In-depth analysis and explainers of landmark Supreme Court decisions
Maharana Pratap Singh vs. The State of Bihar & Ors.
The Supreme Court addresses due process in disciplinary proceedings in Maharana Pratap Singh vs. The State of Bihar, emphasizing the importance of fair inquiry.
Raju Naryana Swamy v. State of Kerala & Ors.
Supreme Court clarifies IAS promotion criteria in Raju Naryana Swamy v. State of Kerala, emphasizing the importance of ACRs.
Durga Prasad vs. Govt. of NCT of Delhi & Ors.
The Supreme Court in Durga Prasad vs. Govt. of NCT of Delhi limits the disciplinary authority's power to issue fresh orders post-punishment, emphasizing natural justice.
State of Sikkim and Others vs. Dr. Mool Raj Kotwal
Supreme Court clarifies leave encashment limits for re-employed government servants in State of Sikkim vs. Dr. Mool Raj Kotwal.
Muppidi Lakshmi Narayana Reddy & Ors. vs. The State of Andhra Pradesh & Anr.
Supreme Court quashes dowry allegations against relatives in Muppidi Lakshmi Narayana Reddy case, emphasizing the need for specific allegations.
X ETC. Versus RAJESH KUMAR & ORS.
Supreme Court in X ETC. vs. Rajesh Kumar emphasizes POCSO Act's applicability in teacher-student misconduct, ensuring justice for victims.
Sakina Sultanali Sunesara vs. Shia Imami Ismaili Momin Jamat & Ors.
The Supreme Court clarifies the appeal process for consent decrees in Sakina Sultanali Sunesara vs. Shia Imami Ismaili Momin Jamat, emphasizing the need for trial court intervention.
Reji Kumar Alias Reji vs. State of Kerala
Supreme Court commutes death sentence to life imprisonment in Reji Kumar case, addressing brutal family murders and legal principles involved.
N. Vijay Kumar vs. Vishwanath Rao N.
Supreme Court clarifies rebuttal of presumptions under Section 138 in N. Vijay Kumar vs. Vishwanath Rao N. case.
Chellammal and Another vs. State Represented by the Inspector of Police
Supreme Court clarifies probation eligibility under Section 4 of the Probation Act in Chellammal case, emphasizing judicial duty to consider probation.
The Superintendent of Prison & Anr. vs. Venkatesan @ Senu @ Srinivasan @ Baskaran @ Radio @ Prakasam
The Supreme Court clarifies the interpretation of Section 428 of the CrPC regarding set-off of pre-sentence detention periods in The Superintendent of Prison & Anr. vs. Venkatesan.
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Kanchhu vs. Prakash Chand & Ors.
Supreme Court sets aside High Court's order allowing recall of ex parte decree in Kanchhu vs. Prakash Chand, emphasizing limits of judicial discretion.