Onus of Production under Section 311 CrPC Clarified: Applicant-Party Must Secure Attendance and Lead Evidence of Summoned Witnesses 1. Introduction Ashutosh Pathak v. State of U.P. (2025 INSC 534)...
“From Petition to Payout” – Supreme Court Mandates Maintenance from Date of Application and Declares Extra-Judicial Religious Verdicts Non-Binding Commentary on Shahjahan v. State of Uttar Pradesh &...
Priority of a Legal Mortgage Over an Equitable Mortgage: A Landmark Clarification 1. Introduction The Supreme Court of India, in the case titled The Cosmos Co. Operative Bank Ltd. v. Central Bank of...
The Post-1997 Entitlement to 'Solatium' and 'Interest' Under the National Highways Act: A Landmark Clarification in Union Of India v. Tarsem Singh (2025 INSC 146) 1. Introduction The Supreme Court of...
Heightened Evidentiary Standards for Identification in Cases of Unknown Accused I. Introduction The Supreme Court of India’s decision in WAHID v. State Govt. of NCT of Delhi (2025 INSC 145) addresses...
Extending Reasonable Accommodation Beyond Benchmark Disabilities: A New Precedent 1. Introduction The Supreme Court of India’s decision in Gulshan Kumar v. Institute of Banking Personnel Selection...
Recognition of Perennial Municipal Duties and the Illegality of Indefinite Daily-Wage Engagements Introduction In the landmark decision of SHRIPAL & ANR. v. NAGAR NIGAM, GHAZIABAD (2025 INSC 144),...
Supreme Court Establishes 10% of Basic Sale Price as Reasonable Forfeiture in Real Estate Transactions Introduction The Supreme Court of India in “Godrej Projects Development Limited v. Anil Karlekar...
Supreme Court Bars Mid-Recruitment Changes to Eligibility Rules for Teachers in Jharkhand Introduction The Supreme Court of India, in the case titled PARIMAL KUMAR v. THE State of JHARKHAND (2025...
Establishing the Validity of Limitation of Liability Clauses through Enforced Undertakings I. Introduction This commentary examines the Supreme Court of India’s decision in M/S C & C Constructions...
Comprehensive Commentary on the Supreme Court’s Recognition of Lump-Sum Alimony in Irretrievable Breakdown of Marriage Introduction This commentary examines the landmark decision in “SAU. JIYA v....
Entitlement to Regular Pay Scale for Part-Time Employees Appointed on Sanctioned Posts: A New Judicial Standard 1. Introduction This commentary analyzes the Supreme Court of India’s judgment in...
Reaffirming the “Soon Before Death” Requirement in Dowry Death Cases Introduction This commentary explores the implications of the Supreme Court of India’s decision in Karan Singh v. The State of...
Clarification on “Public View” in SC-ST Act Cases: Supreme Court’s New Guidance Introduction The Supreme Court of India, in its Judgment titled KARUPPUDAYAR v. STATE REP. BY THE DEPUTY SUPERINTENDENT...
Commentary on the “Extended Liability and Ecological Restoration” Principle in Vellore District Tannery Pollution Case 1. Introduction The Supreme Court of India’s decision in Vellore Dist....
Requirement of Reasoned Summoning Orders in Criminal Proceedings M/S. JM LABORATORIES v. STATE OF ANDHRA PRADESH (2025 INSC 127) 1. Introduction The Supreme Court of India, in “M/S. JM LABORATORIES...
Extended Scope of the Manufacturer’s License under the Drugs & Cosmetics Act: Supreme Court’s Clarification 1. Introduction In INOX Air Products Limited (now known as INOX Air Products Private...
Audi Alteram Partem Prevails: Original Denial of Hearing Cannot Be Cured on Appeal Case Title: KRISHNADATT AWASTHY v. STATE OF M.P. (2025 INSC 126) Court: Supreme Court of India Date: January 29,...
Supreme Court Clarifies Admissibility of FIR where the Informant is Deceased 1. Introduction The case Lalita v. Vishwanath (2025 INSC 173) came before the Supreme Court of India as a criminal appeal...
Revisiting the Principle of Transfer of Malice Under Section 301 IPC Introduction The case of Ashok Saxena v. The State of Uttarakhand (2025 INSC 148) arose from a long-running dispute triggered by a...