Supreme Court Case Commentaries

Ankit Mishra v. State of M.P.: The Supreme Court’s “Non‑Heinous Offence” Test for Cancelling Anticipatory Bail of Habitual Offenders

Date: Apr 17, 2025

Ankit Mishra v. State of Madhya Pradesh (2025 INSC 501): The Supreme Court’s “Non‑Heinous Offence” Test for Cancelling Anticipatory Bail of Habitual Offenders Introduction In Ankit Mishra v. The...

Gunshot Residue & False Exculpation as Decisive Links: A Commentary on Subhash Aggarwal v. State of NCT of Delhi (2025)

Date: Apr 17, 2025

Gunshot Residue & False Exculpation as Decisive Links A Commentary on Subhash Aggarwal v. State of NCT of Delhi (2025) 1. Introduction On 17 April 2025 the Supreme Court of India delivered a...

“Shetty Doctrine” – Supreme Court Clarifies that Any Managing Agent Exercising Supervisory Control is a “Principal Employer” under the ESI Act and Re‑affirms Mandatory Fine Regime for Non‑Remittance of Deducted Contributions

Date: Apr 17, 2025

“Shetty Doctrine” – Supreme Court Clarifies that Any Managing Agent Exercising Supervisory Control is a “Principal Employer” under the ESI Act and Re‑affirms Mandatory Fine Regime for Non‑Remittance...

Supreme Court Affirms Qualified Privilege for Peaceful Consumer Protest: Expanding the Ninth Exception to Criminal Defamation

Date: Apr 17, 2025

Supreme Court Affirms Qualified Privilege for Peaceful Consumer Protest: Expanding the Ninth Exception to Criminal Defamation 1. Introduction In Shahed Kamal v. M/s A. Surti Developers Pvt. Ltd....

Retrospective Criminal Liability for Non‑Schedule‑I Psychotropic Substances & Limits on Alteration of Charge – Commentary on Directorate of Revenue Intelligence v. Raj Kumar Arora (2025)

Date: Apr 17, 2025

Retrospective Criminal Liability for Non‑Schedule‑I Psychotropic Substances & Limits on Alteration of Charge A Detailed Commentary on Directorate of Revenue...

MHADA’s Jurisdiction over Free‑Hold Cluster Redevelopment and the Limits of Writ Relief for Private Developers – A Commentary on Lakhani Housing Corporation Pvt. Ltd. v. State of Maharashtra (2025 INSC 489)

Date: Apr 17, 2025

MHADA’s Jurisdiction over Free‑Hold Cluster Redevelopment and the Limits of Writ Relief for Private Developers A Commentary on Supreme Court Judgment in Lakhani Housing Corporation Pvt. Ltd. & Anr....

“Parity Is Not a Shield”: Supreme Court Re‑affirms Conspiracy Convictions Despite Investigational Lapses – A Commentary on R. Baiju v. State of Kerala (2025)

Date: Apr 17, 2025

“Parity Is Not a Shield”: Supreme Court Re‑affirms Conspiracy Convictions Despite Investigational Lapses – A Commentary on R. Baiju v. State of Kerala (2025 INSC 488) 1. Introduction The Supreme...

Reaffirming Central Supremacy in CST Rule‑Making: State Governments Cannot Cancel Form‑C Declarations

Date: Apr 17, 2025

Reaffirming Central Supremacy in CST Rule‑Making: State Governments Cannot Cancel Form‑C Declarations Introduction Civil Appeal No. 1208 of 2025 (State of Rajasthan & Ors. v. Combined Traders, 2025...

Mandatory Judicial Reporting of High‑Value Cash Transactions & Enhanced Order VII Rule 11 Scrutiny – A Commentary on “The Correspondence RBANMS Educational Institution v. B. Gunashekar”

Date: Apr 17, 2025

Mandatory Judicial Reporting of High‑Value Cash Transactions & Enhanced Order VII Rule 11 Scrutiny Commentary on Supreme Court of India Judgment “THE CORRESPONDENCE RBANMS EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTION v....

