Supreme Court Case Commentaries

Resignation Acceptance Effective Without Communication: Supreme Court's Decision in SHRIRAM MANOHAR BANDE v. UKTRANTI MANDAL

Date: Apr 26, 2024

Resignation Acceptance Effective Without Communication: Supreme Court's Decision in SHRIRAM MANOHAR BANDE v. UKTRANTI MANDAL Introduction The case of Shriram Manohar Bande v. UKTranti Mandal (2024...

Madura Coats Decision: Reinforcing Principles of Natural Justice in Excise Adjudications

Date: Apr 26, 2024

Madura Coats Decision: Reinforcing Principles of Natural Justice in Excise Adjudications Introduction The Supreme Court of India's judgment in M/S MADURA COATS PRIVATE LIMITED v. COMMISSIONER OF...

Reaffirming the Finality of Tribunal Directions and Requirements of Prejudice in Appeal Adjudications: M/S Madura Coats Pvt. Ltd. v. Commissioner of Central Excise

Date: Apr 26, 2024

Reaffirming the Finality of Tribunal Directions and Requirements of Prejudice in Appeal Adjudications Introduction The case of M/S Madura Coats Private Limited v. Commissioner of Central Excise (2024...

Supreme Court Clarifies Definition of Financial Creditor under IBC: Security Deposits with Interest Constitute Financial Debt

Date: Apr 26, 2024

Supreme Court Clarifies Definition of Financial Creditor under IBC: Security Deposits with Interest Constitute Financial Debt Introduction The Supreme Court of India, in the landmark judgment of...

Establishing Enhanced Compensation in Medical Negligence: Insights from JYOTI DEVI v. SUKET HOSPITAL AND ORS. (2024 INSC 330)

Date: Apr 24, 2024

Establishing Enhanced Compensation in Medical Negligence: Insights from Jyoti Devi v. Suket Hospital and Ors. (2024 INSC 330) Introduction The case of Jyoti Devi v. Suket Hospital and Ors. (2024 INSC...

Reaffirmation of the Eggshell Skull Rule in Medical Negligence under the Consumer Protection Act: JYOTI DEVI v. SUKET HOSPITAL AND ORS.

Date: Apr 24, 2024

Reaffirmation of the Eggshell Skull Rule in Medical Negligence under the Consumer Protection Act: JYOTI DEVI v. SUKET HOSPITAL AND ORS. Introduction The case of Jyoti Devi v. Suket Hospital and Ors....

Supreme Court Upholds Executing Court's Order in REHAN AHMED v. AKHTAR UN NISA: Reinforcing Execution Proceedings under Section 47 CPC

Date: Apr 23, 2024

Supreme Court Upholds Executing Court's Order in REHAN AHMED v. AKHTAR UN NISA: Reinforcing Execution Proceedings under Section 47 CPC Introduction The case of Rehan Ahmed (Deceased) versus Akhtar Un...

Unilateral Promotional Trailers Do Not Create Contractual Obligations: Supreme Court Clarifies in Yash Raj Films Pvt. Ltd. v. Afreen Fatima Zaidi

Date: Apr 23, 2024

Unilateral Promotional Trailers Do Not Create Contractual Obligations: Supreme Court Clarifies in Yash Raj Films Pvt. Ltd. v. Afreen Fatima Zaidi Introduction The landmark case of Yash Raj Films...

Supreme Court Upholds Execution Order in Rehan Ahmed v. Akhtar Un Nisa: Clarification on Section 47 CPC Objections

Date: Apr 23, 2024

Supreme Court Upholds Execution Order in Rehan Ahmed v. Akhtar Un Nisa: Clarification on Section 47 CPC Objections Introduction The case of Rehan Ahmed (Deceased) versus Akhtar Un Nisa (Deceased)...

No Contractual Obligation Arises from Promotional Trailers: Yash Raj Films Pvt. Ltd. v. Afreen Fatima Zaidi

Date: Apr 23, 2024

No Contractual Obligation Arises from Promotional Trailers: Yash Raj Films Private Limited v. Afreen Fatima Zaidi (2024 INSC 328) Introduction The landmark judgment in Yash Raj Films Private Limited...

