Vikram Nath

Supreme Court clarifies sentencing under IPC and POCSO Act in father-daughter rape case: Gyanendra Singh vs. State of U.P. (2025)

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 […]

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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 acquits accused in forgery case due to lack of primary evidence: C. Kamalakkannan vs. State of Tamil Nadu (2025)

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

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Supreme Court Cancels Bail of In-Laws in Dowry Death Case: Shabeen Ahmad vs. State of Uttar Pradesh (2025 INSC 307)

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

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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 revives appeal in murder case due to High Court’s improper dismissal: Sanjay Kumar vs. State of Bihar (2025)

Date of the Judgment: February 27, 2025 Citation: 2025 INSC 287 Judges: Sanjiv Khanna, CJI., Sanjay Kumar, J. Did the High Court err in dismissing an appeal related to a murder case without properly examining the evidence? The Supreme Court of India recently addressed this critical question in Sanjay Kumar vs. State of Bihar. The

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Supreme Court Clarifies Scope of Permanent Alimony: Jatinder Kumar Sapra vs. Anupama Sapra (2025) INSC 228 (17 February 2025)

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

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Supreme Court Clarifies Scope of Permanent Alimony: Jatinder Kumar Sapra vs. Anupama Sapra (2025) INSC 237 (17 February 2025)

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

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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:

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