Supreme Court Case Commentaries

Supreme Court Mandates Implementation of Commission Recommendations and Compensation for Mumbai Riots Victims

Date: Nov 5, 2022

Supreme Court Mandates Implementation of Commission Recommendations and Compensation for Mumbai Riots Victims Introduction The Supreme Court of India, in the case of Shakeel Ahmad v. Union of India...

M/S. OCL INDIA LTD. v. STATE OF ORISSA: Defining "Local Area" for Entry Tax under Constitutional Provisions

Date: Nov 5, 2022

M/S. OCL INDIA LTD. v. STATE OF ORISSA: Defining "Local Area" for Entry Tax under Constitutional Provisions Introduction The Supreme Court of India, in the landmark judgment of M/S. OCL INDIA LTD. v....

Perry Kansagra v. Smriti Kansagra: Supreme Court Strengthens Contempt Jurisdiction in International Child Custody Cases

Date: Nov 4, 2022

Perry Kansagra v. Smriti Kansagra: Supreme Court Strengthens Contempt Jurisdiction in International Child Custody Cases Introduction In the landmark case IN RE PERRY KANSAGRA v. Smriti Kansagra (2022...

Supreme Court Upholds Continuity of Civil Suits Post Deceased Plaintiff through Legal Representation

Date: Nov 4, 2022

Supreme Court Upholds Continuity of Civil Suits Post Deceased Plaintiff through Legal Representation Introduction The landmark judgment in Maringmei Acham (s) v. M. Maringmei Khuripou (s) delivered...

Land Acquisition Compensation and Rehabilitation Framework Established by SC in Mahanadi Coalfields Ltd. v. Mathias Oram

Date: Nov 4, 2022

Land Acquisition Compensation and Rehabilitation Framework Established by the Supreme Court in Mahanadi Coalfields Ltd. v. Mathias Oram (2022) Introduction The landmark judgment of Mahanadi...

Admissibility of Electronic Evidence in Death Sentence Cases: Insights from MOHD.ARIF @ ASHFAQ v. State (NCT of DELHI) (2022)

Date: Nov 4, 2022

Admissibility of Electronic Evidence in Death Sentence Cases: Insights from MOHD.ARIF @ ASHFAQ v. State (NCT of DELHI) (2022) Introduction The case of MOHD.ARIF @ ASHFAQ v. State (NCT of DELHI) (2022...

Reaffirmation of Rigorous Standards for Circumstantial Evidence: S. Kaleeswaran v. State of Police (2022)

Date: Nov 4, 2022

Reaffirmation of Rigorous Standards for Circumstantial Evidence: S. Kaleeswaran v. State of Police (2022) Introduction The case of S. Kaleeswaran v. State by the Inspector of Police (2022 INSC 1155)...

State of Maharashtra v. Maroti (2022): Strengthening Enforcement of POCSO Act and Limiting Section 482 Cr.P.C. Powers

Date: Nov 3, 2022

State of Maharashtra v. Maroti (2022): Strengthening Enforcement of POCSO Act and Limiting Section 482 Cr.P.C. Powers Introduction The landmark judgment in State of Maharashtra v. Maroti (2022 INSC...

Ensuring Accountability under POCSO Act: Supreme Court Upholds Prosecution Against Non-Reporting Accused - State of Maharashtra v. Maroti

Date: Nov 3, 2022

Ensuring Accountability under POCSO Act: Supreme Court Upholds Prosecution Against Non-Reporting Accused - State of Maharashtra v. Maroti Introduction State of Maharashtra v. Maroti (2022 Insc 1150)...

Supreme Court Establishes Clarified Interpretation of "Manpower Recruitment or Supply Agency" under Section 65(68) of the Finance Act, 1994

Date: Nov 2, 2022

Supreme Court Establishes Clarified Interpretation of "Manpower Recruitment or Supply Agency" under Section 65(68) of the Finance Act, 1994 Introduction The Supreme Court of India's decision in M/S...

Supreme Court Clarifies 'Manpower Recruitment or Supply Agency' under Service Tax Law in International Merchandising Company vs. Commissioner

Date: Nov 2, 2022

Supreme Court Clarifies 'Manpower Recruitment or Supply Agency' under Service Tax Law in International Merchandising Company vs. Commissioner Introduction The Supreme Court of India delivered a...

Aroon Purie v. State of NCT of Delhi: Supreme Court Establishes Critical Standards for Defamation in Media Publications

Date: Nov 1, 2022

Aroon Purie v. State of NCT of Delhi: Supreme Court Establishes Critical Standards for Defamation in Media Publications Introduction Aroon Purie v. State of NCT of Delhi is a landmark judgment...

Supreme Court Establishes MSMED Act Supersedes Arbitration Agreements

Date: Nov 1, 2022

Supreme Court Establishes MSMED Act Supersedes Arbitration Agreements Introduction In the landmark judgment titled Gujarat State Civil Supplies Corporation Ltd. v. Mahakali Foods Pvt. Ltd., the...

Expansion of 'Proceeds of Crime' under PMLA: Insights from Directorate of Enforcement v. Padmanabhan Kishore

Date: Nov 1, 2022

Expansion of 'Proceeds of Crime' under PMLA: Insights from Directorate of Enforcement v. Padmanabhan Kishore Introduction The Supreme Court of India's decision in Directorate of Enforcement v....

Supreme Court's Landmark Ruling on Dying Declarations and the "Two-Finger Test" in Rape Cases

Date: Nov 1, 2022

Supreme Court's Landmark Ruling on Dying Declarations and the "Two-Finger Test" in Rape Cases Introduction In the landmark case of The State of Jharkhand v. Shailendra Kumar Rai @ Pandav Rai, decided...

Supreme Court Upholds 50% Service Credit for Commission Vendors in Northern Railway for Pension Benefits

Date: Nov 1, 2022

Supreme Court Upholds 50% Service Credit for Commission Vendors in Northern Railway for Pension Benefits Introduction The Supreme Court of India, in its judgment dated October 31, 2022, addressed a...

Supreme Court Upholds Protection of Victims in POCSO Cases: Sumitha Pradeep v. Arun Kumar C.K.

Date: Oct 22, 2022

Supreme Court Upholds Protection of Victims in POCSO Cases: Sumitha Pradeep v. Arun Kumar C.K. Introduction The case of Sumitha Pradeep (s) v. Arun Kumar C.K. And Another (s). (2022 INSC 1133) was...

Balancing Sustainable Development and Environmental Conservation: The Supreme Court's Decision in THE STATE OF UTTAR PRADESH v. UDAY EDUCATION AND WELFARE TRUST (2022 INSC 1129)

Date: Oct 22, 2022

Balancing Sustainable Development and Environmental Conservation: The Supreme Court's Decision in THE STATE OF UTTAR PRADESH v. UDAY EDUCATION AND WELFARE TRUST (2022 INSC 1129) Introduction The case...

Supreme Court Upholds Municipal Authority in Crematorium Operations: South Delhi Municipal Corporation v. Federation of Residents Welfare Association, Vasant Kunj and Ors (2022)

Date: Oct 22, 2022

Supreme Court Upholds Municipal Authority in Crematorium Operations: South Delhi Municipal Corporation v. Federation of Residents Welfare Association, Vasant Kunj and Ors (2022) Introduction The...

Supreme Court Upholds Supremacy of UGC Regulations Over State University Acts in Vice Chancellor Appointments

Date: Oct 22, 2022

Supreme Court Upholds Supremacy of UGC Regulations Over State University Acts in Vice Chancellor Appointments Introduction The landmark judgment in Professor (Dr) Sreejith P.S v. Dr. Rajasree M.S....