Supreme Court Reinstates Original Conviction, Overruling High Court’s Modification in IPC Case: Ramyash @ Lal Bahadur vs. The State of Uttar Pradesh (2025)

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Date of the Judgment: April 23, 2025 Citation: [Citation not found in source] Judges: B.R. Gavai, J., Augustine George Masih, J. The Supreme Court addressed whether the Allahabad High Court erred in modifying its initial judgment regarding a criminal case involving offenses under the Indian Penal Code (IPC). The core issue revolved around the High […]

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Supreme Court Upholds Ex-Parte Decree in Property Dispute: Kanchhu vs. Prakash Chand (2025)

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Can a High Court, in its writ jurisdiction, set aside an ex-parte decree by re-evaluating the merits of the original case without considering the reasons for the defendant’s absence? The Supreme Court of India recently addressed this critical question in a civil appeal arising from a property dispute. The court overturned a High Court decision

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Supreme Court Upholds Medical Negligence Finding, Modifies Compensation: Kamineni Hospitals vs. Peddi Narayana Swami (2025)

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Introduction Date of the Judgment: April 22, 2025 Citation: 2025 INSC 527 Judges: B. R. Gavai, J., Augustine George Masih, J. What happens when a hospital is accused of not providing adequate care, leading to a patient’s death? The Supreme Court of India recently addressed this critical question in a case involving Kamineni Hospitals. The

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Supreme Court clarifies the requirement of sanction under Section 197 CrPC for deputationist: CBI vs. Ramesh Chander Diwan (2025) INSC 539 (22 April 2025)

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Date of the Judgment: 22 April 2025 Citation: (2025) INSC 539 Judges: Dipankar Datta, J., Manmohan, J. When is a public servant considered a public servant for the purposes of requiring sanction for prosecution under Section 197 of the Code of Criminal Procedure (CrPC)? The Supreme Court addressed this question in a case involving an

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Supreme Court Addresses Unclaimed Compensation Amounts in Motor Accident and Labour Cases (22 April 2025)

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Introduction Date of the Judgment: April 22, 2025 Citation: 2025 INSC 530 Judges: Abhay S. Oka, J., Ujjal Bhuyan, J. What happens to compensation money when the rightful recipients don’t claim it? The Supreme Court of India took up this critical issue in a Suo Motu Writ Petition, addressing the significant amounts of unclaimed compensation

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Supreme Court clarifies the term of a Muslim Member of the Bar Council in Waqf Board: Md. Firoz Ahmad Khalid vs. The State of Manipur (2025) INSC 535 (22 April 2025)

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Date of the Judgment: April 22, 2025 Citation: (2025) INSC 535 Judges: M. M. Sundresh, J., Rajesh Bindal, J. Can a Muslim member of a State Bar Council, elected to a Waqf Board, continue in that position after their Bar Council term expires? The Supreme Court of India addressed this issue in a recent case,

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Supreme Court clarifies “actual charge” or “control” under Section 75 of JJ Act: S.C. Narang vs. State (2025) INSC 688 (22 April 2025)

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Introduction Date of the Judgment: 22 April 2025 Citation: 2025 INSC 688 Judges: Abhay S. Oka, J., Ujjal Bhuyan, J. When can the Chairman of a school’s managing committee be held liable for an incident involving a child’s safety on school premises? The Supreme Court addressed this critical question in S.C. Narang vs. State (NCT

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Supreme Court acquits accused in gruesome murder case due to lack of evidence: Aejaz Ahmad Sheikh vs. State of Uttar Pradesh (22 April 2025)

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Introduction Date of the Judgment: 22 April 2025 Judges: Abhay S. Oka, Pankaj Mithal, Ahsanuddin Amanullah In a shocking case of family tragedy, the Supreme Court of India recently addressed the complexities of evidence and procedure in criminal trials. The case, Aejaz Ahmad Sheikh vs. State of Uttar Pradesh, involved the death of a woman,

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Supreme Court settles the enforceability of arbitral awards post-resolution plan approval under IBC: Electrosteel Steel Limited vs. Ispat Carrier Private Limited (2025) INSC 525 (21 April 2025)

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Introduction Date of the Judgment: 21 April 2025 Citation: 2025 INSC 525 Judges: Abhay S. Oka, J., Ujjal Bhuyan, J. The Supreme Court addressed a critical question regarding the enforceability of arbitral awards when a resolution plan under the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code, 2016 (IBC) has been approved. This case, Electrosteel Steel Limited (Now M/S

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Supreme Court settles cheque bounce case with consensual order: Vinod Boob vs. Dodballaur Spinning Mills (21 April 2025)

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Date of the Judgment: 21 April 2025 Judges: Justices Dipankar Datta and Manmohan In a recent judgment, the Supreme Court addressed a dispute arising from a cheque bounce case. The central issue revolved around the enforcement of Section 138 of the Negotiable Instruments Act, 1881, concerning dishonored cheques. Justices Dipankar Datta and Manmohan, presiding over

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Breach of Contract Affirmed, Compensation Modified: Supreme Court’s Verdict in Larsen and Toubro Limited vs. Puri Construction Pvt. Ltd. (2025)

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Introduction Date of the Judgment: April 21, 2025 Citation: 2025 INSC 523 Judges: Abhay S. Oka, J., Pankaj Mithal, J. In complex real estate disputes, determining the extent of liability and appropriate compensation can be challenging. The Supreme Court of India recently addressed such a case, focusing on a breach of contract between Larsen and

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Supreme Court refers questions on Section 17A of PC Act and Section 156(3) of CrPC to Larger Bench: B.S. Yeddyurappa vs A. Alam Pasha (21 April 2025)

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Date of the Judgment: 21 April 2025 Citation: 2025 INSC 515 Judges: J.B. Pardiwala, J. and Manoj Misra, J. When can a magistrate order a police investigation into corruption allegations against a public servant? The Supreme Court of India recently grappled with this question, specifically addressing the interplay between Section 17A of the Prevention of

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