Supreme Court of India

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Amol Bhagwan Nehul v. State of Maharashtra

26 May 2025 · B. V. Nagarathna; Satish Chandra Sharma · 2025 INSC 782
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The Supreme Court quashed criminal proceedings against the appellant for alleged sexual offences, holding that the relationship was consensual and the prosecution was an abuse of process of law.

criminal appeal_allowed Significant Section 482 CrPC quashing of FIR consent under Section 90 IPC promise to marry

State of West Bengal v. Accused

23 May 2025 · Abhay S. Oka; Ujjal Bhuyan · 2025 INSC 778
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The Supreme Court restored the conviction under POCSO and IPC, declined to sentence the accused to imprisonment considering the victim's welfare and systemic failures, and directed comprehensive rehabilitation and policy reforms.

criminal appeal_allowed Significant POCSO Act Right to privacy of adolescents Sentencing discretion Victim rehabilitation

Sakhawat and Anr. v. State of Uttar Pradesh

23 May 2025 · Abhay S. Oka; Augustine George Masih · 2025 INSC 777

The Supreme Court acquitted appellants of murder charges due to prosecution's failure to investigate affidavits exonerating them, upholding the accused's right to a fair trial under Article 21.

criminal appeal_allowed Significant fair trial Article 21 eyewitness affidavits suppression of evidence

Chandra Bhan Singh v. State of Uttar Pradesh & Others

23 May 2025 · Abhay S. Oka; Augustine George Masih · 2025 INSC 763

The Supreme Court upheld the State's power to demand 10% of the total bid amount for minor minerals under a valid policy framed pursuant to statutory provisions, dismissing the appellant's challenge to the Demand Notice.

civil appeal_dismissed Significant District Mineral Foundation Mines and Minerals (Development and Regulation) Act, 1957 minor minerals Rule 68 Uttar Pradesh Minor Minerals Rules, 1963

K. Umadevi v. Government of Tamil Nadu

23 May 2025 · Abhay S. Oka; Ujjal Bhuyan · 2025 INSC 781
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The Supreme Court held that a woman government employee without custody of two children from a previous marriage is entitled to maternity leave for a child born from a subsequent marriage, affirming maternity leave as a facet of reproductive rights under Article 21.

labor appeal_allowed Significant maternity leave reproductive rights Article 21 Constitution Tamil Nadu Fundamental Rules 101(a)

Rajni v. State of Uttar Pradesh & Anr.

23 May 2025 · Abhay S. Oka; Ujjal Bhuyan · 2025 INSC 780
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The Supreme Court corrected typographical errors in the case numbers mentioned in its earlier judgment dated 20th May 2025.

criminal other Procedural typographical error case number correction Supreme Court order criminal appeal

JAIPUR VIDYUT VITRAN NIGAM LTD. & ORS. v. ADANI POWER RAJASTHAN LTD. & ANR.

23 May 2025 · M. M. Sundresh; Rajesh Bindal · 2025 INSC 770

The Supreme Court upheld that a government notification imposing charges constitutes a change in law event entitling compensation and carrying cost from the notification date under the PPA, dismissing the appeal.

administrative appeal_dismissed Significant change in law Power Purchase Agreement Evacuation Facility Charges Carrying cost

BANK OF INDIA v. M/S SRI NANGLI RICE MILLS PVT. LTD. & ORS

23 May 2025 · J.B. Pardiwala; Pankaj Mithal · 2025 INSC 765

The Supreme Court held that disputes between banks over secured assets under the SARFAESI Act must be resolved through mandatory arbitration under Section 11, and the Debt Recovery Tribunal lacks jurisdiction to adjudicate such inter-bank disputes.

civil appeal_dismissed Significant SARFAESI Act Section 11 arbitration hypothecation

Kasireddy Upender Reddy v. State of Andhra Pradesh

23 May 2025 · J. B. Pardiwala; R. Mahadevan · 2025 INSC 768
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The Supreme Court upheld the legality of the appellant's son's arrest, holding that the grounds of arrest were meaningfully communicated in compliance with Article 22 and BNSS, and dismissed the appeal challenging the detention.

criminal appeal_dismissed Significant Article 22 of Constitution of India grounds of arrest meaningful communication Section 47 BNSS

Sanjay Prakash v. Union of India

23 May 2025 · Abhay S. Oka; Ujjal Bhuyan · 2025 INSC 779
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The Supreme Court affirmed that CAPFs constitute Organized Group A Services entitled to NFFU benefits but upheld deputation of IPS officers as a permissible functional deviation, directing cadre review and recruitment rules amendment by the executive without mandating elimination of deputation.

