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(301) STATE OF KERALA AND OTHERS Vs. MOUSHMI ANN JACOB[SUPREME COURT OF INDIA] 20-02-2025
Interpretation of Exemption Notifications —A person claiming exemption under a notification must establish their entitlement, and the notification is to be interpreted strictly, with the court considering the literal and grammatical meaning of the words used
India Law Library Docid # 2422717

(302) BANK OF BARODA Vs. FAROOQ ALI KHAN AND OTHERS[SUPREME COURT OF INDIA] 20-02-2025
Judicial Review in Personal Insolvency Proceedings —High Courts should exercise restraint in interfering with personal insolvency proceedings under the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code (IBC) via Article 226, as this may preclude the statutory process and the Adjudicating Authority's role in determining debt existence under Section
India Law Library Docid # 2422718

(303) RACING PROMOTIONS PRIVATE LIMITED Vs. DR. HARISH AND OTHERS[SUPREME COURT OF INDIA] 20-02-2025
Scope of Judicial Review in Contractual Relationships —Judicial review of contractual relationships between the State/instrumentalities and private parties is limited, particularly regarding scope, ambit of work, and finances, unless there's evidence of largesse
India Law Library Docid # 2422719

(304) SAJID KHAN Vs. L RAHMATHULLAH AND OTHERS [SUPREME COURT OF INDIA] 20-02-2025
Service Law — Recruitment — Equivalence of Qualifications —The recruiting authority's determination of equivalence between qualifications is crucial, and courts should exercise restraint in interfering with such decisions, unless the authority's decision is arbitrary or illegal.
India Law Library Docid # 2422720

(305) JITENDER @ KALLA Vs. STATE (GOVT. OF NCT OF DELHI) AND OTHERS [SUPREME COURT OF INDIA] 20-02-2025
maintain the integrity of the judicial process and prevent misconduct

A. Advocate-on-Record's Responsibilities — An advocate-on-record is entirely responsible to the Supreme Court for the correctness of facts and documents in petitions/appeals/counter-affidavits, even if drafted by another advocate, and must verify the same to prevent suppression of facts and ensure justice
India Law Library Docid # 2422721

(306) VISHAL SHAH Vs. MONALISHA GUPTA AND OTHERS[SUPREME COURT OF INDIA] 20-02-2025
Passport Act, 1967 — Section 10 — Protection of Women from Domestic Violence Act, 2005 — Extradition Process in Quasi-Criminal Proceedings — Extradition process cannot be initiated against a defendant for non-appearance in quasi-criminal proceedings (e.g., under the Domestic Violence Act) when their passport has been impounded due to circumstances beyond their control — Quasi-criminal proceedings do not necessarily require personal appearance, and impoundment of passport constitutes a valid
India Law Library Docid # 2422749

(307) KAILASH KUMAR Vs. STATE OF HIMACHAL PRADESH AND ANOTHER[SUPREME COURT OF INDIA] 20-02-2025
Penal Code, 1860 (IPC) — Sections 307 and 34 — Bail — Cancellation of bail must be based on specific, post-grant conduct of the accused, such as breach of conditions, witness tampering, or evidence interference, rather than a re-evaluation of the case's merits — The Supreme Court allowed an appeal, setting aside a High Court order that had cancelled the bail of an accused — The Court found that the High Court erred in conducting a mini-trial and not considering relevant factors for bail cancella
India Law Library Docid # 2422822

(308) KAILASH KUMAR Vs. STATE OF HIMACHAL PRADESH AND ANOTHER[SUPREME COURT OF INDIA] 20-02-2025
Penal Code, 1860 (IPC) — Sections 307 and 34 — Grounds for Cancellation of Bail — Bail can be cancelled if the accused misuses the concession of liberty, delays the trial, influences/threatens witnesses, tampers with evidence, or if there's a supervening circumstance warranting reevaluation — The court must record satisfaction that one of these grounds exists before cancelling
India Law Library Docid # 2422800

(309) STATE OF HIMACHAL PRADESH Vs. RAJESH KUMAR @ MUNNU[SUPREME COURT OF INDIA] 20-02-2025
Penal Code, 1860 (IPC) — Sections 376 and 452 — Acquittal — Appeal against — The acquittal was upheld by the Supreme Court, which held that the prosecution's case was weakened due to the non-cooperation of the prosecutrix and her parents in the medical examination, the delay in lodging the FI
India Law Library Docid # 2423288

(310) KOLKATA TOURS AND TRAVELS (I) PVT. LTD. AND OTHERS Vs. UNION OF INDIA[SUPREME COURT OF INDIA] 20-02-2025
Haj Committee Act, 2002 — Courts may decline to interfere with policy implementation if it doesn't challenge the policy itself, but rather its initial teething issues, allowing policymakers time to address anomalies — The Supreme Court disposed of writ petitions filed by Haj Group Organisers (HGOs) challenging the allocation of quota for Haj pilgrims under the Haj-2025 Policy, as discussions led to equitable redistribution among HGOs; the Court allowed a deadline extension for submitting revised
India Law Library Docid # 2423726

