Supreme Court Case Commentaries

Mandatory Inquiry Under Section 202 CrPC for Out-of-Jurisdiction Accused in Defamation Cases

Date: Feb 19, 2025

Mandatory Inquiry Under Section 202 CrPC for Out-of-Jurisdiction Accused in Defamation Cases 1. Introduction The Supreme Court of India’s decision in Jaideep Bose v. M/s Bid and Hammer Auctioneers...

Protection of Vested Input Tax Credit: Supreme Court Bars Retrospective Reduction

Date: Feb 18, 2025

Protection of Vested Input Tax Credit: Supreme Court Bars Retrospective Reduction 1. Introduction The Supreme Court of India, in the matter of The State of Punjab v. Trishala Alloys Pvt. Ltd. (2025...

Supreme Court Clarifies Vicarious Liability for Non-Executive Directors Under Section 141 of the NI Act

Date: Feb 18, 2025

Supreme Court Clarifies Vicarious Liability for Non-Executive Directors Under Section 141 of the NI Act 1. Introduction The Supreme Court of India, in the matter of KAMALKISHOR SHRIGOPAL TAPARIA v....

Clarification of Section 34 IPC: Presence Alone Insufficient for Vicarious Liability

Date: Feb 18, 2025

Clarification of Section 34 IPC: Presence Alone Insufficient for Vicarious Liability Introduction The Supreme Court of India recently delivered a significant Judgment in the case of Vasant @ Girish...

Reaffirming the Evidentiary Standards for Identification in Dacoity Cases: Supreme Court’s Emphasis on “Best Evidence” in VINOD @ NASMULLA v. STATE OF CHHATTISGARH (2025 INSC 220)

Date: Feb 18, 2025

Reaffirming the Evidentiary Standards for Identification in Dacoity Cases: Supreme Court’s Emphasis on “Best Evidence” I. Introduction The Supreme Court of India, in VINOD @ NASMULLA v. THE STATE OF...

Proportionality and Pragmatism in Addressing Self-Evident Errors in Public Contracts

Date: Feb 18, 2025

Proportionality and Pragmatism in Addressing Self-Evident Errors in Public Contracts 1. Introduction This commentary examines the recent Supreme Court of India decision in M/S ABCI INFRASTRUCTURES...

Doctrine of Promissory Estoppel vs. Overriding Public Interest: A New Clarification from the Supreme Court

Date: Feb 18, 2025

Doctrine of Promissory Estoppel vs. Overriding Public Interest: A New Clarification from the Supreme Court 1. Introduction This commentary examines the Supreme Court of India’s judgment in Puja Ferro...

Clarifying Locus Standi and Finality of Judgments in Representative Suits: M/S B N Padmanabhaiah & Sons v. R N Nadigar

Date: Feb 18, 2025

Clarifying Locus Standi and Finality of Judgments in Representative Suits 1. Introduction This commentary discusses the Supreme Court of India’s decision in M/S B N Padmanabhaiah And Sons v. R N...

Agreement to Sell with Possession Deemed a Conveyance for Stamp Duty

Date: Feb 18, 2025

Agreement to Sell with Possession Deemed a Conveyance for Stamp Duty 1. Introduction In Ramesh Mishrimal Jain v. Avinash Vishwanath Patne & Anr. (2025 INSC 213), the Supreme Court of India addressed...

Composite Authorization for FIR Registration & Investigation Under the PC Act: A New Clarification

Date: Feb 18, 2025

Composite Authorization for FIR Registration & Investigation Under the PC Act: A New Clarification 1. Introduction The Supreme Court of India’s decision in The State of Karnataka v. T.N. Sudhakar...

Forfeiture of Gratuity for Offences Involving Moral Turpitude Without Requiring Criminal Conviction

Date: Feb 18, 2025

Forfeiture of Gratuity for Offences Involving Moral Turpitude Without Requiring Criminal Conviction 1. Introduction The Supreme Court of India, in Western Coal Fields Limited v. Manohar Govinda...

Reaffirming Strict Standards for “Last Seen Together” and Circumstantial Evidence

Date: Feb 17, 2025

Reaffirming Strict Standards for “Last Seen Together” and Circumstantial Evidence 1. Introduction This case, Vinod Kumar v. State (Govt. of NCT of Delhi) (2025 INSC 209), was brought before the...

Reaffirmation of Mandatory Twin Conditions Under Section 45 of the PMLA

Date: Feb 17, 2025

Reaffirmation of Mandatory Twin Conditions Under Section 45 of the PMLA 1. Introduction This commentary examines the recent Supreme Court of India decision in The Union of India v. Kanhaiya Prasad...

No Deemed Approval: Mandatory Visitor Approval and Procedural Compliance for Private University Dissolution

Date: Feb 17, 2025

No Deemed Approval: Mandatory Visitor Approval and Procedural Compliance for Private University Dissolution 1. Introduction In CMJ Foundation v. The State of Meghalaya (2025 INSC 211), the Supreme...

The Recognition of Pre-Regularization Service in Determining Seniority

Date: Feb 17, 2025

The Recognition of Pre-Regularization Service in Determining Seniority 1. Introduction The case of P. Rammohan Rao v. K. Srinivas (2025 INSC 212) was heard and decided by the Supreme Court of India...

Partial Immunity Under Section 271AAA: Supreme Court Clarifies Interpretation of “Found in the Course of Search”

Date: Feb 17, 2025

Partial Immunity Under Section 271AAA: Supreme Court Clarifies Interpretation of “Found in the Course of Search” 1. Introduction This commentary addresses the Supreme Court of India's Judgment in K....

Establishing Reciprocal Contractual Obligations and Clean Hands Principles in Forfeiture Disputes

Date: Feb 17, 2025

Establishing Reciprocal Contractual Obligations and Clean Hands Principles in Forfeiture Disputes I. Introduction The Supreme Court of India, in M/S. Tomorrowland Limited v. Housing and Urban...

“Passage of Time Does Not Extinguish Pure Questions of Law: Supreme Court Clarifies Liability Under the Indian Ports Act”

Date: Feb 15, 2025

Passage of Time Does Not Extinguish Pure Questions of Law: Supreme Court Clarifies Liability Under the Indian Ports Act 1. Introduction The Supreme Court of India, in JSW STEEL LTD. v. THE BOARD OF...

Fraud on the Court in Disciplinary Proceedings: Reinforcing Fairness and Disclosure Obligations

Date: Feb 15, 2025

Fraud on the Court in Disciplinary Proceedings: Reinforcing Fairness and Disclosure Obligations I. Introduction The Supreme Court of India’s decision in Maharashtra State Road Transport Corporation...

Commutation of Death Penalty and the Emphasis on Mitigating Factors: The Supreme Court’s New Clarification

Date: Feb 14, 2025

Commutation of Death Penalty and the Emphasis on Mitigating Factors: The Supreme Court’s New Clarification 1. Introduction In RAMESH A. NAIKA v. THE REGISTRAR GENERAL HIGH COURT OF KARNATAKA (2025...

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