Case Law Digest

This case addresses the legality and evidentiary value of narco-analysis tests in criminal investigations, focusing on whether courts can order such tests and whether an accused has a right to demand them. Case Details Case Name: Amlesh Kumar v. The State of Bihar Citation: 2025 INSC 810. (Supreme Court of India) Decision Date: 09-06-2025 List of Acts: Indian Penal Code, 1860; Constitution of India, 1949; Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973; Indian Evidence Act, 1872; 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 regarding preventive detention under the Kerala Anti-Social Activities (Prevention) Act, the Supreme Court overturned the High Court's decision, emphasizing that preventive detention is an exceptional measure that should not be used for mere law and order issues. Case Details Case Name: Dhanya M v. State of Kerala Citation: 2025 INSC 809. (Supreme Court of India) Decision Date: 06-06-2025 List of Acts: Kerala Anti-Social Activities (Prevention) Act, 2007; Constitution of India, 1949; Indian Penal Code, 1860; Kerala Money Lenders Act, 1958; Kerala Prohibition of Charging Exorbitant Interest Act, 2012; SC/ST 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

This case addresses whether the High Court erred in quashing proceedings against an accused charged under Section 387 of the Indian Penal Code (IPC) for allegedly attempting extortion by putting the complainant in fear of death. Case Details Case Name: M/S. BALAJI TRADERS v. THE STATE OF U.P. Citation: 2025 INSC 806. (Supreme Court of India) Decision Date: 05-06-2025 List of Acts: Indian Penal Code, 1860; 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

This case addresses whether railway authorities can issue demand notices for misdeclaration of goods after their delivery. The Supreme Court overturned the Gauhati High Court's decision, affirming the railway's power to levy charges at any stage. Case Details Case Name: Union of India v. M/S Kamakhya Transport Pvt. Ltd. Citation: 2025 INSC 805. (Supreme Court of India) Decision Date: 05-06-2025 List of Acts: Railways Act, 1989; Railway Claims Tribunal Act, 1987; 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 the extent to which consumer courts can award compensation, specifically interest on loans, to property buyers when developers delay projects. The Supreme Court clarifies the limits of such awards. Case Details Case Name: GREATER MOHALI AREA DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY (GMADA) v. ANUPAM GARG ETC. Citation: 2025 INSC 808. (Supreme Court of India) Decision Date: 04-06-2025 List of Acts: Consumer 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

This case examines allegations of cruelty for dowry, focusing on whether the complaint was filed within the statutory limitation period and whether the High Court erred in setting aside the Sessions Court's order. Case Details Case Name: Ghanshyam Soni v. State (Govt. of NCT of Delhi) Citation: 2025 INSC 803. (Supreme Court of India) Decision Date: 04-06-2025 List of Acts: Indian Penal Code, 1860; Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973; Constitution of India, 1949; The Dowry Prohibition Act, 1961 Study Materials (Access for Members only) Detailed Case Brief Legal Framework Analysis Full Court Judgment MCQs & Answer Key

In a case built on circumstantial evidence, the Supreme Court acquitted the appellant of murder and illegal firearm use, emphasizing the prosecution's failure to prove guilt beyond a reasonable doubt, while upholding the conviction for evidence tampering. Case Details Case Name: Vaibhav v. The State of Maharashtra Citation: 2025 INSC 800. (Supreme Court of India) Decision Date: 04-06-2025 List of Acts: Indian Penal Code, 1860; Arms Act, 1959; Indian Evidence Act, 1872; 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 the legality of Harinagar Sugar Mills' (HSML) closure application under the Industrial Disputes Act, 1947. The Supreme Court examined whether the State government properly processed the application and whether HSML was entitled to a "deemed closure". Case Details Case Name: Harinagar Sugar Mills Ltd. v. State of Maharashtra Citation: 2025 INSC 801. (Supreme Court of India) Decision Date: 04-06-2025 List of Acts: The Industrial Disputes Act, 1947; 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 concerns the validity of land sales made when the property was under a charge to a cooperative society, examining the interplay between statutory restrictions and equitable principles. Case Details Case Name: Machhindranath S/O Kundlik Tarade v. Ramchandra Gangadhar Dhamne Citation: 2025 INSC 795. (Supreme Court of India) Decision Date: 02-06-2025 List of Acts: The Maharashtra Co-operative Societies Act, 1960; 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