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Supreme Court Clarifies Freedom of Speech vs. Sub Judice in Online Content: Wikimedia Foundation vs. ANI Media (2025)

Introduction Date of the Judgment: May 09, 2025 Citation: 2025 INSC 656 Judges: Abhay S. Oka, J., Ujjal Bhuyan, J. In the digital age, where information spreads rapidly through online platforms, how does the principle of sub judice (matters awaiting judicial decision) apply to content hosted on these platforms? The Supreme Court of India addressed […]

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Supreme Court Modifies High Court Order on CLAT 2025: Siddhi Sandeep Ladda vs. Consortium of National Law Universities (2025)

Introduction Date of the Judgment: May 07, 2025 Citation: 2025 INSC 714 Judges: B.R. Gavai, J. and Augustine George Masih, J. Did errors in the Common Law Admission Test (CLAT) 2025 adversely affect the career aspirations of thousands of students? The Supreme Court of India recently addressed this critical question in an appeal against a

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Supreme Court Upholds Compensation for Human Rights Violation Due to FIR Refusal: Pavul Yesu Dhasan vs. The Registrar, State Human Rights Commission (2025)

Date of the Judgment: April 30, 2025 Citation: 2025 INSC 677 Judges: Abhay S. Oka, J. and Ujjal Bhuyan, J. When a citizen approaches a police station to report a crime, should they be treated with dignity? The Supreme Court of India recently addressed this critical question in a case concerning the refusal to register

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Supreme Court allows registration of second FIR in corruption case: State of Rajasthan vs. Surendra Singh Rathore (2025) INSC 248 (19 February 2025)

Introduction Date of the Judgment: 19th February 2025 Citation: 2025 INSC 248 Judges: Sanjay Karol, J. and Prashant Kumar Mishra, J. Can police register a second FIR for the same offense? The Supreme Court of India recently addressed this critical question in a case involving allegations of corruption against a government official in Rajasthan. The

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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)

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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Supreme Court Quashes Gangster Act Charges in Property Dispute Case: Jay Kishan vs. State of Uttar Pradesh (2025)

Date of the Judgment: February 12, 2025 Citation: 2025 INSC 198 Judges: Sudhanshu Dhulia, J., Ahsanuddin Amanullah, J. Can allegations of cheating and property disputes lead to charges under the Uttar Pradesh Gangsters & Anti-Social Activities (Prevention) Act, 1986? The Supreme Court recently addressed this question in the case of Jay Kishan and Ors. vs.

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Supreme Court Clarifies Alimony Rights in Void Marriages: Sukhdev Singh vs. Sukhbir Kaur (2025)

Date of the Judgment: February 12, 2025 Citation: 2025 INSC 197 Judges: Abhay S. Oka, J., Ahsanuddin Amanullah, J., Augustine George Masih, J. Can a person whose marriage is legally declared void still claim alimony from their former spouse? This crucial question was addressed by the Supreme Court of India in the case of Sukhdev

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Supreme Court: Violation of Article 22(1) renders arrest illegal in Vihaan Kumar vs. State of Haryana (2025)

Introduction Date of the Judgment: February 07, 2025 Citation: 2025 INSC 162 Judges: Abhay S. Oka, J., Nongmeikapam Kotiswar Singh, J. Can an arrest be deemed illegal if the arrested person is not informed of the grounds for their arrest? The Supreme Court of India recently addressed this critical question in Vihaan Kumar vs. State

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Supreme Court mandates equal facilities for all persons with disabilities in examinations: Gulshan Kumar vs. Institute of Banking Personnel Selection & Ors. (2025) INSC 142 (03 February 2025)

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

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Burial Rights: Supreme Court Directs Burial at Designated Site in Chhattisgarh Grave Dispute (27 January 2025)

Date of the Judgment: 27 January 2025 Citation: 2025 INSC 109 Judges: B.V. Nagarathna, J. and Satish Chandra Sharma, J. (Divided Opinion) Can a family bury their deceased in their own village, or must they use a designated site? The Supreme Court of India recently addressed this question in a case from Chhattisgarh. The core

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Interim Bail for Election Canvassing: Supreme Court Addresses the Issue in Mohd. Tahir Hussain vs. State of NCT of Delhi (2025)

Introduction Date of the Judgment: January 22, 2025 Judges: Pankaj Mithal, J., Ahsanuddin Amanullah, J. Can an accused person in jail be granted interim bail to campaign for an election? The Supreme Court of India recently addressed this question in the case of Mohd. Tahir Hussain vs. State of NCT of Delhi. This judgment explores

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Supreme Court Mandates Basic Toilet Facilities in All Courts: Rajeev Kalita vs. Union of India (2025)

Supreme Court Mandates Basic Toilet Facilities in All Courts: Rajeev Kalita vs. Union of India (2025) LEGAL ISSUE: Ensuring basic sanitation and hygiene in court premises as a fundamental right. CASE TYPE: Public Interest Litigation Case Name: Rajeev Kalita vs. Union of India & Ors. Judgment Date: 15 January 2025 Date of the Judgment: 15

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