Introduction Date of the Judgment: May 19, 2025 Citation: 2025 INSC 731 Judges: B.V. Nagarathna, J. and Satish Chandra Sharma, J. When disaster strikes, homeowners rely on insurance to cover damages. But what happens when the insurance company denies the claim, arguing the damage was due to a cause not covered in the policy? The […]
LEGAL ISSUE: Whether a delay in filing an appeal against an ex-parte decree can be condoned when the reasons for the delay have already been adjudicated upon in previous proceedings. CASE TYPE: Civil Appeal Case Name: Thirunagalingam vs. Lingeswaran & Anr. Judgment Date: May 13, 2025 Introduction Date of the Judgment: May 13, 2025 Citation:
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.
Date of the Judgment: April 03, 2025 Citation: (2025) INSC 439 Judges: B.V. Nagarathna, J., Satish Chandra Sharma, J. Were the police officers acting within their official duties when they allegedly assaulted and ill-treated a complainant, or did their actions exceed the scope of their duty, thus negating the need for prior government sanction for
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: February 25, 2025 Citation: 2025 INSC 268 Judges: B.V. Nagarathna, J., Satish Chandra Sharma, J. Can an insurance company deny a claim if the policyholder didn’t disclose all their existing insurance policies? The Supreme Court of India recently addressed this question in a case involving Exide Life Insurance Company Limited. The
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
Date of the Judgment: 27 January 2025 Citation: 2025 INSC 109 Judges: B.V. Nagarathna, J. and Satish Chandra Sharma, J. (Divided Opinion) Can a family bury their deceased in their own village, or must they use a designated site? The Supreme Court of India recently addressed this question in a case from Chhattisgarh. The core
Supreme Court Clarifies Promotion Criteria for District Judges in Jharkhand: Dharmendra Kumar Singh & Ors. vs. High Court of Jharkhand & Ors. (2025) LEGAL ISSUE: Whether promotions to the post of District Judge can be solely based on a merit list after candidates have qualified the suitability test. CASE TYPE: Service Law Case Name: Dharmendra
Supreme Court Upholds Acquittal in Murder Case: State of Punjab vs. Kewal Krishan (2023) LEGAL ISSUE: Whether the High Court was justified in reversing the trial court’s conviction based on circumstantial evidence. CASE TYPE: Criminal Case Name: State of Punjab vs. Kewal Krishan Judgment Date: 21 June 2023 Date of the Judgment: 21 June 2023
Supreme Court Upholds Acquittal in Murder Case: State of Punjab vs. Kewal Krishan (2023) LEGAL ISSUE: Whether the High Court was correct in reversing the trial court’s conviction based on circumstantial evidence. CASE TYPE: Criminal Law Case Name: State of Punjab vs. Kewal Krishan Judgment Date: 21 June 2023 Introduction Date of the Judgment: 21
Supreme Court Clarifies Compassionate Appointment Eligibility: Bank of Baroda vs. Baljit Singh (2023) Date of the Judgment: 21 June 2023 Citation: [Not Available in Source] Judges: B.V. Nagarathna J. and Manoj Misra J. Can a dependent of a deceased bank employee claim compassionate appointment even if the family’s financial condition doesn’t meet the criteria set
