Supreme Court Weekly Digest March 2025 [March 24 - 31, 2025]

Citations 2025 LiveLaw (SC) 339 to 2025 LiveLaw (SC) 372BNS / IPCSections 143, 147, 153 (A), 295, 436 and 332 IPC - In cases of group clashes where a large number of persons are involved, Courts must be cautious to ensure that no innocent bystander is convicted and deprived of their liberty. In such type of cases, the Courts must be circumspect and reluctant to rely upon the testimony...

Supreme Court Weekly Digest March 2025 [March 17 - 23, 2025]

Supreme Court Weekly Digest March 2025 [March 17 - 23, 2025][2025 LiveLaw (SC) 311 to 2025 LiveLaw (SC) 338]AdministrationJudicial Review - Administrative Decisions - Courts should be cautious in interfering with the administrative decisions of the Governing Board, particularly when such decisions are in furtherance of implementing a statutorily approved Master Plan. (Para 16)...

Supreme Court Criminal Digest- March 2025

BailAnticipatory Bail - Condition for Automatic Custody Upon Charge-Sheet Submission - Such a specific direction, mandating coercive steps for custody, was improper. When granting anticipatory bail, the court should leave it open for the trial court to decide on bail after the charge-sheet is filed and the accused appears. (Para 3) Ritesh Kumar v. State of Bihar, 2025 LiveLaw (SC) 326Arrest...

Supreme Court Monthly Digest March 2025

(Citations 2025 LiveLaw (SC) 274 to 2025 LiveLaw (SC) 372)AdministrationCompliance with Court Orders - Delay and Obstination - Harassment of Daily Wage Workers - The Supreme Court dismissed a Special Leave Petition filed by the Union Territory, observing that the case presented a "glaring and textbook example of obstination" by state officials who took 16 years to comply with a High Court...

Supreme Court Weekly Digest March 2025 [March 10 - 16, 2025]

Citations 2025 LiveLaw (SC) 298 to 2025 LiveLaw (SC) 310Administrative LawCompliance with Court Orders - Delay and Obstination - Harassment of Daily Wage Workers - The Supreme Court dismissed a Special Leave Petition filed by the Union Territory, observing that the case presented a "glaring and textbook example of obstination" by state officials who took 16 years to comply with a High...

Supreme Court Annual Digest 2024: Subject-Wise Index

Subject-wise Index - AdministrationIn public law proceedings, when it is realised that the prayer in the writ petition is unattainable due to passage of time, constitutional courts may not dismiss the writ proceedings on the ground of their perceived futility. In the life of litigation, passage of time can stand both as an ally and adversary. Our duty is to transcend the constraints of time...

Supreme Court Weekly Digest With Subject /Statute Wise Index [March 01 to 09]

Supreme Court Weekly Digest March 2025 [March 1 - 9, 2025](Citations 2025 LiveLaw (SC) 274 to 2025 LiveLaw (SC) 297) AdvocateAdvocate-Client Relationship - Undertakings given by advocates must be with the client's express authorization. A lawyer-client relationship is fiduciary in nature and the former is cast in terms of agency of the latter. It is also clear that the lawyer is to respect...

Supreme Court Annual Digest 2024 [Arbitration And Conciliation Act]

Section 33 - Although the Arbitral Tribunal becomes functus officio after passing an award, it would still retain the limited jurisdiction to clarify or correct errors in an award. North Delhi Municipal Corporation v. S.A. Builders Ltd., 2024 LiveLaw (SC) 1010Section 11 (6) - Arbitration clause - Interpretation - Pro-arbitration approach - Mutual Consent - Validity and interpretation...

Supreme Court Annual Digest 2024: POCSO Act

Protection of Children from Sexual Offences Act, 2012Sections 4, 6, 29 and 30 - Presumption under the POCSO Act – Applicability and Conviction - Sentence Modification - Socio-Economic Considerations - Parole Denial - The Supreme Court upheld the conviction of the appellant under Sections 302, 364, and 377 of IPC and Sections 4 and 6 of the POCSO Act for the aggravated penetrative sexual...

Supreme Court Annual Digest 2024: Land Laws

LAND LAWS - SUPREME COURT ANNUAL DIGEST 2024Tamil Nadu Town and Country Planning Act, 1972; Sections 36, 37, and 38 - Acquisition and release of land designated for public purposes - The suit land, originally shown in private ownership in the 1978 and 1981 Layout Plans, was reserved for "public purpose" under the Tamil Nadu Town and Country Planning Act. However, no acquisition proceedings...

Supreme Court Annual Digest 2024: Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act [UAPA]

Bail under UAPA, 1967 – Applicability of Section 43-D(5) – Principles and Constitutional Considerations – Long Incarceration and Delay in Trial - Prima Facie Assessment - Fundamental Rights and Speedy Trial - Precedence of Constitutional Rights - The Supreme Court reiterated the principles governing the grant of bail under Section 43-D(5) of the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act,...

Supreme Court Annual Digest 2024: Service Law

SERVICE LAWS - SUPREME COURT ANNUAL DIGEST 2024AdministrationConstitution of India - Article 16(1), 16(4) and 335 - Efficiency of Administration - Article 335 does not limit sub-classification; rather, it reinforces the importance of inclusion and equality in public services in line with Article 16(1). State of Punjab v. Davinder Singh, 2024 LiveLaw (SC) 538In public law proceedings, when it...