Misuse of Section 498A IPC
Case BriefsSupreme Court

The term “cruelty” is subject to rather cruel misuse by the parties, and cannot be established simpliciter without specific instances, to say the least. The tendency of roping these sections, without mentioning any specific dates, time or incident, weakens the case of the prosecutions, and casts serious suspicion on the viability of the version of a Complainant.

Dismissal of suit
Case BriefsSupreme Court

The Supreme Court was considering an appeal appeal against an order of the High Court dismissing the suit while considering an application for an injunction.

Chief Justice Sanjiv Khanna
Know thy Judge

Justice Sanjiv Khanna, 51st Chief Justice of India, retires on 13-05-2025, after a distinguished tenure of 6 years at Supreme Court with 6 months as Chief Justice of India.

Section 319 CrPC
Case BriefsSupreme Court

“If the allegations are true, telling a physically challenged man that he and his family should die, and doing so in the immediate aftermath of a grievous acid attack, is not banter. Sensitivity to the social context, where honour and shame weigh heavily, was called for. The offence, no doubt, will have to be established at the trial.”

Senior Advocate guidelines
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The Bench directed all the High Courts to amend the existing rules in accordance with the Judgment within four months.

Valid DSR
Case BriefsSupreme Court

“The illicit sand trade often operates under the shadow of organised crime, undermining the rule of law and weakening governance structures. Therefore, absolute standards with tough policies, strict enforcement and quick accountability are compelling for effective regulatory control.”

Upholding Constitutionalism
Op EdsOP. ED.

by V. Sudhish Pai*

N.V. Ramana book release
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On 07-05-2025, EBC organised a book release event for the launch of Former CJI N.V. Ramana’s book titled ‘Narratives off the Bench: A Judge Speaks’ at the Delhi High Court.

Rescue raid of bonded labourers
Case BriefsSupreme Court

“When profile of the allegations emerging from the factual matrix of the case renders existence of mens rea patently absurd or inherently improbable, such prosecution is liable to be quashed as an abuse of process of law.”

Denial of disability pension
Case BriefsSupreme Court

“There is a difference between the “conclusion” or “opinion”, and “reasons” to support such a conclusion or opinion. The reasons have to be separately mentioned for the conclusion arrived at by the Medical Board. The bare conclusion arrived by the Medical Board cannot treated as the reasons for discharge of the serviceman and denial of invalid pension within the meaning of the Regulations”

Release of women army officers
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Amid ongoing Indo-Pak tensions and in light of Operation Sindoor, the Supreme Court underscored the paramount importance of safeguarding the dignity and morale of women officers serving in the Indian Army.

N.V. Ramana book release
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On 07-05-2025, EBC organised a book release event for the launch of Former CJI N.V. Ramana’s book titled ‘Narratives off the Bench: A Judge Speaks’ at the Delhi High Court.

BR Gavai at NV Ramana book launch
New releasesNews

In a heartfelt and deeply reflective speech, Justice BR Gavai shared his personal experiences and admiration for Justice NV Ramana, the former Chief Justice of India, during an event marking the release of Justice Ramana’s book published by EBC.

Supreme Court High Courts reserved judgments
Case BriefsSupreme Court

“We request the Jharkhand State Legal Services Authority to take immediate necessary steps to provide legal assistance in terms of the decision taken by the Supreme Court Legal Services Committee and ensure that the convicts like the petitioners are not left remediless.”

Supreme Court 498A Judgment
Case BriefsSupreme Court

“Inconsistent decisions coming out from different benches shake public trust and reduce litigation to a punter’s game. It gives rise to various insidious sharp practices like forum shopping spoiling the clear stream of justice.”

justice yashwant varma 3- Member Inquiry Committee
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The 3-Member Committee was constituted after reports surfaced that a huge pile of unaccounted cash amounting to Rs. 15 crores were found from the residence of Justice Varma.

Samay Raina Supreme Court notice
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The present petition called for the regulation of online content that violates the right to life and dignity of persons with disabilities.

abetment to suicide mens rea
Case BriefsSupreme Court

“The Court would not hesitate to exercise its extraordinary powers which are inherent to quash such proceedings when it comes to fore, and the court is satisfied that allowing the proceedings to continue would be an abuse of process of Court or that the ends of the justice require that the proceedings ought to be quashed.”

Penetrative Act Gang Rape Conviction
Case BriefsSupreme Court

“Common intention is implicit in the charge of gang rape itself and all that is needed is evidence to show the existence of common intention”

Mother kills daughters
Case BriefsSupreme Court

“It was inexplicable and incomprehensible how a mother who loved her children and who had a cordial relation with her husband could resort to such a violent act and be attributed with the “intention to cause death” of her beloved children, except for coming under some influence or forces beyond her control as claimed by her.”