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 […]
Date of the Judgment: January 02, 2025 Citation: 2025 INSC 7 Judges: C.T. Ravikumar, J. and Sudhanshu Dhulia, J. Can a Will be considered genuine simply because it was validly executed? The Supreme Court of India recently addressed this question in a case concerning a dispute over a Will. The core issue was whether a
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
Date of the Judgment: January 2, 2025 Citation: 2025 INSC 17 Judges: C.T. Ravikumar, J. and Sanjay Kumar, J. Can a party manipulate facts to gain an advantage in a legal dispute? The Supreme Court of India recently addressed this question in a case involving a land dispute. This case highlights the importance of truthful
Supreme Court Upholds Land Title: Maxim India vs. Andappa (2025) INSC 17 Read Post »
Date of the Judgment: 02 January 2025 Citation: (2025) INSC 3 Judges: B.R. Gavai, J., K. V. Viswanathan, J. Can the government delay compensation for land acquisition for over two decades? The Supreme Court of India recently addressed this critical issue in a case concerning the Bengaluru-Mysuru Infrastructure Corridor Project. The Court ruled that landowners
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
Supreme Court Cancels Anticipatory Bail in Murder Case: Shambhu Debnath vs. State of Bihar (2024) LEGAL ISSUE: Whether anticipatory bail should be granted in a heinous murder case where there are specific allegations against the accused. CASE TYPE: Criminal. Case Name: Shambhu Debnath vs. The State of Bihar & Ors. Judgment Date: 20 December 2024
Supreme Court clarifies “Drawer” under Section 138 NI Act in cheque dishonor case: Bijoy Kumar Moni vs Paresh Manna (2024) LEGAL ISSUE: Whether an authorized signatory of a company can be considered the “drawer” of a cheque under Section 138 of the Negotiable Instruments Act, 1881, when the cheque is drawn on the company’s account.
Supreme Court Clarifies Financial Creditor Status in Insolvency Cases: China Development Bank vs. Doha Bank (2024) LEGAL ISSUE: Whether entities providing loans to a company, with another entity acting as a guarantor through a Deed of Hypothecation, qualify as ‘Financial Creditors’ under the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code, 2016 (IBC). CASE TYPE: Insolvency Law Case Name:
Supreme Court Refuses to Quash FIR in Loan Fraud Case Despite Settlement: Anil Bhavarlal Jain vs. State of Maharashtra (2024) LEGAL ISSUE: Whether criminal proceedings can be quashed based on a settlement in cases involving economic offenses and public interest. CASE TYPE: Criminal, Economic Offences Case Name: Anil Bhavarlal Jain & Anr. vs. The State
Supreme Court Clarifies Jurisdiction in Partition Suits: Abdul Rejak Laskar vs. Mafizur Rahman (2024) Date of the Judgment: 20 December 2024 Citation: 2024 INSC 1023 Judges: J.B. Pardiwala, J., R. Mahadevan, J. When can a civil court intervene in a property partition matter, especially when revenue authorities are also involved? The Supreme Court of India
Supreme Court Upholds Conviction in Fatal Road Accident Case: James vs. State of Karnataka (2024) LEGAL ISSUE: Whether the accused was guilty of rash and negligent driving causing death. CASE TYPE: Criminal. Case Name: James vs. The State of Karnataka. Judgment Date: 20 December 2024 Introduction Date of the Judgment: 20 December 2024 Citation: 2024
