Supreme Court of India

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State of Jharkhand v. The Indian Builders Jamshedpur

05 Dec 2025 · Pamidighantam Sri Narasimha; Atul S. Chandurkar · 2025 INSC 1388
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The Supreme Court referred to a larger bench the question whether prohibitory contractual claim clauses bind arbitral tribunals, clarifying that the Bharat Drilling decision is not a binding precedent on this issue.

civil other Significant Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 prohibitory claim clauses party autonomy arbitral tribunal jurisdiction

Bolla Malathi v. B. Sugunaand

05 Dec 2025 · Sanjay Karol; Nongmeikapam Kotiswar Singh · 2025 INSC 1391
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The Supreme Court held that a nomination for General Provident Fund does not automatically become invalid upon marriage without formal cancellation, but where a nomination condition renders it void, the fund must be equally distributed among eligible family members.

civil appeal_allowed Significant General Provident Fund Nomination Invalid nomination Family acquisition

SWAWLAMBI SOCIETY LTD v. THE STATE OF JHARKHAND

05 Dec 2025 · PAMIDIGHANTAM SRI NARASIMHA; ATUL S. CHANDURKAR · 2025 INSC 1389

The Supreme Court held that requiring additional recommendation by the Assistant Registrar for stamp duty exemption under Section 9A is illegal as the cooperative society's registration certificate is conclusive proof, and administrative procedures must avoid unnecessary hurdles.

administrative appeal_allowed Significant Indian Stamp Act Section 9A Cooperative Society Administrative Law

RANI @ RAJ KUMARI AND OTHERS v. KAMLAKAT GUPTA AND OTHERS

05 Dec 2025 · K. Vinod Chandran; N. V. Anjaria · 2025 INSC 1393
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The Supreme Court enhanced compensation for death in a motor accident by properly considering income sources, applying correct multiplier and deductions, and awarding adequate consortium damages.

civil appeal_allowed Significant Motor Vehicles Act, 1988 Section 166 compensation vehicular accident

Sandeep Singh Thakur v. State of Madhya Pradesh & Another

05 Dec 2025 · B. V. Nagarathna; Satish Chandra Sharma · 2025 INSC 1499
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The Supreme Court quashed the conviction and sentence for false promise of marriage after the parties married and reconciled, exercising its powers under Article 142 to do complete justice.

criminal appeal_allowed Significant false promise of marriage quashing of FIR Article 142 Constitution consensual relationship

R. Logeshkumar v. P. Balasubramaniam

05 Dec 2025 · K.V. Viswanathan; S.V.N. Bhatti · 2025 INSC 1392

The Supreme Court enhanced compensation in a motor accident claim by including future prospects and attendant allowance, affirming the discretion to award just and fair compensation beyond the claimed amount.

civil appeal_allowed Significant motor accident claim compensation enhancement loss of earnings future prospects

Sonia Virk v. Rohit Watts

05 Dec 2025 · Vikram Nath; Sandeep Mehta · 2025 INSC 1390
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The Supreme Court upheld the divorce decree on irretrievable breakdown of marriage and enhanced permanent alimony to ensure financial independence of the wife and welfare of the daughter.

family appeal_dismissed Significant divorce irretrievable breakdown permanent alimony Hindu Marriage Act, 1955

Mukut Das v. The Assam Power Generation Corporation Ltd.

04 Dec 2025 · Ahsanuddin Amanullah; K. Vinod Chandran · 2025 INSC 1403

Employees whose retirement date is extended to the last day of the month under FR 56(a) are entitled to pay revision benefits effective on that date under the Assam State Electricity Board Revised Pay Rules, 2017.

civil appeal_allowed Significant Fundamental Rule 56(a) pay revision superannuation Assam State Electricity Board Revised Pay Rules 2017

The State of Karnataka v. Taghar Vasudeva Ambrish

04 Dec 2025 · J.B. Pardiwala; K.V. Viswanathan · 2025 INSC 1505

The Supreme Court upheld the exemption from GST on leasing residential premises as hostel accommodation to students and working professionals under Entry 13 of Notification No. 9/2017, rejecting the revenue's contention that the lessee must itself use the property as residence.

tax appeal_dismissed Significant GST exemption residential dwelling renting services hostel accommodation

Shubham Ganpati @ Ganesh Rathod v. The State of Maharashtra

04 Dec 2025 · Sanjay Karol; Nongmeikapam Kotiswar Singh · 2025 INSC 1509

The Supreme Court dismissed bail despite prolonged delay in framing charges but issued directions to expedite trial proceedings, emphasizing the right to a speedy trial under Article 21.

criminal appeal_dismissed Significant delay in framing charges right to speedy trial Article 21 Constitution of India Section 439 Cr.P.C.

Neeraj Yadav v. State of U.P. & Ors.

