Supreme Court

Acquittal in rape and murder of 7-year-old girl
Case BriefsSupreme Court

Where two views were possible, the one favourable to the accused had to be adopted. In the instant case, the prosecution failed to prove motive, the ‘last seen theory’ stood contradicted, and the scientific evidence was marred by inconsistencies and loopholes. In such circumstances, it was held wholly unsafe to uphold the conviction, much less the extreme penalty of death.

Supreme Court photography ban
Case BriefsSupreme Court

The Supreme Court of India has barred photography and videography inside its High Security Zone, empowering security personnel to restrict violators and directing disciplinary action against advocates, litigants, interns, media personnel, and staff found breaching the new guidelines.

refund to doctor in medical negligence case
Case BriefsSupreme Court

The complaint case categorically asserted that the nursing home was ‘inadequately and ill equipped’ to handle emergencies during deliveries. There were no allegations that the antenatal care and management of Obstetrician/Gynaecologist, were deficient in any manner.

delay in uploading reasoned judgment
Case BriefsSupreme Court

The practice of delay in uploading the reasoned judgment deprived the aggrieved party of the opportunity to seek further judicial redressal, particularly in criminal matters wherein the appeal was dismissed affirming the judgment and order of conviction passed by the Trial Court.

coal shortage costs
Case BriefsSupreme Court

Supreme Court reaffirmed that none of the DISCOMs, including GRIDCO could claim priority for power supply based on the date of their agreements or based on any specific coal allocation reference. The principle to be followed was that coal supply must be proportionately allocated among the DISCOMs based on the quantum of energy supplied to them.

Aadhaar accepted in SIR Bihar
Legislation UpdatesNotifications

Supreme Court allowed Aadhaar as the 12th identity document for SIR Bihar, clarifying it can prove identity but not citizenship.

Using Article 226 to Quash FIR
Case BriefsSupreme Court

In the present case, the High Court could have examined the petitioner’s grievance, since it is evident from the petition, that the petitioner sought to invoke the twin jurisdiction under Article 226 of the Constitution and Section 528 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023, to quash the FIR.

Witness Protection Scheme cannot substitute bail cancellation
Case BriefsSupreme Court

Witness Protection Scheme is a remedial and curative measure, designed to neutralise the effects of threats once they have materialised. Bail cancellation, on the other hand, is a preventive and supervisory function of the criminal court, whose duty is to ensure that the trial proceeds unpolluted by intimidation.

Reinstatement of Rajasthan Pradhan
Case BriefsSupreme Court

“In the normal course, we would not have entertained the petition of this nature, but the petitioner is seeking implementation of a relief that he has already got by invoking a remedy under Article 226”

Justice Gavai
Events/WebinarsNews

CJI BR Gavai’s lecture eloquently reaffirmed that human dignity lies at the heart of India’s constitutional vision. Through an insightful examination of historical foundations and contemporary judicial interpretations, he demonstrated how dignity continues to guide legal reasoning and public policy in the 21st century.

Criminal Law August 2025
Legal RoundUpTopic-wise Roundup

Covering all the important family law cases across various High Courts and the Supreme Court as well as the legislative updates, this roundup provides a quick summary of cases, latest legal updates in criminal law and links to other roundups.

Service Law Roundup August 2025
Legal RoundUpTopic-wise Roundup

Catch up with the important Service Law cases across various High Courts and the Supreme Court as well as the legislative updates.

Lack Of Women Judges In Higher Judiciary
Appointments & TransfersNews

“Across the country there are about 1100 sanctioned posts of High Court Judges, out of which nearly 670 are occupied by men and only 103 by women.”

delay in judgment delivery
Case BriefsSupreme Court

“This Court is repeatedly confronted with similar matters wherein proceedings are kept pending in the High Court for more than three months, in some cases for more than six months or years wherein judgments are not delivered after hearing the matter.”

Vantara
Case BriefsSupreme Court

“The SIT shall be assisted fully by the Central Zoo Authority, the CITES Management Authority, the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change, and the State of Gujarat, including its Forest and Police Departments. All private persons and entities, including Vantara, shall also extend full co-operation.”

Writ Jurisdiction in Arbitration
Experts CornerNumen Law Offices

by Arush Khanna* and Akarsh Pandey**

Tripathy Election Case
Case BriefsSupreme Court

This matter pertains to the degree of ‘substantial compliance’ with the prescribed Form 25 affidavit, as encapsulated in the proviso to Section 83(1)(c) of the Representation of the People Act, 1951 read with Rule 94-A of the Conduct of Elections Rules, 1961.

Justice Sanjay Karol
Know thy Judge

Hailing from Garli, India’s first heritage village, Justice Sanjay Karol served his parent High Court of Himachal Pradesh as Acting Chief Justice and High Courts of Tripura and Patna as Chief Justice before his elevation as a Supreme Court Judge on 06-02-2023.

non-disclosure of assets in election
Case BriefsSupreme Court

“The will of the people, expressed through the election result, should be respected, unless it has been corrupted by fraudulent practices, in which case, the court should intervene without hesitation.”

Blenders Pride trade mark
Case BriefsSupreme Court

The products in the present case are premium and ultra-premium whiskies, targeted at a discerning consumer base, that are likely to exercise greater care in their purchase decisions. The distinct trade dress and packaging reduce any likelihood of confusion.