Bela M. Trivedi

Supreme Court clarifies priority of secured creditors vs. PMLA and MPID Act in NSEL scam: National Spot Exchange Limited vs. Union of India (2025)

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Date of the Judgment: May 15, 2025 Citation: 2025 INSC 694 Judges: Bela M. Trivedi, J., Satish Chandra Sharma, J. In a significant judgment concerning the National Spot Exchange Limited (NSEL) scam, the Supreme Court addressed the conflicting claims between secured creditors and the attachment of assets under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act, 2002 […]

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Supreme Court Rejects JSW’s Resolution Plan for Bhushan Power & Steel Ltd, Orders Liquidation: Kalyani Transco vs. Bhushan Power & Steel Ltd (2025)

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Introduction Date of the Judgment: May 02, 2025 Judges: Bela M. Trivedi, J., Satish Chandra Sharma, J. Can a resolution plan be approved if it violates the mandatory provisions of the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code (IBC)? The Supreme Court of India addressed this critical question in the case of Kalyani Transco vs. M/s. Bhushan Power

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Church Governance Dispute: Supreme Court Clarifies Synod Meeting Validity and Election Processes in CSI Case (2 May 2025)

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Introduction Date of the Judgment: May 02, 2025 The Supreme Court of India recently addressed a complex legal battle concerning the management and administration of the Church of South India (CSI). This case revolves around disputes regarding the validity of Synod meetings, amendments to the CSI Constitution, and the election of key office bearers. The

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Supreme Court Upholds Tendering Authority’s Right to Cancel Tenders in Forest Contract Case: Principal Chief Conservator of Forest & Ors. vs. Suresh Mathew & Ors. (2025)

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Introduction Date of the Judgment: April 25, 2025 Judges: Bela M. Trivedi, J., Prasanna B. Varale, J. Can a tendering authority cancel a tender process and initiate a fresh tender for the same work? The Supreme Court of India addressed this question in a recent case concerning a dispute over a forest contract in Kerala.

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Supreme Court Upholds Tender Award in Mining Lease Case: M/S Sri Venkateswara Constructions vs. State of Odisha (2025)

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Introduction Date of the Judgment: April 25, 2025 Citation: 2025 INSC 580 Judges: Bela M. Trivedi and Prasanna B. Varale When is a bidder considered to have met all tender conditions? The Supreme Court of India addressed this question in a recent case involving a dispute over the award of a long-term mining lease. The

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Supreme Court sets aside quashing of FIR in cheating case involving shell companies: Dinesh Sharma vs. Emgee Cables and Communication Ltd. (2025)

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Date of the Judgment: April 23, 2025 Citation: 2025 INSC 571 Judges: Bela M. Trivedi, J., Prasanna B. Varale, J. Can a High Court quash an FIR involving allegations of cheating and fraud, especially when shell companies are involved? The Supreme Court of India recently addressed this question in a case involving Dinesh Sharma and

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Supreme Court clarifies default bail eligibility under Section 167(2) CrPC: State (NCT) of Delhi vs. Rajeev Sharma (2025)

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Introduction Date of the Judgment: 03 April 2025 Citation: 2025 INSC 456 Judges: Bela M. Trivedi J., Prasanna B. Varale J. When can an accused be released on default bail if the investigation isn’t completed on time? The Supreme Court of India addressed this crucial question while examining a case related to the Official Secrets

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Supreme Court Grants Anticipatory Bail in Sec 376 IPC Case: Hitesh Umeshbhai Mashru vs. State of Gujarat (2025) INSC 246 (18 February 2025)

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Introduction Date of the Judgment: 18 February 2025 Citation: (2025) INSC 246 Judges: Hon’ble Ms. Justice Bela M. Trivedi and Hon’ble Mr. Justice Prasanna B. Varale When can an anticipatory bail be granted in a case involving allegations of rape after a charge sheet has been filed? The Supreme Court addressed this question in a

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Supreme Court sets aside bail in Money Laundering Case: Union of India vs. Kanhaiya Prasad (2025)

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Introduction Date of the Judgment: February 13, 2025 Citation: 2025 INSC 210 Judges: Bela M. Trivedi, J., Prasanna B. Varale, J. Can a High Court grant bail in a money laundering case without adhering to the stringent conditions of Section 45 of the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA)? The Supreme Court recently addressed this

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Supreme Court Allows Amendment of Plaint in Contract Dispute: State of West Bengal vs. PAM Developments (2025)

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Supreme Court Allows Amendment of Plaint in Contract Dispute: State of West Bengal vs. PAM Developments (2025) LEGAL ISSUE: Whether a subsequent debarment order constitutes a continuous cause of action allowing for amendment of a plaint in an existing suit, and whether a fresh notice under Section 80 of the Code of Civil Procedure, 1908

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Supreme Court Quashes Criminal Proceedings Against ISKCON Leaders in Bus Theft Case: Chanchalapati Das vs. State of West Bengal (2023) INSC 496 (18 May 2023)

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Supreme Court Quashes Criminal Proceedings Against ISKCON Leaders in Bus Theft Case Date of the Judgment: 18 May 2023 Citation: (2023) INSC 496 Judges: Justice Ajay Rastogi and Justice Bela M. Trivedi Can a criminal case be pursued when there’s an unexplained eight-year delay in filing a complaint? The Supreme Court of India recently addressed

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Category Certificate Validity: Supreme Court Adjudicates Civil Judge Recruitment in Rajasthan (2023)

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Supreme Court Addresses Validity of Category Certificates for Civil Judge Posts LEGAL ISSUE: Validity of category certificates for reserved category candidates in recruitment processes. CASE TYPE: Service Law, Recruitment Case Name: Sakshi Arha vs. The Rajasthan High Court & Others [Judgment Date]: May 18, 2023 Date of the Judgment: May 18, 2023 Citation: (Arising out

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