Supreme Court Reaffirms Strict Scrutiny of Bail Under Section 439 CrPC in Murder Cases

Date: Apr 20, 2024

Supreme Court Reaffirms Strict Scrutiny of Bail Under Section 439 CrPC in Murder Cases Introduction In the landmark case of Ramayan Singh v. The State of Uttar Pradesh (2024 INSC 323), the Supreme...

Supreme Court Declares Non-Solemnized Hindu Marriage Invalid Despite Registration in DOLY RANI v. MANISH KUMAR CHANCHAL

Date: Apr 20, 2024

Supreme Court Declares Non-Solemnized Hindu Marriage Invalid Despite Registration in DOLY RANI v. MANISH KUMAR CHANCHAL Introduction In the landmark case DOLY RANI v. MANISH KUMAR CHANCHAL (2024 INSC...

Supreme Court Reinforces Strict Standards for Appellate Review of Acquittals in Rudragoudar v. State of Karnataka

Date: Apr 20, 2024

Supreme Court Reinforces Strict Standards for Appellate Review of Acquittals in Rudragoudar v. State of Karnataka Introduction Rudragoudar v. The State of Karnataka (2024 INSC 320) is a landmark...

Substitution of Rules and Retroactive Penalties: Analysis of PERNOD RICARD INDIA v. State of Madhya Pradesh

Date: Apr 20, 2024

Substitution of Rules and Retroactive Penalties: Analysis of PERNOD RICARD INDIA v. State of Madhya Pradesh Introduction PERNOD RICARD INDIA (P) LTD. v. THE STATE OF MADHYA PRADESH (2024 INSC 327) is...

Emphasis on Appellate Restraint in Reviewing Acquittals: Insights from BABU SAHEBAGOUDA RUDRAGOUDAR v. State of Karnataka (2024 INSC 320)

Date: Apr 20, 2024

Emphasis on Appellate Restraint in Reviewing Acquittals: Insights from BABU SAHEBAGOUDA RUDRAGOUDAR v. State of Karnataka (2024 INSC 320) Introduction The case of BABU SAHEBAGOUDA RUDRAGOUDAR v. THE...

Substitution of Penal Provisions: Supreme Court Reinforces Retrospective Application in Excise Regulations

Date: Apr 20, 2024

Substitution of Penal Provisions: Supreme Court Reinforces Retrospective Application in Excise Regulations Introduction In the landmark case of Pernod Ricard India (P) Ltd. v. The State of Madhya...

Supreme Court Establishes Strict Guidelines Against Duplicitous Filing of FIRs to Prevent Legal Harassment

Date: Apr 20, 2024

Supreme Court Establishes Strict Guidelines Against Duplicitous Filing of FIRs to Prevent Legal Harassment Introduction In the landmark case of Parteek Bansal v. The State of Rajasthan (2024 INS...

Legislation by Incorporation vs. Reference: Insights from INSC v. Malu (2024)

Date: Apr 20, 2024

Legislation by Incorporation vs. Reference: Insights from INSOLVENCY AND BANKRUPTCY BOARD OF INDIA v. SATYANARAYAN BANKATLAL MALU (2024 INSC 319) Introduction The Supreme Court of India delivered a...

Supreme Court Reinforces Prevention of Abuse of Legal Process in Multiple FIRs – Parteek Bansal v. State of Rajasthan

Date: Apr 20, 2024

Supreme Court Reinforces Prevention of Abuse of Legal Process in Multiple FIRs – Parteek Bansal v. State of Rajasthan Introduction The case of Parteek Bansal v. The State of Rajasthan (2024 INSC 324)...

Supreme Court Reinforces Stringent Bail Standards in Serious Criminal Offenses: RAMAYAN SINGH v. State of Uttar Pradesh

Date: Apr 20, 2024

Supreme Court Reinforces Stringent Bail Standards in Serious Criminal Offenses RAMAYAN SINGH v. State of Uttar Pradesh Introduction RAMAYAN SINGH v. THE STATE OF UTTAR PRADESH (2024 INSC 323) is a...