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Supreme Court acquits public servants in bribery case due to reasonable doubt: Madan Lal vs. State of Rajasthan (2025) INSC 340 (7 March 2025)

Date of the Judgment: March 7, 2025 Citation: (2025) INSC 340 Judges: Sudhanshu Dhulia, J., K. Vinod Chandran, J. In a recent judgment, the Supreme Court of India addressed the critical issue of proving demand and acceptance of bribe in cases under the Prevention of Corruption Act, 1988. The case involved two public servants, an […]

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Supreme Court overturns conviction for abetment of suicide due to lack of proximate cause: Patel Babubhai vs. State of Gujarat (2025)

Introduction Date of the Judgment: March 05, 2025 Citation: 2025 INSC 322 Judges: Abhay S. Oka, J., Ujjal Bhuyan, J. When can words or actions be considered as instigating someone to commit suicide? The Supreme Court of India addressed this critical question in the case of Patel Babubhai Manohardas & Ors. vs. State of Gujarat.

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Supreme Court Upholds Conviction in Murder Case: Tanaji Shamrao Kale vs. State of Maharashtra (2025)

Date of the Judgment: March 05, 2025 Citation: 2025 INSC 323 Judges: Abhay S. Oka, J., Ujjal Bhuyan, J. Did the High Court correctly uphold the conviction of the accused in a murder case where the prosecution presented eyewitness testimony? The Supreme Court of India addressed this question in the case of Tanaji Shamrao Kale

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Supreme Court clarifies liability of non-executive directors under Section 138 NI Act in cheque dishonor cases: K.S. Mehta vs. M/S Morgan Securities (2025) INSC 315 (March 4, 2025)

Date of the Judgment: March 4, 2025 Citation: 2025 INSC 315 Judges: B. V. Nagarathna, J., Satish Chandra Sharma, J. Can a non-executive director of a company be held liable for cheque dishonor under Section 138 of the Negotiable Instruments Act, 1881? The Supreme Court addressed this critical question in the case of K.S. Mehta

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Supreme Court Sets Aside Compensation Order in NDPS Case: Union of India vs. Man Singh Verma (2025)

Introduction Date of the Judgment: February 28, 2025 Judges: Sanjay Karol J., Manmohan J. Can a High Court, while deciding a bail application, award compensation for alleged wrongful confinement? The Supreme Court of India recently addressed this question in an appeal against a decision by the High Court of Judicature at Allahabad, Lucknow Bench. The

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Supreme Court clarifies the power to stay discharge orders in criminal revisions: Sudershan Singh Wazir vs. State (NCT of Delhi) (28 February 2025)

Introduction Date of the Judgment: 28 February 2025 Judges: Abhay S. Oka, J., Ujjal Bhuyan, J. Can a High Court stay an order of discharge in a criminal revision, effectively curtailing the liberty of an individual? The Supreme Court of India addressed this critical question in Sudershan Singh Wazir v. State (NCT of Delhi). The

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Supreme Court revives appeal in murder case due to High Court’s improper dismissal: Sanjay Kumar vs. State of Bihar (2025)

Date of the Judgment: February 27, 2025 Citation: 2025 INSC 287 Judges: Sanjiv Khanna, CJI., Sanjay Kumar, J. Did the High Court err in dismissing an appeal related to a murder case without properly examining the evidence? The Supreme Court of India recently addressed this critical question in Sanjay Kumar vs. State of Bihar. The

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Burden of Proof in Homicidal Death Cases: Supreme Court clarifies application of Section 106 of the Evidence Act in State of Madhya Pradesh vs. Balveer Singh (24th February 2025)

Introduction Date of the Judgment: 24th February 2025 Citation: 2025 INSC 261 Judges: J.B. Pardiwala, J., Manoj Misra, J. What happens when a death occurs within the confines of a home, and suspicion falls on a family member? The Supreme Court of India, in the case of State of Madhya Pradesh v. Balveer Singh, addressed

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Supreme Court clarifies conditions for bail under Section 437(6) CrPC in economic offences: Subhelal @ Sushil Sahu vs. The State of Chhattisgarh (2025) INSC 242 (18 February 2025)

Date of the Judgment: 18th February 2025 Citation: (2025) INSC 242 Judges: J.B. Pardiwala, J., R. Mahadevan, J. Can an accused be granted bail if the trial is not concluded within 60 days from the first date of evidence, as per Section 437(6) of the Code of Criminal Procedure? The Supreme Court addressed this question

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Supreme Court Clarifies Policy Strategy for Grant of Bail and Remission in Criminal Law (2025)

Introduction Date of the Judgment: February 18, 2025 Citation: 2025 INSC 239 Judges: Justice Abhay S. Oka, Justice Ujjal Bhuyan Can the government grant remission to convicts without an application from them? The Supreme Court of India recently addressed this crucial question while examining the policies and procedures for granting bail and remission to convicts.

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Supreme Court Clarifies Scope of Permanent Alimony: Jatinder Kumar Sapra vs. Anupama Sapra (2025) INSC 228 (17 February 2025)

Date of the Judgment: 17 February 2025 Citation: (2025) INSC 228 Judges: Vikram Nath, J., Sandeep Mehta, J. In a recent judgment, the Supreme Court addressed the extent and finality of permanent alimony in divorce cases, particularly concerning pending maintenance cases. The central question was whether a lump sum permanent alimony awarded by the Supreme

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