Constitutional Law

Supreme Court clarifies land reclamation fee exemption under Kerala Paddy Land Act: State of Kerala vs. Moushmi Ann Jacob (20 February 2025)

Date of the Judgment: 20 February 2025 Citation: 2025 INSC 255 Judges: Sanjay Karol, J., Manmohan, J. Are landowners with property exceeding 25 cents eligible for fee exemptions on land reclamation under the Kerala Conservation of Paddy Land and Wetland Act, 2008? The Supreme Court recently addressed this question in a dispute over a Government […]

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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 awards interest on delayed stamp duty refund: Dr. Poornima Advani vs. Government of NCT (2025)

Introduction Date of the Judgment: February 18, 2025 Citation: 2025 INSC 262 Judges: Justices J.B. Pardiwala and R. Mahadevan When a person is deprived of the use of money to which he is legitimately entitled, can he be compensated for the deprivation? The Supreme Court in Dr. Poornima Advani & Anr. vs. Government of NCT

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Supreme Court settles seniority rights of temporarily appointed engineers: P. Rammohan Rao vs. K. Srinivas (2025) INSC 212 (13 February 2025)

Date of the Judgment: 13 February 2025 Citation: (2025) INSC 212 Judges: Pamidighantam Sri Narasimha, J., Sandeep Mehta, J. When does the service of a temporarily appointed engineer count towards seniority? The Supreme Court of India addressed this question in a recent case involving engineers in Andhra Pradesh. The court clarified the rules for determining

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Supreme Court sets aside bail in Money Laundering Case: Union of India vs. Kanhaiya Prasad (2025)

Introduction Date of the Judgment: February 13, 2025 Citation: 2025 INSC 210 Judges: Bela M. Trivedi, J., Prasanna B. Varale, J. Can a High Court grant bail in a money laundering case without adhering to the stringent conditions of Section 45 of the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA)? The Supreme Court recently addressed this

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Supreme Court dismisses plea seeking clarification on statements made during Habeas Corpus petition: Dhanlaxmi vs. State of Rajasthan (2025) INSC 196 (12 February 2025)

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

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Supreme Court Invalidates Appointment of Chairperson, National Commission for Homeopathy due to Ineligibility: Dr. Amaragouda L Patil vs. Union of India (2025)

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

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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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Property Law: Supreme Court Revives Stalled Property Dispute, Addresses Abatement in Second Appeals: Om Prakash Gupta vs. Satish Chandra (2025)

Date of the Judgment: 11th February 2025 Citation: 2025 INSC 183 Judges: Dipankar Datta, J., Prashant Kumar Mishra, J. Can a decades-old property dispute be revived after long delays and the deaths of original parties? The Supreme Court of India recently addressed this question in a case concerning the specific performance of contracts for sale,

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Supreme Court clarifies compassionate appointment criteria: Canara Bank vs. Ajithkumar G.K. (2025) INSC 184

Introduction Date of the Judgment: 11th February 2025 Citation: 2025 INSC 184 Judges: Dipankar Datta, J., Prashant Kumar Mishra, J. When a family loses its primary breadwinner, can the surviving members expect immediate financial assistance from the deceased’s employer? The Supreme Court of India recently addressed this critical question in the case of Canara Bank

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Supreme Court settles the nature of relationship between State Governments and lottery distributors for Service Tax applicability: Union of India vs. Future Gaming Solutions Pvt. Ltd. (2025) INSC 181 (11 February 2025)

Date of the Judgment: 11 February 2025 Citation: (2025) INSC 181 Judges: B.V. Nagarathna, J., Nongmeikapam Kotiswar Singh, J. The Supreme Court addressed the critical question of whether lottery distributors act as agents of the state government or as independent entities. This determination is crucial for deciding the applicability of service tax under the Finance

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