Case Law Digest

The Supreme Court quashed an FIR against the appellant, holding that no prima facie case was made out, considering his marriage to the complainant and her contradictory statements. Case Details Case Name: Kuldeep Singh v. The State of Punjab Citation: 2025 INSC 137. (Supreme Court of India) Decision Date: 31-01-2025 List of Acts: Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973; Indian Penal Code, 1860; Hindu Marriage Act, 1955 Study Materials (Access for Members only) Detailed Case Brief Legal Framework Analysis Full Court Judgment MCQs & Answer Key

The Supreme Court addressed a divorce decree and maintenance dispute, affirming the divorce while adjusting the alimony to ensure equity, considering the husband's remarriage and financial status. Case Details Case Name: Sau. Jiya v. Kuldeep Citation: 2025 INSC 135. (Supreme Court of India) Decision Date: 31-01-2025 List of Acts: Hindu Marriage Act, 1955; Family Courts Act, 1984; Specific Relief Act, 1963; Criminal Procedure Code, 1973; General Principles of Law Study Materials (Access for Members only) Detailed Case Brief Legal Framework Analysis Full Court Judgment MCQs & Answer Key

The Supreme Court addressed the unfair termination of long-serving daily-wage workers, emphasizing labor law principles and the need for fair treatment and regularization. Case Details Case Name: Shripal v. Nagar Nigam, Ghaziabad Citation: 2025 INSC 144. (Supreme Court of India) Decision Date: 31-01-2025 List of Acts: The U.P. Industrial Disputes Act, 1947; General Principles of Law Study Materials (Access for Members only) Detailed Case Brief Legal Framework Analysis Full Court Judgment MCQs & Answer Key

The Supreme Court quashed criminal proceedings against the appellant, holding that the alleged caste-based abuse did not occur in "public view" as required under the SC-ST Act. Case Details Case Name: Karuppudayar v. State Rep. by the Deputy Superintendent of Police Citation: 2025 INSC 132. (Supreme Court of India) Decision Date: 31-01-2025 List of Acts: Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973; Indian Penal Code, 1860; Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes (Prevention of Atrocities) Act, 1989; General Principles of Law Study Materials (Access for Members only) Detailed Case Brief Legal Framework Analysis Full Court Judgment MCQs & Answer Key

The Supreme Court upheld the enforceability of a clause limiting liability in a construction contract, preventing the contractor from claiming damages beyond agreed-upon extensions. Case Details Case Name: M/s. C & C Constructions Ltd. v. IRCON International Ltd. Citation: 2025 INSC 138. (Supreme Court of India) Decision Date: 31-01-2025 List of Acts: Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996; Indian Contract Act, 1872; General Principles of Law Study Materials (Access for Members only) Detailed Case Brief Legal Framework Analysis Full Court Judgment MCQs & Answer Key

The Supreme Court addressed whether part-time sweepers, appointed under a special drive, were entitled to regular pay scales, emphasizing fairness and adherence to state circulars. Case Details Case Name: RAKESH KUMAR CHARMAKAR v. THE STATE OF MADHYA PRADESH Citation: 2025 INSC 136. (Supreme Court of India) Decision Date: 31-01-2025 List of Acts: Constitution of India, 1949; M.P. Veterinary Department Contingency Paid Employees Recruitment & Conditions of Service Rules, 1979; General Principles of Law; Circular dated 10.05.1984; Circular dated 07.10.2016 Study Materials (Access for Members only) Detailed Case Brief Legal Framework Analysis Full Court Judgment MCQs & Answer Key

The Supreme Court acquitted Karan Singh, overturning his conviction for dowry death and cruelty, citing insufficient evidence to prove the essential ingredients of the offenses. Case Details Case Name: KARAN SINGH v. STATE OF HARYANA Citation: 2025 INSC 133. (Supreme Court of India) Decision Date: 31-01-2025 List of Acts: Indian Penal Code, 1860; Indian Evidence Act, 1872; Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973; The Dowry Prohibition Act, 1961 Study Materials (Access for Members only) Detailed Case Brief Legal Framework Analysis Full Court Judgment MCQs & Answer Key

