Introduction Date of the Judgment: April 07, 2025 Judges: Sudhanshu Dhulia, J., K. Vinod Chandran, J. When a young woman dies mysteriously within two years of marriage, suspicion often falls on the husband and in-laws. But what happens when the evidence is unclear and the cause of death is uncertain? The Supreme Court of India […]
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
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.
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
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
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
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
Date of the Judgment: 28 February 2025 Citation: (2025) INSC 295 Judges: Pankaj Mithal, J., Ujjal Bhuyan, J. Was justice delayed, justice denied? In a case dating back to 1988, the Supreme Court of India overturned the convictions of three men accused of murder, citing a lack of credible evidence. This judgment highlights the critical
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
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
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
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.
