Introduction Date of the Judgment: February 28, 2025 Citation: 2025 INSC 291 Judges: Vikram Nath J., Prasanna B. Varale J. Can a public servant be granted anticipatory bail when facing allegations of misusing their official position? The Supreme Court of India recently addressed this question in a case involving allegations of criminal breach of trust […]
Introduction Date of the Judgment: February 27, 2025 Citation: 2025 INSC 278 Judges: Sudhanshu Dhulia, J., Ahsanuddin Amanullah, J. Are all judgments of the Supreme Court automatically applicable to past events? The Supreme Court of India recently addressed this important question regarding the retrospective application of its judgments, specifically concerning the requirement of filing an
Introduction Date of the Judgment: 18 February 2025 Citation: 2025 INSC 241 Judges: J.B. Pardiwala and R. Mahadevan Can a person be prosecuted for defamation based on news articles questioning the authenticity of items in an auction? The Supreme Court of India addressed this question in the case of Jaideep Bose vs. M/S. Bid and
Introduction Date of the Judgment: 07 February 2025 Citation: (2025) INSC 160 Judges: B. V. Nagarathna and Nongmeikapam Kotiswar Singh, JJ. Are relatives always guilty in dowry harassment cases? The Supreme Court of India recently addressed this critical question, examining the extent of culpability of family members in domestic disputes. The case involved allegations of
LEGAL ISSUE: Determination of permanent alimony in cases of irretrievable breakdown of marriage. CASE TYPE: Matrimonial Dispute/Divorce Case Name: Sau. Jiya vs. Kuldeep [Judgment Date]: January 31, 2025 Date of the Judgment: January 31, 2025 Citation: 2025 INSC 135 Judges: Justice Vikram Nath and Justice Prasanna B. Varale Can a marriage be dissolved even if
LEGAL ISSUE: Whether a husband can be charged with rape for sexual intercourse with his wife, given Exception 2 of Section 375 of the Indian Penal Code, 1860. CASE TYPE: Criminal Law Case Name: Kuldeep Singh vs. State of Punjab & Ors. Judgment Date: 31 January 2025 Date of the Judgment: 31 January 2025 Citation:
Supreme Court Allows Compounding of Offence under Section 326 IPC in light of Amicable Settlement: H.N. Pandakumar vs. State of Karnataka (2025) INSC 37 Date of the Judgment: January 7, 2025 Citation: (2025) INSC 37 Judges: Justice Vikram Nath and Justice Prasanna B. Varale Can a non-compoundable offense under Section 326 of the Indian Penal
Supreme Court Modifies Sentence in Rash Driving Case: Muthupandi vs. State (2024) INSC 950 (10 December 2024) LEGAL ISSUE: Whether the sentence for rash and negligent driving causing death can be modified considering the lapse of time and compensation to the victim’s family. CASE TYPE: Criminal Law Case Name: Muthupandi vs. State Date of the
Supreme Court clarifies the effect of irregular sanction under the Prevention of Corruption Act: CBI vs. Jagat Ram (2024) INSC 952 (03 December 2024) LEGAL ISSUE: Effect of error, omission or irregularity in sanction for prosecution under the Prevention of Corruption Act, 1988. CASE TYPE: Criminal Law, Prevention of Corruption Act Case Name: Central Bureau
Supreme Court Quashes Further Investigation in Murder Case: K. Vadivel vs. K. Shanthi & Ors. (2024) LEGAL ISSUE: Whether a High Court can order further investigation in a criminal case after the trial court has concluded arguments and the matter is reserved for judgment. CASE TYPE: Criminal Case Name: K. Vadivel vs. K. Shanthi &
Supreme Court quashes criminal proceedings against Baccarose Perfumes: A case of immunity and procedural lapse (2024) LEGAL ISSUE: Whether criminal proceedings can continue against a company that has been granted immunity by the Settlement Commission. CASE TYPE: Criminal Law, Customs and Excise Law Case Name: Baccarose Perfumes and Beauty Products Pvt. Ltd vs. Central Bureau
Supreme Court Acquits Accused in Murder Case Due to Lack of Proper Identification: P. Sasikumar vs. State (2024) LEGAL ISSUE: The legal issue in this case revolves around the reliability of dock identification in the absence of a Test Identification Parade (TIP), particularly when the accused is a stranger to the witness and was seen