The Supreme Court clarified the applicability of Order XXII Rule 5 of the SC Rules, emphasizing that surrender is mandatory only when a petitioner is sentenced to imprisonment. Case Details Case Name: Jasminbhai Bharatbhai Kothari v. State of Gujarat Citation: 2025 INSC 172. (Supreme Court of India) Decision Date: 30-01-2025 List of Acts: Indian Penal Code, 1860; Arms Act, 1959; Supreme Court Rules, 2013; Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973; The Negotiable Instruments Act, 1881; General Principles of Law Study Materials (Access for Members only) Detailed Case Brief Legal Framework Analysis Full Court Judgment MCQs & Answer Key

In an appeal against acquittal for abetment of suicide, the Supreme Court upheld the High Court's decision, emphasizing the need for credible evidence of instigation beyond mere harassment. Case Details Case Name: Lalita v. Vishwanath Citation: 2025 INSC 173. (Supreme Court of India) Decision Date: 30-01-2025 List of Acts: Indian Penal Code, 1860; Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973; Indian Evidence Act, 1872 Study Materials (Access for Members only) Detailed Case Brief Legal Framework Analysis Full Court Judgment MCQs & Answer Key

The Supreme Court addressed whether a woman can claim maintenance from her second husband under Section 125 CrPC when her first marriage is allegedly subsisting. Case Details Case Name: SMT. N.USHA RANI v. MOODUDULA SRINIVAS Citation: 2025 INSC 129. (Supreme Court of India) Decision Date: 30-01-2025 List of Acts: Indian Penal Code, 1860; The Dowry Prohibition Act, 1961; Criminal Procedure Code, 1973; Hindu Marriage Act, 1955; Family Courts Act, 1984; Constitution of India, 1949; General Principles of Law Study Materials (Access for Members only) Detailed Case Brief Legal Framework Analysis Full Court Judgment MCQs & Answer Key

This case addresses the persistent pollution caused by tanneries in Vellore, Tamil Nadu, emphasizing the need for remediation and accountability under environmental laws and principles. Case Details Case Name: Vellore Dist. Environment Montng. Committee v. The District Collector Vellore District Citation: 2025 INSC 131. (Supreme Court of India) Decision Date: 30-01-2025 List of Acts: Water (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act, 1974; Environment Protection Act, 1986; Constitution of India, 1949; General Principles of Law Study Materials (Access for Members only) Detailed Case Brief Legal Framework Analysis Full Court Judgment MCQs & Answer Key

The Supreme Court partly allowed the appeal, modifying the High Court's judgment by convicting the appellant under Section 304 Part-I IPC instead of Section 302 IPC, reducing the sentence to the period already undergone. Case Details Case Name: Ashok Saxena v. The State of Uttarakhand Citation: 2025 INSC 148. (Supreme Court of India) Decision Date: 30-01-2025 List of Acts: Indian Penal Code, 1860; Criminal Procedure Code, 1973; General Principles of Law Study Materials (Access for Members only) Detailed Case Brief Legal Framework Analysis Full Court Judgment MCQs & Answer Key

The Supreme Court quashed criminal proceedings against M/s. JM Laboratories, emphasizing that a Magistrate must record reasons when issuing a summons to an accused. Case Details Case Name: M/S. JM LABORATORIES v. STATE OF ANDHRA PRADESH Citation: 2025 INSC 127. (Supreme Court of India) Decision Date: 30-01-2025 List of Acts: Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973; Drugs and Cosmetics Act, 1940 Study Materials (Access for Members only) Detailed Case Brief Legal Framework Analysis Full Court Judgment MCQs & Answer Key

The Supreme Court quashed criminal proceedings against INOX Air Products, clarifying that holding a manufacturing license (Form 25) permits the sale and distribution of altered drugs. Case Details Case Name: INOX AIR PRODUCTS LIMITED v. THE STATE OF ANDHRA PRADESH Citation: 2025 INSC 128. (Supreme Court of India) Decision Date: 30-01-2025 List of Acts: Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973; Drugs and Cosmetics Act, 1940; Drugs and Cosmetics Rules, 1945; General Principles of Law Study Materials (Access for Members only) Detailed Case Brief Legal Framework Analysis Full Court Judgment MCQs & Answer Key

