In-depth analysis and explainers of landmark Supreme Court decisions
Papan Sarkar @ Pranab vs State of West Bengal
Last seen theory cannot solely establish guilt in murder cases, as seen in Papan Sarkar's case. Supreme Court reverses conviction. Read the full analysis.
NANDKISHORE MISHRA vs THE STATE OF MADHYA PRADESH
An appellant cannot be denied justice due to inadequate representation. Supreme Court remands case for de novo hearing. Full explainer inside.
Mallika vs R. Nallathambi & Ors.
Powers of attorney cannot be misused for unauthorized property sales, Supreme Court rules in Mallika case. Read the full analysis.
Vijayakumar vs State of Tamil Nadu
The Supreme Court upholds Vijayakumar's conviction for criminal intimidation under Section 506 IPC, emphasizing the importance of privacy and dignity. Full explainer inside.
Bhagat Singh vs The State of Uttar Pradesh
Murder bail applications require substantial reasoning. Supreme Court reverses bail granted to Kunwarpal Singh in Bhagat Singh case. Full explainer inside.
Parvathi Nairthi (Dead) and Ors. vs Laxmi Nairthy (Dead) Through LRS. and Ors.
Supreme Court affirms the validity of a will executed by B. Sheena Nairi, emphasizing the testator's intent and the burden of proof in property disputes. Full explainer inside.
Amit Katyal & Anr. vs State of Haryana & Anr.
FIR clubbing clarified by Supreme Court in Amit Katyal case, ensuring proper investigation alignment. Read the full analysis.
Sukhendu Bhattacharjee and Others vs The State of Assam and Others
Muster Roll workers engaged before April 1, 1993, can claim regularization under Assam's Cabinet decision, Supreme Court affirms. Read the full analysis.
Vice Chancellor, Rajiv Gandhi National Aviation University vs Jitendra Singh & Ors.
Disciplinary authority over the First Registrar of Rajiv Gandhi National Aviation University clarified by the Supreme Court. Read the full analysis.
Chetan Dashrath Gade vs The State of Maharashtra
Chetan Dashrath Gade's life imprisonment for murder upheld by Supreme Court, emphasizing circumstantial evidence. Full explainer inside.
Sri v. State Rep. by the Inspector of Police, Q Branch, Ramanathapuram, Tamil Nadu
Supreme Court acquits Sri Lankan national Ranjan of UAPA charges, emphasizing mistaken identity and lack of evidence. Full explainer inside.
RR Constructions and Infrastructure India Pvt. Ltd. vs Gayatri Ventures and Ors.
Earnest Money Deposits can be submitted as Fixed Deposits, clarifies the Supreme Court in RR Constructions case. Read the full analysis.