Supreme Court Judgments

Supreme Court clarifies nomination validity in GPF distribution

Smt. Bollamalathi vs. B. Suguna and Ors.

The Supreme Court clarifies the rules regarding General Provident Fund nominations in Smt. Bollamalathi vs. B. Suguna, emphasizing the importance of valid nominations.

Excepted or prohibited claim clauses in contracts bind arbitral tribunals, and their applicability must be determined strictly from the parties’ agreement

State of Jharkhand v. The Indian Builders Jamshedpur (2025 INSC 1388)

Supreme Court holds that excepted or prohibited claim clauses in contracts bind arbitral tribunals and refers the issue to a larger Bench for authoritative clarification.

Supreme Court Quashes Conviction in False Promise of Marriage Case Following Parties’ Marriage

Sandeep Singh Thakur vs. State of Madhya Pradesh & Another, Criminal Appeal No.5256 of 2025

Supreme Court quashes conviction and sentence in a false promise of marriage case after the parties reconciled and married. Detailed legal explainer on Sections 376(2)(n) and 417 IPC, Article 142 powers, and implications for consent, criminal liability, and government employment.

Supreme Court Enhances Compensation in Motor Accident Case, Clarifying Income, Multiplier, and Non-Pecuniary Heads

Rani @ Raj Kumari & Ors. v. Kamlakat Gupta & Ors., Civil Appeal No. 5224 of 2024

Supreme Court enhances compensation in motor accident case, clarifying assessment of income, multiplier, future prospects, and non-pecuniary losses such as consortium. Detailed analysis for practitioners and law students.

Executive instructions cannot impose superfluous conditions that defeat statutory stamp duty exemptions granted to cooperative societies

Adarsh Sahkari Grih Nirman Swawlambi Society Ltd. v. State of Jharkhand & Others (2025 INSC 1389)

Supreme Court holds that executive instructions cannot impose additional conditions that defeat statutory stamp duty exemptions granted to cooperative societies.

Irretrievable Breakdown of Marriage Warrants Divorce; Permanent Alimony Must Ensure Financial Dignity of Spouse and Child

Sonia Virk v. Rohit Watts (2025 INSC 1390)

Supreme Court upholds divorce on ground of irretrievable breakdown and enhances permanent alimony to ₹50 lakh, emphasising financial dignity, child welfare, and fair settlement in long-separated marriages.

Leasing of residential premises as hostels for long-term stay qualifies as renting of residential dwelling for use as residence under GST exemption

State of Karnataka & Anr. v. Taghar Vasudeva Ambrish & Anr. (2025 INSC 1505)

Supreme Court holds that leasing residential premises for use as hostels providing long-term accommodation qualifies for GST exemption as renting of residential dwelling for use as residence prior to the 2022 amendment.

Criminal proceedings alleging cheating and criminal intimidation cannot be quashed at the threshold where prima facie allegations disclose essential ingredients of the offences

Rocky v. State of Telangana & Anr. (2025 INSC 1384)

Supreme Court holds that criminal proceedings alleging cheating and intimidation cannot be quashed at the threshold where prima facie allegations disclose the essential ingredients of the offences.

Contempt jurisdiction cannot be declined where prior judicial directions are clear and alleged non-compliance requires factual examination

Bhaskar Govind Gavate (Deceased) through Legal Heirs v. State of Maharashtra & Others (2025 INSC 1379)

Supreme Court holds that contempt jurisdiction cannot be declined where prior judicial directions are clear and allegations of non-compliance require factual examination.

Employees Who Retire On Last Day Of Month Are Entitled To Pay Revision Effective That Date, Supreme Court Holds

Mukut Das v. Assam Power Generation Corporation Ltd. & Ors. (2025 INSC 1403)

Supreme Court holds that employees retiring on the last day of a month are entitled to pay revision effective that date, clarifying the scope of Fundamental Rule 56(a) and revised pay rules.

A second special leave petition is not maintainable after withdrawal of an earlier challenge without liberty

Kangra Central Cooperative Bank Limited v. The Kangra Central Cooperative Bank Pensioners Welfare Association (Regd.) & Ors. (2025 INSC 1416)

Supreme Court holds that a second special leave petition is not maintainable after withdrawal or dismissal of an earlier challenge without liberty, reinforcing finality and procedural discipline in litigation.

Public examination authorities must ensure meaningful accessibility for persons with disabilities and cannot allow procedural rigidity to defeat equal opportunity

Mission Accessibility v. Union of India & Others (2025 INSC 1376)

Supreme Court directs UPSC to ensure meaningful accessibility in public examinations by permitting change of scribe requests and planning implementation of assistive technologies for candidates with disabilities.