Indian Military Nursing Service Officers Declared “Ex‑Servicemen” for State Reservation: Commentary on Irwan Kour v. Punjab Public Service Commission (2025)

Date: Apr 17, 2025

Indian Military Nursing Service Officers Declared “Ex‑Servicemen” for State Reservation: Commentary on Irwan Kour v. Punjab Public Service Commission (2025 INSC 494) 1. Introduction The Supreme...

“Res Judicata in the Criminal Realm” – A Commentary on S.C. Garg v. State of Uttar Pradesh (2025 INSC 493)

Date: Apr 17, 2025

“Res Judicata in the Criminal Realm” – Supreme Court Clarifies the Principle and Corporate Vicarious Liability in S.C. Garg v. State of Uttar Pradesh 1. Introduction The Supreme Court’s decision in...

“No Collateral Review under Article 32” – Commentary on Satish Chander Sharma v. State of Himachal Pradesh (2025 INSC 491)

Date: Apr 17, 2025

“No Collateral Review under Article 32” – Supreme Court Re‑affirms the Finality of Its Judgments in Satish Chander Sharma v. State of Himachal Pradesh (2025 INSC 491) 1. Introduction The judgment...

Expanded Recognition of Additional Languages in Municipal Signage: A New Paradigm

Date: Apr 16, 2025

Expanded Recognition of Additional Languages in Municipal Signage: A New Paradigm 1. Introduction The case VARSHATAI v. THE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA (2025 INSC 486) came before the Supreme Court of...

The Two-Pronged Test for Determining Copyright or Design Protection

Date: Apr 16, 2025

The Two-Pronged Test for Determining Copyright or Design Protection 1. Introduction This commentary analyzes the decision in “Cryogas Equipment Private Limited v. Inox India Limited” (2025 INSC 483),...

Heightened Scrutiny and Stringent Guidelines on Bail for Child Trafficking Offenses

Date: Apr 16, 2025

Heightened Scrutiny and Stringent Guidelines on Bail for Child Trafficking Offenses Introduction The Supreme Court of India’s decision in PINKI v. THE STATE OF UTTAR PRADESH (2025 INSC 482) addresses...

Supply of Judgment Copies Held Directory: Limitation Period in Commercial Appeals Begins on Pronouncement – Commentary on Jharkhand Urja Utpadan Nigam Ltd. v. BHEL (2025)

Date: Apr 16, 2025

Supply of Judgment Copies Held Directory: Limitation Period in Commercial Appeals Begins on Pronouncement – Commentary on Jharkhand Urja Utpadan Nigam Ltd. v. M/s Bharat Heavy Electricals Ltd. (2025...

“Re-civilising” Contractual Disputes: Supreme Court Re-Defines the Limits of Ordering Further Investigation under Section 173(8) CrPC

Date: Apr 16, 2025

“Re-civilising” Contractual Disputes: Supreme Court Re-Defines the Limits of Ordering Further Investigation under Section 173(8) CrPC 1. Introduction Suresh Kumar Agrawal v. M/s. Haldia Steels Ltd....

“No Pocket Veto”: Clarifying and Streamlining the Governor’s Role Under Article 200

Date: Apr 14, 2025

“No Pocket Veto”: Clarifying and Streamlining the Governor’s Role Under Article 200 Introduction In this landmark judgment titled The State of Tamil Nadu v. The Governor of Tamil Nadu (2025 INSC...

Inherited Tenancy Limitation and Decree on Admissions: A New Landmark from RAJIV GHOSH v. SATYA NARAYAN JAISWAL

Date: Apr 13, 2025

Inherited Tenancy Limitation and Decree on Admissions: A New Landmark from RAJIV GHOSH v. SATYA NARAYAN JAISWAL 1. Introduction The Supreme Court of India’s decision in Rajiv Ghosh v. Satya Narayan...

Reaffirmation of Res Judicata in SEBI Proceedings: Finality of Orders and Compensation Limitations

Date: Apr 11, 2025

Reaffirmation of Res Judicata in SEBI Proceedings: Finality of Orders and Compensation Limitations 1. Introduction The Supreme Court of India, in Securities and Exchange Board of India v. Ram Kishori...