Supreme Court Empowers Victims in Cheque Bounce Cases: No Need for Special Leave to Appeal Acquittals
In a landmark ruling(*M/s. Celestium Financial v. A. Gnanasekaran & Ors.*, 2025 INSC 804), the Supreme Court of India clarified that victims of cheque bounce offences under Section 138 of…
Supreme Court protects the rights and dignity of senior citizens
In a significant ruling aimed at protecting the rights and dignity of senior citizens, the Supreme Court of India allowed an appeal by **Urmila Dixit**, a senior citizen and mother,…
Meritocracy and uniformity in judicial appointments
Introduction In a landmark judgment delivered on 20 May 2025, the Supreme Court of India revisited and refined the structural framework governing recruitment and promotion in the subordinate judiciary. This…
Supreme Court’s Split Verdict on Advocate Misconduct
Background: The case arose from a special leave petition filed by N. Easwaranathan, one of the accused in a criminal case under the SC/ST (Prevention of Atrocities) Act, 1989 and…
Supreme Court Cancels Bail in Child Trafficking Case and takes Strong Stance on Victims’ Rights
Supreme Court Reinstates Bail Cancellation in Child Trafficking Cases Pinki v. State of Uttar Pradesh: Supreme Court Reinstates Bail Cancellation in Child Trafficking Cases The recent judgment from the Supreme…