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Supreme Court Grants Interim Bail to Convicted Man After Mutual Agreement to Marry Complainant
By Radha Jha

Supreme Court Grants Interim Bail to Convicted Man After Mutual Agreement to Marry Complainant

On May 15, 2025, the Supreme Court of India granted interim bail to a man convicted of rape under the pretext of marriage, following his and the complainant’s mutual decision to marry.  The bench, comprising Justices BV Nagarathna and SC Sharma, suspended the man’s sentence to facilitate the marriage.  Case Background The case originated from [&hell

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  • May 16, 2025
Supreme Court Dismisses Plea Seeking Government Action Against Minister Vijay Shah Over Remarks on Colonel Sofiya Qureshi
By Radha Jha

Supreme Court Dismisses Plea Seeking Government Action Against Minister Vijay Shah Over Remarks on Colonel Sofiya Qureshi

On May 15, 2025, the Supreme Court declined to entertain a plea requesting directives for the Union and Madhya Pradesh governments to take action against BJP Minister Vijay Shah for his controversial remarks about Colonel Sofiya Qureshi.  The bench, comprising Chief Justice of India BR Gavai and Justice AG Masih, noted that the matter is […]

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  • May 15, 2025
Madhya Pradesh High Court Criticizes FIR Against Minister Vijay Shah Over Remarks on Colonel Sofiya Qureshi; Orders Monitoring of Investigation
By Radha Jha

Madhya Pradesh High Court Criticizes FIR Against Minister Vijay Shah Over Remarks on Colonel Sofiya Qureshi; Orders Monitoring of Investigation

On May 15, 2025, the Madhya Pradesh High Court expressed dissatisfaction with the First Information Report (FIR) filed against BJP Minister Kunwar Vijay Shah concerning his derogatory remarks about Colonel Sofiya Qureshi.  The court, comprising Justices Atul Sreedharan and Anuradha Shukla, noted that the FIR lacked specific details about the actions constitu

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  • May 15, 2025
CJI Sanjiv Khanna Submits In-House Inquiry Report on Justice Yashwant Varma to President and Prime Minister
By Radha Jha

CJI Sanjiv Khanna Submits In-House Inquiry Report on Justice Yashwant Varma to President and Prime Minister

On May 8, 2025, Chief Justice of India Sanjiv Khanna forwarded an in-house inquiry report concerning Justice Yashwant Varma to the President and Prime Minister of India.  The report, prepared by a three-judge committee, pertains to the alleged discovery of unauthorized cash currency notes at Justice Varma’s official residence.  Alongside the commi

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  • May 10, 2025
Supreme Court: Public Has the Right to Discuss Even Ongoing Court Cases; Judiciary Should Be Open to Debate
By Radha Jha

Supreme Court: Public Has the Right to Discuss Even Ongoing Court Cases; Judiciary Should Be Open to Debate

In a significant ruling, the Supreme Court emphasized that courts must consistently remain receptive to scrutiny and public discussion. It clarified that even matters currently under judicial consideration can be subject to public and media commentary, reaffirming the foundational principles of free speech and judicial transparency. The judgment came from a bench

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  • May 9, 2025
Explicit Claim for Refund a Must: Supreme Court on Specific Relief Act
By Radha Jha

Explicit Claim for Refund a Must: Supreme Court on Specific Relief Act

The Supreme Court has ruled that unless a plaintiff specifically requests a refund of advance or earnest money in the legal pleadings, courts cannot award such a relief on their own. This decision was made by a bench of Justices J.B. Pardiwala and R. Mahadevan while interpreting Section 22 of the Specific Relief Act, 1963. […]

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  • May 5, 2025
Supreme Court Rejects PIL Demanding Judicial Inquiry into Pahalgam Terror Attack, Warns Against Demoralizing Armed Forces
By Radha Jha

Supreme Court Rejects PIL Demanding Judicial Inquiry into Pahalgam Terror Attack, Warns Against Demoralizing Armed Forces

On May 1, 2025, the Supreme Court of India dismissed a Public Interest Litigation (PIL) that sought the establishment of a judicial commission to investigate the recent Pahalgam terror attack, which claimed the lives of 27 people, including tourists. The bench comprising Justices Surya Kant and N. Kotiswar Singh strongly criticized the petition, calling it [&hell

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  • May 1, 2025
Supreme Court: An Unemployed Husband May Be Considered Partially Dependent on Deceased Wife’s Income in Accident Claim Cases
By Radha Jha

Supreme Court: An Unemployed Husband May Be Considered Partially Dependent on Deceased Wife’s Income in Accident Claim Cases

The Supreme Court recently ruled that an unemployed husband can be presumed to be at least partially dependent on his deceased wife’s income while assessing compensation in motor accident claims. In a judgment delivered by a bench comprising Justices B.R. Gavai and Sandeep Mehta, the Court clarified that dependency for compensation purposes must be assessed [&h

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  • May 1, 2025