In-depth analysis and explainers of landmark Supreme Court decisions
STATE OF RAJASTHAN VERSUS BHANWAR SINGH ETC.
The Supreme Court upheld the acquittal of accused in the State of Rajasthan v. Bhanwar Singh case, emphasizing the insufficiency of evidence under IPC.
Dhannalal Alias Dhanraj (Dead) Thr. LRs. Versus Nasir Khan and Ors.
Supreme Court rules in Dhannalal Alias Dhanraj case that compensation claims under Section 166 survive the death of the injured, enhancing legal clarity.
New India Assurance Co. Ltd. v. Narayan Singh & Ors.
Supreme Court addresses insurance coverage validity in New India Assurance Co. Ltd. v. Narayan Singh & Ors., impacting liability in motor accident claims.
Amudhavalli & Ors. vs. HDFC Ergo General Insurance Company Ltd. & Ors.
Supreme Court clarifies indemnity limits for goods vehicles in Amudhavalli case, impacting insurance claims and liability.
The State of Telangana Versus Jerusalem Mathai and Anr.
The Supreme Court in The State of Telangana vs. Jerusalem Mathai clarifies the standards for quashing FIRs under the Prevention of Corruption Act.
Rajamma & Ors. Versus M/s. Reliance General Insurance Co. Ltd. & Anr.
The Supreme Court in Rajamma & Ors. v. Reliance General Insurance clarifies standards for proving accident claims under the Motor Vehicle Act.
Jyotsna Devi vs. The State of Assam & Ors.
In Jyotsna Devi vs. The State of Assam, the Supreme Court clarifies eligibility criteria for lecturer posts under Assam rules, impacting future appointments.
Delhi Development Authority vs. Corporation Bank & Ors.
Supreme Court quashes illegal auction sale involving DDA's lease rights in Delhi Development Authority vs. Corporation Bank & Ors.
Gujarat Urja Vikas Nigam Limited vs. Essar Power Limited and another
Supreme Court clarifies power allocation principles under the Electricity Act in Gujarat Urja Vikas Nigam Limited vs. Essar Power Limited.
Arshad Neyaz Khan vs. State of Jharkhand & Another
Supreme Court quashes FIR against Arshad Neyaz Khan under Section 420 IPC, clarifying legal standards for cheating and criminal breach of trust.
Bar Council of Maharashtra and Goa vs. Rajiv Nareshchandra Narula & Ors.
The Supreme Court clarifies the requirements for disciplinary proceedings under Section 35 of the Advocates Act in Bar Council of Maharashtra and Goa vs. Rajiv Nareshchandra Narula.
Anukul Singh vs. State of Uttar Pradesh and Anr.
The Supreme Court quashes an FIR against Anukul Singh, emphasizing the misuse of criminal law for civil disputes. Key ruling in Anukul Singh vs. State of Uttar Pradesh.