WHEN FLAMES TEST FAITH: UPHOLDING FAIRNESS IN FIRE INSURANCE CLAIMS INTRODUCTIONThe Supreme Court’s Judgment in Orion Conmerx Pvt. Ltd. v. National Insurance Co. Ltd., 2025 INSC 1271 (Civil Appeal Nos. 3806 & 3855 of 2020), delivered on 30 October 2025 by a Bench comprising Justices Dipankar Datta and Manmohan, reinforces the principles of good faith
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WHEN LAW LISTENS TO THE HEART: A COMPASSIONATE TURN IN CRIMINAL JUSTICE
INTRODUCTIONIn the Judgment of K. Kirubakaran v. State of Tamil Nadu, 2025 INSC 1272, delivered on October 28, 2025, the Supreme Court of India, comprising Justice Dipankar Datta and Justice Augustine George Masih, invoked its extraordinary powers under Article 142 of the Constitution of India to quash the conviction of an appellant under Section 366
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INTRODUCTIONIn the recent Judgment of Annamalai v. Vasanthi & Others, 2025 INSC 1267, delivered on 29 October 2025, a Two-judge Bench comprising Justice J.B. Pardiwala and Justice Manoj Misra of the Supreme Court of India clarified the scope of judicial interference under Section 100 of the Code of Civil Procedure, 1908 and reaffirmed the discretionary
... Continue Reading.HIGH COURTS MUST KEEP THEIR HANDS AWAY WHEN SUPREME COURT IS SEIZED OF A MATTER’: SUPREME COURT PULLS UP UTTARAKHAND HIGH COURT
IntroductionEnvironmental protection and constitutional governance intersect significantly when judicial proceedings encounter administrative delays and procedural complications. The Supreme Court of India, in the matter titled ‘In Re: T.N. Godavarman Thirumulpad v. Union Of India & Ors (Writ Petition (Civil) No. 202/1995)’, concerning illegal constructions and deforestation within the Corbett Tiger Reserve, was compelled to address
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The Supreme Court of India delivered a significant Judgment in the case titled ‘Mohamed Sameer Khan v. State Represented by Inspector of Police (Criminal Appeal No. 2069 of 2024), presided over by the Two Judge Bench of Justices Dipankar Datta and Augustine George Masih, which resulted in the acquittal of Mohamed Sameer Khan. The Appeal
... Continue Reading.India’s Reverse-Flip Wave: Regulatory Breakthroughs and Enabling Frameworks
[Dev Goyal and Manas Divetia are IV Year B.B.A. LL.B. (Hons.) students at Gujarat National Law University, Gandhinagar] India’s reverse‑flip moment is here, with major transactions demonstrating the practical benefits of its improved regulatory framework. Groww’s May 2024 return from Delaware coincided with impressive performance gains for the company, including a tripling of net profit to INR 1,819 crore and substantial
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[Himanshu K. Mishra is a fourth year student at the National Law Institute University, Bhopal] On October 1, 2025, the Reserve Bank of India (“RBI”) issued its Statement on Developmental and Regulatory Policies. Quietly buried in items 5 and 6 is a measure that, understated in tone, has a significant potential to fundamentally rewire India’s mergers and
... Continue Reading.SUPREME COURT HOLDS CONTENT OF DEED GOVERNS STAMP DUTY OVER NOMENCLATURE
The Supreme Court of India delivered a significant Judgment on October 8, 2025, in M/s Godwin Construction Pvt. Ltd. v. Commissioner, Meerut Division & Anr. (S.L.P. (CIVIL) No. 36434 of 2014), reaffirming a crucial precedent in stamp duty law. The Two-Judge bench of Justice Prashant Kumar Mishra and Justice Ahsanuddin Amanullah clarified that the content and legal effect
... Continue Reading.SUPREME COURT UPHOLDS DUE PROCESS IN EMPLOYMENT TERMINATIONS SETTING ASIDE SUSPENSION OF JHARKHAND SCHOOL TEACHERS
IntroductionIn a significant Judgment titled Ravi Oraon v. The State Of Jharkhand & Ors. (Civil Appeal No. 11748 of 2025), the Supreme Court of India recently restored the services of certain school teachers in Jharkhand who were dismissed months after their appointment on the ground of ineligibility, based on a charge not raised in the
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NOTE In view of the Diwali holidays, no new articles will be published during the week of 25th October 2025, as the Supreme Court will remain closed for the Diwali recess. We will resume publishing our regular articles from 1st November 2025. Wishing all our readers a very Happy and Prosperous Diwali! Read More
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