B. V. Nagarathna

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)

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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 […]

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

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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)

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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)

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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)

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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)

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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)

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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)

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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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Supreme Court Upholds Civil Court Jurisdiction in Land Dispute: Premlata vs. Naseeb Bee (2022)

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Supreme Court Upholds Civil Court Jurisdiction in Land Dispute: Premlata vs. Naseeb Bee (2022) LEGAL ISSUE: Whether a civil court has jurisdiction to hear a suit regarding land when a revenue authority has already rejected a similar claim for lack of jurisdiction. CASE TYPE: Civil Case Name: Premlata @ Sunita vs. Naseeb Bee & Ors.

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Supreme Court Allows Promotion Despite Simultaneous Degrees: A. Dharmaraj vs. Chief Educational Officer (2022)

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Supreme Court Allows Promotion Despite Simultaneous Degrees: A. Dharmaraj vs. Chief Educational Officer (2022) LEGAL ISSUE: Whether obtaining two degrees simultaneously disqualifies a teacher from promotion. CASE TYPE: Service Law. Case Name: A. Dharmaraj vs. The Chief Educational Officer, Pudukkottai & Ors. [Judgment Date]: February 18, 2022 Date of the Judgment: February 18, 2022. Citation:

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Supreme Court settles eligibility for teacher promotions: Simultaneous degrees not a bar in A. Dharmaraj vs. The Chief Educational Officer (2022) INSC 202 (18 February 2022)

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Supreme Court Upholds Teacher’s Promotion: Simultaneous Degrees Not a Bar Date of the Judgment: 18 February 2022 Citation: (2022) INSC 202 Judges: M. R. Shah, J. and B. V. Nagarathna, J. Can a teacher be denied promotion for pursuing two degrees concurrently? The Supreme Court of India addressed this question in a recent case, clarifying

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Supreme Court allows promotion of teacher with dual degrees: A. Dharmaraj vs. The Chief Educational Officer (2022)

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Supreme Court allows promotion of teacher with dual degrees: A. Dharmaraj vs. The Chief Educational Officer (2022) LEGAL ISSUE: Whether a teacher who obtained two degrees, B.A. (English) and M.A. (Tamil), through distance education in overlapping academic years is ineligible for promotion. CASE TYPE: Service Law Case Name: A. Dharmaraj vs. The Chief Educational Officer,

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