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Jharkhand Stamp Duty Memo Struck Down; Court Holds Extra Approval Requirement for Cooperative Societies Illegal and Burdensome for Property Registration: Supreme Court
In a landmark decision aimed at simplifying property transactions, the Supreme Court has struck down a 2009 memorandum issued by the Jharkhand Registration Department. The bench of Justices Pamidighantam Sri Narasimha and Atul S. Chandurkar termed the memo “illegal,” observing that it served no purpose other than…
Compensation Enhanced for Family of Deceased Motorcyclist; Court Considers Future Prospects and Proper Consortium in Fatal Accident Case: Supreme Court
In a landmark decision aimed at protecting road accident victims’ families, the Supreme Court has enhanced the compensation for the dependants of Sobran Singh, a 33-year-old motorcyclist who died after being hit by a rashly driven Gypsy in Jhansi. The bench, led by Justice N.V. Anjaria, delivered the order on December…
Disability-Rights Framework in Prisons Expanded; Nationwide Compliance and Detailed Reporting Directed for All States: Supreme Court
In a landmark move, the Supreme Court has expanded nationwide protections for prisoners with disabilities, ensuring uniform dignity and accessibility across all States and Union Territories. The bench of Justice Vikram Nath and Justice Sandeep Mehta made it clear that partial reforms were no longer sufficient and…
Clicking Photos or Videos of Women Without Consent During Non-Private Acts Does Not Constitute Voyeurism: Supreme Court
The Supreme Court recently clarified that clicking photos or recording videos of a woman without her permission during non-private acts does not constitute voyeurism under Section 354C of the Indian Penal Code (IPC). A bench comprising Justices NK Singh and Manmohan closed the case against Tuhin Kumar Biswas, who had…
Serious Procedural Flaws Noted; Bihar Murder Case Remanded for Fresh Examination under Section 313 CrPC: Supreme Court
The Supreme Court on Monday set aside a nearly decade-old murder conviction from Bihar after finding that the accused were denied the most basic safeguard of criminal justice, the right to reply to allegations in their own words under Section 313 CrPC. The bench of Justice Sanjay Karol and Justice Nongmeikapam…
Bail of Husband in Dowry Death Case Cancelled; Court Flags Investigation Lapses and Ignored Dying Declaration: Supreme Court
In a strong and significant order dated 28 November 2025, the Supreme Court cancelled the bail earlier granted by the Allahabad High Court to Raghvendra Singh, the husband accused in the alleged dowry death of his wife, Aastha @ Saarika. The bench led by Justice R. Mahadevan expressed serious concern over the…
Second Complaint After Closure Report in First Complaint Cannot Be Maintained by Adding New Offence for the Same Incident: Supreme Court
The Supreme Court has ruled that a second complaint filed under Section 200 of the Code of Criminal Procedure by the same complainant, concerning the very same incident for which a closure report had already been filed earlier, is not legally maintainable. The bench of Justice M.M. Sundresh and Justice Satish Chandra…
For Dishonour of an Account Payee Cheque, Complaint Must Be Filed at the Payee’s Home Branch Location; Court Interprets Section 142(2)(a) NI Act: Supreme Court
In a crucial ruling delivered on November 28, the Supreme Court settled the long-standing confusion regarding jurisdiction in cheque dishonour cases involving account payee cheques. The bench comprising Justice JB Pardiwala and Justice R Mahadevan held that complaints under Section 138 of the Negotiable Instruments…
‘Marriage Has Been Reduced to a Commercial Transaction Due to the Evil of Dowry’; Bail Refused in Dowry Death Case: Supreme Court
In a powerful judgment addressing the evil of dowry, the Supreme Court has cancelled the bail of Raghvendra Singh alias Prince, accused of poisoning his wife barely four months after their marriage. The Court invoked principles underlying the Dowry Prohibition Act and constitutional protections under Articles 14 and…
Bail Cancellation and Modification Pleas in Anisur Rahaman Murder Trial Rejected; Court Flags Concerns over Fair Trial and Hostile Witnesses: Supreme Court
In a charged and extended hearing on Wednesday, the Supreme Court refused two critical applications linked to the high-profile murder trial of SK Md. Anisur Rahaman. One application sought cancellation of his bail, while the other requested relaxation of his movement restrictions. The bench, while maintaining a firm…
