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, […]
Date of the Judgment: 2 January 2025 Citation: 2025 INSC 6 Judges: C.T. Ravikumar, J. and Rajesh Bindal, J. Can police reports be the basis for deciding negligence in motor accident claims? The Supreme Court of India recently addressed this question. This case involves a claim for compensation after a fatal road accident. The court
Date of the Judgment: January 2, 2025 Citation: 2025 INSC 38 Judges: Justice J.B. Pardiwala and Justice R. Mahadevan Can a reduction in share capital lead to a capital loss for tax purposes? The Supreme Court of India recently addressed this question in a case involving Jupiter Capital Pvt. Ltd. The court clarified that a
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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
Date of the Judgment: January 2, 2025 Citation: 2025 INSC 2 Judges: B.R. Gavai, J. and K.V. Viswanathan, J. Can a municipal corporation, responsible for waste management, approach the electricity regulatory commission for tariff adoption of a waste-to-energy project? The Supreme Court of India recently addressed this question. This case clarifies whether entities other than
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:
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
LEGAL ISSUE: Whether the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) requires prior consent from a State Government to investigate central government employees for offences under the Prevention of Corruption Act, 1988, when the alleged offense occurs within that state. CASE TYPE: Criminal. Case Name: The State, Central Bureau of Investigation vs. A. Satish Kumar & Ors.
Date of the Judgment: January 2, 2025 Citation: (2025) INSC 1 Judges: B.R. Gavai, J., K. V. Viswanathan, J. Can a company’s manager, authorized by a power of attorney, file a cheque dishonor complaint under Section 138 of the Negotiable Instruments Act, 1881? The Supreme Court of India recently addressed this question. The court clarified
Date of the Judgment: January 2, 2025 Citation: 2025 INSC 8 Judges: C.T. Ravikumar, J. and Sanjay Kumar, J. Can a person be held liable for a crime if there are no specific allegations against them? The Supreme Court recently addressed this question in a case involving a project manager accused of cheating. The court
LEGAL ISSUE: Interpretation of “Shamlat Deh” land and rights of displaced persons CASE TYPE: Land Law, Punjab Village Common Lands (Regulation) Act, 1961 Case Name: Dalip Ram vs. The State of Punjab & Ors. Judgment Date: January 2, 2025 Date of the Judgment: January 2, 2025 Citation: 2025 INSC 12 Judges: C.T. Ravikumar, J., Rajesh
Date of the Judgment: 2 January 2025 Citation: 2025 INSC 14 Judges: C.T. Ravikumar, J., Prashant Kumar Mishra, J. The Supreme Court of India recently addressed a complex case involving property rights and the effect of adoption under Hindu law. The core issue revolved around whether an adopted son could challenge property transfers made by
