2025 SCC Vol. 5 Part 1
2025 SCC Vol. 5 Part 1: Explore the latest Supreme Court Cases on the Criminal Procedure Code, 1973, National Investigation Agency Act, 2008, and more
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Supreme Court grants bail to Telugu Journalist Kommineni Srinivasa Rao arrested for alleged derogatory remarks about Amaravati women during Live TV debate
“Considering that the accused did not make any defamatory statement himself, and in recognition of his role as a journalist hosting a live TV show, the Court emphasised the importance of protecting journalistic freedom to safeguard the right to free speech”
Discharge order based on defence material held impermissible by SC in Rs. 21 Crore MSP fraud case involving Cotton Corporation of India officer
“The expression “hearing the submissions of the accused” cannot mean opportunity to file material to be granted to the accused and thereby changing the settled law. At the stage of framing of charge hearing the submissions of the accused has to be confined to the material produced by the police.”
Supreme Court Steps In: Grants bail to man arrested under Uttarakhand Anti-Conversion Law in interfaith marriage case
“The State cannot have any objection to the accused and his wife residing together inasmuch as they have been married as per the wishes to their respective parents and families.”
Supreme Court upholds conviction of lawyer for outraging modesty of female judge during court proceedings
The lawyer was convicted by the Trial Court and sentenced to 18 months of simple imprisonment under Section 509 of the Penal Code, 1860 for outraging the modesty of a woman.
‘Under no circumstances, is an involuntary or forced narco-analysis test permissible under law’; SC sets aside Patna High Court’s order permitting involuntary test
The High Court in direct contravention of the Selvi v. State of Karnataka, (2010) 7 SCC 263 accepted the submission of the Sub-Divisional Police Officer, Mahua, that she would conduct narco-analysis test of all the accused persons and other witnesses, during the investigation.
Two acquitted in 43-year-old murder case as SC slams suppression of evidence and unfair probe
“Even the Police are under an obligation to carry out a fair investigation. This is a crucial aspect of fairness. The objective of the investigation is to ensure that the real culprits are brought to justice. The legal system must ensure that an innocent person is not punished.”
Supreme Court permits time extension for NEET-PG 2025; NBE to conduct exam on 3rd August
Pursuant to the order of the Supreme Court on 30-5-2025, the NBE had filed an application seeking time extension saying that it needs to increase the number of centres by two-fold.
‘A consensual relationship turning sour not ground for criminal prosecution’: Supreme Court quashes rape case against 25-year-old
“The consent of the complainant as defined under section 90 IPC cannot be said to have been obtained under a misconception of fact. There is no material to substantiate “inducement or misrepresentation” on the part of the accused to secure consent for sexual relations without having any intention of fulfilling said promise”.
Know Thy Judge | Supreme Court of India: Justice Manoj Misra’s career trajectory and important Judgments
Justice Manoj Misra is the sitting Judge of the Supreme Court of India. He was elevated to the Supreme Court in February 2023 and has formerly served as a Judge in the High Court of Judicature at Allahabad.
Unelected Executive in States: Catalysts or Inhibitors?
by Dr G.B. Reddy* and Pavan Kasturi**
NEET-PG 2025 to be held in one shift: Supreme Court
Supreme Court directs National Board of Examinations (NBE) to ensure uniform NEET-PG 2025 by holding exam in single shift.
Construction in alignment with pre-existing design, no violation of UNESCO guidelines; SC upholds P&H HC’s directives for verandah construction and parking development
The modern architectural techniques have progressed by leaps and bounds, the new construction materials and techniques can be employed to construct a verandah in front of Court Room No. 1 exactly identical to the one which is existing in front of Court Room Nos. 2 to 9 without disturbing the aesthetic value of the main structure and without requiring any kind of modification/alteration in the main structure.
Supreme Court orders Assam Human Rights Commission to probe alleged fake police encounters in Assam; Sets aside Gauhati HC Judgment, orders legal aid for victims
“The instant matter arises from a series of encounters reported in the State of Assam, the authenticity of which has been called into question on various counts. At the heart of these proceedings lie concerns that straddle the delicate boundary between the imperatives of law enforcement and the inviolable guarantees of life and personal liberty enshrined in our Constitution”.
Supreme Court extends stay on Minister Vijay Shah’s arrest over remarks against Colonel Sofiya Qureshi; Ends proceedings before MP High Court
Vijay Shah is an Indian politician affiliated with the Bharatiya Janata Party. He serves as a Cabinet Minister in the Government of Madhya Pradesh, holding portfolios including Tribal Affairs, Public Asset Management, and Bhopal Gas Tragedy Relief and Rehabilitation.
SCBA Elections | Supreme Court finds no foul play in Presidential polls; Directs recount for 9 junior executive posts
“The Secretary General of this Court is directed to deploy adequate Supreme Court Staff to assist the Election Committee for the recounting.”
Supreme Court upholds Calcutta HC Judgment appointing teacher with age relaxation for Municipal School under West Bengal Municipal Act, 1993
The West Bengal Municipal Act, 1993 was enacted in order to consolidate the laws relating to urban Municipal Affairs in West Bengal. The West Bengal Municipal Employees’ (Recruitment) Rules, 2005 was introduced by the State Government in exercise of powers conferred under Section 417 read with Section 54(4) of the West Bengal Municipal Act, 1993
Supreme Court spares POCSO convict from sentence citing marriage to victim; Highlights injustice to victim by family, society and legal system
“This year, as the nation commemorated the 75th anniversary of the Constitution on 26th January, it was recalled that the Constitution envisioned the State as a welfare state, guaranteeing social and economic justice to all citizens. Yet, in this case, there had been a profound failure to provide both social and economic justice to the victim. The facts revealed a failure of the very concept of the welfare state.”