schedule's defection provisions do not permit preservation of Assembly membership through subsequent party rejoining after voluntary resignation. The court held that defection results in permanent loss of the House seat regardless of later party realignment.
- Supreme Court to Hear PIL on Display Boards Warning of False Complaint Consequences
News · 25 Sep 2026
The Supreme Court agreed to list for hearing next week a PIL seeking directions to the Centre and state authorities to install display boards at police stations and public places informing citizens of legal consequences of filing false complaints. The petition addresses misuse of criminal law through frivolous and malicious complaints. This PIL aims to deter false accusations and protect citizens from wrongful prosecution.
- Supreme Court Reserves Order on OBC Creamy Layer Judgment's Prospective Application
News · 25 Sep 2026
The Supreme Court (Justices PS Narasimha and R Mahadevan) reserved its order on the Centre's plea seeking a two-year window for implementing the March 11 OBC creamy layer determination judgment. The Centre cited concerns over disruption to past and ongoing recruitments in PSUs and government bodies. The court's decision will determine whether the judgment applies prospectively or retrospectively to recruitment processes.
- Supreme Court Directs Centre on Online Child Sexual Exploitation Material Removal
News · 25 Sep 2026
The Supreme Court pulled up the Centre for failing to inform the court of steps taken to remove Child Sexual Exploitation and Abuse Material (CSEAM) from online platforms. The bench sought measures ensuring prompt uploading of offenders' particulars to the National Database of Sexual Offenders and timely law-enforcement action on intermediary reports. The court also directed establishment of a centralised online reporting portal for CSEAM reporting by intermediaries.
- Supreme Court Implements Ardee Family Settlement; Appoints Advocate Commissioner
News · 25 Sep 2026
The Supreme Court has progressed in implementing the settlement reached in the prolonged Ardee Group family dispute by proposing Uttara Babbar as Advocate Commissioner. The court's intervention in the complex family matter demonstrates judicial oversight in ensuring compliance with settlement terms. This development marks a significant step toward resolution of the protracted legal dispute.
- Supreme Court to Hear PIL on Speedy Disposal of Criminal Cases Against Lawmakers
News · 25 Sep 2026
The Supreme Court agreed to list for urgent hearing a 2016 PIL seeking directions to ensure speedy disposal of criminal cases against lawmakers. The petition addresses delays in criminal proceedings involving members of legislative bodies. This hearing aims to establish timelines and mechanisms for expedited trial completion in cases involving public representatives.
- Centre Reappoints Senior Advocates Arvind Kamath and B. Narsimha Sharma as Additional Solicitors General for Karnataka and Telangana High Courts
News · 25 Sep 2026
The Union Ministry of Law and Justice notified on September 24 the re-appointment of senior advocates Kuloor Arvind Kamath and B. Narsimha Sharma as Additional Solicitors General for India for the Karnataka and Telangana High Courts respectively. The re-appointment is for a further period of three years effective October 17, 2026, or until further orders, whichever is earlier. The notification reflects the Centre's institutional representation strategy before these high courts.
- Karnataka High Court Sets Aside Bank Account Freeze in Naman Finlease Police Case; Non-Compliance with CrPC Section 102(3)
News · 25 Sep 2026
The Karnataka High Court set aside the police's freezing of Naman Finlease Private Limited's bank account in Crime No. 289/2023 (registered under IPC Sections 419, 420, 504, 506 and IT Act Sections 66C, 66D) because the police failed to comply with the mandatory reporting requirement under Section 102(3) CrPC governing seizure and freezing of property. The judgment does not adjudicate the underlying allegations but addresses procedural compliance in asset preservation during investigation. The case involves allegations of loan recovery harassment through the Loanwalle application.
- Karnataka High Court Quashes Criminal Case Against Man Booked for Insulting Prime Minister Without Intent to Provoke Breach of Peace
News · 25 Sep 2026
The Karnataka High Court quashed criminal proceedings against a man charged under Section 352 BNS (insult to the Prime Minister) by Athani Police, holding that insulting remarks do not attract the provision without an intent to provoke breach of peace. The bench also flagged the delay in prosecution and the omnibus nature of allegations. The judgment clarifies the mens rea requirement for Section 352 BNS offences in the context of political speech.