administrative appeal_dismissed Significant Organized Group A Service Central Armed Police Forces Non-Functional Financial Upgradation Sixth Central Pay Commission

Sameer Sandhir v. Central Bureau of Investigation

23 May 2025 · Abhay S. Oka; Augustine George Masih · 2025 INSC 776

The Supreme Court held that prosecution can produce inadvertently omitted documents after filing the chargesheet under Section 173(5) CrPC, subject to trial scrutiny of their authenticity, and dismissed the appellant's challenge.

criminal appeal_dismissed Significant Section 173(5) CrPC supplementary chargesheet production of documents Prevention of Corruption Act

Agniraj & Ors. v. State through Deputy Superintendent of Police CB-CID

23 May 2025 · Abhay S. Oka; Ujjal Bhuyan · 2025 INSC 774

The Supreme Court set aside convictions based on unreliable eyewitness testimony and procedural lapses, emphasizing limited interference under Article 136 except in cases of manifest illegality.

criminal appeal_allowed Significant concurrent findings Article 136 Constitution of India eyewitness testimony minor witness

Peter Augustine v. K.V. Xavier

23 May 2025 · B.R. Gavai; Augustine George Masih · 2025 INSC 771

The Supreme Court held that consistent property documents suffice to decide title disputes without repeated remand, allowing the appeal and directing the High Court to decide the matter expeditiously.

civil appeal_allowed Significant property dispute sale deed conveyance deed settlement deed

OLD JALUKAI VILLAGE COUNCIL v. KAKIHO VILLAGE

23 May 2025 · J. B. Pardiwala; R. Mahadevan

The Supreme Court held that village recognition in Nagaland must comply with customary law and procedural criteria, requiring consent from ancestral landowners, and that inter-district boundary disputes alone cannot justify withholding recognition.

administrative other Significant village recognition No Objection Certificate customary law Article 371A

Vinod Infra Developers Ltd. v. Mahaveer Lunia & Ors.

23 May 2025 · J.B. Pardiwala; R. Mahadevan · 2025 INSC 772
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The Supreme Court held that a plaint cannot be rejected under Order VII Rule 11 CPC if it discloses at least one triable cause of action, reaffirming that unregistered documents do not confer title and revocation of power of attorney invalidates subsequent sale deeds.

civil appeal_allowed Significant Order VII Rule 11 CPC unregistered agreement to sell power of attorney registration of documents

Maya P.C. & Ors. v. The State of Kerala & Anr.

23 May 2025 · Abhay S. Oka; Augustine George Masih · 2025 INSC 773

The Supreme Court held that persons with disabilities regularised under a Government Order are entitled to probation, seniority, and promotion benefits, and a subsequent order denying these is discriminatory and unconstitutional.

labor appeal_allowed Significant persons with disabilities supernumerary posts probation seniority

The Reserve Bank of India v. M.T. Mani and Another

23 May 2025 · Abhay S. Oka; Augustine George Masih · 2025 INSC 769

The Supreme Court upheld the validity of the RBI’s 2020 Pension Scheme cut-off date, denying retrospective pension arrears to a retired employee who accepted the scheme’s terms.

civil appeal_allowed Significant RBI Pension Regulations Contributory Provident Fund pension arrears cut-off date

Dr. I.S. Tomar v. Invertis University

23 May 2025 · Abhay S. Oka; Augustine George Masih · 2025 INSC 775

The Supreme Court held that penalties under Section 26 of the NGT Act can only be imposed on persons with executive powers who willfully violate NGT orders, setting aside penalties against the Mayor who lacked such powers and accepted an unconditional apology.

environmental appeal_allowed Significant National Green Tribunal Act, 2010 Section 26 penalty municipal solid waste management environmental protection

Sulthan Said Ibrahim v. Prakasan & Ors.

23 May 2025 · J. B. Pardiwala; R. Mahadevan · 2025 INSC 764
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The Supreme Court dismissed the appellant's belated challenge to his impleadment and tenancy claim in a specific performance suit, affirming that res judicata bars re-litigation of settled issues and that possession transfer is implicit in the decree.

civil appeal_dismissed Significant Order I Rule 10 CPC Order XXII Rule 4 CPC res judicata specific performance

Pinky Meena v. High Court of Judicature for Rajasthan

22 May 2025 · B. V. Nagarathna; Satish Chandra Sharma · 2025 INSC 756

The Supreme Court set aside the discharge of a probationary judicial officer for minor omissions and procedural lapses, emphasizing adherence to natural justice and confirming her service.

civil appeal_allowed Significant probationer discharge natural justice Article 311 Rajasthan Judicial Service Rules