Constitution of India

Supreme Court clarifies priority of secured creditors vs. PMLA and MPID Act in NSEL scam: National Spot Exchange Limited vs. Union of India (2025)

/ Bela M. Trivedi, Constitution of India, Constitution of India with Article 246, Constitution of India with Article 254, Judges, Maharashtra Protection of Interest of Depositors Act, 1999, Maharashtra Protection of Interest of Depositors Act, 1999 with Section 14, Maharashtra Protection of Interest of Depositors Act, 1999 with Section 4, Prevention of Money Laundering Act, 2002, Prevention of Money Laundering Act, 2002 with Section 71, Satish Chandra Sharma

Date of the Judgment: May 15, 2025 Citation: 2025 INSC 694 Judges: Bela M. Trivedi, J., Satish Chandra Sharma, J. In a significant judgment concerning the National Spot Exchange Limited (NSEL) scam, the Supreme Court addressed the conflicting claims between secured creditors and the attachment of assets under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act, 2002 […]

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Supreme Court clarifies the process for designating Senior Advocates: Jitender @ Kalla vs. State (2025)

/ Abhay S. Oka, Advocates Act, 1961, Advocates Act, 1961 with Section 16, Constitution of India, Constitution of India with Article 142, Constitution of India with Article 145, Judges, S.V.N. Bhatti, Ujjal Bhuyan

Date of the Judgment: May 13, 2025 Citation: 2025 INSC 667 Judges: Abhay S. Oka, J., Ujjal Bhuyan, J., S.V.N. Bhatti, J. Is the current system for designating Senior Advocates in India fair and effective? The Supreme Court of India addressed concerns about the existing process in Jitender @ Kalla v. State (Govt. of NCT

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Supreme Court acquits accused in cheque bounce case, invoking Article 142: Rajendra Anant Varik vs. Govind B. Prabhugaonkar (2025)

/ Constitution of India, Constitution of India with Article 142, Criminal Procedure Code, 1973, Criminal Procedure Code, 1973 with Section 357, Judges, Negotiable Instruments Act, 1882, Negotiable Instruments Act, 1882 with Section 138, Sandeep Mehta, Vikram Nath

Introduction Date of the Judgment: May 06, 2025 Citation: 2025 INSC 633 Judges: Vikram Nath, J. and Sandeep Mehta, J. Can the Supreme Court use its powers to provide complete justice when an accused has already paid the cheque amount in a case involving Section 138 of the Negotiable Instruments Act? The Supreme Court addressed

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Supreme Court Upholds Constitutionality of Pecuniary Jurisdiction in Consumer Protection Act, 2019: Rutu Mi Hir Panchal & Ors. vs. Union of India & Ors. (29 April 2025)

/ Article 14, Constitution of India, Article 32, Constitution of India, Constitution of India, Consumer Protection Act, 2019, Indian Contract Act, 1872, Judges, Manoj Misra, Pamidighantam Sri Narasimha, Section 34, Consumer Protection Act, 2019, Section 47, Consumer Protection Act, 2019, Section 58, Consumer Protection Act, 2019

Introduction Date of the Judgment: 29 April 2025 Judges: Pamidighantam Sri Narasimha, J., Manoj Misra, J. Does basing the jurisdiction of consumer courts on the value of goods and services purchased, rather than the compensation claimed, violate the Constitution? The Supreme Court of India recently addressed this question, examining the constitutional validity of key sections

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Supreme Court Upholds Land Acquisition: Relief Granted Under Article 142 in Kishore Chhabra vs. State of Haryana (2025)

/ B.R. Gavai, Constitution of India, Constitution of India with Article 142, Judges, K.V. Viswanathan, Land Acquisition Act, 1894, Land Acquisition Act, 1894 with Section 4, Land Acquisition Act, 1894 with Section 5-A, Land Acquisition Act, 1894 with Section 6, PRASHANT KUMAR MISHRA

Date of the Judgment: April 01, 2025 Citation: 2025 INSC 419 Judges: B.R. Gavai, Prashant Kumar Mishra, K.V. Viswanathan When can a landowner challenge land acquisition after possession is taken? The Supreme Court of India addressed this question in a case involving land acquisition for development in Sonipat, Haryana. The Court examined the validity of

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Supreme Court Dissolves Marriage Citing Irretrievable Breakdown, Quashes Extradition Order: Vishal Shah vs. Monali Shah Gupta (2025)

/ Constitution of India, Constitutional Law with Article 142, Indian Penal Code, 1860, Indian Penal Code, 1860 with Section 307, Indian Penal Code, 1860 with Section 498A, Judges, Offences, Pankaj Mithal, Protection of Women from Domestic Violence Act, 2005, Protection of Women from Domestic Violence Act, 2005 with Section 12, Protection of Women from Domestic Violence Act, 2005 with Section 31, Sandeep Mehta

Introduction Date of the Judgment: February 20, 2025 Citation: 2025 INSC 254 Judges: Pankaj Mithal, J., Sandeep Mehta, J. Can a marriage be dissolved if it has irretrievably broken down, even if one party opposes it? The Supreme Court of India addressed this critical question in the case of Vishal Shah vs. Monali Shah Gupta,

