2025 SCC Vol. 8 Part 1
2025 SCC Vol. 8 Part 1: Explore the latest Supreme Court Cases on Constitution’s Articles 21, 142 and 200.
article 142
Supreme Court invokes Article 142 to dissolve marriage on grounds of irretrievable breakdown; Grants wife visitation rights with daughter
“In the interest of justice, equity, and the welfare of the child, we deem it appropriate to grant visitation rights to the wife so that she may gradually rebuild a bond with her daughter.”
Supreme Court invokes Article 142 to restore original sentence and order release after convict serves excess term in POCSO case
The original judgment of the Special Court convicted and imposed a sentence of rigorous imprisonment for seven years on the convict. However, the convict had already undergone eleven years of actual sentence.
‘When a citizen wins a court ruling, others in similar circumstances should automatically benefit’: SC grants permanent commission to woman Army officer
Supreme Court reiterated that where a citizen aggrieved by an action of the government department has approached the court and obtained a declaration of law in his/her favour, others similarly situated ought to be extended the benefit without the need for them to go to court.
Supreme Court invokes Article 142 to aid Dalit student’s IIT fee issue; Grants admission to original allotment batch
Supreme Court acknowledged that the petitioner’s admission had been delayed through no fault of his own. It requested the Director of IIT Dhanbad to utilize his good offices to facilitate the petitioner’s ability to complete the coursework for the time already elapse.
SC grants divorce decree after wife resiled from settlement and disregarded terms and conditions agreed in Mediation
“The wife took advantage of the settlement executed before the Mediator and managed to get the matrimonial case instituted by the husband withdrawn and also accepted a sum of Rs. 50 lakhs from the husband as permanent alimony.”
‘Irretrievable break down of marriage’ not a straight-jacket formula for divorce under Article 142: Supreme Court
The Supreme Court considered an appeal seeking divorce for husband and wife aged 87 years and 82 years respectively, on the ground of irretrievable breakdown of marriage.
Family Court cannot grant divorce on the ground of irretrievable breakdown of marriage: Delhi High Court
“Family Courts must restrict their considerations to the parameters of the provision of grant of divorce strictly in accordance with the Hindu Marriage Act, 1955 (‘Act’). Irretrievable breakdown of marriage is not a ground in the Act.”
Ready Reckoner Price cannot be the basis for determining compensation for land acquisition: SC declares Bombay HC’s decision per incuriam
Supreme Court: While reversing the impugned decision of the Bombay High Court, M.R. Shah* and B.V. Nagarathna, JJ., held that the prices
Explained| Can proceeding under SC/ST Act be quashed on the basis of compromise between accused and victim?
The Courts ought to be vigilant to ensure that the complainant-victim has entered into the compromise on the volition of his/her free will and not on account of any duress. If the Courts find even a hint of compulsion or force, no relief can be given to the accused party.
COVID-19| ‘Country is returning to normalcy; Courts/Tribunals are functioning’; Supreme Court ends extension of limitation period for filing petitions/applications/suits/appeals, etc.
“We are of the opinion that the order dated 15.03.2020* has served its purpose and in view of the changing scenario relating to the pandemic, the extension of limitation should come to an end.”
COVID-19| SC’s March 23 order on extension of limitation not applicable to the period of filing charge sheet under Section 167(2) CrPC
Supreme Court: The 3-judge bench of Ashok Bhushan, SK Kaul and MR Shah, JJ has held that it’s order dated 23.03.2020, wherein
Supreme Court releases a list of 1239 matters likely to be heard from June 1
The Supreme Court Registry has notified the list of 1239 matters that are likely to be heard by the Supreme Court through
COVID-19| SC extends limitation prescribed under the A&C, 1996 and the NI Act,1881
Supreme Court: The 3-judge bench of SA Bobde, Deepak Gupta and Hrishikesh Roy, JJ has directed extended the limitation prescribed under the
Coronavirus (COVID-19)| Overcrowding of prisons is serious concern; Consider releasing prisoners on parole/bail: SC to States/UTs
“Having regard to the provisions of Article 21 of the Constitution of India, it has become imperative to ensure that the spread
Coronavirus (COVID-19)| SC extends limitation period for filing petitions/applications/suits/appeals, etc.
Supreme Court: The 3-judge bench of SA Bobde, CJ and L. Nageswara Rao and Surya Kant, JJ invoked its power under Article
If the delay is not condonable statutorily, it cannot be condoned taking recourse to Article 142 of the Constitution
Supreme Court: In an appeal preferred under Section 125 of the Electricity Act, 2003, the 3-Judge Bench of Dipak Misra, A.M. Khanwilkar
VYAPAM Scam: No relief to 634 students who had gained admission to MBBS course by using unfair means
Supreme Court: In the matter where the appellants had challenged the order cancelling the admissions to Medical Institutes in the wake of
Difference of opinion on the fate of the students involved in Vyapam Scam
Supreme Court: The matter where the appellants had challenged the order cancelling the admissions to Medical Institutes in the wake of the