Introduction Date of the Judgment: May 19, 2025 Judges: B.R. Gavai, CJI, Augustine George Masih, J, K. Vinod Chandran, J. Are all High Court judges entitled to the same pension benefits regardless of their previous roles? The Supreme Court of India addressed this critical question in a recent suo motu writ petition, aiming to resolve […]
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
Introduction Date of the Judgment: May 06, 2025 The Supreme Court of India addressed the critical issue of whether a High Court can dismiss a criminal application seeking to quash a complaint without issuing notice to the respondent or providing reasons for declining to do so. The case of Gopal Govind Lakade & Anr. vs.
Introduction Date of the Judgment: May 05, 2025 Citation: 2025 INSC 647 Judges: Sanjiv Khanna, CJI, Sanjay Kumar, J. When does criticism of the judiciary cross the line into contempt? The Supreme Court of India recently addressed this question in a case involving alleged scandalous remarks against the court. The Court dismissed a petition seeking
Date of the Judgment: 01 May 2025 Judges: B. V. Nagarathna and Satish Chandra Sharma In a significant judgment, the Supreme Court of India addressed a long-standing dispute regarding the seniority of Sub-Inspectors of Police in Tamil Nadu. The core issue revolved around whether in-service candidates, recruited under a 20% quota within the direct recruitment
Date of the Judgment: 25 April 2025 Citation: 2025 INSC 573 Judges: Vikram Nath, J., Prasanna B. Varale, J. Can long-standing disputes over housing allotments be resolved fairly? The Supreme Court of India addressed this critical question in the case of Okhla Enclave Plot Holders Welfare Association vs. Union of India, focusing on a residential
Date of the Judgment: April 08, 2025 Citation: 2025 INSC 463 Judges: Abhay S. Oka, J., Ahsanuddin Amanullah, J., Augustine George Masih, J. Can a candidate’s application for a reserved category be rejected if their certificate was issued before the deadline specified in a subsequent notice, even if the original advertisement was silent on the
Introduction Date of the Judgment: April 01, 2025 The Supreme Court of India addressed a batch of writ petitions challenging the constitutional validity of various provisions of the Hindu Religious and Charitable Endowments Acts enacted by the States of Tamil Nadu, Andhra Pradesh, and Telangana, as well as the Union Territory of Puducherry. The central
Date of the Judgment: 25 February 2025 Citation: 2025 INSC 264 Judges: Surya Kant, J., Nongmeikapam Kotiswar Singh, J. Can a legislative body’s decision to expel a member be challenged in court? The Supreme Court of India addressed this critical question in the case of Dr. Sunil Kumar Singh vs. Bihar Legislative Council. The court
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
Introduction Date of the Judgment: February 12, 2025 Citation: 2025 INSC 196 Judges: Justice Sudhanshu Dhulia, Justice Ahsanuddin Amanullah When can a court refuse to entertain repeated requests for clarification on statements made during court proceedings? The Supreme Court of India, in the case of Smt. Dhanlaxmi Urf Sunita Mathuria & Anr. v. State of
Introduction Date of the Judgment: 12th February, 2025 Citation: 2025 INSC 201 Judges: Dipankar Datta, J., Manmohan, J. Was the selection process for the Chairperson of the National Commission for Homeopathy (NCH) flawed? The Supreme Court of India recently addressed this critical question in Dr. Amaragouda L Patil vs. Union of India & Ors., examining
