In S.C. Narang Vs. State (NCT Of Delhi), 2025 INSC 688, the Hon’ble Supreme Court held that Section 75 of the Juvenile Justice Act, 2015 cannot be used to punish Chairman of the school's Managing Committee as he… Read more »
In State of Himachal Pradesh v. Shamsher Singh, 2025 INSC 503, the Hon’ble Supreme Court while dealing with a Criminal Appeal set aside the impugned order of the Hon’ble High Court and held that Section 307 (Attempt to… Read more »
In AMU v. Naresh Agarwal (2024 INSC 856), a 4:3 Constitution Bench overruled Azeez Basha (1967), holding that an institution does not lose minority status merely because it was created by statute. Chief Justice Chandrachud clarified that “establishment”… Read more »
In Jyostnamayee Mishra v. State of Odisha (2025 INSC 87), the Supreme Court held that no promotion can be claimed to a post reserved solely for direct recruitment under statutory rules. Rejecting a Peon’s claim for appointment as… Read more »
In Omkar v. Union of India (2024 INSC 775), the Supreme Court held that MBBS admission for PwD candidates cannot be denied solely on the percentage of disability. Granting relief to a candidate with 45% speech and language… Read more »
In J Revathy v. Government of India (2025 LiveLaw (Mad) 210), the Madras High Court held that a wife does not need her husband’s authorisation or signature to apply for a passport. Justice Anand Venkatesh criticised the Passport… Read more »
In Vaibhav v. State of Maharashtra (2025 INSC 800), the Supreme Court acquitted a medical student of murder, finding no complete chain of circumstantial evidence to prove he fired the fatal shot. Suspicious acts like hiding clothes and… Read more »
In Union of India v. M/s Kamakhya Transport Pvt. Ltd. (2025 INSC 805), the Supreme Court held that Indian Railways can recover penalties for misdeclared consignments even after delivery under Section 66 of the Railways Act, 1989. Overturning… Read more »
In Ghanshyam Soni v. State (NCT of Delhi) (2025 INSC 803), the Supreme Court held that for Section 468 CrPC, the limitation period runs from the date a complaint is filed, not when the Magistrate takes cognizance. A… Read more »
In Vanashakti v. Union of India (2025 SCC OnLine SC 1139), the Supreme Court declared ex-post facto environmental clearances unconstitutional, reinforcing that prior clearance under the EIA Notification, 2006 is mandatory. Citing Common Cause (2017) and misuse seen… Read more »