The Supreme Court addressed the validity of relaxing teacher eligibility criteria mid-recruitment, holding that altering essential qualifications after the process begins violates constitutional principles. Case Details Case Name: Parimal Kumar v. The State of Jharkhand Citation: 2025 INSC 134. (Supreme Court of India) Decision Date: 30-01-2025 List of Acts: Right of Children to Free and Compulsory Education Act, 2009; Constitution of India, 1949; General Principles of Law; National Council for Teacher Education (NCTE) Guidelines dated 11.02.2011; Jharkhand Teachers' Eligibility Test 2019 Rules; Assistant Acharya Cadre (Appointment, Promotion and Conditions of Service) Rules, 2022; Jharkhand Primary School Sahayak Acharya Sanwarg (Assistant Teacher Cadre) (Appointment, Promotion and Service Conditions) (Third Amendment) Rules, 2024 Study Materials (Access for Members only) Detailed Case B...

The Supreme Court overturned the High Court's conviction of the appellants, emphasizing the impermissibility of converting an acquittal into a conviction in revisional jurisdiction and the violation of natural justice principles. Case Details Case Name: Mahabir v. State of Haryana Citation: 2025 INSC 120. (Supreme Court of India) Decision Date: 29-01-2025 List of Acts: Indian Penal Code, 1860; Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973; Indian Evidence Act, 1872; Constitution of India, 1949; General Principles of Law Study Materials (Access for Members only) Detailed Case Brief Legal Framework Analysis Full Court Judgment MCQs & Answer Key

The Supreme Court addressed whether CCI approval must precede CoC approval for resolution plans involving combinations, emphasizing adherence to statutory procedures and legislative intent. Case Details Case Name: Independent Sugar Corporation Limited v. Girish Sriram Juneja Citation: 2025 INSC 124. (Supreme Court of India) Decision Date: 29-01-2025 List of Acts: Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code, 2016; The Competition Act, 2002; Competition Commission of India (Procedure in Regard to Transaction of Business relating to Combination) Regulations, 2011; General Principles of Law Study Materials (Access for Members only) Detailed Case Brief Legal Framework Analysis Full Court Judgment MCQs & Answer Key

The Supreme Court overturned the High Court's decision, emphasizing that technical infractions without causing injustice are insufficient grounds for writ court intervention, especially when the auction had attained finality. Case Details Case Name: M.S. Sanjay v. Indian Bank Citation: 2025 INSC 177. (Supreme Court of India) Decision Date: 29-01-2025 List of Acts: Securitisation and Reconstruction of Financial Assets and Enforcement of Security Interest Act (SARFAESI Act); General Clauses Act, 1897; Constitution of India, 1949; Rules; General Principles of Law Study Materials (Access for Members only) Detailed Case Brief Legal Framework Analysis Full Court Judgment MCQs & Answer Key

The Supreme Court quashed criminal proceedings against Ajay Malik, finding no prima facie evidence of wrongdoing related to wrongful confinement or human trafficking of a domestic worker. Case Details Case Name: Ajay Malik v. State of Uttarakhand Citation: 2025 INSC 118. (Supreme Court of India) Decision Date: 29-01-2025 List of Acts: The Indian Penal Code, 1860 (IPC); Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973 (Cr.P.C.); Constitution of India, 1949 Study Materials (Access for Members only) Detailed Case Brief Legal Framework Analysis Full Court Judgment MCQs & Answer Key

The Supreme Court addressed the appropriate compensation for a motor vehicle accident resulting in death, emphasizing fair assessment based on evidence and the Motor Vehicles Act, 1988. Case Details Case Name: S. Vishnu Ganga v. M/S Oriental Insurance Company Ltd. Citation: 2025 INSC 123. (Supreme Court of India) Decision Date: 29-01-2025 List of Acts: Motor Vehicles Act, 1988; General Principles of Law; Law of Evidence Study Materials (Access for Members only) Detailed Case Brief Legal Framework Analysis Full Court Judgment MCQs & Answer Key

