Date of the Judgment: 25 February 2025 Citation: 2025 INSC 269 Judges: Pamidighantam Sri Narasimha, J., Sandeep Mehta, J. Can the government’s procurement policy for Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) be enforced, and what are the obligations of government bodies in promoting these enterprises? The Supreme Court of India addressed these critical questions in […]
LEGAL ISSUE: Whether all persons with disabilities (PwD), not just those with benchmark disabilities (PwBD), are entitled to the same examination facilities, such as scribes and compensatory time.CASE TYPE: Public Interest Litigation (Disability Rights) Case Name: Gulshan Kumar vs. Institute of Banking Personnel Selection & Ors. [Judgment Date]: 03 February 2025 Introduction Date of the
Supreme Court Grants Bail Due to Prolonged Trial Delay in MCOCA Case: Siddhant @ Sidharth Balu Taktode vs. State of Maharashtra (2024) LEGAL ISSUE: Whether prolonged incarceration without trial justifies the grant of bail, especially under stringent laws like the Maharashtra Control of Organised Crime Act, 1999. CASE TYPE: Criminal Case Name: Siddhant @ Sidharth
Supreme Court Clarifies LMV License Validity for Transport Vehicles Date of the Judgment: 6 November 2024 Citation: (2024) INSC 840 Judges: Dr Dhananjaya Y Chandrachud, CJI, Hrishikesh Roy, J, Pamidighantam Sri Narasimha, J, Pankaj Mithal, J, Manoj Misra, J. Can a person holding a Light Motor Vehicle (LMV) license legally drive a transport vehicle? The
Supreme Court Limits State Bar Council Enrolment Fees: Gaurav Kumar vs. Union of India (2024) LEGAL ISSUE: Whether State Bar Councils can charge enrolment fees exceeding the limit set by the Advocates Act, 1961. CASE TYPE: Constitutional Law, Regulatory Law, Legal Profession. Case Name: Gaurav Kumar vs. Union of India and Ors. [Judgment Date]: 30
Supreme Court Quashes FIR in ‘College Romance’ Web Series Case LEGAL ISSUE: Whether the use of expletives and profane language in a web series constitutes obscenity under the Information Technology Act, 2000. CASE TYPE: Criminal Law, Information Technology Case Name: Apoorva Arora & Anr. Etc. vs. State (Govt. of NCT of Delhi) & Anr. Judgment
Supreme Court Upholds Senior Advocate Designation: Mathews J. Nedumpara vs. Union of India (2023) LEGAL ISSUE: Whether the designation of Senior Advocates under the Advocates Act, 1961 is unconstitutional. CASE TYPE: Constitutional Law Case Name: Mathews J. Nedumpara & Ors. vs. Union of India & Ors. [Judgment Date]: October 16, 2023 Introduction Date of the
Supreme Court clarifies applicability of Central and State laws in Scheduled Areas: Adivasis for Social and Human Rights Action vs. Union of India (2023) LEGAL ISSUE: Whether Central and State laws automatically apply to Scheduled Areas, or if they require specific notifications by the Governor. CASE TYPE: Constitutional Law, specifically concerning the Fifth Schedule of
Supreme Court Upholds the Validity of Contesting from Two Seats in Elections Date of the Judgment: February 2, 2023 Citation: (2023) INSC 75 Judges: Dr Dhananjaya Y Chandrachud, CJI, Pamidighantam Sri Narasimha J, and J B Pardiwala J. The judgment was authored by Dr Dhananjaya Y Chandrachud, CJI. Can a candidate contest from multiple constituencies
Supreme Court Upholds Amendments to Foreign Contribution Regulation Act LEGAL ISSUE: Constitutional validity of amendments to the Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Act, 2010. CASE TYPE: Public Interest Litigation Case Name: Noel Harper & Ors. vs. Union of India & Anr. Judgment Date: 08 April 2022 Introduction Date of the Judgment: 08 April 2022 Citation: (2022) INSC
Supreme Court Clarifies Rules for Name and Date of Birth Corrections in CBSE Certificates Date of the Judgment: 03 June 2021 Citation: (2021) INSC 332 Judges: A.M. Khanwilkar, J., B.R. Gavai, J., Krishna Murari, J. Can a student change their name or date of birth on their Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) certificates? The
Supreme Court quashes FIR for promoting enmity: Patricia Mukhim vs. State of Meghalaya (2021) LEGAL ISSUE: Whether a Facebook post criticizing government inaction and highlighting discrimination against non-tribals constitutes an offense under Section 153A and 505(1)(c) of the Indian Penal Code, 1860. CASE TYPE: Criminal Law Case Name: Patricia Mukhim vs. State of Meghalaya &
