Current Supreme Court Judgement of India

As Apex Authority, Supreme Court shapes legal structure through its current verdicts. Its decisions impact legal interpretation specifically in areas like fundamental rights and constitutional issues. The verdicts establish precedents that guide future matters.

Recent Supreme Court Verdicts

The following are the important and current verdicts of the Supreme Court which highlights important legal principles and clarifications in various cases -

Sugirtha vs Gowtham (2024)

The 2-Judge of the Bench of the Supreme Court comprising Justice Vikram Nath and Justice Prasanna B. Varale on 20th December, 2024 acknowledged the right of the Respondent as the natural guardian to visit the child and modified the visitation arrangement to prioritize the health and comfort of the child.

Tirith Kumar vs Daduram (2024)

The 2-Judge Bench of the Supreme Court comprising Justice C.T Ravikumar and Justice Sanjay Karol on 19th December, 2024 upheld the decision of the High Court. The Court underscored that equitable principles could be adopted to address gaps in tribal inheritance laws and to promote fairness for female descendants.

Dara Lakshmi Narayana vs State of Telangana (2024) 

A landmark decision of the Supreme Court where the Court quashed an FIR filed under Section 498A of Indian Penal Code in a matrimonial dispute. The Supreme Court condemned the growing misuse of the provision of Section 498A.

Parvin Kumar Jain vs Anju Jain (2024)

A landmark case of the Supreme Court regarding the issue of permanent alimony in the context of an irretrievably broken marriage. The 2-Judge Bench of the Supreme Court comprising Justice Vikram Nath and Justice Prasanna B Varale awarded a one-time permanent alimony of Rs. 5 Crores to the wife and Rs. 1 Crore for the maintenance of the son.

Digambar vs State of Maharashtra (2024)

The 2-Judge Bench of the Supreme Court comprising Justice B. R Gavai and Justice K.V Viswanathan on 20th December, 2024 ruled in favour of the Appellants and held that the allegations made by the complainant were vague and unsupported by sufficient evidence.

Table of Current Supreme Court Judgements

The table below provides a number of recent Supreme Court cases that showcase current advancements across different areas of law. It highlights the influential role of the Supreme Court in establishing legal precedents.

Significant Landmark Decisions

Important landmark judgments such as Abhayanand Mishra vs State of Bihar, Pulukuri Kottaya v Emperor and Veena Sethi vs State of Bihar provided clear and legal interpretation of the provisions. The following decisions continue to play a major role in advancing legal and social reforms.

Landmark Cases	Laws
Abhayanand Mishra v State Of Bihar	Criminal Law
Pulukuri Kottaya v Emperor	Criminal Law
Veena Sethi vs State Of Bihar	Constitutional Law
Mallikarjun Kodagali vs State Of Karnataka	Criminal Law
Neelam Katara Vs Union Of India	Criminal Law

Important Civil Law Judgements

Civil law verdicts are adjudicated by courts in civil cases which specifically involve disputes between individuals or organizations regarding rights, obligations and liabilities. These decisions resolve issues such as contracts, property, torts and family matters. It provides a legal solution or remedy for the parties involved. The following are some important civil law verdicts that have had a significant impact:

Important Civil Law Judgements	Laws
Raghunath Prasad vs Sarju Prasad	Civil Law
Khan Gul vs Lakha Singh	Civil Law
Bhatia International vs Bulk Trading	Civil Law
Saleem Bhai vs State of Maharashtra	Civil Law
Durga Prasad vs Baldeo	Civil Law
Bharat Aluminium Company vs Kaiser Aluminium Technical Services	Civil Law

Significance of Current Supreme Court Judgments for Judicial Service Examinations

The decisions adjudicated by the Supreme Court of India plays an important role in the preparation for Judicial Service Examinations. The following are the reasons why they are of paramount importance:

Influence on Legal Landscape: The decisions of the Apex Court play an important role in shaping legal system of nation. The decisions delivered by Courts influence how laws are applied in real-world scenarios.

Defining Legal Precedents: Verdicts of the Supreme Court offer binding precedents which acts as the cornerstone for legal awareness. The aspirants preparing for judicial exams must grasp these precedents as they form the base of questions in the examination.

Source of Exam Questions: A significant portion of questions in Judicial Service Examinations centres around understanding and analyzing current Supreme Court verdicts.