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 […]
Introduction Date of the Judgment: May 07, 2025 Citation: (2025) INSC 702 Judges: Vikram Nath, J., Sanjay Karol, J., Sandeep Mehta, J. In a shocking turn of events, the Supreme Court of India has overturned the conviction of an accused in a rape and murder case, citing a “shabby and perfunctory investigation.” The case, Ramkirat
Introduction Date of the Judgment: May 06, 2025 Citation: 2025 INSC 633 Judges: Vikram Nath, J. and Sandeep Mehta, J. Can the Supreme Court use its powers to provide complete justice when an accused has already paid the cheque amount in a case involving Section 138 of the Negotiable Instruments Act? The Supreme Court addressed
Introduction Date of the Judgment: April 25, 2025 Citation: 2025 INSC 581 Judges: Vikram Nath, J., Sanjay Karol, J., Sandeep Mehta, J. When does the relentless torment for dowry cross the line into abetment of suicide? The Supreme Court of India recently examined this question in Shakuntla Devi vs. State of Uttar Pradesh, a case
Date of the Judgment: April 15, 2025 Judges: Vikram Nath, J., Sandeep Mehta, J. Can a High Court decision be overturned if it misinterprets evidence and disregards findings of lower courts? The Supreme Court of India addressed this question in a recent case involving a property dispute. The court found that the High Court had
Date of the Judgment: April 04, 2025 Citation: 2025 INSC 681 Judges: Justices Vikram Nath and Sandeep Mehta Can a criminal case be pursued based on a stale claim of cheating where the initial investment was suggested by a close relative, and there’s a significant delay in reporting the alleged fraud? The Supreme Court of
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,
