Keeping Pace with Legal Change
The Supreme Court used its extraordinary power under Article 142 to end the marriage of R. Annamalai and Lalitha Subanam since it couldn’t be fixed. Even if mediation didn’t work, the court made sure that both sides got justice by giving them money and putting an end to the case.
In Sushila & Others vs. State of U.P., the Supreme Court made it clear that criminal cases under Section 498A IPC and the Dowry Prohibition Act cannot go forward without specific and credible accusations. The case represents a big step toward stopping the misuse of marriage rules.
The Supreme Court said that state governments can’t invalidate Form C under the Central Sales Tax Act of 1956. It said that Rule 17(20) of the Rajasthan Sales Tax Rules is not legitimate because it goes against Central Rules. The decision keeps the federal balance in taxes.
The Supreme Court said in the case of Rikhab Birani v. State of Uttar Pradesh that civil problems like breach of contract cannot be considered criminal cheating unless there is proof that the person who broke the contract was dishonest from the start.
The Supreme Court of India made history when it determined that an agreement to sell does not give someone property rights or ownership. The Court threw out a bogus lawsuit, which shows that you need a sale document to claim rights to property that can’t be moved.
The Supreme Court’s Nandini Sundar verdict balanced constitutional enforcement of rights with legislative authority by addressing SPO abuses, mandating inquiries, and outlining proper law-challenge procedures. It reinforced separation of powers while ensuring victim rehabilitation and upholding the rule of law.
The Supreme Court will remain closed on June 6 if the Government declares Bakrid on that date, aligning its holiday schedule with official moon-sighting announcements to provide clarity for litigants, lawyers, and staff while ensuring procedural consistency across the judiciary.
Justice Yashwant Varma faces India’s first judicial impeachment after a probe uncovered burnt currency at his residence, leading Parliament to consider removal proceedings. This unprecedented move tests constitutional safeguards, balancing accountability against independence and setting a milestone in judicial ethics.
During North Sikkim’s devastating June 2025 landslides, the Disaster Management Act 2005 enabled swift declaration of disaster status, NDRF deployment, funding from the NDRF, and coordinated efforts between state authorities, armed forces, and BRO, ensuring timely rescue and relief operations.
Amendment 2025 raises Ladakh’s reservation cap from 50% to 85%, excluding EWS, extending quotas to government jobs and professional colleges. The regulation aims to enhance indigenous representation and broader local education access, implementing effective safeguards to ensure fairness and efficacy.
