Introduction Date of the Judgment: 30 April 2025 Citation: 2025 INSC 608 Judges: B. R. Gavai, J., Augustine George Masih, J. What happens when goods meant for government projects are diverted and sold for personal gain? The Supreme Court of India recently addressed a case involving the misappropriation of Bulk Bitumen, a key material for […]
Introduction Date of the Judgment: April 22, 2025 Citation: 2025 INSC 527 Judges: B. R. Gavai, J., Augustine George Masih, J. What happens when a hospital is accused of not providing adequate care, leading to a patient’s death? The Supreme Court of India recently addressed this critical question in a case involving Kamineni Hospitals. The
Supreme Court Enhances Compensation for Accident Victim with Severe Disabilities LEGAL ISSUE: Determining ‘just compensation’ in motor accident cases involving severe, lifelong disabilities. CASE TYPE: Motor Vehicle Accident Compensation Case Name: Divya vs. The National Insurance Co. Ltd. & Anr. [Judgment Date]: October 18, 2022 Date of the Judgment: October 18, 2022 Citation: Civil Appeal
Supreme Court Upholds Tribunal’s Decision on Bank Guarantee Invocation in FM Radio License Dispute Date of the Judgment: May 2, 2022 Citation: [Not Available in Source] Judges: L. Nageswara Rao, J., B. R. Gavai, J. Can a bank guarantee be invoked if the conditions for its invocation are not met? The Supreme Court addressed this
Supreme Court Upholds Admission of Insolvency Application Based on Acknowledgment of Debt: Rajendra Narottamdas Sheth vs. Chandra Prakash Jain (2021) LEGAL ISSUE: Whether an application under Section 7 of the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code, 2016 is maintainable when filed by a power of attorney holder and whether such application is barred by limitation. CASE TYPE:
Supreme Court Clarifies Procedures for Section 138 NI Act Cases to Expedite Trials LEGAL ISSUE: Streamlining procedures for trials under Section 138 of the Negotiable Instruments Act, 1881 to ensure expeditious disposal of cases. CASE TYPE: Criminal Case Name: In Re: EXPEDITIOUS TRIAL OF CASES UNDER SECTION 138 OF N.I. ACT 1881. Judgment Date: 16
Supreme Court Upholds CBI Investigation Despite Lack of Prior State Consent in Corruption Case LEGAL ISSUE: Whether prior consent of the State Government is mandatory for the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) to investigate offences under the Prevention of Corruption Act, 1988, involving public servants under the State’s control. CASE TYPE: Criminal Law, Prevention of
Rajasthan High Court’s Decision to Terminate Probationary Judge Upheld by Supreme Court LEGAL ISSUE: Whether the termination of a probationary judicial officer’s services was valid and not punitive. CASE TYPE: Service Law Case Name: Rajasthan High Court vs. Ved Priya & Anr. [Judgment Date]: 18 March 2020 Introduction Date of the Judgment: 18 March 2020
Supreme Court Upholds Tender Process in Bharat Coking Coal Ltd. Case LEGAL ISSUE: Whether a writ petition is maintainable in a tender process dispute where the primary grievance is a breach of contract and not a violation of public law. CASE TYPE: Contract/Tender Law Case Name: The Bharat Coking Coal Ltd. & Ors. vs. AMR
Supreme Court allows insolvency proceedings under IBC without Tea Act consent: Duncans Industries Ltd. vs. A.J. Agrochem (2019) LEGAL ISSUE: Whether prior consent of the Central Government is required under Section 16G(1)(c) of the Tea Act, 1953, before initiating proceedings under Section 9 of the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code, 2016. CASE TYPE: Insolvency Law Case
Supreme Court overturns discharge based on red ink entries in Army: Narain Singh vs. Union of India (2019) Date of the Judgment: September 20, 2019 Citation: [Not Available in Source] Judges: Arun Mishra J., M. R. Shah J., and B. R. Gavai J. Can a soldier be discharged from service solely based on a few
