C.T. Ravikumar

Supreme Court Quashes Charges of Outraging Modesty and Criminal Intimidation Against Director: Naresh Aneja vs. State of Uttar Pradesh (2025) INSC 19 (2 January 2025)

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Date of the Judgment: 2 January 2025 Citation: (2025) INSC 19 Judges: C.T. Ravikumar, J., Sanjay Karol, J. Can a person be charged with outraging modesty and criminal intimidation based on vague allegations? The Supreme Court of India recently addressed this question in a case involving a company director accused of workplace harassment. The court […]

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Supreme Court Upholds Land Title: Maxim India vs. Andappa (2025) INSC 17

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Date of the Judgment: January 2, 2025 Citation: 2025 INSC 17 Judges: C.T. Ravikumar, J. and Sanjay Kumar, J. Can a party manipulate facts to gain an advantage in a legal dispute? The Supreme Court of India recently addressed this question in a case involving a land dispute. This case highlights the importance of truthful

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Supreme Court Sets Aside High Court Order on Assigned Lands: Revenue Divisional Officer vs. Mohd. Syeed Ather (2025)

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Date of the Judgment: January 2, 2025 Citation: 2025 INSC 5 Judges: C.T. Ravikumar, J. and Sanjay Karol, J. Can assigned lands, originally granted under Laoni Rules, be resumed by the government? The Supreme Court of India recently addressed this question in a case concerning land assignments in Andhra Pradesh. The core issue revolves around

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Supreme Court clarifies the distinction between valid execution and genuineness of a Will: Lilian Coelho vs. Myra Philomena Coalho (2025)

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Date of the Judgment: January 02, 2025 Citation: 2025 INSC 7 Judges: C.T. Ravikumar, J. and Sudhanshu Dhulia, J. Can a Will be considered genuine simply because it was validly executed? The Supreme Court of India recently addressed this question in a case concerning a dispute over a Will. The core issue was whether a

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Supreme Court Quashes Criminal Charges Against Housing Board Official in Property Fraud Case

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Date of the Judgment: 2nd January, 2025 Citation: 2025 INSC 16 Judges: C.T. Ravikumar, J. and Sanjay Karol, J. Can a public servant be prosecuted for actions taken in their official capacity, even if those actions are later found to be connected to a fraud? The Supreme Court of India recently addressed this crucial question

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Adoption Rights and Property Transfers: Supreme Court Partially Reverses High Court Decision (2 January 2025)

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Date of the Judgment: 2 January 2025 Citation: 2025 INSC 14 Judges: C.T. Ravikumar, J., Prashant Kumar Mishra, J. The Supreme Court of India recently addressed a complex case involving property rights and the effect of adoption under Hindu law. The core issue revolved around whether an adopted son could challenge property transfers made by

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Supreme Court clarifies the definition of Shamlat Deh land and rights of displaced persons in land disputes: Dalip Ram vs. State of Punjab (2025)

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LEGAL ISSUE: Interpretation of “Shamlat Deh” land and rights of displaced persons CASE TYPE: Land Law, Punjab Village Common Lands (Regulation) Act, 1961 Case Name: Dalip Ram vs. The State of Punjab & Ors. Judgment Date: January 2, 2025 Date of the Judgment: January 2, 2025 Citation: 2025 INSC 12 Judges: C.T. Ravikumar, J., Rajesh

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Supreme Court quashes FIR against Project Manager in Cheating Case: Kim Wansoo vs. State of Uttar Pradesh (2025) INSC 8

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Date of the Judgment: January 2, 2025 Citation: 2025 INSC 8 Judges: C.T. Ravikumar, J. and Sanjay Kumar, J. Can a person be held liable for a crime if there are no specific allegations against them? The Supreme Court recently addressed this question in a case involving a project manager accused of cheating. The court

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Supreme Court Upholds CBI’s Power to Investigate Central Government Employees: CBI vs. A. Satish Kumar & Ors. (2025) INSC 11

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LEGAL ISSUE: Whether the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) requires prior consent from a State Government to investigate central government employees for offences under the Prevention of Corruption Act, 1988, when the alleged offense occurs within that state. CASE TYPE: Criminal. Case Name: The State, Central Bureau of Investigation vs. A. Satish Kumar & Ors.

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Supreme Court Upholds Compensation in Motor Accident Case: New India Assurance Co. Ltd. vs. Sonigra Juhi Uttamchand (2025)

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LEGAL ISSUE: Whether the High Court correctly enhanced the compensation awarded by the Motor Accidents Claims Tribunal. CASE TYPE: Motor Vehicle Accident Compensation Case Name: New India Assurance Co. Ltd. vs. Sonigra Juhi Uttamchand Judgment Date: January 2, 2025 Date of the Judgment: January 2, 2025 Citation: 2025 INSC 15 Judges: C.T. Ravikumar, J. and

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Supreme Court clarifies “Direction of Testator” in Will Attestation: Gopal Krishan vs. Daulat Ram (2025) INSC 18

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LEGAL ISSUE: Interpretation of “by the direction of the testator” in Section 63(c) of the Indian Succession Act, 1925. CASE TYPE: Civil law, specifically concerning the validity of a Will. Case Name: Gopal Krishan & Ors. vs. Daulat Ram & Ors. Judgment Date: January 2, 2025 Introduction Date of the Judgment: January 2, 2025. Citation:

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Supreme Court Upholds Senior Citizens’ Rights: Gift Deed Cancellation Under Maintenance Act (2 January 2025)

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Date of the Judgment: 2 January 2025 Citation: 2025 INSC 20 Judges: C.T. Ravikumar J., Sanjay Karol J. (authored the judgment) Can a senior citizen cancel a gift deed if their child fails to provide basic amenities? The Supreme Court of India recently addressed this crucial question. This case revolves around a mother seeking to

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