In-depth analysis and explainers of landmark Supreme Court decisions
State of Uttar Pradesh and Ors. vs. Bhawana Mishra and Ors.
Supreme Court clarifies the doctrine of legitimate expectation in government appointments in State of Uttar Pradesh vs. Bhawana Mishra.
C.S. Prasad vs. C. Satyakumar and Others
The Supreme Court reinstates criminal proceedings against C. Satyakumar, clarifying the application of Section 482 of the Cr.PC in C.S. Prasad vs. C. Satyakumar.
MD Imran @ D.C. Guddu vs. The State of Jharkhand
Supreme Court clarifies bail considerations under Section 319 in MD Imran case, emphasizing the need for strong evidence.
Muslimveetil Chalakkal Ahammed Haji vs. Sakeena Beevi
Supreme Court clarifies specific performance and limitation issues in Muslimveetil Chalakkal Ahammed Haji vs. Sakeena Beevi, emphasizing readiness and willingness.
Jan De Nul Dredging India Pvt. Ltd. vs. Tuticorin Port Trust
Supreme Court clarifies limits of judicial intervention in arbitration under Section 37 in Jan De Nul Dredging India Pvt. Ltd. vs. Tuticorin Port Trust.
Arvind Dham vs. Directorate of Enforcement
Supreme Court rules on bail rights under PMLA, emphasizing the right to a speedy trial in Arvind Dham vs. Directorate of Enforcement.
Jaswinder Singh @ Shinder Singh vs. State of Punjab
Supreme Court acquits Jaswinder Singh in double murder case due to lack of incriminating evidence. Key insights from the judgment.
Smt. Shalini Bhateja & Anr. vs. The State of U.P. & Ors.
Supreme Court clarifies limits of criminal liability in civil disputes in Smt. Shalini Bhateja vs. The State of U.P. & Ors.
Dalsukhbhai Bachubhai Satasia & Others vs. State of Gujarat & Others
Supreme Court clarifies the necessity of notice under Section 10(5) of the ULC Act for possessors. Key implications for landowners in Dalsukhbhai Bachubhai Satasia case.
Abhay Kumar Patel & Ors. vs. State of Bihar & Ors.
The Supreme Court clarifies the limits of retrospective application in recruitment processes in Abhay Kumar Patel & Ors. vs. State of Bihar & Ors.
The State (NCT) of Delhi vs. Khimji Bhai Jadeja
Supreme Court clarifies transaction distinction in cheating cases, impacting FIR registration and prosecution.
The Karnataka Lokayuktha vs. Chandrashekar & Anr.
The Supreme Court clarifies that exoneration in disciplinary proceedings does not automatically quash criminal prosecution, as seen in The Karnataka Lokayuktha vs. Chandrashekar.