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Supreme Court Settles Illegality of Forest Land Allotment for Non-Agricultural Purposes: T.N. Godavarman Thirumulpad vs. Union of India (2025) INSC 701 (May 15, 2025)

/ Augustine George Masih, B.R. Gavai, Forest (Conservation) Act, 1980, Forest (Conservation) Act, 1980 with Section 2, Indian Forest Act, 1878, Indian Forest Act, 1878 with Section 34, Judges, K. Vinod Chandran

Date of the Judgment: May 15, 2025 Citation: (2025) INSC 701 Judges: B.R. Gavai, CJI, Augustine George Masih, J., K. Vinod Chandran, J. The Supreme Court of India addressed the critical issue of illegal conversion of forest land for commercial purposes, highlighting the nexus between politicians, bureaucrats, and builders. The case, T.N. Godavarman Thirumulpad vs. […]

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Supreme Court clarifies mandatory nature of pre-institution mediation under Commercial Courts Act: Dhanbad Fuels vs. Union of India (2025) INSC 696 (15 May 2025)

/ Civil Procedure, Civil Procedure Code, 1908, Commercial Courts Act, 2015, J.B. Pardiwala, Judges, Order VII Rule 11, CPC, Pre-Institution Mediation, R. Mahadevan, Section 12A, Commercial Courts Act, 2015

Introduction Date of the Judgment: 15 May 2025 Citation: 2025 INSC 696 Judges: J.B. Pardiwala, J., R. Mahadevan, J. (Majority opinion by J.B. Pardiwala, J.) Is pre-institution mediation mandatory for commercial suits? The Supreme Court of India addressed this critical question in M/S Dhanbad Fuels Private Limited vs. Union of India & Anr., clarifying the

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Supreme Court Transfers Custodial Death Case to CBI, Emphasizes Witness Protection: Hansura Bai vs. State of Madhya Pradesh (2025)

/ Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023, Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 with Section 105, Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 with Section 115, Indian Penal Code, 1860, Indian Penal Code, 1860 with Section 380, Indian Penal Code, 1860 with Section 457, Judges, Sandeep Mehta, Scheduled Caste and Scheduled Tribe (Prevention of Atrocities) Act, 1989, Scheduled Caste and Scheduled Tribe (Prevention of Atrocities) Act, 1989 with Section 3(2)(v), Vikram Nath

Introduction Date of the Judgment: May 15, 2025 Citation: 2025 INSC 711 Judges: Vikram Nath J., Sandeep Mehta J. When a person dies in police custody, who should investigate the matter to ensure justice? The Supreme Court addressed this critical question in the case of Hansura Bai & Anr. vs. The State of Madhya Pradesh

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Supreme Court Clarifies Regulatory Powers of CERC in Electricity Transmission Disputes: Power Grid Corporation vs. MPPTCL (2025)

/ Central Electricity Regulatory Commission (CERC), Electricity Act, 2003, Inter-State Transmission, J.B. Pardiwala, Judges, R. Mahadevan, Regulatory Powers, Section 111, Electricity Act, 2003, Section 178, Electricity Act, 2003, Section 79, Electricity Act, 2003, Tariff Determination

Date of the Judgment: May 15, 2025 Citation: 2025 INSC 697 Judges: J.B. Pardiwala, J., R. Mahadevan, J. When disputes arise between power transmission companies, who decides on compensation for delays? The Supreme Court of India recently addressed this critical question in a case between Power Grid Corporation of India Limited and Madhya Pradesh Power

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Supreme Court clarifies the essentials of a valid arbitration agreement in Municipal Contract Disputes (2025)

/ Arbitration & Conciliation Act, 1996, Arbitration & Conciliation Act, 1996 with Section 7, Arbitration Agreement, Breach of contract, Concession Agreement, Contract Law, Judges, Nongmeikapam Kotiswar Singh, Surya Kant

Introduction Date of the Judgment: 15 May 2025 Citation: 2025 INSC 693 Judges: Surya Kant, J., Nongmeikapam Kotiswar Singh, J. When disputes arise from municipal contracts, how should the dispute resolution clauses be interpreted? The Supreme Court of India addressed this question in a recent case involving the South Delhi Municipal Corporation and several private

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Supreme Court Clarifies Scope of Land Grabbing Act in Property Dispute: V. S. R. Mohan Rao vs. K. S. R. Murthy (2025)

