In-depth analysis and explainers of landmark Supreme Court decisions
Constable 907 Surendra Singh & Anr. vs. State of Uttarakhand
The Supreme Court clarifies the necessity of proving common intention under Section 34 IPC in Constable 907 Surendra Singh & Anr. vs. State of Uttarakhand.
Gambhir Singh vs. The State of Uttar Pradesh
Supreme Court acquits Gambhir Singh, emphasizing the need for strong circumstantial evidence in criminal cases. Key principles from IPC discussed.
RAMESH BAGHEL VERSUS STATE OF CHHATTISGARH & OTHERS
The Supreme Court ruled on burial rights under Article 21 in Ramesh Baghel vs. State of Chhattisgarh, emphasizing dignity in death and community practices.
Somdatt Builders –NCC – NEC(JV) Vs. National Highways Authority of India & Ors.
Supreme Court reinstates arbitral award favoring Somdatt Builders, clarifying limits of Engineer's authority under the Arbitration Act.
Jagwant Kaur vs. Union of India & Ors.
Supreme Court in Jagwant Kaur vs. Union of India clarifies LPG distributorship allotment guidelines, emphasizing land ownership requirements.
K. Samba Moorthy v. Sanjiv Chadha & Ors.
Supreme Court ruling on promotion rights under employment law in K. Samba Moorthy v. Sanjiv Chadha & Ors. clarifies legal principles on consequential benefits.
T. Rajamoni S/O Thason Dead Through LRS. Versus The Manager, Oriental Insurance Company Limited and Others
Supreme Court in T. Rajamoni S/O Thason clarifies compensation for loss of income under the Motor Vehicles Act, impacting future claims.
Harshit Harish Jain & Anr. vs. The State of Maharashtra & Ors.
Supreme Court rules on stamp duty refund rights under Maharashtra Stamp Act in Harshit Harish Jain case, emphasizing accrued rights.
M. Venkateswaran Versus The State rep. by the Inspector of Police
Supreme Court modifies sentence under Section 498A IPC in M. Venkateswaran case, confirming conviction but reducing imprisonment.
Madhushree Datta vs. The State of Karnataka & Anr.
The Supreme Court quashes IPC charges against Madhushree Datta, clarifying the standards for criminal liability under Sections 323, 504, 506, and 509.
MARIPPAN & ANR. VERSUS STATE REPRESENTED BY THE INSPECTOR OF POLICE & ANR.
In MARIPPAN & ANR. VERSUS STATE, the Supreme Court quashed charges against parents under IPC, emphasizing lack of evidence for criminal liability.
Nimai Ghosh & Ors. vs. The State of Bihar (Now Jharkhand)
Supreme Court's ruling on the credibility of eyewitness testimony under IPC Section 302 in Nimai Ghosh case, emphasizing the importance of natural conduct.