Supreme Court
‘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.”
The Law on Clubbing of Multiple FIRs
by Asangha Rai*
Supreme Court issues directions to Union Government to enhance safety and address encroachments on National Highways
“It is the obligation of the Central Government to maintain the National Highways. The maintenance of highways includes the obligation to keep them in good condition. It also includes keeping them free of encroachments and, most importantly, providing adequate safety measures to reduce the possibility of accidents.”
Supreme Court reserves verdict on stay of Waqf Amendment Act
Justice BR Gavai, CJI remarked that the requirement of registration of Waqfs has been there under the previous laws of 1923 and 1954.
Supreme Court | High Courts can quash proceedings under Section 12 of DV Act pending before Magistrate
“When it comes to exercise of power under Section 482 CrPC in relation to application under Section 12(1), the High Court has to keep in mind the fact that the DV Act, 2005 is a welfare legislation. Therefore, while exercising jurisdiction under Section 482 CrPC for quashing proceedings under Section 12(1), the High Court should be very slow and circumspect”.
Unregistered document affecting immovable property can be an admissible evidence of contract in a suit for specific performance: Supreme Court
In S. Kaladevi v. V.R. Somasundaram, (2010) 5 SCC 401, the Supreme Court had held that an unregistered document may be received as evidence of a contract in a suit seeking specific performance.
Flummoxed by Finality: Supreme Court Reaffirms Applicability of Res Judicata to SEBI
by Namita Shetty* and Bharat Harne**
SC grants anticipatory bail to former IAS Probationer Puja Khedkar for allegedly misrepresenting information in UPSC 2022 exam
“Any violation of the conditions, then liberty is reserved to the respondent to seek cancellation of anticipatory bail.”
Supreme Court upholds Gauhati HC order directing Nagaland to ensure salary parity for RMSA teachers
The Court also vacated the previously granted interim order.
Navigating partial Court working days 2025: Supreme Court circular on listing of matters
21,651 miscellaneous matters (13,933 main and 7,718 connected) and 17,088 regular hearing matters (10,011 main and 7,077 connected were notified for listing during the ensuing partial Court working days 2025, vide Notices dated 15-04-2025 and 03-05-2025.