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Supreme Court Acquits Dashwanth in 2017 Tamil Nadu Child Rape-Murder Case: Overturns Death Sentence Citing Prosecution Failures

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In a landmark judgment that underscores the primacy of proof beyond reasonable doubt over moral convictions, the Supreme Court of India has acquitted Dashwanth, who was sentenced to death by…

Supreme Court Quashes Rajasthan High Court’s CBI Transfer Order in Granite Mining Extortion Case

In a significant ruling on judicial review powers, the Supreme Court of India has allowed the State of Rajasthan's appeal, setting aside the Rajasthan High Court's orders that transferred the…

Supreme Court Sets Aside Decree in Motorcycle Dealership Dispute: Emphasizes Procedural Fairness Over Rigidity

In a ruling that reinforces the principle that procedural law should serve justice rather than obstruct it, the Supreme Court of India has allowed an appeal by M/s Anvita Auto…

Supreme Court Upholds Higher Stamp Duty on Security Bond cum Mortgage Deeds: No Relief for Borrowers and Developers

In a ruling that clarifies the classification of financial security instruments, the Supreme Court of India has dismissed appeals challenging the imposition of stamp duty under Article 40 of Schedule…

Supreme Court Orders Immediate Release of Life Convict in Maharashtra Honour Killing Case After 22 Years

In a compassionate ruling highlighting the nuances of remission guidelines, the Supreme Court of India has directed the immediate release of Anilkumar alias Lapetu Ramshakal Sharma, a life convict who…

Supreme Court Upholds Beautification Projects at Nagpur’s Futala Lake, Rules It Not a Statutory Wetland

8 Oct 20258 Oct 2025

In a significant ruling on environmental conservation and urban development, the Supreme Court of India dismissed an appeal by the Swacch Association, Nagpur, challenging constructions and recreational activities around Futala…

Supreme Court Shuts Down MLA’s Corruption Probe Bid Against Kerala CM: “Fight Political Battles at the Ballot Box, Not Courtroom

On October 6, 2025, the Supreme Court dismissed a high-stakes petition by Kerala Congress MLA Mathew A. Kuzhalnadan seeking an investigation into alleged corruption involving Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan and…

Supreme Court Issues Notice to Centre on Habeas Corpus Petition Challenging Sonam Wangchuk’s NSA Detention Amid Ladakh Unrest

On October 6, 2025, the Supreme Court issued notice to the Central Government in a habeas corpus petition filed by Gitanjali J. Angmo, wife of Ladakh social activist and education…

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Delhi High Court Upholds Conviction in POCSO Case: Neighbor Sentenced to 6 Years for Assaulting Minor Girl

In a significant ruling emphasizing child protection, the Delhi High Court on September 12, 2024, dismissed the appeal of Jitender alias Raju, upholding his conviction for sexually assaulting a six-year-old…

Supreme Court Acquits Student in 27-Year-Old Forgery Case: Vandana vs State of Maharashtra

In a significant ruling, the Supreme Court of India has acquitted Vandana, a former student accused of forging her marksheet and revaluation notification to secure admission to BSW Part-III at…