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Rape Case Against Ex-Judge Quashed as Complaint Was Filed After Consensual Relationship Turned Sour: Supreme Court
The Supreme Court of India recently quashed the criminal proceedings against a retired judicial officer, Biswajyoti Chatterjee, who was accused of rape, cheating, and intimidation by a woman. The woman claimed that Chatterjee exploited her under the false pretext of marriage. The case, titled Biswajyoti Chatterjee vs.…
SEBI Cannot Reopen Proceedings Without Sufficient Grounds as Principle of Res Judicata Applies: Supreme Court
The Supreme Court of India delivered a significant ruling on April 7, 2025, affirming that the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) cannot reopen concluded proceedings without valid grounds. The Court applied the principle of res judicata, meaning that once an issue has been conclusively resolved, it cannot…
Re-Evaluation Marks Cannot Be Backdated to Original Result to Claim Appointment Eligibility by Ineligible Candidate: Rajasthan High Court
In a recent decision, the Rajasthan High Court rejected a petition filed by a candidate seeking appointment to the post of Physical Training Instructor (PTI), who had cleared the qualifying exam only after a re-evaluation process. The Court upheld the principle that the result of re-evaluation does not relate back to…
Death Penalty in Child Rape-Murder Case Set Aside Due to Illegal Confession Admission and DNA Evidence Lapses: Supreme Court
In a significant judgment, the Supreme Court of India has overturned the conviction of Karandeep Sharma, also known as Razia or Raju, who was earlier sentenced to death for the rape and murder of a minor in the state of Uttarakhand. The conviction was based on offenses punishable under various provisions of the Indian…
Writ Courts Can Suo Motu Strike Down Subordinate Legislation Violating Fundamental Rights and Binding Precedents: Supreme Court
Title: Supreme Court Judgment on Writ Courts' Suo Motu Powers to Strike Down Subordinate Legislation Violating Fundamental Rights – Bihar Rajya Dafadar Chaukidar Panchayat Case Introduction to the Case and Court's Power The Supreme Court of India recently delivered a significant judgment, affirming that Writ Courts…
Man Can't Be Convicted for Abetment of Wife's Suicide Solely Based on Past Quarrels or Marital Strain: Supreme Court
In a significant ruling, the Supreme Court of India acquitted Ravindra Singh, who had been convicted nearly three decades ago for allegedly causing his wife’s suicide. The case, titled Ravindra Singh vs. The State of Uttarakhand through Home Secretary, involved the interpretation of Section 306 of the Indian Penal…
Heated exchange in Supreme Court as lawyers object to order by Justice Bela Trivedi against AoR
In a dramatic exchange at the Supreme Court, Justice Bela Trivedi and Justice Satish Chandra Sharma confronted Advocate-on-Record (AoR) P Soma Sundaram and his colleagues over the filing of a "vexatious petition" in a criminal matter, leading to a temporary breakdown in communication between the Bench and the Bar. The…
Prior Enmity Can Indicate Motive But Also Raise Possibility Of False Accusation: Supreme Court Acquits Man In 30-Year-Old Murder Case
In a landmark judgment, the Supreme Court has overturned the conviction of a man in a 30-year-old murder case, citing the possibility of false accusations due to prior enmity between the accused and the deceased. The court emphasized that although enmity could establish a motive for a crime, it also creates room for…
Senior Citizens Act Doesn't Mandate Eviction Of Children From Parents' Home In Every Case, Supreme Court Rejects Mother's Plea To Evict Son
The Supreme Court of India on March 27, 2025, dismissed a plea filed by an elderly mother seeking the eviction of her son from their ancestral home. The case involved a strained relationship between the mother and her son, who was accused of ill-treating his parents. The Court clarified that the Maintenance and…
India on Brink of One Person One Family: Supreme Court on Family Disputes
In a significant ruling, the Supreme Court of India has observed the erosion of the concept of "family" while hearing a plea related to a family dispute in Samtola Devi v. State of Uttar Pradesh & Others. The case concerned 68-year-old Samtola Devi's request to evict her eldest son, Krishna Kumar, from the family home…
