Supreme Court Case Commentaries

Quashing of FIRs Under Section 482 CrPC: Criteria for Misconception of Consent in Rape Allegations

Date: Dec 2, 2024

Quashing of FIRs Under Section 482 CrPC: Criteria for Misconception of Consent in Rape Allegations Introduction The landmark judgment in Mahesh Damu Khare v. The State of Maharashtra (2024 INSC 897)...

C. Selvarani v. The Special Secretary Cum District Collector: Affirming Scheduled Caste Certificate Eligibility Post Religious Conversion

Date: Dec 2, 2024

C. Selvarani v. The Special Secretary Cum District Collector: Affirming Scheduled Caste Certificate Eligibility Post Religious Conversion Introduction The Supreme Court of India, in the case of C....

Supreme Court Establishes Strict Criteria for Condoning Delays in State-Filed Appeals

Date: Nov 30, 2024

Supreme Court Establishes Strict Criteria for Condoning Delays in State-Filed Appeals Introduction The landmark case, State of Madhya Pradesh v. Ramkumar Choudhary (2024 INSC 932), adjudicated by the...

Supreme Court Upholds Quashing of Omnibus FIR in Matrimonial Dispute: Payal Sharma v. State of Punjab

Date: Nov 27, 2024

Supreme Court Upholds Quashing of Omnibus FIR in Matrimonial Dispute: Payal Sharma v. State of Punjab Introduction The case of Payal Sharma v. State of Punjab (2024 INSC 896) presents a significant...

Supreme Court Upholds Constitutional Amendments: Reinforcing Secularism and Socialism in India’s Preamble

Date: Nov 27, 2024

Supreme Court Upholds Constitutional Amendments: Reinforcing Secularism and Socialism in India’s Preamble Introduction In the landmark case of Balram Singh v. Union of India (2024 INSC 893), the...

Government of Telangana v. Rao V.B.J.Chelikani: Upholding Equality in Land Allotment Policy under Article 14

Date: Nov 27, 2024

Government of Telangana v. Rao V.B.J.Chelikani: Upholding Equality in Land Allotment Policy under Article 14 Introduction In the landmark case of Government of Telangana v. Rao V.B.J.Chelikani (2024...

Supreme Court Clarifies Territorial Jurisdiction in Specific Performance Suits under CPC Section 16: The Kochhar v. Vipul Infrastructure Decision

Date: Nov 27, 2024

Supreme Court Clarifies Territorial Jurisdiction in Specific Performance Suits under CPC Section 16: The Kochhar v. Vipul Infrastructure Decision Introduction In the landmark case of Rohit Kochhar v....

Reaffirming the Mandate of Prior Sanction Under Section 197 CrPC: Gurmeet Kaur v. Devender Gupta

Date: Nov 27, 2024

Reaffirming the Mandate of Prior Sanction Under Section 197 CrPC: Gurmeet Kaur v. Devender Gupta 1. Introduction This commentary examines the recent Supreme Court of India decision in the case of...

Sale Certificates Post-Judicial Auction: No Mandatory Stamp Duty Required

Date: Nov 24, 2024

Sale Certificates Post-Judicial Auction: No Mandatory Stamp Duty Required Introduction This commentary delves into the landmark judgment delivered by the Supreme Court of India in the case of The...

Judicial Restraint in Criticism of Subordinate Officers: Insights from SONU AGNIHOTRI v. CHANDRA SHEKHAR

Date: Nov 23, 2024

Judicial Restraint in Criticism of Subordinate Officers: Insights from SONU AGNIHOTRI v. CHANDRA SHEKHAR Introduction The Supreme Court of India, in the case of Sonu Agnihotri v. Chandra Shekhar...

Supreme Court Validates Extension of Arbitral Mandate under Section 29A(4) Amidst Pandemic Challenges

Date: Nov 23, 2024

Supreme Court Validates Extension of Arbitral Mandate under Section 29A(4) Amidst Pandemic Challenges Introduction In the landmark case of M/S Ajay Protech Pvt. Ltd. v. General Manager (2024 INSC...

Ramakant Ambalal Choksi v. Harish Ambalal Choksi (2024): Supreme Court Upholds Interlocutory Injunction, Clarifying Appellate Discretion Limits

Date: Nov 23, 2024

Ramakant Ambalal Choksi v. Harish Ambalal Choksi (2024): Supreme Court Upholds Interlocutory Injunction, Clarifying Appellate Discretion Limits Introduction The landmark judgment in Ramakant Ambalal...

Supreme Court of India Clarifies Parliamentary Supremacy over State Amendments in Concurrent List Subjects: Implications for Section 106 of the Transfer of Property Act

Date: Nov 23, 2024

Supreme Court of India Clarifies Parliamentary Supremacy over State Amendments in Concurrent List Subjects: Implications for Section 106 of the Transfer of Property Act Introduction The Supreme Court...

Supreme Court Establishes Stringent Standards for Admissibility of Evidence in Randeep Singh @ Rana v. State of Haryana

Date: Nov 22, 2024

Supreme Court Establishes Stringent Standards for Admissibility of Evidence in Randeep Singh @ Rana v. State of Haryana Introduction The case of Randeep Singh @ Rana v. The State of Haryana (2024...

Clarification on Property Devolution under Marumakkathayam Law: Supreme Court's Ruling in Ramachandran v. Vijayan

Date: Nov 22, 2024

Clarification on Property Devolution under Marumakkathayam Law: Supreme Court's Ruling in Ramachandran v. Vijayan Introduction The Supreme Court of India's judgment in Ramachandran v. Vijayan (2024...

Enhanced Compensation for Pain and Suffering in 100% Disability Cases: A New Precedent

Date: Nov 22, 2024

Enhanced Compensation for Pain and Suffering in 100% Disability Cases: A New Precedent Introduction The judgment in K.S. MURALIDHAR v. R. SUBBULAKSHMI (2024 INSC 886) delivered by the Supreme Court...

Clarifying Specific Performance in Sale of Immovable Property: The R. Kandasamy v. T.R.K. Sarawathy Judgment

Date: Nov 22, 2024

Clarifying Specific Performance in Sale of Immovable Property: The R. Kandasamy v. T.R.K. Sarawathy Judgment Introduction The case of R. Kandasamy (Since Dead) & Ors. vs. T.R.K. Sarawathy & Anr....

Alteration of Conviction from Section 302 to Section 304 IPC in Sunny @ Santosh Dharmu Bhosale v. State of Maharashtra

Date: Nov 22, 2024

Alteration of Conviction from Section 302 to Section 304 IPC in Sunny @ Santosh Dharmu Bhosale v. State of Maharashtra (2024 INSC 878) Introduction The case of Sunny @ Santosh Dharmu Bhosale v. The...

CENVAT Credit Eligibility for Mobile Towers and PFBs: Supreme Court Sets New Precedent

Date: Nov 22, 2024

CENVAT Credit Eligibility for Mobile Towers and PFBs: Supreme Court Sets New Precedent Introduction The landmark judgment in M/S Bharti Airtel Ltd. v. The Commissioner of Central Excise, Pune III...

M.R. Ajayan v. State of Kerala: Landmark Judgment on Locus Standi and Section 195 Cr.P.C.

Date: Nov 22, 2024

M.R. Ajayan v. State of Kerala: Landmark Judgment on Locus Standi and Section 195 Cr.P.C. Introduction The Supreme Court of India's judgment in M.R. Ajayan v. The State of Kerala (2024 INSC 881)...