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In June 2019, a Gujarat court sentenced former IPS officer Sanjiv Bhatt to life imprisonment for his role in a 1990 custodial death case. On 29 April 2025, the Supreme Court dismissed his application for bail and refused to suspend his sentence. The court has since directed that his appeal against the conviction be heard on an expedited basis.
In its 11 February 2021 judgment, the Supreme Court of India established significant principles regarding reasonable accommodation for persons with disabilities within the Union Public Service Commission civil services examination process. The precedent set by this decision continues to be cited by the Supreme Court in subsequent matters, as reported on 3 February 2025.
The Supreme Court overturned an Andhra Pradesh High Court verdict that had quashed a CBI FIR filed against two central government employees. The dispute involved the requirement of state consent for CBI investigations.
The Supreme Court set aside the death penalty imposed on a convict for the 2016 sexual assault and murder of a four-year-old boy. The court commuted the sentence, citing procedural and legal considerations.
The Supreme Court examined whether private property can be considered a 'material resource of the community' under Article 39(b) of the Constitution. The Court held that not all private property falls under this definition, limiting the state's power to acquire private assets for public distribution.
The Supreme Court heard a petition challenging the inclusion of the words 'socialist' and 'secular' in the Preamble of the Constitution, which were added via the 42nd Amendment. The Court delivered its verdict on the matter.
A seven-judge Constitution Bench of the Supreme Court delivered a 4:3 majority verdict on 7 November 2024, overruling the 1967 S. Azeez Basha v. Union of India decision. The Court established new legal principles for determining the minority status of educational institutions and directed that the specific claim of Aligarh Muslim University be decided by a regular bench based on these criteria.
The Supreme Court delivered a majority verdict ruling that all private properties cannot form part of the 'material resources of the community' under Article 39(b) of the Constitution and cannot be taken over by State authorities to subserve the common good. This overruled a 1978 ruling that held such acquisition was permissible.
The Supreme Court issued directives to strengthen the implementation of the Prohibition of Child Marriage Act, 2006. The ruling emphasizes the state's obligation to prevent child marriages and protect the rights of children.
The Supreme Court of India adjudicated the ADM Jabalpur v. Shivakant Shukla case regarding the scope of Executive powers during a national Emergency. The Court's judgment addressed the suspension of fundamental rights and the application of the Rule of Law under the Constitution.
The State of West Bengal filed an original suit before the Supreme Court challenging the CBI's authority to register cases and conduct investigations within the state without the state government's consent. The Union of India has raised a preliminary objection, arguing that the suit is not maintainable and that the CBI operates independently of the Union government.
The Supreme Court is overseeing the completion of stalled Amrapali Group projects to provide relief to homebuyers. As reported on 01 August 2024, the Supreme Court listed matters related to the Amrapali Group, including the case of Pawan versus Amrapali Silicon City Pvt. Ltd. and Anr., for further clarification and direction.
In Gene Campaign v Union of India, the Supreme Court heard petitions challenging the environmental release of genetically modified mustard. On 23 July 2024, the court delivered a split verdict regarding the regulatory approval granted to the release of DMH-11. Justice B.V. Nagarathna held that the Genetic Engineering Appraisal Committee failed to apply the precautionary principle, while Justice Sanjay Karol upheld the government's decision to allow the release.
In the matter of Gene Campaign versus the Union of India, the Supreme Court of India delivered a judgment on 23 July 2024. The court addressed the regulatory framework for genetically engineered organisms, specifically focusing on the prohibitions under Rule 7 concerning the import, export, manufacture, and use of genetically modified crops.
The Supreme Court ruled that Muslim women are entitled to claim maintenance from their husbands under Section 125 of the Code of Criminal Procedure (CrPC). The court clarified that this secular provision applies to all married women regardless of their religion.
A batch of petitions was filed seeking 100 percent verification of Electronic Voting Machine (EVM) data with Voter Verifiable Paper Audit Trail (VVPAT) slips. The Supreme Court rejected the plea for 100 percent verification.
Yusuf Alias Sonu was convicted for the rape and murder of an 11-year-old girl in Dehradun. Following a stay of his death sentence by the Supreme Court, the High Court of Uttarakhand issued a judgment on 2 May 2024, referring the criminal matter for confirmation.
The Supreme Court heard an appeal against a Bombay High Court judgment that had cancelled the caste certificate of Amravati MP Navneet Kaur Rana. The High Court had previously alleged that the 'mochi' caste certificate was obtained using fabricated documents.
B.A. Umesh alias Umesh Reddy is a serial killer convicted for rape and murder who has faced multiple legal challenges regarding his death sentence and solitary confinement. The Supreme Court of India ruled on 4 November 2022 that his decade-long solitary confinement was illegal due to the resulting mental trauma. Most recently, the Karnataka High Court rejected his petition concerning ongoing legal challenges to his conviction and sentencing as reported on 27 February 2024.
The Supreme Court clarified that its previous judgment decriminalising adultery does not apply to personnel in the Armed Forces. The court addressed concerns regarding service discipline and stability within the military services.
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