- Karnataka High Court Directs Examination of Urdu Linguistic Minority Teacher Recruitment Challenge Against KSAT Jurisdiction
News · 25 Sep 2026
A Division Bench of the Karnataka High Court agreed to examine whether challenges to Urdu linguistic minority teacher recruitment can bypass the Karnataka State Administrative Tribunal (KSAT) and be entertained directly under Article 226. The bench is reviewing the Single Judge's order dated September 18, 2026, which had directed petitioners to approach KSAT as the appropriate forum. The matter involves the intersection of recruitment law, linguistic minority rights, and administrative tribunal jurisdiction.
- Karnataka High Court Dismisses BJP MLC's Petition to Quash Defamation Case Over Press Statements
News · 25 Sep 2026
The Karnataka High Court rejected a petition filed by BJP Member of Legislative Council Adaguru H. Vishwanath seeking to quash criminal defamation proceedings initiated against him for statements made during a press conference. The High Court declined to interfere with the trial court proceedings, allowing the defamation case to proceed on merits. The ruling clarifies that public figures cannot obtain automatic quashing of defamation cases based on the nature of the forum where statements were made.
- Karnataka High Court Upholds Divorce and ₹50 Lakh Alimony Award; Stresses Educated Couples Must Be Role Models
News · 25 Sep 2026
The Karnataka High Court affirmed a divorce decree and alimony order of ₹50 lakh, observing that educated persons are expected to resolve matrimonial differences with dignity and restraint. The bench emphasized that conduct and demeanor during family disputes reflect broader societal values. The judgment underscores judicial expectations for high-income and educated litigants in dissolution-of-marriage cases.
- Bombay High Court Petition Seeks Stay on Special Intensive Revision and Restoration of Voter Names in Maharashtra
News · 25 Sep 2026
A petition filed in the Bombay High Court seeks a stay on the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls in Maharashtra and restoration of deleted voter names. The petitioners allege that the Election Commission failed to follow Section 18 procedures and transparency requirements, relying on dissent notes from Election Commissioners Sukhbir Singh Sandhu and Vivek Joshi recorded on 14 occasions over 10 months. The petition does not challenge the correctness of the SIR process itself but questions whether the Commission followed statutory procedures.
- Supreme Court Judges Request CJI to Constitute Permanent Constitution Bench for Constitutional References
News · 25 Sep 2026
In a split verdict on the Chief Election Commissioner Act, 2023 challenge, both Supreme Court judges issued a concurring procedural order requesting the Chief Justice of India to consider constituting a permanent 5-Judge Bench to decide pure constitutional issues. The Bench highlighted that inordinate delay in resolving constitutional references is a source of institutional embarrassment, noting that a reference from 2015 took eight years to reach decision and another reference took 14 years in total.
- Supreme Court Seeks Reply on Challenge to 2024 Ahmednagar Lok Sabha Election Result
News · 25 Sep 2026
A Bench comprising Chief Justice of India Surya Kant, Justice Joymalya Bagchi and Justice V. Mohana issued notice on BJP leader Sujay Radhakrishna Vikhe-Patil's plea challenging NCP Sharadchandra Pawar MP Nilesh Dyandev Lanke's election from Maharashtra's Ahmednagar Lok Sabha constituency in the 2024 general elections. The Supreme Court sought a response from Lanke on Vikhe-Patil's challenge to the Bombay High Court's April 8, 2026 order, which dismissed the election petition at the preliminary stage on grounds of vague and non-specific allegations.
