B. V. Nagarathna

Supreme Court quashes conviction under Section 498A IPC due to vague allegations: Rajesh Chaddha vs. State of Uttar Pradesh (2025) INSC 671 (13 May 2025)

Introduction Date of the Judgment: 13 May 2025 Citation: (2025) INSC 671 Judges: B. V. Nagarathna, J., Satish Chandra Sharma, J. Are vague allegations sufficient to convict someone under Section 498A of the Indian Penal Code (IPC)? The Supreme Court of India recently addressed this critical question in the case of Rajesh Chaddha vs. State […]

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Supreme Court settles seniority dispute for Sub-Inspectors of Police in Tamil Nadu: R. Ranjith Singh & Ors. vs. State of Tamil Nadu & Ors. (01 May 2025)

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

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Supreme Court settles the application period under the PTCL Act in land alienation cases: Shardhamma & Anr. vs. The Dy. Commissioner & Ors. (2025)

Date of the Judgment: April 29, 2025 Citation: 2025 INSC 583 Judges: Justice B. V. Nagarathna and Justice Satish Chandra Sharma Can an application under the Karnataka Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes (Prohibition of Transfer of Certain Lands) Act, 1978 (PTCL Act) be filed after an unreasonably long period? The Supreme Court addressed this critical

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Supreme Court clarifies “voyage should commence & complete before monsoon sets in” clause in marine insurance: Sohom Shipping vs. New India Assurance (2025)

Introduction Date of the Judgment: April 07, 2025 Citation: 2025 INSC 453 Judges: B. V. Nagarathna, J., Satish Chandra Sharma, J. Can an insurance company reject a claim if a ship’s voyage starts before the monsoon but is delayed due to unforeseen circumstances? The Supreme Court of India recently addressed this question while examining a

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Supreme Court clarifies liability of non-executive directors under Section 138 NI Act in cheque dishonor cases: K.S. Mehta vs. M/S Morgan Securities (2025) INSC 315 (March 4, 2025)

Date of the Judgment: March 4, 2025 Citation: 2025 INSC 315 Judges: B. V. Nagarathna, J., Satish Chandra Sharma, J. Can a non-executive director of a company be held liable for cheque dishonor under Section 138 of the Negotiable Instruments Act, 1881? The Supreme Court addressed this critical question in the case of K.S. Mehta

Supreme Court clarifies liability of non-executive directors under Section 138 NI Act in cheque dishonor cases: K.S. Mehta vs. M/S Morgan Securities (2025) INSC 315 (March 4, 2025) Read Post »

Supreme Court Reinstates Terminated Women Judicial Officers, Emphasizes Fair Probation Assessment: Sarita Choudhary vs. High Court of Madhya Pradesh (28 February 2025)

Date of the Judgment: 28 February 2025 Judges: B. V. Nagarathna, Nongmeikapam Kotiswar Singh The Supreme Court of India addressed the termination of two women judicial officers during their probation period, examining whether the High Court’s actions were punitive or arbitrary. The Court considered the importance of fair probation assessments and the need for a

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Supreme Court clarifies the necessity of sanction under Section 197 CrPC for public servants: Suneeti Toteja vs. State of U.P. (2025) INSC 267 (25 February 2025)

Introduction Date of the Judgment: 25 February 2025 Citation: (2025) INSC 267 Judges: B. V. Nagarathna, J., Satish Chandra Sharma, J. When can a public servant be prosecuted without prior government sanction? The Supreme Court of India addressed this critical question in Suneeti Toteja vs. State of U.P., a case concerning the application of Section

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Supreme Court Upholds Insurance Claim for Fire Damage: Binod Kumar Singh vs. National Insurance Company Ltd. (2025)

Date of the Judgment: February 7th, 2025 Citation: 2025 INSC 154 Judges: B. V. Nagarathna, J., Satish Chandra Sharma, J. Can an insurance company deny a claim for fire damage to a commercial vehicle based on a dispute over permit validity? The Supreme Court of India recently addressed this question in a case involving a

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Supreme Court quashes proceedings against relatives in dowry harassment case: Geddam Jhansi & Anr. vs. State of Telangana & Ors. (2025) INSC 160 (07 February 2025)

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

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Supreme Court Quashes Abetment Charges Against Mother in Suicide Case: Laxmi Das vs. State of West Bengal (21 January 2025)

Supreme Court Quashes Abetment Charges Against Mother in Suicide Case: Laxmi Das vs. State of West Bengal (2025) LEGAL ISSUE: Whether a mother’s disapproval of her son’s relationship and remarks made to the deceased constitute abetment of suicide under Section 306 of the Indian Penal Code, 1860. CASE TYPE: Criminal Case Name: Laxmi Das vs.

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Supreme Court quashes charges under Sections 353 and 186 IPC due to procedural lapses: B.N. John vs. State of U.P. (2025) INSC 4 (02 January 2025)

Date of the Judgment: 02 January 2025 Citation: (2025) INSC 4 Judges: B. V. Nagarathna J., Nongmeikapam Kotiswar Singh J. Can a criminal case be initiated without following the mandatory legal procedures? The Supreme Court of India recently addressed this crucial question in a case concerning charges under Sections 353 and 186 of the Indian

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MSME Act Jurisdiction Clarified: Supreme Court Rules on Foreign Buyers in Vaishno Enterprises vs. Hamilton Medical AG (24 March 2022)

Supreme Court clarifies MSME Act applicability to foreign buyers: Vaishno Enterprises vs. Hamilton Medical AG (2022) LEGAL ISSUE: Applicability of the Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises Development Act, 2006 (MSME Act) to disputes where the buyer is a foreign entity. CASE TYPE: Commercial Dispute Resolution. Case Name: M/s. Vaishno Enterprises vs. Hamilton Medical AG &

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