In a Special Leave Petition, the Supreme Court facilitated a settlement, emphasizing the ethical duty of legal professionals to ensure access to justice, especially for those with limited means. Case Details Case Name: SHANKAR LAL SHARMA v. RAJESH KOOLWAL Citation: 2025 INSC 200. (Supreme Court of India) Decision Date: 29-01-2025 List of Acts: Special Leave Petition; Legal Profession Ethics and Conduct; General Principles of Law Study Materials (Access for Members only) Detailed Case Brief Legal Framework Analysis Full Court Judgment MCQs & Answer Key

The Supreme Court of India addressed the constitutional validity of residence-based reservations in Post Graduate (PG) Medical Courses, reaffirming the primacy of merit and equal opportunity. Case Details Case Name: Tanvi Behl v. Shrey Goel Citation: 2025 INSC 125. (Supreme Court of India) Decision Date: 29-01-2025 List of Acts: Constitution of India, 1949; General Principles of Law; Case Law Analysis and Interpretation Study Materials (Access for Members only) Detailed Case Brief Legal Framework Analysis Full Court Judgment MCQs & Answer Key

The Supreme Court affirmed the High Court's decision to suspend the sentence and grant bail, emphasizing the importance of timely appeals and individual liberty. Case Details Case Name: Narcotic Control Bureau v. Lakhwinder Singh Citation: 2025 INSC 190. (Supreme Court of India) Decision Date: 29-01-2025 List of Acts: Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Act, 1985 (NDPS Act); Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973; Constitution of India, 1949; General Principles of Law Study Materials (Access for Members only) Detailed Case Brief Legal Framework Analysis Full Court Judgment MCQs & Answer Key

The Supreme Court addressed whether the High Court erred in condoning a significant delay and granting leave to appeal to subsequent purchasers in a specific performance suit. Case Details Case Name: H. ANJANAPPA v. A. PRABHAKAR Citation: 2025 INSC 121. (Supreme Court of India) Decision Date: 29-01-2025 List of Acts: Code of Civil Procedure, 1908; Transfer of Property Act, 1882; Limitation Act, 1963; General Principles of Law Study Materials (Access for Members only) Detailed Case Brief Legal Framework Analysis Full Court Judgment MCQs & Answer Key

This case addresses the validity of appointments for school teachers, specifically focusing on whether the selection process was tainted by bias or procedural irregularities, and the extent to which natural justice principles apply. Case Details Case Name: Krishnadatt Awasthy v. State of M.P. Citation: 2025 INSC 126. (Supreme Court of India) Decision Date: 29-01-2025 List of Acts: Madhya Pradesh Panchayat (Appeal and Revision) Rules, 1995; Panchayat Raj Act Avam Gram Swaraj Adhiniyam, 1993; Constitution of India, 1949; General Principles of Law; Madhya Pradesh Panchayat Shiksha Karmis (Recruitment and Conditions of Service) Rules, 1997; Indian Penal Code, 1860 Study Materials (Access for Members only) Detailed Case Brief Legal Framework Analysis Full Court Judgment MCQs & Answer Key

The Supreme Court addressed the interplay between legitimacy, paternity, and maintenance claims, emphasizing the presumption of legitimacy under the Indian Evidence Act. Case Details Case Name: Ivan Rathinam v. Milan Joseph Citation: 2025 INSC 115. (Supreme Court of India) Decision Date: 28-01-2025 List of Acts: Indian Evidence Act, 1872; Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973 (Cr.P.C.); Family Courts Act, 1984; Code of Civil Procedure, 1908 (CPC); Constitution of India, 1949; General Principles of Law Study Materials (Access for Members only) Detailed Case Brief Legal Framework Analysis Full Court Judgment MCQs & Answer Key

