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Supreme Court Questions Madhya Pradesh Police on Suicide Ruling in Rifle Death Case, Probes Murder Possibility

The Supreme Court expressed skepticism about the feasibility of a person shooting themselves in the chest with a rifle in a case initially deemed a suicide by the Madhya Pradesh…

Supreme Court Overturns Cheque Dishonor Conviction After Voluntary Settlement in NI Act Case

The Supreme Court ruled that a conviction under Section 138 of the Negotiable Instruments Act, 1881 (NI Act), cannot stand once a complainant signs a compromise deed acknowledging full settlement…

Supreme Court Upholds Telangana’s 4-Year Study Rule for Medical Admission Domicile Quota

On September 1, 2025, the Supreme Court allowed an appeal by the State of Telangana, overturning a Telangana High Court ruling that had relaxed the requirement for permanent residents to…

Supreme Court Questions 2014 Pramati Ruling, Seeks Review of RTE Act Exemption for Minority Schools

1 Sep 20251 Sep 2025

The Supreme Court raised concerns about the 2014 Pramati Educational & Cultural Trust judgment, which exempted minority schools, both aided and unaided, from the Right of Children to Free and…

Supreme Court Dismisses PIL Challenging E20 Petrol Policy, No Ethanol-Free Option for Older Vehicles

1 Sep 20251 Sep 2025

In a significant ruling today, the Supreme Court of India dismissed a Public Interest Litigation (PIL) that sought to challenge the Union Government’s Ethanol Blending Programme, specifically the mandatory nationwide…

Supreme Court Reverses Punjab Constable’s Reinstatement Over Repeated Unauthorized Absences Content

1 Sep 20251 Sep 2025

The Supreme Court recently overturned the reinstatement of a former Punjab Armed Forces Constable, citing his repeated unauthorized absences from duty. The decision, delivered by Justices J.K. Maheshwari and Vijay…

Supreme Court Acquits Man After 12 Years, Citing Flawed Eyewitness Testimony

The Court overturned a murder conviction, highlighting the importance of consistent and credible witness accounts. The Supreme Court of India recently acquitted Vinobhai in a murder case (Criminal Appeal No.…

Supreme Court: Injunction Simpliciter Suit Cannot Be Dismissed Solely for Lack of Declaratory Relief Under Section 34 SRA

16 Jan 202516 Jan 2025

The Supreme Court noted that a suit filed solely for injunction simpliciter cannot be dismissed merely because it does not include a declaratory relief under Section 34 of the Specific…

Supreme Court Clarifies Application of Section 113B: Acquits Accused in Dowry Death Case

15 Jan 202515 Jan 2025

The Supreme Court, on January 9, acquitted an accused of charges under cruelty and abetment of suicide, emphasizing that Section 113B of the Indian Evidence Act (Presumption as to dowry…

Supreme Court Grants Bail to Former Tihar Jail Deputy Superintendent in Custodial Death Case

Background of the Case The Supreme Court on January 6 granted bail to former Deputy Superintendent of Tihar Jail, Narendra Meena, who was accused in connection with the custodial death…