- Supreme Court Dismisses Husband's Appeal Against Wife's UK Divorce Proceedings
News · 25 Sep 2026
The Supreme Court, comprising Justice S.V.N. Bhatti and Justice N.V. Anjaria, dismissed an appeal by Mihir Prakash Bajoria challenging the Calcutta High Court's decision to set aside an anti-suit injunction restraining his wife Vidushi Jain Bajoria from pursuing divorce in the UK Family Court. The Court clarified that an anti-suit injunction cannot be granted on speculation that a foreign court may pass a decree not enforceable in India, and both parties remain free to challenge future UK Family Court decisions through proper legal channels.
- Supreme Court to Hear PIL on Misuse of Criminal Law Through False Rape and SC/ST Cases
News · 25 Sep 2026
The Supreme Court has agreed to list a writ petition next week seeking measures to curb alleged misuse of criminal law through fabricated FIRs and false complaints, particularly in rape and SC/ST Act cases. The PIL alleges rampant filing of false cases that burden the judicial system and harm the accused. The hearing will examine whether statutory safeguards and procedural checks can be strengthened to prevent such abuse while protecting genuine victims' access to justice.
- Supreme Court Dismisses Karnataka's Challenge to ₹5 Lakh Compensation for Illegal Arrest of Homestay Owner
News · 24 Sep 2026
The Supreme Court dismissed the State of Karnataka's Special Leave Petition challenging a Karnataka High Court order that declared the arrest of a Kodagu homestay owner illegal and directed compensation of ₹5 lakh. The High Court found the arrest violated statutory safeguards under decisions in D.K. Basu, Arnesh Kumar and related precedents, establishing that arrest cannot be routine investigative measure without independent justification.
- Karnataka High Court Rejects Presumption of Hindu Joint Family When Members Live Separately for Extended Periods
News · 24 Sep 2026
The Karnataka High Court held that the legal presumption that a Hindu family is joint is not an immutable rule of evidence and can be refuted when family members have lived separately, maintained remote relationships, and cultivated separate possession for extended periods. This ruling weakens the automatic application of joint family presumptions in property and inheritance disputes.
- Karnataka High Court Holds WhatsApp Status Sharing Not 'Publication' Under Section 505(2) IPC
News · 24 Sep 2026
The Karnataka High Court quashed an FIR filed under Section 505(2) IPC, holding that posting a statement as a WhatsApp status shared only with contacts does not constitute 'publication or circulation' on a public forum sufficient to attract charges of creating or promoting enmity, hatred or ill-will between classes. The judgment clarifies the scope of criminal liability for social media communications and protects private messaging from broad communal enmity charges.
- Journalist Ravi Nair Approaches Supreme Court for Release in Adani Defamation Case
News · 24 Sep 2026
Journalist Ravi Nair has moved the Supreme Court seeking his release after arrest pursuant to a Non-Bailable Warrant issued by a Gujarat Sessions Court in an Adani defamation case. His plea comes after the Gujarat High Court denied him interim relief. The petition raises issues regarding the scope of defamation law and press freedom in relation to reporting on public figures and corporate entities.
- Advocate Seeks Contempt Action Against Chief Election Commissioner for Alleged Violation of Supreme Court Orders
News · 24 Sep 2026
Advocate Brajesh Singh has sought the Attorney General of India's statutory consent to initiate criminal contempt proceedings against Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar for alleged willful defiance of Supreme Court judgments. The petition alleges a complete breakdown of multi-member consensus within the Election Commission, with the other two Election Commissioners registering written objections at least 14 times over ten months. The matter highlights concerns about institutional functioning and adherence to constitutional safeguards.
- Supreme Court Rejects Use of PIL for Commercial Tender Disputes
News · 24 Sep 2026
The Supreme Court ruled that a Public Interest Litigation cannot be used to settle commercial tender disputes between rival bidders. The bench noted that a PIL petitioner who was the alter ego of an unsuccessful bidder in a ₹23 crore road project in Shimla district had improperly sought to challenge the tender process. The court granted three months for completion of the project at original rates, with a compliance report due in December.
