In-depth analysis and explainers of landmark Supreme Court decisions
Susanta Kumar Dalei @Susanta Kumar Dalai vs State of Odisha (Vigilance)
Timber theft charges against a forest officer were dismissed by the Supreme Court, highlighting the need for specific allegations. Full explainer inside.
State of Odisha & Ors. vs Sreepati Ranjan Dash & Anr.
Promotion to Assistant Regional Transport Officer under Odisha Transport Service Rules clarified by Supreme Court. Key implications for state recruitment practices. Read the full analysis.
MAHADEVANNA D.M. vs STATE OF KARNATAKA & ANR.
Section 304-A IPC allows for probation for drivers convicted of negligence. Supreme Court confirms eligibility under the Probation of Offenders Act. Full explainer inside.
B.S. Lalitha and Others vs Bhuvanesh and Others
Daughters' rights to claim partition upheld by Supreme Court, clarifying Section 6(5) of the Hindu Succession Act. Read the full analysis.
Rohit Chaturvedi vs State of Uttarakhand & Others
Premature release of Rohit Chaturvedi quashed by Supreme Court due to non-speaking order by MHA. Key implications for remission policy. Read the full analysis.
Alka Agrawal and Others vs State of Maharashtra and Others
Supreme Court clarifies that amounts paid for investment can be considered deposits under the MPID Act. Read the full analysis.
MARIETTA D’SILVA vs RUDOLF CLOTHAN LACERDA & ORS.
Eviction suit reinstated as Supreme Court upholds landlord's bona fide need. Marietta D'Silva's case highlights critical landlord-tenant dynamics. Full explainer inside.
Vasantha vs State of Tamil Nadu and others
Anticipatory bail cannot be granted in family disputes involving serious allegations, as held in Vasantha's case. Read the full analysis.
New India Assurance Company Limited vs Dolly Satish Gandhi & Anr.
The Supreme Court clarifies that Mediclaim benefits cannot be deducted from compensation awarded under the Motor Vehicles Act. Read the full analysis.
Smt. Neelam and Ors. vs Ganga Singh and Ors.
Supreme Court enhances compensation for a family after a tragic motor accident, determining income and loss of consortium. Full explainer inside.
State of Uttar Pradesh & Ors. vs. Reliance Industries Limited & Ors.
Supreme Court affirms that natural gas sales from Andhra Pradesh to Uttar Pradesh are inter-State transactions, exempting them from VAT. Full explainer inside.
Dharmendra Kalra & Ors. vs Kulvinder Singh Bhatia
Non-payment of rent can lead to striking off a tenant's defence, but the Supreme Court emphasizes judicial discretion. Read the full analysis.