The Supreme Court acquitted the appellant, overturning the High Court's decision, due to insufficient evidence and failure to meet standards for circumstantial evidence and electronic record admissibility. Case Details Case Name: Chandrabhan Sudam Sanap v. The State of Maharashtra Citation: 2025 INSC 116. (Supreme Court of India) Decision Date: 28-01-2025 List of Acts: Indian Penal Code, 1860; Indian Evidence Act, 1872; Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973; General Principles of Law Study Materials (Access for Members only) Detailed Case Brief Legal Framework Analysis Full Court Judgment MCQs & Answer Key

In a case of gruesome family murders, the Supreme Court overturned the conviction and death sentence of the accused, citing a flawed prosecution case riddled with improbabilities and a lack of credible evidence. Case Details Case Name: Gambhir Singh v. The State of Uttar Pradesh Citation: 2025 INSC 164. (Supreme Court of India) Decision Date: 28-01-2025 List of Acts: Indian Penal Code, 1860; Indian Evidence Act, 1872; Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973; General Principles of Law Study Materials (Access for Members only) Detailed Case Brief Legal Framework Analysis Full Court Judgment MCQs & Answer Key

The Supreme Court overturned the High Court's conviction of police constables, emphasizing the necessity of proving shared intent in Section 34 IPC cases, thus upholding the trial court's acquittal. Case Details Case Name: CONSTABLE 907 SURENDRA SINGH v. STATE OF UTTARAKHAND Citation: 2025 INSC 114. (Supreme Court of India) Decision Date: 28-01-2025 List of Acts: Indian Penal Code, 1860; Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973; Arms Act, 1959 Study Materials (Access for Members only) Detailed Case Brief Legal Framework Analysis Full Court Judgment MCQs & Answer Key

This case addresses the scope of judicial interference with arbitral awards under the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996, particularly concerning contractual interpretation and variations in quantity. Case Details Case Name: SOM DATT BUILDERS-NCC-NEC(JV) v. NATIONAL HIGHWAYS AUTH.OF INDIA Citation: 2025 INSC 113. (Supreme Court of India) Decision Date: 27-01-2025 List of Acts: Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996; General Principles of Law Study Materials (Access for Members only) Detailed Case Brief Legal Framework Analysis Full Court Judgment MCQs & Answer Key

The Supreme Court addressed whether a bank employee, exonerated after disciplinary proceedings, was entitled to a promotion with retrospective effect and consequential benefits, ultimately ruling in favor of the employee. Case Details Case Name: K. SAMBA MOORTHY v. SANJIV CHADHA Citation: 2025 INSC 110. (Supreme Court of India) Decision Date: 27-01-2025 List of Acts: Contempt of Court; Writ Jurisdiction; Service Law Study Materials (Access for Members only) Detailed Case Brief Legal Framework Analysis Full Court Judgment MCQs & Answer Key

The Supreme Court addressed the denial of burial rights based on religious conversion, emphasizing constitutional equality and non-discrimination, while directing the State to ensure dignified burial and demarcate Christian burial sites. Case Details Case Name: Ramesh Baghel v. State of Chhattisgarh Citation: 2025 INSC 109. (Supreme Court of India) Decision Date: 27-01-2025 List of Acts: Constitution of India, 1949; Chhattisgarh Panchayat Raj Adhiniyam, 1993; Chhattisgarh Gram Panchayat (Regulating Places for Disposal of Dead Bodies, Carcasses and other Offensive Matter) Rules, 1999 Study Materials (Access for Members only) Detailed Case Brief Legal Framework Analysis Full Court Judgment MCQs & Answer Key

The Supreme Court quashed criminal proceedings against the appellants, finding that the essential ingredients of the alleged offenses under the Indian Penal Code were not sufficiently established. Case Details Case Name: Badrinarayana Jaganathan v. The State of Karnataka Citation: 2025 INSC 105. (Supreme Court of India) Decision Date: 24-01-2025 List of Acts: Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973; Indian Penal Code, 1860 Study Materials (Access for Members only) Detailed Case Brief Legal Framework Analysis Full Court Judgment MCQs & Answer Key

