The SC Affirms Money Laundering as a ‘Continuing Offence
Introduction In the landmark judgment that was delivered on March 17, 2025, the Supreme Court had dismissed the appeal of the former Gujarat IAS of
Supreme Court Expands Safety Net: Mother-in-Law Recognized as Legal Representative in Landmark Ruling
Introduction The landmark decision, the Supreme Court of India has broadened the definition of the term “legal representatives” under t
Supreme Court Removes Legal Hurdles for Slum Redevelopment Projects
INTRODUCTION The Supreme Court of India has just delivered a milestone judgment regarding redevelopment of ‘censused slums’ unde
Bail Conditions Must Be Considered in Preventive Detention Cases
Introduction The a landmark judgment that was delivered on the 6th of March 2025, the Supreme Court overturned the preventive detention order of Jo
Stronger Child Protection: SC Rules on Sentencing in POCSO & IPC Cases
INTRODUCTION Recently, the Supreme Court of India ruled in Gyanendra Singh @ Raja Singh v. State of Uttar Pradesh that when an offender has been co
Injunctions Still Matter: SC Upholds Liability for Past Violation
Introduction The Supreme Court has ruled that a party remains liable for violating an injunction order while it was in force, even if the order the
Injunction Breaches Are Independent Wrongs, Rules Supreme Court
Introduction Injunctions are important to ensure the rule of law in that they avert illegal activities and uphold parties’ rights in legal contro
The Supreme Court Affirms Right Against Disability-Based Discrimination as Fundamental
The Supreme Court Affirms Right Against Disability-Based Discrimination as Fundamental Introduction The Supreme Court of India has affirmed
Shahzadi Khan’s Execution in UAE: Legal Challenges and Diplomatic Concerns
INTRODUCTION The case of Shahzadi Khan, an Indian from Uttar Pradesh, who was given the death penalty for murdering a baby in the United Arab Emira
Supreme Court: Fact Discovery Must Be Linked to Accused’s Confessional Statement Under S.27 Evidence Act
Introduction In a history-making ruling that is bound to sharpen how criminal cases are constructed, the Supreme Court today held that all fact dis
