In-depth analysis and explainers of landmark Supreme Court decisions
Raj Pal Singh v. Rajveer & Ors., Criminal Appeal No. 809 of 2014
Supreme Court upholds acquittal in a Section 302 IPC murder case, reiterating limits on appellate interference, presumption of innocence, and proof beyond reasonable doubt.
Cement Corporation of India v. ICICI Lombard General Insurance Co. Ltd.,
Supreme Court holds that once loss is caused by fire, insurer liability attaches regardless of antecedent theft, strictly construing RSMD exclusions and setting aside wrongful repudiation of a fire insurance claim. Fire Insurance Claims Cannot Be Repudiated Merely Because Fire Was Triggered by Theft: Supreme Court
North Eastern Development Finance Corporation Ltd. v. M/s L. Doulo Builders and Suppliers Co. Pvt. Ltd. (2025 INSC 1446)
Supreme Court holds that SARFAESI Act cannot be invoked in Nagaland without legislative approval under Article 371A and without creation of a valid security interest in favour of the lender.
State of Uttar Pradesh through Principal Secretary & Ors. v. Milkiyat Singh & Ors.
Supreme Court holds that State reorganisation does not automatically convert a cooperative society into a multi-State cooperative society unless its objects extend beyond one State under the Multi-State Cooperative Societies Act, 2002.
Moideenkutty v. Abraham George (2025 INSC 1428)
Supreme Court holds that suppression of a subsisting mortgage in an agreement for sale constitutes breach of contract and entitles the purchaser to refund of advance, restoring the trial court’s decree.
M/s National Insurance Co. Ltd. v. Neeru Devi & Ors. (2025 INSC 1430)
Supreme Court rules that motor accident compensation must be based on realistic income assessment, setting aside speculative calculations and reaffirming that just compensation cannot amount to a windfall for claimants.
The Director of Town Panchayat & Ors. v. M. Jayabal & Ors. (2025 INSC 1423)
Supreme Court reiterates that compassionate appointment is a limited humanitarian concession to address immediate financial distress and cannot be reopened to claim a higher post after employment has been accepted.
Sithara N.S. & Ors. v. Sai Ram General Insurance Company Limited (2025 INSC 1425)
Supreme Court dismisses motor accident compensation claims where claimants fail to prove involvement of alleged offending vehicle, reaffirming evidentiary standards under Section 166 of the Motor Vehicles Act.
Pradeep Arora & Ors. vs. Director, Health Department, Govt. of Maharashtra & Ors.
The Supreme Court clarifies requisitioning of healthcare services during COVID-19, impacting insurance claims under PMGKY. Case: Pradeep Arora & Ors.
Central Bureau of Investigation v. Dayamoy Mahato & Ors. (2025 INSC 1418)
Supreme Court clarifies that Section 436-A CrPC does not apply to offences punishable with death and holds that prolonged incarceration alone does not mandate bail in cases involving grave offences.
The Secretary to Government, Social Welfare and Nutritious Meal Programme Department v. P. Perumal (2025 INSC 1470)
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M/s. Saraswati Wire and Cable Industries v. Mohammad Moinuddin Khan and Others
In 2025 INSC 1410, the Supreme Court restores CIRP, holding that illusory pre-existing disputes cannot defeat an operational creditor’s Section 9 IBC application.