Satish Chandra Sharma

Insurance Claim Dispute: Supreme Court clarifies the cause of damage due to heavy rains vs. seepage in United India Insurance claim case (2025)

Introduction Date of the Judgment: May 19, 2025 Citation: 2025 INSC 731 Judges: B.V. Nagarathna, J. and Satish Chandra Sharma, J. When disaster strikes, homeowners rely on insurance to cover damages. But what happens when the insurance company denies the claim, arguing the damage was due to a cause not covered in the policy? The […]

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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)

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 sets aside condonation of delay in filing appeal against ex-parte decree: Thirunagalingam vs. Lingeswaran (2025) INSC 672 (May 13, 2025)

LEGAL ISSUE: Whether a delay in filing an appeal against an ex-parte decree can be condoned when the reasons for the delay have already been adjudicated upon in previous proceedings. CASE TYPE: Civil Appeal Case Name: Thirunagalingam vs. Lingeswaran & Anr. Judgment Date: May 13, 2025 Introduction Date of the Judgment: May 13, 2025 Citation:

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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)

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 sets aside order declining to issue notice in quashing petition: Gopal Govind Lakade & Anr. vs. State of Maharashtra & Anr. (2025)

Introduction Date of the Judgment: May 06, 2025 The Supreme Court of India addressed the critical issue of whether a High Court can dismiss a criminal application seeking to quash a complaint without issuing notice to the respondent or providing reasons for declining to do so. The case of Gopal Govind Lakade & Anr. vs.

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Church Governance Dispute: Supreme Court Clarifies Synod Meeting Validity and Election Processes in CSI Case (2 May 2025)

Introduction Date of the Judgment: May 02, 2025 The Supreme Court of India recently addressed a complex legal battle concerning the management and administration of the Church of South India (CSI). This case revolves around disputes regarding the validity of Synod meetings, amendments to the CSI Constitution, and the election of key office bearers. The

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Supreme Court Rejects JSW’s Resolution Plan for Bhushan Power & Steel Ltd, Orders Liquidation: Kalyani Transco vs. Bhushan Power & Steel Ltd (2025)

Introduction Date of the Judgment: May 02, 2025 Judges: Bela M. Trivedi, J., Satish Chandra Sharma, J. Can a resolution plan be approved if it violates the mandatory provisions of the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code (IBC)? The Supreme Court of India addressed this critical question in the case of Kalyani Transco vs. M/s. Bhushan Power

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Supreme Court settles seniority dispute for Sub-Inspectors of Police in Tamil Nadu: R. Ranjith Singh & Ors. vs. State of Tamil Nadu & Ors. (01 May 2025)

Date of the Judgment: 01 May 2025 Judges: B. V. Nagarathna and Satish Chandra Sharma In a significant judgment, the Supreme Court of India addressed a long-standing dispute regarding the seniority of Sub-Inspectors of Police in Tamil Nadu. The core issue revolved around whether in-service candidates, recruited under a 20% quota within the direct recruitment

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Supreme Court settles the application period under the PTCL Act in land alienation cases: Shardhamma & Anr. vs. The Dy. Commissioner & Ors. (2025)

Date of the Judgment: April 29, 2025 Citation: 2025 INSC 583 Judges: Justice B. V. Nagarathna and Justice Satish Chandra Sharma Can an application under the Karnataka Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes (Prohibition of Transfer of Certain Lands) Act, 1978 (PTCL Act) be filed after an unreasonably long period? The Supreme Court addressed this critical

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Supreme Court clarifies “voyage should commence & complete before monsoon sets in” clause in marine insurance: Sohom Shipping vs. New India Assurance (2025)

Introduction Date of the Judgment: April 07, 2025 Citation: 2025 INSC 453 Judges: B. V. Nagarathna, J., Satish Chandra Sharma, J. Can an insurance company reject a claim if a ship’s voyage starts before the monsoon but is delayed due to unforeseen circumstances? The Supreme Court of India recently addressed this question while examining a

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Supreme Court quashes criminal proceedings against police officers in assault case due to lack of sanction: G.C. Manjunath & Others vs. Seetaram (2025) INSC 439 (03 April 2025)

Date of the Judgment: April 03, 2025 Citation: (2025) INSC 439 Judges: B.V. Nagarathna, J., Satish Chandra Sharma, J. Were the police officers acting within their official duties when they allegedly assaulted and ill-treated a complainant, or did their actions exceed the scope of their duty, thus negating the need for prior government sanction for

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Supreme Court directs petitioners to approach respective High Courts regarding challenges to Hindu Religious and Charitable Endowments Acts (2025)

Introduction Date of the Judgment: April 01, 2025 The Supreme Court of India addressed a batch of writ petitions challenging the constitutional validity of various provisions of the Hindu Religious and Charitable Endowments Acts enacted by the States of Tamil Nadu, Andhra Pradesh, and Telangana, as well as the Union Territory of Puducherry. The central

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