(311) STATE OF RAJASTHAN Vs. SURENDRA SINGH RATHORE[SUPREME COURT OF INDIA] 19-02-2025
Registration of Second FIR — Generally, two FIRs cannot be registered for the same offence or incident, but exceptions exist where a second FIR presents a rival version, reveals new discoveries, or pertains to a larger conspiracy or separate incidents — Courts examine the facts and circumstances of both FIRs to determine if they relate to the
India Law Library Docid # 2422689

(312) ZON HOTELS PRIVATE LIMITED Vs. GOA COASTAL ZONE MANAGEMENT AUTHORITY AND OTHERS[SUPREME COURT OF INDIA] 19-02-2025
Environment (Protection) Act, 1986 — Coastal Regulation Zone (CRZ) Notification —Violations of Natural Justice — The Supreme Court held that the Goa Coastal Zone Management Authority's (GCZMA) order determining environmental compensation without issuing a Show Cause Notice or providing an opportunity of hearing to the appellant was a unilateral decision violating principles of natural justice.
India Law Library Docid # 2423010

(313) MAATR SPARSH AN INITIATIVE BY AVYAAN FOUNDATION Vs. UNION OF INDIA AND OTHERS[SUPREME COURT OF INDIA] 19-02-2025
Constitution of India, 1950 — Articles 14 and 15(3) — Right to Breastfeeding Facilities — The Supreme Court directs the Union of India to ensure that State Governments/Union Territories provide adequate facilities for breastfeeding mothers and infants in public places, in accordance with Articles 14 and 15(3)
India Law Library Docid # 2423045

(314) HITESH UMESHBHAI MASHRU Vs. THE STATE OF GUJARAT AND ANOTHER [SUPREME COURT OF INDIA] 18-02-2025
Penal Code, 1860 (IPC) — Sections-493 and 376(2)(n) — Anticipatory Bail — Grant of — The Supreme Court may grant anticipatory bail even after the filing of a charge-sheet, considering the peculiar circumstances of the case, without expressing opinion on the merits, to ensure the accused's liberty is protected while maintaining
India Law Library Docid # 2422722

(315) SUBHELAL @ SUSHIL SAHU Vs. THE STATE OF CHHATTISGARH[SUPREME COURT OF INDIA] 18-02-2025
Criminal Procedure Code, 1973 — Section 437(6) — Liberal Interpretation of Section 437(6) — Applications under Section 437(6) should be dealt with a liberal approach, prioritizing the accused's right to speedy trial and individual liberty
India Law Library Docid # 2422656

(316) JAIDEEP BOSE Vs. M/S. BID AND HAMMER AUCTIONEERS PRIVATE LIMITED[SUPREME COURT OF INDIA] 18-02-2025
Penal Code, 1860 (IPC) — Sections 499 and 500 — Defamation — In criminal defamation cases under sections 499 and 500 IPC, where the accused resides outside the Magistrate's jurisdiction, mandatory inquiry or investigation under Section 202 CrPC is required before issuing summons — Additionally, specific allegations are necessary to implicate individuals in key media positions (e.g., Editorial Directors), beyond mere oversight of publications — Furthermore, courts may quash proceedings
India Law Library Docid # 2422657

(317) IN RE: POLICY STRATEGY FOR GRANT OF BAIL[SUPREME COURT OF INDIA] 18-02-2025
Constitution of India, 1950 — Articles 14 and 21 — Right to Equality — Fair Treatment in Premature Release — State has a positive duty to consider all eligible convicts for premature release under its policy without requiring an individual application, to ensure fair treatment under Articles 14 and 21 of the Constitution
India Law Library Docid # 2422658

(318) BALAI CHANDRA MONDAL Vs. LAXMIPRIYA DEY AND ANOTHER[SUPREME COURT OF INDIA] 18-02-2025
Negotiable Instruments Act, 1881 —Section 138 —Sentencing Guidelines — Petitioner's sentence for dishonoring a cheque reviewed — Supreme Court directs partial release of deposited fine to respondent and return of remainder to petitioner, emphasizing proportionality of sentence to compensatory objectives of the Act.
India Law Library Docid # 2422729

(319) RAJEEV SURI Vs. ARCHAEOLOGICAL SURVEY OF INDIA AND OTHERS[SUPREME COURT OF INDIA] 18-02-2025
Constitutional Law — Protection of Historical Monuments — Writ Jurisdiction — Supreme Court intervenes to safeguard a historical monument, ordering removal of encroachments, transfer of control to governmental authority, and initiation of conservation efforts, highlighting judicial oversight in preserving cultural heritage.
India Law Library Docid # 2422730

(320) DR. POORNIMA ADVANI AND ANOTHER Vs. GOVERNMENT OF NCT AND ANOTHER[SUPREME COURT OF INDIA] 18-02-2025
Constitution of India, 1950 — Article 265 — Stamp Act, 1899 — Section 49(a) — Statutory Interpretation — Courts should interpret statutes practically to cover omitted scenarios, ensuring the law does not become unjust — The court should not deny relief to a person who lost an e-stamp paper simply because the statute doesn't explicitly provide for such cases, to avoid falling foul of Article 14 of the
India Law Library Docid # 2422879