The Supreme Court addressed whether an amended limitation period for stamp duty refunds applies when the cancellation deed was executed before, but registered after, the amendment. Case Details Case Name: Harshit Harish Jain v. The State of Maharashtra Citation: 2025 INSC 104. (Supreme Court of India) Decision Date: 24-01-2025 List of Acts: The Maharashtra Stamp Act, 1958; Registration Act, 1908; Limitation Act, 1963; General Principles of Law Study Materials (Access for Members only) Detailed Case Brief Legal Framework Analysis Full Court Judgment MCQs & Answer Key

The Supreme Court upheld the conviction for dowry harassment but reduced the sentence, emphasizing compensation to the victim and considering the appellant's professional background. Case Details Case Name: M. VENKATESWARAN v. THE STATE REP. BY THE INSPECTOR OF POLICE Citation: 2025 INSC 106. (Supreme Court of India) Decision Date: 24-01-2025 List of Acts: Indian Penal Code, 1860; The Dowry Prohibition Act, 1961; Criminal Procedure Study Materials (Access for Members only) Detailed Case Brief Legal Framework Analysis Full Court Judgment MCQs & Answer Key

The Supreme Court quashed criminal proceedings against the appellants, parents of a man accused of cheating, finding no direct involvement or instigation by them in the alleged offense. Case Details Case Name: Marippan v. State Represented by the Inspector of Police Citation: 2025 INSC 163. (Supreme Court of India) Decision Date: 24-01-2025 List of Acts: Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973; Indian Penal Code, 1860; General Principles of Law Study Materials (Access for Members only) Detailed Case Brief Legal Framework Analysis Full Court Judgment MCQs & Answer Key

This case concerns whether a writ petition is maintainable against Muthoot Finance Ltd., a non-banking finance company. The Supreme Court examined if the company falls under the definition of "State" under Article 12 of the Constitution. Case Details Case Name: S Shobha v. Muthoot Finance Ltd. Citation: 2025 INSC 117. (Supreme Court of India) Decision Date: 24-01-2025 List of Acts: Constitution of India, 1949; Companies Act, 2013; General Principles of Law Study Materials (Access for Members only) Detailed Case Brief Legal Framework Analysis Full Court Judgment MCQs & Answer Key

The Supreme Court quashed criminal proceedings against the appellant, holding that the consensual relationship turned sour and lacked evidence of false promise or caste-based abuse. Case Details Case Name: Manish Yadav v. State of Uttar Pradesh Citation: 2025 INSC 151. (Supreme Court of India) Decision Date: 22-01-2025 List of Acts: Indian Penal Code, 1860; The Scheduled Castes and the Scheduled Tribes (Prevention of Atrocities) Act, 1989; Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973; General Principles of Law Study Materials (Access for Members only) Detailed Case Brief Legal Framework Analysis Full Court Judgment MCQs & Answer Key

The Supreme Court acquitted the accused, Thammaraya and Basappa, overturning their conviction for murder due to insufficient evidence and lapses in the investigation process. Case Details Case Name: Thammaraya v. State of Karnataka Citation: 2025 INSC 108. (Supreme Court of India) Decision Date: 22-01-2025 List of Acts: Indian Penal Code, 1860; Indian Evidence Act, 1872; Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973; Arms Act, 1959; Bombay Police Act, 1951; General Principles of Law Study Materials (Access for Members only) Detailed Case Brief Legal Framework Analysis Full Court Judgment MCQs & Answer Key

The Supreme Court considered whether a writ petition under Article 226 is maintainable against MSEFC orders under the MSMED Act, especially given alternative remedies. Case Details Case Name: M/s Tamil Nadu Cements Corporation Limited v. Micro and Small Enterprises Facilitation Council Citation: 2025 INSC 91. (Supreme Court of India) Decision Date: 22-01-2025 List of Acts: Constitution of India, 1949; Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises Development Act, 2006 (MSMED Act); Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996; Code of Civil Procedure, 1908; General Principles of Law Study Materials (Access for Members only) Detailed Case Brief Legal Framework Analysis Full Court Judgment MCQs & Answer Key

