Article 142 – Lawcutor

Supreme Court Enhances Compensation to ₹3.78 Crore for Victim of Road Accident Suffering 100% Permanent Disability

Background On 10 April 2011, a motorcycle carrying Sushant Prabhakaran (driver) and Priyanka Das (pillion rider) was hit by a truck near Brijghat Bridge. Sushant died on the spot. Priyanka…

Supreme Court Protects Retiral Benefits Despite Invalidation of Caste Claim: Tokre Koli Case

Background The appellant was issued a caste certificate in 1984 as belonging to the “Tokre Koli” Scheduled Tribe. On that basis, he was appointed as Junior Engineer (Civil) with the…

Supreme Court Declares US Divorce Decree on Irretrievable Breakdown Not Enforceable in India; Grants Divorce Under Article 142 to Couple Married Under Hindu Rites

The Supreme Court on Wednesday held that a decree of divorce passed by a US court on the ground of irretrievable breakdown of marriage is not enforceable in India when…

Supreme Court Hears Presidential Reference on Governors’ Powers Over State Bills: Can Courts Set Timelines for Assent?

3 Sep 20253 Sep 2025

In a crucial constitutional hearing today, September 3, 2025, a five-judge Constitution Bench of the Supreme Court of India delved into a Presidential Reference seeking advisory opinions on the powers…

Timely Implementation of Resolution Plans: A Supreme Court Mandate

11 Nov 202411 Nov 2024

State Bank of India & Ors. v/s Consortium of Mr. Murari Lal Jalan and Mr. Florian Fritsch & Anr. 2024 INSC 852 In a critical ruling, a Supreme Court bench,…