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14/10/2026

⚖️ **Victim’s Right to Speedy Trial: Supreme Court on Section 528 BNSS**

Can a victim independently approach the High Court when criminal proceedings are delayed?

In *Renuka Jain v. The State of NCT of Delhi & Ors.*, **2026 INSC 1100**, decided on 24 September 2026, the Supreme Court of India examined this question under Section 528 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023 (BNSS).

**Key points from the judgment:**

🔹 **Locus standi:** The Court held that a victim has the legal standing to approach the High Court seeking expeditious completion of criminal proceedings.

🔹 **Delay in trial:** The matter concerned criminal proceedings that had remained pending despite an earlier direction for completion of the trial.

🔹 **Directions:** The Supreme Court set aside the Delhi High Court’s order and directed the trial court to conclude the proceedings expeditiously, within one year.

**Legal significance:** The judgment recognises that a victim may independently seek judicial intervention for the timely conclusion of criminal proceedings. The Court did not express an opinion on the merits of the underlying case.

📚 **Case:** *Renuka Jain v. The State of NCT of Delhi & Ors.*
**Citation:** 2026 INSC 1100
**Decision date:** 24 September 2026

🔗 **Read the detailed legal update:**
https://corpusjurisindia.com/renuka-jain-victims-right-to-speedy-trial-bnss/

This post provides a general summary of the judicial decision. Readers should refer to the original judgment for the complete reasoning and directions.

Learn how the Supreme Court in Renuka Jain recognised a victim's right to speedy trial under Section 528 BNSS and set aside the High Court's order.

10/10/2026

CJP Protest in Delhi: Peaceful Assembly, Public Order and Transport Restrictions

The proposed CJP protest in Delhi has brought important questions concerning peaceful assembly and restrictions on public movement into focus.

The video discusses legal proceedings concerning the proposed demonstration, including lawyers approaching the High Court and concerns over restrictions affecting metro and railway services.

The discussion raises three important legal issues:

• Constitutional rights: Article 19(1)(b) of the Constitution protects the right to assemble peacefully and without arms, subject to constitutional restrictions.

• Public order: Authorities may take lawful preventive measures, but the legal basis and scope of such restrictions remain important considerations.

• Public inconvenience: Restrictions affecting transport services raise questions about balancing public safety, peaceful assembly and the interests of ordinary commuters.

The key issue is how peaceful demonstrations can be regulated within the framework of constitutional rights and applicable law.

Follow for legal updates and developments.

This content is intended for general legal awareness and educational purposes only. It is not legal advice.

08/10/2026

An Inspiring Conversation with Shaktiman Dada

Corpus Juris India had the privilege of hosting Shaktiman Dada, General Secretary, National Hawker Federation (NHF), for a meaningful interaction and discussion.

The conversation provided an opportunity to hear his experiences and perspectives on street-vendor rights, livelihood and the challenges faced by people working in the informal economy.

The National Hawker Federation works with street-vendor organisations across India and has been associated with issues concerning the protection and recognition of street vendors and their livelihoods.

It was a valuable exchange of experiences and ideas.
A meaningful conversation. A valuable perspective.
🔗 National Hawker Federation (NHF): nhfindia.co.in

07/10/2026

Supreme Court on Annual Increment After Regularisation
The Supreme Court of India, in Chhaganbhai Kohyabhai Pateliya & Ors. v. The State of Gujarat & Ors., 2026 INSC 1088, decided on 6 October 2026, examined whether employees who had been granted permanent status could be denied an annual increment falling due after retirement because they were originally engaged as daily-wage workers.
The employees had rendered more than 30 years of service in the Gujarat Irrigation Department and were covered by the applicable Government Resolution concerning permanent status and service benefits.
What the Court held
The Supreme Court held that the employees' permanent status could not be ignored while considering their entitlement to the annual increment and consequential pension benefits.
The Court also considered the principles arising from C.P. Mundinamani and the subsequent directions concerning implementation of the increment and pension benefit.
The judgment further addressed the consequences of non-compliance with the stipulated period for payment.
Why it matters
The decision is relevant to service law and pension law, particularly in cases involving regularisation/permanent status, annual increments and consequential pensionary benefits.
Case: Chhaganbhai Kohyabhai Pateliya & Ors. v. The State of Gujarat & Ors.
Citation: 2026 INSC 1088
Court: Supreme Court of India
Date: 6 October 2026
📖 Read the detailed legal update:
https://corpusjurisindia.com/annual-increment-after-regularisation/
⚖️ This post provides a general summary of the judicial decision. Readers should refer to the original judgment/order for the complete reasoning and directions.

Supreme Court rules on annual increment after regularisation for retired workers. Read the Chhaganbhai Pateliya judgment and pension ruling.