/ Andhra Pradesh Land Grabbing (Prohibition) Act, 1982, Andhra Pradesh Land Grabbing (Prohibition) Act, 1982 with Section 2(d), Andhra Pradesh Land Grabbing (Prohibition) Act, 1982 with Section 2(e), Judges, K. Vinod Chandran, Sudhanshu Dhulia

Date of the Judgment: May 15, 2025 Citation: 2025 INSC 708 Judges: Sudhanshu Dhulia, J., K. Vinod Chandran, J. Can a person be termed a ‘land grabber’ for merely possessing land purchased through a registered sale deed? The Supreme Court of India addressed this question in a recent case involving a property dispute. The core

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

/ Bela M. Trivedi, Constitution of India, Constitution of India with Article 246, Constitution of India with Article 254, Judges, Maharashtra Protection of Interest of Depositors Act, 1999, Maharashtra Protection of Interest of Depositors Act, 1999 with Section 14, Maharashtra Protection of Interest of Depositors Act, 1999 with Section 4, Prevention of Money Laundering Act, 2002, Prevention of Money Laundering Act, 2002 with Section 71, Satish Chandra Sharma

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 settles liability for Bay construction costs in power transmission agreement: HPPTC Ltd vs. Brua Hydrowatt Pvt. Ltd. (2025)

/ Abhay S. Oka, Augustine George Masih, Contract Law, Electricity Act, 2003, Electricity Act, 2003 with Section 158, Electricity Act, 2003 with Section 2(28), Electricity Act, 2003 with Section 86(1)(f), Judges, Privity of Contract

Introduction Date of the Judgment: May 14, 2025 Citation: 2025 INSC 680 Judges: Abhay S. Oka, J., Augustine George Masih, J. When multiple power companies share infrastructure, who is responsible for the costs? The Supreme Court of India addressed this question in a dispute over the construction costs of a “Bay” (a connection point in

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Supreme Court Upholds State’s Right to Restrict Land Use in Allotments: State of Telangana vs. Dr. Pasupuleti Nirmala Hanumantha Rao Charitable Trust (2025) INSC 679

/ Dipankar Datta, Judges, Manmohan, Telangana Alienation of State Lands and Land Revenue Rules, 1975, Telangana Land Revenue Act, Telangana Land Revenue Act with Section 25, Transfer of Property Act, 1882, Transfer of Property Act, 1882 with Section 10

Introduction Date of the Judgment: May 14, 2025 Citation: 2025 INSC 679 Judges: Dipankar Datta, J, Manmohan, J Can a state government impose conditions on the use of land when allotting it to a charitable trust? The Supreme Court of India recently addressed this question in a case involving the State of Telangana and a

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Supreme Court Orders Expunction of ACR Ratings in Promotion Case: Brig Sandeep Chaudhary vs. Union of India (2025)

/ Abhay S. Oka, Ahsanuddin Amanullah, Annual Confidential Report (ACR), Armed Forces Tribunal Act, Augustine George Masih, Judges, Promotion, Service Law, Service Law with Army Order AO No.02/2016/MS

Introduction Date of the Judgment: May 14, 2025 Citation: 2025 INSC 685 Judges: Abhay S. Oka, J., Ahsanuddin Amanullah, J., Augustine George Masih, J. Can biased performance reviews affect a military officer’s promotion? The Supreme Court of India recently addressed this critical issue in the case of Brig Sandeep Chaudhary vs. Union of India. The

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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)

/ B. V. Nagarathna, Dowry Prohibition Act, 1961, Dowry Prohibition Act, 1961 with Section 4, Indian Penal Code, 1860, Indian Penal Code, 1860 with Section 498A, Judges, Satish Chandra Sharma

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 clarifies the process for designating Senior Advocates: Jitender @ Kalla vs. State (2025)

/ Abhay S. Oka, Advocates Act, 1961, Advocates Act, 1961 with Section 16, Constitution of India, Constitution of India with Article 142, Constitution of India with Article 145, Judges, S.V.N. Bhatti, Ujjal Bhuyan

Date of the Judgment: May 13, 2025 Citation: 2025 INSC 667 Judges: Abhay S. Oka, J., Ujjal Bhuyan, J., S.V.N. Bhatti, J. Is the current system for designating Senior Advocates in India fair and effective? The Supreme Court of India addressed concerns about the existing process in Jitender @ Kalla v. State (Govt. of NCT

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