Supreme Court Judgments

High Courts Cannot Test Credibility of Dowry Harassment Allegations While Quashing FIRs Under Section 482 CrPC

Muskan v. Ishaan Khan (Sataniya) & Ors., Criminal Appeal No. 4752 of 2025

Supreme Court sets aside Madhya Pradesh High Court order quashing a dowry cruelty FIR, holding that High Courts cannot assess credibility or conduct a mini trial while exercising powers under Section 482 CrPC. Supreme Court Restores Dowry Cruelty FIR, Holds High Court Cannot Conduct Mini Trial at Quashing Stage

Investigation Under Section 156(3): Supreme Court Restores FIR in Hanchinmani Case

Sadiq B. Hanchinmani vs. The State of Karnataka & Ors.

The Supreme Court reinstates FIR in Sadiq B. Hanchinmani case, emphasizing the need for police investigation under Section 156(3) of the CrPC.

Execution of Arbitral Award Under Section 47: Supreme Court's Clarification

MMTC LIMITED VERSUS ANGLO AMERICAN METALLURGICAL COAL PVT. LIMITED

The Supreme Court clarifies the scope of objections under Section 47 CPC in the context of arbitral awards in MMTC Limited vs. Anglo American Metallurgical Coal Pvt. Limited.

Accidental Fire Under Fire Insurance: Supreme Court's Ruling in Orion Conmerx Case

Orion Conmerx Pvt. Ltd. vs. National Insurance Co. Ltd.

Supreme Court clarifies accidental fire coverage under fire insurance in Orion Conmerx Pvt. Ltd. vs. National Insurance Co. Ltd. case.

Benefit of Juvenility Can Be Granted Even at Supreme Court Stage, But Sentence May Still Be Modified for Co-Accused Based on Passage of Time

Umesh Yadav & Ors. v. State of Bihar (2025 INSC 1336)

Supreme Court grants benefit of juvenility at appellate stage, orders release of one accused, and modifies life sentences of co-accused to fixed terms considering age, delay, and statutory limits under juvenile justice law.

Vicarious Liability Under Section 149: Supreme Court Upholds Convictions

Haribhau @ Bhausaheb Dinkar Kharuse & Anr. vs. The State of Maharashtra

Supreme Court affirms convictions under Section 149 IPC, emphasizing vicarious liability in murder cases. Key insights from Haribhau Kharuse case.

Dying Declarations Under IPC Section 302: Supreme Court's Clarification

Jemaben vs. The State of Gujarat

Supreme Court clarifies the evidentiary value of dying declarations under IPC Section 302 in Jemaben vs. The State of Gujarat.

Circumstantial Evidence Under IPC: Supreme Court Acquits Mohamed Sameer Khan

Mohamed Sameer Khan vs. State represented by Inspector of Police

The Supreme Court acquits Mohamed Sameer Khan, emphasizing the need for strong circumstantial evidence in IPC cases. Key principles discussed.

Specific Performance of Contract Under Section 10: Supreme Court's Ruling

Annamalai vs. Vasanthi and Others

Supreme Court clarifies specific performance under Section 10 in Annamalai vs. Vasanthi, emphasizing readiness and willingness in contracts.

Dissolution of Marriage Under Article 142: Supreme Court's Ruling

Rekha Minocha vs Amit Shah Minocha & Ors.

Supreme Court dissolves marriage under Article 142, awarding Rs. 1 crore as alimony in Rekha Minocha vs Amit Shah Minocha.

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.