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Supreme Court grants bail due to delayed trial in UAPA case: Tapas Kumar Palit vs. State of Chhattisgarh (2025) INSC 222 (14 February 2025)

/ Constitution of India, Constitutional Law with Article 21, Fundamental Rights, Indian Penal Code, 1860, Indian Penal Code, 1860 with Section 120B, Indian Penal Code, 1860 with Section 149, J.B. Pardiwala, Judges, R. Mahadevan, Unlawful Activities Prevention Act, 1967 (UAPA), Unlawful Activities Prevention Act, 1967 (UAPA) with Section 13, Unlawful Activities Prevention Act, 1967 (UAPA) with Section 17

Introduction Date of the Judgment: 14th February, 2025 Citation: (2025) INSC 222 Judges: Justices J.B. Pardiwala and R. Mahadevan What happens when a trial is significantly delayed? The Supreme Court of India recently addressed this critical question in a case involving the Unlawful Activities Prevention Act (UAPA). The Court considered the balance between the seriousness

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Suppression of Evidence: Supreme Court awards 75% back wages to MSRTC Driver in wrongful termination case (2025)

/ Constitution of India, Constitution of India with Article 226, Dipankar Datta, Judges, Motor Vehicles Act, 1988, Motor Vehicles Act, 1988 with Section 166, Sandeep Mehta

Introduction Date of the Judgment: 14th February 2025 Citation: 2025 INSC 218 Judges: Dipankar Datta J., Sandeep Mehta J. Can an employer suppress crucial evidence to justify the termination of an employee? The Supreme Court of India recently addressed this critical question in the case of Maharashtra State Road Transport Corporation (MSRTC) vs. Mahadeo Krishna

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Supreme Court settles electricity rebate dispute in Goa industrial units: Puja Ferro Alloys vs. State of Goa (2025) INSC 217 (14 February 2025)

/ Constitution of India, Constitution of India with Article 166(3), Dipankar Datta, General Clauses Act, 1897, General Clauses Act, 1897 with Section 21, Goa (Prohibition of Further Payments and Recovery of Rebate Benefits) Act, 2002, Goa (Prohibition of Further Payments and Recovery of Rebate Benefits) Act, 2002 with Section 3, Indian Electricity Act, 1910, Indian Electricity Act, 1910 with Section 23, Indian Electricity Act, 1910 with Section 51-A, Judges, Sandeep Mehta

Date of the Judgment: 14th February 2025 Citation: (2025) INSC 217 Judges: Dipankar Datta, J., Sandeep Mehta, J. Did industrial units in Goa receive the electricity rebate they were promised? The Supreme Court of India addressed this question in a recent case involving several companies and the State of Goa. The core issue revolved around

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Supreme Court Upholds Eviction Process for Unauthorized Occupants of Municipal Premises: Municipal Corporation of Greater Mumbai vs. Vivek V. Gawde (2024)

/ Constitution of India, Constitution of India with Article 226, Constitution of India with Article 227, Eviction of Unauthorized Occupants, Limitation Act, 1963, Limitation Act, 1963 with Section 3, Limitation Period, Mumbai Municipal Corporation Act, 1888, Mumbai Municipal Corporation Act, 1888 with Section 105B, Mumbai Municipal Corporation Act, 1888 with Section 105F, Part Performance, Transfer of Property Act, 1882, Transfer of Property Act, 1882 with Section 53A, Writ Jurisdiction

Supreme Court Upholds Eviction Process for Unauthorized Occupants of Municipal Premises: Municipal Corporation of Greater Mumbai vs. Vivek V. Gawde (2024) Date of the Judgment: December 13, 2024 The Supreme Court of India addressed the legality of eviction proceedings initiated by the Municipal Corporation of Greater Mumbai against occupants of municipal premises, specifically focusing on

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Supreme Court Upholds Absolute Gift, Rejects Resumption Based on Discontinued Services: Naresh Kumari vs. Chameli (2024)

/ Constitution of India, Constitution of India with Article 23, Fundamental Rights, Gift, Transfer of Property Act, 1882, Transfer of Property Act, 1882 with Section 122, Transfer of Property Act, 1882 with Section 126

Supreme Court Upholds Absolute Gift, Rejects Resumption Based on Discontinued Services: Naresh Kumari vs. Chameli (2024) LEGAL ISSUE: Whether a gift of land, made in lieu of services, can be revoked if the donee or their successors discontinue those services. CASE TYPE: Civil Law Case Name: Smt. Naresh Kumari & Ors. vs. Smt. Chameli &

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Supreme Court Upholds Insertion of ‘Socialist’ and ‘Secular’ in Preamble: Dr. Balram Singh vs. Union of India (25 November 2024)

/ Constitution of India, Constitution of India with Article 14, Constitution of India with Article 25, Constitution of India with Article 368, Constitutional Law, Constitutional Law with Article 368, Fundamental Rights, Preamble of the Constitution

Supreme Court Upholds Insertion of ‘Socialist’ and ‘Secular’ in Preamble: Dr. Balram Singh vs. Union of India (2024) LEGAL ISSUE: Whether the insertion of the words ‘socialist’ and ‘secular’ in the Preamble to the Constitution of India by the Constitution (Forty-second Amendment) Act, 1976 is valid. CASE TYPE: Constitutional Law Case Name: Dr. Balram Singh

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