Sanjay Karol

Supreme Court Dismisses Challenge to Bombay High Court Order on Land Encroachment: Vimal Babu Dhumadiya vs. State of Maharashtra (2025)

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Supreme Court Dismisses Challenge to Bombay High Court Order on Land Encroachment: Vimal Babu Dhumadiya vs. State of Maharashtra (2025) LEGAL ISSUE: Whether the Supreme Court can declare a High Court judgment illegal under Article 32 of the Constitution, and what remedies are available to parties not heard in the original proceedings. CASE TYPE: Constitutional […]

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Supreme Court Sets Aside Bail in MCOCA Case: Jayshree Kanabar vs. State of Maharashtra (2025)

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Date of the Judgment: January 2, 2025 Citation: 2025 INSC 13 Judges: C.T. Ravikumar, J. and Sanjay Karol, J. Can a High Court grant bail by assessing the evidence in a case involving the Maharashtra Control of Organized Crime Act (MCOCA)? The Supreme Court of India recently addressed this question. The court, in this case,

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Supreme Court Upholds Senior Citizens’ Rights: Gift Deed Cancellation Under Maintenance Act (2 January 2025)

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Date of the Judgment: 2 January 2025 Citation: 2025 INSC 20 Judges: C.T. Ravikumar J., Sanjay Karol J. (authored the judgment) Can a senior citizen cancel a gift deed if their child fails to provide basic amenities? The Supreme Court of India recently addressed this crucial question. This case revolves around a mother seeking to

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Supreme Court clarifies “Direction of Testator” in Will Attestation: Gopal Krishan vs. Daulat Ram (2025) INSC 18

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LEGAL ISSUE: Interpretation of “by the direction of the testator” in Section 63(c) of the Indian Succession Act, 1925. CASE TYPE: Civil law, specifically concerning the validity of a Will. Case Name: Gopal Krishan & Ors. vs. Daulat Ram & Ors. Judgment Date: January 2, 2025 Introduction Date of the Judgment: January 2, 2025. Citation:

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Supreme Court Upholds Compensation in Motor Accident Case: New India Assurance Co. Ltd. vs. Sonigra Juhi Uttamchand (2025)

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LEGAL ISSUE: Whether the High Court correctly enhanced the compensation awarded by the Motor Accidents Claims Tribunal. CASE TYPE: Motor Vehicle Accident Compensation Case Name: New India Assurance Co. Ltd. vs. Sonigra Juhi Uttamchand Judgment Date: January 2, 2025 Date of the Judgment: January 2, 2025 Citation: 2025 INSC 15 Judges: C.T. Ravikumar, J. and

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Supreme Court Quashes Criminal Charges Against Housing Board Official in Property Fraud Case

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Date of the Judgment: 2nd January, 2025 Citation: 2025 INSC 16 Judges: C.T. Ravikumar, J. and Sanjay Karol, J. Can a public servant be prosecuted for actions taken in their official capacity, even if those actions are later found to be connected to a fraud? The Supreme Court of India recently addressed this crucial question

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Supreme Court Sets Aside High Court Order on Assigned Lands: Revenue Divisional Officer vs. Mohd. Syeed Ather (2025)

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Date of the Judgment: January 2, 2025 Citation: 2025 INSC 5 Judges: C.T. Ravikumar, J. and Sanjay Karol, J. Can assigned lands, originally granted under Laoni Rules, be resumed by the government? The Supreme Court of India recently addressed this question in a case concerning land assignments in Andhra Pradesh. The core issue revolves around

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Supreme Court Quashes Charges of Outraging Modesty and Criminal Intimidation Against Director: Naresh Aneja vs. State of Uttar Pradesh (2025) INSC 19 (2 January 2025)

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Date of the Judgment: 2 January 2025 Citation: (2025) INSC 19 Judges: C.T. Ravikumar, J., Sanjay Karol, J. Can a person be charged with outraging modesty and criminal intimidation based on vague allegations? The Supreme Court of India recently addressed this question in a case involving a company director accused of workplace harassment. The court

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Supreme Court overturns conviction in minor’s murder case due to flawed investigation: Prakash Nishad vs. State of Maharashtra (2023)

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Supreme Court overturns conviction in minor’s murder case due to flawed investigation: Prakash Nishad vs. State of Maharashtra (2023) LEGAL ISSUE: Whether flawed investigation and reliance on circumstantial evidence, including DNA evidence, can sustain a conviction in a criminal case. CASE TYPE: Criminal Case Name: Prakash Nishad @ Kewat Zinak Nishad vs. State of Maharashtra

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Supreme Court overturns conviction in child assault and murder case due to flawed investigation: Prakash Nishad vs State of Maharashtra (2023)

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Supreme Court overturns conviction in child assault and murder case due to flawed investigation: Prakash Nishad vs State of Maharashtra (2023) LEGAL ISSUE: Whether a conviction can be upheld solely on the basis of circumstantial evidence and DNA evidence when the investigation is flawed and the accused’s disclosure statement is not properly recorded. CASE TYPE:

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Supreme Court clarifies settlement under Customs Act for goods seized: Yamal Manojbhai vs. Union of India (2023)

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Supreme Court Clarifies Settlement for Customs Act Violations: Yamal Manojbhai vs. Union of India (2023) LEGAL ISSUE: Whether settlement under Section 127B of the Customs Act, 1962 is available for goods specified under Section 123 of the same Act. CASE TYPE: Criminal, Customs Law Case Name: Yamal Manojbhai vs. Union of India & Ors. Judgment

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Customs Act Settlement: Supreme Court clarifies the scope of Section 127B in cases of smuggled goods: Yamal Manojbhai vs. Union of India (2023)

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Supreme Court clarifies settlement process under Customs Act for smuggled goods: Yamal vs. Union of India (2023) LEGAL ISSUE: Whether an accused under the Customs Act, 1962 can seek settlement under Section 127B for goods specified under Section 123 of the same Act, when seized within the customs area. CASE TYPE: Criminal, Customs Law Case

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