Can a Person who is not a member of legislature be sworn as Minister of the State?
A Constitution Bench of Supreme Court had occasion to consider whether a person who is not a member of either House of the State Legislature could be appointed a Minister…
Can a person who is not a member of either House of Parliament be sworn in as the Prime Minister of India?
This question came before the court for consideration in the case of S.P. Anand, Indore vs H.D. Deve Gowda & Others, 1996. The Petitioner file the petition challenging the appointment…
The Relations and Distinctions between Article 74, 75 and Article 163 & 165
The Provisions 74. Council of Ministers to aide and advise President.— (1) There shall be a Council of Ministers with the Prime Minister at the head to aid and advise…
Post-dated Cheques as a Refund for a Security deposit: Supreme Court Judgment
Introduction: The Supreme Court of India, in M.S. Nagabhushan v. D.S. Nagaraja (2025 INSC 316), addressed a dispute concerning the dishonor of cheques under Section 138 of the Negotiable Instruments…
Cadre restructuring and Recruitment in public sector institutions: Supreme Court
Introduction: The Supreme Court of India, in Sports Authority of India & Anr. v. Dr. Kulbir Singh Rana (2025 INSC 319), addressed critical issues concerning employment regularization, cadre restructuring, and…
Interpretation of “manufacturing process”: Supreme Court Judgment in The State of Goa v Namita Tripathi
Introduction: The Supreme Court of India, in The State of Goa & Anr. v. Namita Tripathi (2025 INSC 306), dealt with a critical issue concerning the applicability of the Factories…
International custody battle involving Aadith Ramadorai: Sharmila Velamur v V. Sanjay
Introduction: The Supreme Court of India, in Sharmila Velamur v. V. Sanjay & Ors. (2025 INSC 299), examined a high-stakes international custody battle involving Aadith Ramadorai, a US citizen diagnosed…
The Extent of Supreme Court’s Power under Article 142
Supreme Court has very wide powers under Article 142 for doing complete justice. Apart from the jurisdiction and powers conferred on Supreme Court under Articles 32 and 136 of the…
The Principle of Finality and the Curative Petition
The principle of finality is insisted upon not on the ground that a judgment given by the apex Court is impeccable but on the maxium “Interest reipublicae ut sit finis…
Consensual relationships and the implications of false promises of marriage in cases involving allegations of rape under Section 376 of IPC: Supreme Court Judgment.
Introduction The Supreme Court of India, in the case of Rajnish Singh @ Soni v. State of U.P. & Anr. arising out of SLP (Crl.) No. 8549 of 2023, examined…