Introduction Date of the Judgment: March 6, 2025 Citation: 2025 INSC 332 Judges: Sanjay Karol, J., Nongmeikapam Kotiswar Singh, J. In a significant ruling, the Supreme Court of India has addressed the critical issue of electoral integrity in local governance. The question before the Court was whether a recount of votes should be ordered in […]
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
Date of the Judgment: 25 February 2025 Citation: 2025 INSC 264 Judges: Surya Kant, J., Nongmeikapam Kotiswar Singh, J. Can a legislative body’s decision to expel a member be challenged in court? The Supreme Court of India addressed this critical question in the case of Dr. Sunil Kumar Singh vs. Bihar Legislative Council. The court
Introduction Date of the Judgment: February 25, 2025 Judges: Pankaj Mithal, J., Nongmeikapam Kotiswar Singh, J. Can a landlord evict a tenant based on the ‘bona fide need’ to establish a business for unemployed sons? The Supreme Court of India addressed this question in the case of Kanhaiya Lal Arya vs. Md. Ehshan & Ors.,
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
Introduction Date of the Judgment: February 07, 2025 Citation: 2025 INSC 162 Judges: Abhay S. Oka, J., Nongmeikapam Kotiswar Singh, J. Can an arrest be deemed illegal if the arrested person is not informed of the grounds for their arrest? The Supreme Court of India recently addressed this critical question in Vihaan Kumar vs. State
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
Supreme Court Reduces Murder Conviction to Culpable Homicide: Goverdhan & Anr. vs. State of Chhattisgarh (2025) Date of the Judgment: January 9, 2025 Citation: 2025 INSC 47 Judges: B.R. Gavai, J., K.V. Viswanathan, J., Nongmeikapam Kotiswar Singh, J. Can a conviction for murder be reduced to culpable homicide if the intention to kill is not
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
