Introduction Date of the Judgment: March 07, 2025 Citation: 2025 INSC 335 Judges: Justices Vikram Nath and Sandeep Mehta Can a person be sentenced under both the Indian Penal Code (IPC) and the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act for the same crime? The Supreme Court of India addressed this critical question in […]
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 @
Date of the Judgment: March 03, 2025 Citation: 2025 INSC 307 Judges: Vikram Nath, J., Sandeep Mehta, J. Can the High Court grant bail in a dowry death case based on superficial parameters? The Supreme Court, in Shabeen Ahmad vs. State of Uttar Pradesh, addressed this critical question. The court overturned the Allahabad High Court’s
Introduction Date of the Judgment: March 03, 2025 Judges: Vikram Nath, J. and Sandeep Mehta, J. In a case highlighting the critical importance of evidence in criminal trials, the Supreme Court of India addressed the question of whether a conviction can be sustained when primary evidence is lacking. The case revolved around allegations of forgery
Date of the Judgment: 25 February 2025 Citation: 2025 INSC 269 Judges: Pamidighantam Sri Narasimha, J., Sandeep Mehta, J. Can the government’s procurement policy for Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) be enforced, and what are the obligations of government bodies in promoting these enterprises? The Supreme Court of India addressed these critical questions in
Introduction Date of the Judgment: February 20, 2025 Citation: 2025 INSC 254 Judges: Pankaj Mithal, J., Sandeep Mehta, J. Can a marriage be dissolved if it has irretrievably broken down, even if one party opposes it? The Supreme Court of India addressed this critical question in the case of Vishal Shah vs. Monali Shah Gupta,
Introduction Date of the Judgment: 17 February 2025 Citation: (2025) INSC 237 Judges: Vikram Nath, J. and Sandeep Mehta, J. When a couple divorces, what happens to pending maintenance cases? The Supreme Court of India addressed this issue in the case of Jatinder Kumar Sapra vs. Anupama Sapra. The court clarified that a lump sum
Date of the Judgment: 17 February 2025 Citation: (2025) INSC 228 Judges: Vikram Nath, J., Sandeep Mehta, J. In a recent judgment, the Supreme Court addressed the extent and finality of permanent alimony in divorce cases, particularly concerning pending maintenance cases. The central question was whether a lump sum permanent alimony awarded by the Supreme
Date of the Judgment: 14th February 2025 Citation: (2025) INSC 217 Judges: Dipankar Datta, J., Sandeep Mehta, J. Did industrial units in Goa receive the electricity rebate they were promised? The Supreme Court of India addressed this question in a recent case involving several companies and the State of Goa. The core issue revolved around
Introduction Date of the Judgment: 14th February 2025 Citation: 2025 INSC 218 Judges: Dipankar Datta J., Sandeep Mehta J. Can an employer suppress crucial evidence to justify the termination of an employee? The Supreme Court of India recently addressed this critical question in the case of Maharashtra State Road Transport Corporation (MSRTC) vs. Mahadeo Krishna
Date of the Judgment: 13 February 2025 Citation: (2025) INSC 212 Judges: Pamidighantam Sri Narasimha, J., Sandeep Mehta, J. When does the service of a temporarily appointed engineer count towards seniority? The Supreme Court of India addressed this question in a recent case involving engineers in Andhra Pradesh. The court clarified the rules for determining
Date of the Judgment: February 13, 2025 Citation: 2025 INSC 211 Judges: Pamidighantam Sri Narasimha, J., Sandeep Mehta, J. Can a state government dissolve a private university for mismanagement? The Supreme Court of India recently addressed this critical question in the case of CMJ Foundation vs. State of Meghalaya. The court examined the legality of