- Supreme Court Splits on CEC-EC Appointment Act Constitutional Challenge; Matter Goes to CJI
News · 24 Sep 2026
A two-judge bench delivered a split verdict on a constitutional challenge to the 2023 law governing the appointment of the Chief Election Commissioner and Election Commissioners. Justice Dipankar Datta rejected a reference to a larger bench, while Justice Satish Chandra Sharma held that the challenge raised substantial constitutional questions warranting Constitution Bench consideration. The matter has been referred to the Chief Justice for appropriate orders.
- Supreme Court Dismisses Danam Nagender's Defection Disqualification Challenge
News · 24 Sep 2026
The Supreme Court dismissed Danam Nagender's appeal against the Telangana High Court's judgment disqualifying him as an MLA for defection. The High Court had ordered his disqualification effective April 23, 2024, when he contested the Secunderabad Lok Sabha constituency as a Congress candidate while being a BRS MLA. The Supreme Court's dismissal upholds the disqualification order without granting any stay or reprieve.
- Supreme Court Directs Centre to File Report on Child Sexual Abuse Material Within Two Weeks
News · 24 Sep 2026
A bench comprising Justice JB Pardiwala and Justice K. Vinod Chandran has granted the Union Government a final opportunity to file a comprehensive report on measures taken to curb Child Sexual Abuse Material (CSAM) and prevent lapses by social media intermediaries. The court seeks details of steps taken under the POCSO Act and by the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology. The directive aims to strengthen regulatory oversight of digital platforms in protecting children from online exploitation.
- Supreme Court to Hear Mamata Banerjee's Petition on Trinamool Congress Symbol Freeze
News · 24 Sep 2026
Chief Justice Surya Kant's bench is scheduled to hear Mamata Banerjee's challenge to the Election Commission of India's interim order freezing the Trinamool Congress name and symbol in a dispute with a rival faction led by Ritabratra Banerjee. The Supreme Court has previously expressed concern about delays in such matters, referencing lessons from the Shiv Sena symbol case. The outcome will determine whether the party can use its traditional symbol in upcoming elections.
- Karnataka High Court Directs Special Investigation Team for KPSC Veterinary Officer Recruitment Irregularities; State to Challenge in Supreme Court
News · 24 Sep 2026
The Dharwad Bench of the Karnataka High Court directed the constitution of a five-member Special Investigation Team (SIT) headed by DGP Alok Kumar to investigate alleged irregularities in KPSC Veterinary Officer recruitment. The court imposed 17 stringent guidelines and directed the SIT to submit progress reports every 30 days in sealed cover. The Karnataka government announced it will challenge this order in the Supreme Court.
- Karnataka High Court Cautions State Against Upgrading Compassionate Appointees to Higher Posts Contrary to Norms
News · 24 Sep 2026
The Karnataka High Court cautioned the State government against upgrading compassionate appointees to higher posts in violation of statutory norms. The cases involved Sathish V. Gulla and Sandeepkumar Vinayakarao Kulkarni, whose fathers died in harness as Bandh Peons in 2017. The Bench set aside a tribunal's order, holding that one illegality cannot be the foundation for commanding its repetition.
- Karnataka High Court Rejects Actor Darshan's Plea Against Grant of Pardon to Co-Accused Pradosh
News · 24 Sep 2026
The Karnataka High Court rejected actor Darshan's petition challenging the grant of pardon to co-accused Pradosh in a criminal case. Darshan contended that Pradosh had communicated with his wife and others outside prison and was influenced to become an approver. The court found no fault in Pradosh speaking to his wife using a mobile number officially declared to prison authorities, upholding the approver status.
- Supreme Court Prohibits Forcible Vehicle Repossession Without Notice; Holds Practice Violates Constitutional Rights
News · 24 Sep 2026
In Hari Dutta Sharma v. State of Uttar Pradesh (2026 INSC 998), Justices P.S. Narasimha and Alok Aradhe held that taking a financed vehicle by force without the notice promised in the loan agreement violates Articles 14 and 21 of the Constitution. The Court directed the Reserve Bank of India to ensure genuine compliance with loan recovery guidelines by NBFCs and banks, noting that existing recovery rules have remained merely on paper.