04 Dec 2025 · Sanjay Karol; Nongmeikapam Kotiswar Singh · 2025 INSC 1386
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The Supreme Court allowed the appeal and held that statements under Section 161 CrPC of a deceased can be dying declarations admissible under Section 32 Evidence Act, and that the power under Section 319 CrPC to summon additional accused must be exercised on cogent prima facie evidence without conducting a mini-trial.

criminal appeal_allowed Significant Section 319 CrPC summoning additional accused dying declaration Section 161 CrPC statement

Bhaskar Govind Gavate v. The State of Maharashtra & Ors.

04 Dec 2025 · Pamidighantam Sri Narasimha; Atul S. Chandurkar · 2025 INSC 1379
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The Supreme Court set aside the High Court's dismissal of a contempt petition alleging non-compliance of a land acquisition order, remanding the matter for fresh consideration of the clear and categorical directions issued.

civil appeal_allowed Significant contempt of court land acquisition possession mandamus

BPL LIMITED v. MORGAN SECURITIES AND CREDITS PRIVATE LIMITED

04 Dec 2025 · J.B. PARDIWALA; SANDEEP MEHTA · 2025 INSC 1380

The Supreme Court upheld an arbitral award granting contractual interest at 36% per annum on a bill discounting facility, holding such interest is not against public policy and the Usurious Loans Act does not apply to commercial bill discounting transactions.

commercial appeal_dismissed Significant Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 Bill Discounting Facility Interest Rate Penal Interest

Abhishek Gupta v. Dinesh Kumar & Ors.

03 Dec 2025 · Dipankar Datta; Augustine George Masih · 2025 INSC 1406
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The Supreme Court held that a non-party adversely affected by a Single Judge's writ order under Article 226 has a right to be heard and may maintain a special appeal despite Rule 5 of Allahabad High Court Rules, ensuring access to justice.

civil appeal_allowed Significant Rule 5 Allahabad High Court Rules 1952 special appeal maintainability writ petition Article 226 natural justice

Kangra Central Cooperative Bank Limited v. The Kangra Central Cooperative Bank Pensioners Welfare Association

03 Dec 2025 · Ahsanuddin Amanullah; Prashant Kumar Mishra · 2025 INSC 1416
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The Supreme Court dismissed the Special Leave Petition as not maintainable, holding that a second SLP challenging the same order after an earlier dismissal without liberty is barred, affirming the finality of the High Court's judgment and the dismissal of the review petition.

civil petition_dismissed Significant Special Leave Petition Article 136 Constitution of India Review Petition Maintainability

Bal Kumar Patel v. State of U.P

03 Dec 2025 · Sanjay Karol; Nongmeikapam Kotiswar Singh · 2025 INSC 1378

The Supreme Court upheld the requirement of prior High Court permission for withdrawal of prosecution against sitting or former MPs/MLAs under Section 321 CrPC and dismissed the appeal for failure to obtain such permission.

criminal appeal_dismissed Significant withdrawal of prosecution Section 321 CrPC High Court permission MP/MLA prosecution

Mission Accessibility v. Union of India & Ors.

03 Dec 2025 · Vikram Nath; Sandeep Mehta · 2025 INSC 1376
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The Supreme Court directed UPSC to ensure flexible scribe arrangements and implement screen reader technology to uphold constitutional equality and accessibility rights of persons with disabilities in public examinations.

constitutional petition_allowed Significant persons with disabilities equal opportunity Civil Services Examination scribe change

Rousanara Begum v. S.K. Salahuddin

02 Dec 2025 · Sanjay Karol; Nongmeikapam Kotiswar Singh · 2025 INSC 1375

The Supreme Court held that under the Muslim Women (Protection of Rights on Divorce) Act, 1986, a divorced Muslim woman is entitled to the return of properties given at marriage, setting aside the High Court's contrary order.

family appeal_allowed Significant Muslim Women (Protection of Rights on Divorce) Act, 1986 Section 3(1)(d) return of properties divorce

UMA MAHESWARI & ANR v. THE STATE & ANR

02 Dec 2025 · B. V. Nagarathna; Prasanna B. Varale · 2025 INSC 1494

The Supreme Court quashed criminal proceedings against appellants in a property fraud case, applying the principle of parity with earlier quashed accused in the same FIR under Section 482 CrPC.

criminal appeal_allowed Significant Section 482 CrPC quashing of criminal proceedings principle of parity fraudulent sale

Tuhin Kumar Biswas @ Bumba v. The State of West Bengal

02 Dec 2025 · Nongmeikapam Kotiswar Singh; Manmohan · 2025 INSC 1373

The Supreme Court discharged the accused at the charge framing stage due to absence of strong suspicion and material to sustain offences under Sections 341, 354C, and 506 IPC, emphasizing caution in criminal proceedings amid pending civil disputes.

criminal appeal_allowed Significant discharge under Section 227 CrPC wrongful restraint criminal intimidation voyeurism Section 354C IPC