The Supreme Court addressed whether an accused, already in custody, should be granted interim bail to contest elections, balancing individual rights against potential misuse and societal interests. Case Details Case Name: Mohd. Tahir Hussain v. State of NCT of Delhi Citation: 2025 INSC 100. (Supreme Court of India) Decision Date: 22-01-2025 List of Acts: Constitution of India, 1949; Representation of the People Act, 1951; Prevention of Money-Laundering Act, 2002 (PMLA); Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023; Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973; General Principles of Law Study Materials (Access for Members only) Detailed Case Brief Legal Framework Analysis Full Court Judgment MCQs & Answer Key

The Supreme Court upheld the High Court's decision to grant bail, emphasizing that an illegal arrest, particularly one violating Article 22(2) of the Constitution, vitiates the detention. Case Details Case Name: DIRECTORATE OF ENFORCEMENT v. SUBHASH SHARMA Citation: 2025 INSC 141. (Supreme Court of India) Decision Date: 21-01-2025 List of Acts: The Prevention of Money Laundering Act, 2002 (PMLA); Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973 (Cr.P.C.); Constitution of India, 1949 Study Materials (Access for Members only) Detailed Case Brief Legal Framework Analysis Full Court Judgment MCQs & Answer Key

The Supreme Court overturned the High Court's decision, quashing charges against the appellant for abetment of suicide, emphasizing the necessity of direct instigation. Case Details Case Name: Laxmi Das v. The State of West Bengal Citation: 2025 INSC 86. (Supreme Court of India) Decision Date: 21-01-2025 List of Acts: Indian Penal Code, 1860; Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973 Study Materials (Access for Members only) Detailed Case Brief Legal Framework Analysis Full Court Judgment MCQs & Answer Key

The Supreme Court addressed a case regarding a disputed LPG distributorship, emphasizing the necessity of adhering to procedural law, particularly concerning second appeals and the principle that fraud vitiates all actions. Case Details Case Name: Vipin Kumar v. Jaydeep Citation: 2025 INSC 169. (Supreme Court of India) Decision Date: 21-01-2025 List of Acts: Code of Civil Procedure, 1908; General Principles of Law; Constitution of India, 1949 Study Materials (Access for Members only) Detailed Case Brief Legal Framework Analysis Full Court Judgment MCQs & Answer Key

The Supreme Court dismissed appeals, holding that the Aircraft Act, 1934, constitutes a complete code, limiting police authority to investigate absent authorized aviation authority complaints. Case Details Case Name: THE STATE OF JHARKHAND v. NISHIKANT DUBEY Citation: 2025 INSC 94. (Supreme Court of India) Decision Date: 21-01-2025 List of Acts: Indian Penal Code, 1860; Aircraft Act, 1934; Aircraft Rules, 1937; Aircraft (Security) Rules, 2011; Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973; Constitution of India, 1949; Environment Protection Act, 1986; General Principles of Law Study Materials (Access for Members only) Detailed Case Brief Legal Framework Analysis Full Court Judgment MCQs & Answer Key

The Supreme Court addressed whether the State Government could levy royalty on brick earth extraction, clarifying that ownership of the land is irrelevant once brick earth is declared a minor mineral. Case Details Case Name: THE STATE OF PUNJAB v. M/S. OM PRAKASH BRICK KILN OWNER Citation: 2025 INSC 88. (Supreme Court of India) Decision Date: 21-01-2025 List of Acts: The Punjab Land Revenue Act, 1887; Mines and Mineral (Regulations and Development) Act, 1957; Punjab Minor Mineral Concession Rules, 1964; Civil Procedure Code, 1908 Study Materials (Access for Members only) Detailed Case Brief Legal Framework Analysis Full Court Judgment MCQs & Answer Key

