In-depth analysis and explainers of landmark Supreme Court decisions
Vasant @ Girish Akbarasab Sanavale & Anr. vs. The State of Karnataka
Supreme Court clarifies the role of dying declarations in IPC cases in Vasant vs. State of Karnataka, impacting future criminal proceedings.
Naushey Ali & Ors. vs. State of U.P. & Anr.
In Naushey Ali & Ors. vs. State of U.P., the Supreme Court clarifies the distinction between compounding and quashing of proceedings under Section 307 IPC.
Amrit Yadav vs. The State of Jharkhand and Ors.
The Supreme Court quashes the recruitment process under Article 14 in Amrit Yadav vs. The State of Jharkhand, emphasizing transparency in public employment.
AC Chokshi Share Broker Private Limited vs. Jatin Pratap Desai & Anr.
The Supreme Court clarifies joint and several liability in arbitration under BSE Bye-law 248(a) in AC Chokshi Share Broker vs. Jatin Pratap Desai.
B.V. Ram Kumar vs. State of Telangana and Another
The Supreme Court quashes charges against B.V. Ram Kumar under IPC Section 504, clarifying the criteria for intentional insult in workplace disputes.
Hansraj vs State of Chhattisgarh
In Hansraj vs State of Chhattisgarh, the Supreme Court clarifies the standards for circumstantial evidence under IPC Section 302, leading to acquittal.
Gudivada Seshagiri Rao v. Gudivada Ashalatha & Anr.
In Gudivada Seshagiri Rao v. Gudivada Ashalatha, the Supreme Court clarifies divorce on irretrievable breakdown, ensuring justice for both parties.
Ayyub & Ors. vs. State of Uttar Pradesh & Anr.
Supreme Court quashes proceedings under Section 306 IPC in Ayyub & Ors. case, emphasizing lack of evidence for abetment of suicide.
Shri Binod Kumar Singh Vs. National Insurance Company Ltd.
Supreme Court ruling in Shri Binod Kumar Singh Vs. National Insurance Company Ltd. clarifies insurance claim validity under National Permit provisions.
Geddam Jhansi & Anr. vs. The State of Telangana & Ors.
Supreme Court quashes criminal proceedings against Geddam Jhansi under IPC and DV Act, emphasizing the need for specific allegations.
GANESAN … APPELLANT -VERSUS- THE STATE OF TAMIL NADU
In GANESAN v. STATE OF TAMIL NADU, the Supreme Court clarifies sentencing limits under Section 307 IPC, emphasizing the maximum punishment permissible.
Vinubhai Mohanlal Dobaria v. Chief Commissioner of Income Tax & Anr.
Supreme Court clarifies the definition of 'first offence' under Section 276CC in Vinubhai Mohanlal Dobaria v. Chief Commissioner of Income Tax.