Prasanna B. Varale

Supreme Court Upholds Rape Conviction Based on Sole Testimony of Victim: Lok Mal @ Loku vs. State of Uttar Pradesh (2025) INSC 344 (March 7, 2025)

Introduction Date of the Judgment: March 7, 2025 Citation: 2025 INSC 344 Judges: Sandeep Mehta, J., Prasanna B. Varale, J. In a significant judgment concerning sexual offenses, the Supreme Court of India addressed whether a conviction for rape can be sustained based solely on the testimony of the victim. The case of Lok Mal @ […]

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Supreme Court Clarifies Scope of Interim Moratorium under IBC on Consumer Protection Act Penalties: Saranga Anil Kumar Aggarwal vs. Bhavesh Dhirajlal Sheth (2025)

Date of the Judgment: March 04, 2025 Citation: 2025 INSC 314 Judges: Vikram Nath, J., Prasanna B. Varale, J. Does the interim moratorium under Section 96 of the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code (IBC) apply to penalties imposed under the Consumer Protection Act (CP Act)? This question was recently addressed by the Supreme Court in a

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Supreme Court Upholds FIR but Grants Anticipatory Bail in Misuse of Official Position Case: Pradip N. Sharma vs. State of Gujarat (2025)

Introduction Date of the Judgment: February 28, 2025 Citation: 2025 INSC 291 Judges: Vikram Nath J., Prasanna B. Varale J. Can a public servant be granted anticipatory bail when facing allegations of misusing their official position? The Supreme Court of India recently addressed this question in a case involving allegations of criminal breach of trust

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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)

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)

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 Upholds Repeal of Karnataka Contract Carriages Act and Clarifies Delegation of Permit Powers: M/S S.R.S. Travels vs. KSRTC (2025)

Date of the Judgment: February 06, 2025 Citation: 2025 INSC 152 Judges: Vikram Nath, J., Prasanna B. Varale, J. In a significant judgment impacting public and private transportation in Karnataka, the Supreme Court addressed the constitutional validity of the Karnataka Motor Vehicles Taxation and Certain Other Law (Amendment) Act, 2003, which repealed the Karnataka Contract

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Supreme Court Orders Regular Pay Scale for Part-Time Sweepers Appointed Under Special Drive: Rakesh Kumar Charmakar vs. State of Madhya Pradesh (2025)

LEGAL ISSUE: Whether part-time sweepers appointed under a special recruitment drive are entitled to a regular pay scale after completing three years of service. CASE TYPE: Service Law Case Name: Rakesh Kumar Charmakar & Ors. vs. The State of Madhya Pradesh & Ors. [Judgment Date]: January 31, 2025 Date of the Judgment: January 31, 2025

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Supreme Court Grants Divorce but Orders One-Time Alimony: Sau. Jiya vs. Kuldeep (2025) INSC 135

LEGAL ISSUE: Determination of permanent alimony in cases of irretrievable breakdown of marriage. CASE TYPE: Matrimonial Dispute/Divorce Case Name: Sau. Jiya vs. Kuldeep [Judgment Date]: January 31, 2025 Date of the Judgment: January 31, 2025 Citation: 2025 INSC 135 Judges: Justice Vikram Nath and Justice Prasanna B. Varale Can a marriage be dissolved even if

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Supreme Court Quashes Rape Charges Against Husband in Consensual Marriage Case: Kuldeep Singh vs. State of Punjab (2025) INSC 137 (31 January 2025)

LEGAL ISSUE: Whether a husband can be charged with rape for sexual intercourse with his wife, given Exception 2 of Section 375 of the Indian Penal Code, 1860. CASE TYPE: Criminal Law Case Name: Kuldeep Singh vs. State of Punjab & Ors. Judgment Date: 31 January 2025 Date of the Judgment: 31 January 2025 Citation:

Supreme Court Quashes Rape Charges Against Husband in Consensual Marriage Case: Kuldeep Singh vs. State of Punjab (2025) INSC 137 (31 January 2025) Read Post »

Supreme Court Orders Reinstatement and Regularization for Ghaziabad Gardeners: Shripal vs. Nagar Nigam (2025)

LEGAL ISSUE: Whether the termination of long-serving daily wage workers by a municipal corporation without following due process is legal and if such workers are entitled to regularization. CASE TYPE: Labour Law, Industrial Dispute Case Name: Shripal & Anr. vs. Nagar Nigam, Ghaziabad [Judgment Date]: January 31, 2025 Date of the Judgment: January 31, 2025

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Supreme Court Upholds Conviction in Murder Case: Baban Shankar Daphal & Ors. vs. State of Maharashtra (2025) INSC 97

LEGAL ISSUE: Whether the High Court was correct in overturning the Trial Court’s acquittal in a murder case based on the same evidence. CASE TYPE: Criminal Appeal Case Name: Baban Shankar Daphal & Ors. vs. The State of Maharashtra Date of the Judgment: January 22, 2025 Citation: (2025) INSC 97 Judges: Vikram Nath, J. and

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Supreme Court Modifies Interim Visitation Rights in Child Custody Case: Ruhi Agrawal vs. Nimish S. Agrawal (2025)

Introduction Date of the Judgment: January 22, 2025 Judges: Vikram Nath, J. and Prasanna B. Varale, J. In a recent family law case, the Supreme Court of India addressed the delicate balance between a parent’s right to visitation and ensuring a child’s safety and well-being. This case, Ruhi Agrawal & Anr. v. Nimish S. Agrawal,

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