The Supreme Court addressed excise duty valuation for petroleum products sold among Oil Marketing Companies (OMCs) under a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU). Case Details Case Name: Bharat Petroleum Corporation Ltd. v. Commissioner of Central Excise Nashik Commissionerate Citation: 2025 INSC 84. (Supreme Court of India) Decision Date: 20-01-2025 List of Acts: Central Excise Act, 1944; Central Excise Rules, 2002; General Principles of Law Study Materials (Access for Members only) Detailed Case Brief Legal Framework Analysis Full Court Judgment MCQs & Answer Key

The Supreme Court overturned a pension cut imposed on a retiring Senior Medical Officer, emphasizing procedural fairness and lack of evidence in the disciplinary proceedings. Case Details Case Name: BHUPINDERPAL SINGH GILL v. THE STATE OF PUNJAB Citation: 2025 INSC 83. (Supreme Court of India) Decision Date: 20-01-2025 List of Acts: Punjab Civil Services (Punishment & Appeal Rules, 1970); General Principles of Law; Constitution of India, 1949; Indian Evidence Act, 1872 Study Materials (Access for Members only) Detailed Case Brief Legal Framework Analysis Full Court Judgment MCQs & Answer Key

The Supreme Court dismissed a petition regarding promotion to the post of Tracer, emphasizing adherence to recruitment rules and rejecting claims of negative discrimination. Case Details Case Name: Jyostnamayee Mishra v. The State of Odisha Citation: 2025 INSC 87. (Supreme Court of India) Decision Date: 20-01-2025 List of Acts: Constitution of India, 1949; Sub-ordinate Architectural Service Rules, 1979; General Principles of Law Study Materials (Access for Members only) Detailed Case Brief Legal Framework Analysis Full Court Judgment MCQs & Answer Key

The Supreme Court addressed whether a High Court could issue an interim order in a second appeal under Section 100 CPC without first formulating a substantial question of law. Case Details Case Name: U. SUDHEERA v. C. YASHODA Citation: 2025 INSC 80. (Supreme Court of India) Decision Date: 17-01-2025 List of Acts: Code of Civil Procedure, 1908; The Andhra Pradesh Urban Areas (Development) Act, 1975; Land Acquisition Act, 1894; General Principles of Law Study Materials (Access for Members only) Detailed Case Brief Legal Framework Analysis Full Court Judgment MCQs & Answer Key

The Supreme Court addressed whether a suit for recovery of money filed by partners of an unregistered firm against another partner is maintainable under the Indian Partnership Act, 1932. Case Details Case Name: SUNKARI TIRUMALA RAO v. PENKI ARUNA KUMARI Citation: 2025 INSC 92. (Supreme Court of India) Decision Date: 17-01-2025 List of Acts: Indian Partnership Act, 1932 Study Materials (Access for Members only) Detailed Case Brief Legal Framework Analysis Full Court Judgment MCQs & Answer Key

The Supreme Court overturned the High Court's decision, upholding the Inspector General of Prisons' order to transfer a convict due to security concerns and administrative grounds. Case Details Case Name: THE STATE OF JHARKHAND v. VIKASH TIWARY @ BIKASH TIWARY @ BIKASH NATH Citation: 2025 INSC 79. (Supreme Court of India) Decision Date: 17-01-2025 List of Acts: The Prisoners Act, 1900; Constitution of India, 1949; State Jail Manual; Model Prisons and Correctional Services Act, 2023; Prison Manual 2016; General Principles of Law Study Materials (Access for Members only) Detailed Case Brief Legal Framework Analysis Full Court Judgment MCQs & Answer Key

The Supreme Court addressed whether a High Court erred in affirming an executing court's order that allowed the deposit of balance sale consideration, focusing on the doctrine of merger and Section 28 of the Specific Relief Act. Case Details Case Name: BALBIR SINGH v. BALDEV SINGH (D) THROUGH HIS LRS Citation: 2025 INSC 81. (Supreme Court of India) Decision Date: 17-01-2025 List of Acts: Specific Relief Act, 1963; Code of Civil Procedure, 1908 (CPC); General Principles of Law Study Materials (Access for Members only) Detailed Case Brief Legal Framework Analysis Full Court Judgment MCQs & Answer Key