Supreme Court Clarifies Default Bail Under Section 167(2) CrPC During Lockdown: S. Kasi vs. State (2020) LEGAL ISSUE: Whether the time limit for filing a charge sheet under Section 167(2) of the Code of Criminal Procedure (CrPC) gets extended due to the Supreme Court’s order on extending limitation during the COVID-19 lockdown. CASE TYPE: Criminal […]
Introduction Date of the Judgment: 14th February, 2025 Citation: 2025 INSC 222 Judges: Hon’ble Mr. Justice J.B. Pardiwala and Hon’ble Mr. Justice R. Mahadevan What happens when the wheels of justice turn too slowly? The Supreme Court of India recently addressed this critical question in a case involving the Unlawful Activities Prevention Act (UAPA), emphasizing
Supreme Court Protects Women’s Dignity at Workplace in Transfer Case: Punjab and Sind Bank vs. Durgesh Kuwar (2020) LEGAL ISSUE: Whether a transfer order of a female employee can be considered malafide if it is a reprisal for reporting irregularities and sexual harassment at the workplace. CASE TYPE: Service Law, Constitutional Law Case Name: Punjab
Supreme Court Upholds SC/ST Act Amendments, Clarifies Anticipatory Bail LEGAL ISSUE: Validity of amendments to the Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes (Prevention of Atrocities) Act, 1989, and the extent of the bar on anticipatory bail. CASE TYPE: Criminal Law, Constitutional Law Case Name: Prathvi Raj Chauhan vs. Union of India & Ors. [Judgment Date]: 10
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Supreme Court Upholds Amendment Transferring Labour Law Offenses to Criminal Courts: State of M.P. vs. M.P. Transport Workers Fedn. (2020) LEGAL ISSUE: Whether the transfer of jurisdiction for trying offenses under labour laws from Labour Courts to regular criminal courts is constitutional. CASE TYPE: Constitutional Law, Labour Law Case Name: State of M.P. & Anr.
Supreme Court Clarifies the Scope of Anticipatory Bail Under Section 438 CrPC LEGAL ISSUE: Scope and duration of anticipatory bail under Section 438 of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973. CASE TYPE: Criminal Law Case Name: Sushila Aggarwal and others vs. State (NCT of Delhi) and another [Judgment Date]: 29 January 2020 Introduction Date of
Supreme Court Directs Action on Air and Water Pollution in Delhi NCR LEGAL ISSUE: Addressing the escalating issue of environmental pollution, particularly air and water pollution, in Delhi and the National Capital Region (NCR). CASE TYPE: Environmental Law, Public Interest Litigation Case Name: M.C. Mehta vs. Union of India & Ors. Judgment Date: 13 January
Supreme Court Clarifies “Document” Definition to Include Electronic Records in Rape Cases LEGAL ISSUE: Whether electronic records like memory cards/pen drives qualify as “documents” under the Indian Evidence Act, 1872 and the Indian Penal Code, 1860, and whether an accused is entitled to a copy of such records. CASE TYPE: Criminal Law (Rape and related
Supreme Court prohibits alienation of common water bodies for industrial use: Jitendra Singh vs. Ministry of Environment & Ors. (2019) INSC 926 LEGAL ISSUE: Whether the State can alienate common water bodies for industrial activities under the guise of providing alternatives. CASE TYPE: Environmental Law, Public Interest Litigation Case Name: Jitendra Singh vs. Ministry of
Supreme Court Clarifies Transparency in Judicial Appointments and Asset Declarations (2019) LEGAL ISSUE: Balancing the Right to Information with Judicial Independence and Privacy CASE TYPE: Constitutional Law, Right to Information Case Name: Central Public Information Officer, Supreme Court of India v. Subhash Chandra Agarwal Judgment Date: 13 November 2019 Date of the Judgment: 13 November
Supreme Court Upholds Death Penalty in Child Rape and Murder Case: Manoharan vs. State (2019) LEGAL ISSUE: Review of death penalty in a case involving rape and murder of children. CASE TYPE: Criminal Law Case Name: Manoharan vs. State by Inspector of Police [Judgment Date]: 7th November 2019 Introduction Date of the Judgment: 7th November
Supreme Court Clarifies Magistrate’s Power to Order Further Investigation Post Charge Sheet LEGAL ISSUE: Whether a Magistrate has the power to order further investigation after a charge sheet has been filed in a criminal case. CASE TYPE: Criminal Law Case Name: Vinubhai Haribhai Malaviya and Ors. vs. The State of Gujarat and Anr. Judgment Date:
