In-depth analysis and explainers of landmark Supreme Court decisions
Nagarajan & Anr. vs. The State of Tamil Nadu & Naresh Chandra @ Naresh Babu vs. State of Uttar Pradesh
Supreme Court clarifies the inapplicability of the Probation Act under Section 20AA of the PoFA Act in Nagarajan & Anr. vs. The State of Tamil Nadu.
Mohit Kumar vs. State of Uttar Pradesh and Ors.
The Supreme Court in Mohit Kumar vs. State of Uttar Pradesh emphasizes strict adherence to recruitment certificate formats, impacting OBC candidates' eligibility.
In Re: Construction of Multi Storeyed Buildings in Forest Land Maharashtra
Supreme Court invalidates forest land allotment in Maharashtra, reinforcing the public trust doctrine in environmental law.
Rajesh Etc. v. Union of India Etc.
Supreme Court modifies sentences under Section 51 of the Wildlife Protection Act in Rajesh v. Union of India, affirming convictions but reducing imprisonment.
NATIONAL SPOT EXCHANGE LIMITED VERSUS UNION OF INDIA & ORS.
The Supreme Court clarifies the priority of secured creditors under the PMLA and MPID Act in National Spot Exchange Limited v. Union of India.
In Re: Alarming Rise in the Number of Reported Child Rape Incidents
The Supreme Court mandates exclusive POCSO courts to expedite trials for child rape incidents, ensuring timely justice under the POCSO Act.
THE TATA AIG GENERAL INSURANCE CO. LTD. VERSUS SURAJ KUMAR & ORS.
Supreme Court clarifies insurance liability regarding future wellbeing in Tata AIG vs. Suraj Kumar case, emphasizing monetary compensation.
Hansa Devi & Ors. vs. SBI General Insurance Company Limited & Anr.
Supreme Court upholds compensation for loss of consortium in Hansa Devi case, emphasizing rights of family members post-accident.
V.S.R. Mohan Rao vs. K.S.R. Murthy & Ors.
Supreme Court clarifies legal standards for land grabbing under the Andhra Pradesh Land Grabbing Act in V.S.R. Mohan Rao vs. K.S.R. Murthy.
M/SGAYATRIPROJECTLIMITED VERSUS MADHYA PRADESH ROAD DEVELOPMENTCORPORATIONLIMITED
The Supreme Court clarifies the applicability of jurisdictional pleas in arbitration under the MP Act and the Arbitration Act in SGAYATRI PROJECT case.
Eby Cherian vs. Jerema John
The Supreme Court in Eby Cherian vs. Jerema John clarifies visitation rights and custody arrangements under family law, ensuring child welfare.
M/S. INTERSTATE CONSTRUCTION VERSUS NATIONAL PROJECTS CONSTRUCTION CORPORATION LTD.
The Supreme Court clarifies interest calculation under Section 31 of the Arbitration Act in M/S. INTERSTATE CONSTRUCTION VERSUS NATIONAL PROJECTS CONSTRUCTION CORPORATION LTD.