Supreme Court Judgments

Supreme Court Upholds 'Pay and Recover' Principle in Motor Accident Compensation: Insurance Company Liable Despite Permit Deviation

K. Nagendra v. The New India Insurance Co. Ltd. & Ors, Civil Appeal Nos. of 2025 (Arising out of SLP (C) Nos. 7139-7140 of 2023)

Supreme Court upholds pay-and-recover principle; insurer liable to compensate accident victims despite route deviation, with right to recover from insured. Legal Judgment Explainer

Interpretation of Section 195A IPC: Supreme Court Clarifies Procedure for Cognizable Offences

State of Kerala vs. Suni @ Sunil

The Supreme Court clarifies the procedure for cognizable offences under Section 195A IPC in State of Kerala vs. Suni @ Sunil, impacting legal practice.

Reversal of Acquittal Under Prevention of Corruption Act: Key Insights

P. Somaraju vs. State of Andhra Pradesh

Supreme Court restores acquittal in P. Somaraju case, clarifying standards for reversing acquittals under the Prevention of Corruption Act.

Cumulative Redeemable Preference Shares: Court Clarifies Debt Status

EPC Constructions India Limited Through Its Liquidator - Abhijit Guhathakurta vs M/s Matix Fertilizers And Chemicals Limited

Supreme Court clarifies that cumulative redeemable preference shares do not constitute financial debt under IBC in EPC Constructions vs Matix Fertilizers.

Murder vs. Culpable Homicide: Premeditated attacks cannot be excused under the “sudden and grave provocation” exception

Criminal Appellate Jurisdiction

Supreme Court of India judgment in Om Pal & Ors vs State of U.P (Uttarakhand): Analysis of convictions under Sections 302/307 IPC, eyewitness evidence, motive, and appellate proceedings. Comprehensive legal explainer for lawyers and law students

Interim Custody of Seized Vehicle Under NDPS Act: Court's Ruling

Denash vs. The State of Tamil Nadu

Supreme Court clarifies interim custody rights under NDPS Act in Denash vs. State of Tamil Nadu, emphasizing owner protections.

Restoration of Dismissed Employee's Rights Under Railway Conduct Rules

V.M. Saudagar (Dead) Through Legal Heirs vs. The Divisional Commercial Manager, Central Railway & Anr.

The Supreme Court reinstates V.M. Saudagar, emphasizing fair hearing principles under Railway Conduct Rules. Key implications for employee rights.

Mere case release does not invalidate an existing interim order.

Prof. Ashish Wakhlu v. Prof. Soniya Nityanand and Others

Supreme Court quashes High Court's dismissal of contempt application in Prof. Ashish WakhlU v. Prof. Soniya Nityanand, emphasizing the importance of interim orders.

Continuing Intellectual Property Infringement May Constitute Urgent Interim Relief, Exempting Commercial Suits From Mandatory Pre-Institution Mediation

Novenco Building and Industry A/S v. Xero Energy Engineering Solutions Pvt. Ltd. & Anr. (2025 INSC 1256)

Supreme Court holds that continuing intellectual property infringement may constitute urgent interim relief under Section 12A of the Commercial Courts Act, exempting such commercial suits from mandatory pre-institution mediation.

Quashing of FIRs Under U.P. Conversion Act: Supreme Court's Ruling

Rajendra Bihari Lal and Another vs. State of Uttar Pradesh and Others

The Supreme Court quashes multiple FIRs under the U.P. Conversion Act, emphasizing the need for competent complainants and addressing issues of legal validity.

Business Activity Under Section 37: Supreme Court Clarifies Non-Resident Taxation

Pride Foramer S.A. vs. Commissioner of Income Tax & Anr.

Supreme Court clarifies business activity criteria for non-residents under Section 37 in Pride Foramer case, impacting tax deductions.

Transgender Rights Under the 2019 Act: Supreme Court's Landmark Ruling

Jane Kaushik v. Union of India & Ors.

Supreme Court ruling on transgender rights under the 2019 Act highlights discrimination and calls for effective implementation of protective measures.