Whether High Courts can exercise inherent powers under Section 482 CrPC (now Section 528 BNSS) to quash proceedings initiated under Section 12(1) of the Protection of Women from Domestic Violence Act, 2005.
Supreme Court of India · 21 May 2025
The High Court cannot convert an appeal into a revision suo motu while acting on an accused’s appeal.
Supreme Court of India · 17 May 2025
The court exercised Section 482 CrPC powers to prevent a young woman (21 years) from facing unnecessary criminal prosecution without sufficient material evidence.
Bombay High Court · 15 May 2025
The Search under NDPS Act valid if conducted by In-Charge SHO in absence of designated officer, holds Supreme Court.
Supreme Court of India · 14 May 2025
The Supreme Court rules that Section 10 of the Transfer of Property Act does not apply to government land allotments made in public interest.
Supreme Court of India · 14 May 2025
The Supreme Court cautions against misuse of Section 498A IPC in matrimonial disputes lacking specific evidence.
Supreme Court of India · 14 May 2025
The scope of Admissibility of an unregistered agreement to sell in a suit for specific performance under the proviso to Section 49 of the Registration Act, 1908.
Supreme Court of India · 10 May 2025
The Summoning of an additional accused under Section 319 Cr.P.C. based on prima facie evidence and the defence of alibi in criminal proceedings.
Supreme Court of India · 8 May 2025
The Court differentiated between the desire or wish to marry, and the false promise of marriage as a basis for consent.
Supreme Court of India · 7 May 2025
The Supreme Court rules that courts can suo motu dismiss suits under Order XII Rule 6 CPC if a plaintiff's own admissions defeat the claim, without requiring a formal application.
Supreme Court of India · 7 May 2025
The Subject is to define the limited scope of recalling witnesses under Order XVIII Rule 17 CPC that is clarification by court only, not for party-led cross-examination.
Supreme Court of India · 6 May 2025
The scope of exemption under Section 17 of the Limitation Act requires proof that fraud concealed the right to sue, not just fraud in the transaction.
Supreme Court of India · 6 May 2025
The Supreme Court ruling on the inadmissibility of police testimonies regarding witness statements under Section 161 Cr.P.C.
Supreme Court of India · 14 May 2025
The Supreme Court sets aside condonation of 1,116-day delay in appeal against ex-parte decree, citing abuse of legal process.
Supreme Court of India · 14 May 2025
The Supreme Court restores CPI(M) MLA A. Raja's 2021 election by overturning Kerala High Court's annulment, holding he belongs to the Hindu Parayan caste and did not convert to Christianity.
Supreme Court of India · 7 May 2025
The Supreme Court upheld the forfeiture of earnest money under an Advance Sale Agreement, ruling that such forfeiture is valid.
Supreme Court of India · 2 May 2025
