Supreme Court Judgments

Experience Gained Through a Joint Venture Must Be Considered When Evaluating Tender Eligibility Unless Expressly Excluded

M/s. Surguja Bricks Industries Company v. State of Chhattisgarh and Ors.

The Supreme Court holds that proportionate experience gained as a joint venture partner must be considered in tender evaluation unless the eligibility clause expressly excludes such experience.

Only the Central Government May Lower the NEET Qualifying Percentile for BDS Admissions and State Relaxation Is Without Authority

Siddhant Mahajan and Ors. v. The State of Rajasthan and Ors.

In 2025 INSC 1458, the Supreme Court holds that only the Central Government may lower NEET percentile for BDS admissions and modifies the High Court’s directions.

Bail Orders Can Be Annulled When Granted Without Addressing Prior Cancellation, Misuse of Liberty, and Threat to Fair Trial

Lakshmanan v. State through the Deputy Superintendent of Police & Ors.

In Lakshmanan v. State (2025 INSC 1483), the Supreme Court annuls a High Court bail order for ignoring prior bail cancellation and witness intimidation risks.

Section 45A of the ESI Act Cannot Be Invoked When Records Are Produced and There Is No Obstruction to Inspection

M/s. Carborandum Universal Ltd. v. ESI Corporation

In M/s. Carborandum Universal Ltd. v. ESI Corporation (2025 INSC 1455), the Supreme Court holds Section 45A cannot be invoked when records are produced and inspection is not obstructed.

Ramesh Kumar Jain v. Bharat Aluminium Company Limited (BALCO)

Ramesh Kumar Jain v. Bharat Aluminium Company Limited (BALCO)

Supreme Court reiterates that High Courts cannot re-appreciate evidence or rewrite arbitral awards under Section 37, and restores a reasoned arbitral award upheld under Section 34 of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act.

Rajesh Upadhayay v. State of Bihar & Anr.

Rajesh Upadhayay v. State of Bihar & Anr.

Supreme Court holds that suspension of sentence in murder convictions cannot be granted routinely and requires exceptional circumstances and cogent judicial reasoning under Section 389 CrPC.

Communal rotation applies during the validity of a rank list and cannot be deferred merely because the wait list remains operative

Radhika T. v. Cochin University of Science and Technology & Others (2025 INSC 1462)

Supreme Court holds that communal rotation applies even during the validity of a rank list and that wait-listed candidates have no indefeasible right to appointment.

Supreme Court invokes Article 142 to quash criminal proceedings and dissolve marriage after verified matrimonial settlement

Baburam Gautam and Others v. State of Uttar Pradesh and Another (2025 INSC 1493)

Supreme Court invokes Article 142 to quash specified criminal proceedings and dissolve a marriage by mutual consent after verifying a settlement placed before the Court.

Mandatory Appellate Deposit Under Section 148 Can Be Imposed On Convicted Directors When Company Cannot Be Prosecuted Due To Legal Impediment, Supreme Court Holds

Bharat Mittal v. State of Rajasthan & Ors. (2025 INSC 1459)

Supreme Court holds that convicted directors can be required to deposit 20% under Section 148 NI Act even when the company cannot be prosecuted due to liquidation, clarifying limits of exemption and strengthening cheque dishonour enforcement.

Chief Justice’s Power To Appoint Additional Places of High Court Sitting Under States Reorganisation Act Is Continuing And Administrative: Supreme Court

Ranjeet Baburao Nimbalkar v. State of Maharashtra & Anr. (2025 INSC 1460)

Supreme Court upholds Chief Justice’s continuing power under Section 51(3) of the States Reorganisation Act to appoint additional High Court sittings, clarifying limits of judicial review and reinforcing access to justice.

Supreme Court modifies life sentence in rape and murder case

Shaik Shabuddin vs State of Telangana

Supreme Court modifies life sentence to 25 years for A2 in Shaik Shabuddin vs State of Telangana, affirming conviction for rape and murder.

Supreme Court affirms validity of will excluding one child from inheritance

K. S. Dinachandran Versus Shyla Joseph & Ors.

The Supreme Court upheld the validity of a will excluding one child from inheritance, emphasizing the testator's intent and sound mind in K. S. Dinachandran case.