05/10/2026

Supreme Court Clarifies Corporate Criminal Liability and Mens Rea
Can a company face criminal prosecution even when no individual employee or director has been separately arraigned?
In Sanofi India Ltd. v. Central Bureau of Investigation, 2026 INSC 957, decided on 7 September 2026, the Supreme Court examined corporate criminal liability and the attribution of mens rea to a corporation.
The Court clarified that the mere non-identification or non-arraignment of a natural person, by itself, does not automatically justify quashing criminal proceedings against a company.
The judgment also sets out a structured approach to determining when the acts and state of mind of a natural person can be attributed to a corporation.
Key Takeaway:
The decision provides an important framework for understanding corporate criminal liability, mens rea and Section 482 CrPC in proceedings involving companies.
Read the detailed analysis and full judgment:
https://corpusjurisindia.com/sanofi-india-ltd-v-cbi-corporate-criminal-liability/
Disclaimer: This post is published solely for legal information and educational purposes. It does not constitute legal advice, create a lawyer-client relationship, or amount to solicitation or advertisement.

Supreme Court in Sanofi India Ltd. v. CBI clarifies corporate criminal liability, attribution of mens rea and whether a company’s prosecution can be quashed merely because no natural person is arraigned.

29/09/2026

Can a police confession alone justify preventive detention?

In Mulla Afroz v. Union of India & Ors., 2026 INSC 1067, the Supreme Court examined preventive detention under the National Security Act, constitutional safeguards, and the evidentiary significance of a police confession.

The judgment also considers the relevance of a previous bail order and the requirement of relevant and independent material for preventive detention.

🔗 https://corpusjurisindia.com/mulla-afroz-v-union-of-india/

24/09/2026

Why This Supreme Court Judgment Matters: “Industry” Under Labour Law

The Supreme Court’s Nine-Judge Constitution Bench has examined the meaning of “industry” under the Industrial Disputes Act, 1947 in State of Uttar Pradesh v. Jai Bir Singh, 2026 INSC 897.

The judgment is particularly relevant because it addresses the legal position concerning pending disputes under the repealed Industrial Disputes Act while also distinguishing that framework from the Industrial Relations Code, 2020.

Key legal points:

🔹 The relevance of the Bangalore Water Supply principles to pending disputes under the Industrial Disputes Act.

🔹 The distinction between the repealed Industrial Disputes Act and the Industrial Relations Code, 2020.

🔹 The treatment of concluded proceedings and matters that have attained finality.

🔹 The scope of the Court’s determination concerning the expression “industry”.

Why it matters

For practitioners and students of labour law, the judgment provides an important reference for understanding the transition from the Industrial Disputes Act, 1947 to the Industrial Relations Code, 2020.

📄 Read the detailed legal update and full judgment:
https://corpusjurisindia.com/state-of-uttar-pradesh-v-jai-bir-singh/

For general legal information and educational purposes only. This post does not constitute legal advice.

22/09/2026

Supreme Court on Illegal Arrest & Re-Arrest

In Jaskaran Jeet Singh Deol v. State of Punjab, 2026 INSC 1022, the Supreme Court examined important safeguards under Article 22 concerning written grounds of arrest, re-arrest and judicial oversight.

The judgment reinforces the constitutional protection of personal liberty and the requirement to follow due process in matters of arrest and detention.

📖 Read the detailed judgment analysis:
https://corpusjurisindia.com/jaskaran-jeet-singh-deol-v-state-of-punjab/

19/09/2026

CAT on Pay Parity Between NWDA and CWC Superintending Engineers

The Central Administrative Tribunal, Principal Bench, New Delhi, has allowed OA No. 1747/2015, O P Singh Kushwah & Ors. v. Union of India & Anr., concerning the claim of pay parity between Superintending Engineers of the National Water Development Agency (NWDA) and the Central Water Commission (CWC).

The judgment was pronounced on 18 September 2026.

The Tribunal considered the historical pay structure of the corresponding posts, the subsequent difference in pay scales, the recommendation of the NWDA Governing Body, earlier judicial proceedings and the distinction between pay parity and equal pay for equal work.

The applicants had sought the pre-revised ₹14,300–18,300 scale along with the corresponding revised Sixth and Seventh CPC scales.

The Tribunal allowed the Original Application and directed grant of the specified pay scale and corresponding revised scales, subject to the conditions recorded in the judgment. It also directed consequential pay re-fixation and dealt with monetary arrears in accordance with its final directions.

Read the detailed legal update:
https://corpusjurisindia.com/nwda-cwc-pay-parity-cat-op-singh-kushwah/

⚖️ This post provides a general summary of the judicial decision. Readers should refer to the original judgment/order for the complete reasoning and directions.

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