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In a landmark decision on April 26, 2024, the Supreme Court of India addressed a long-debated issue concerning the transparency and verifiability of the voting process in Indian elections. The case revolved around the use of Electronic Voting Machines (EVMs) and the Voter Verifiable Paper Audit Trail (VVPAT) system. The Court’s judgment aims to strike a balance between voter confidence and the logistical practicality of conducting elections in the world’s largest democracy.

The Supreme Court of India has scheduled the final hearing of appeals in the 2002 Godhra train burning case for May 6 and 7, 2025. This marks a significant development in a case that has remained a focal point of legal and political discourse for over two decades.

The Waqf (Amendment) Act, 2025, has emerged as a significant and controversial reform in India’s socio-religious legal landscape. Aimed at strengthening governance, ensuring gender representation, and promoting transparency in the administration of Waqf properties, the amendment has drawn both praise and criticism. As of April 17, 2025, the Supreme Court of India has intervened by clubbing several petitions against the Act and imposing a temporary stay on alterations to Waqf properties, thereby intensifying the ongoing legal and public discourse around this legislation.

On April 16, 2025, the Nagpur civic chief issued an unconditional apology in court for the demolition of the residence of Fahim Khan, a key accused in the March 2025 Nagpur violence. This incident has reignited discussions on the legal and constitutional boundaries of administrative actions, particularly in the

On April 3, 2025, the Supreme Court of India delivered a significant judgment in the case of Union of India & Anr. v. Jahangir Byramji Jeejeebhoy (D) Through His Legal Representative, addressing a critical issue regarding the condonation of an inordinate delay in filing a restoration application after a writ petition was dismissed due to non-prosecution. This case has important implications for the application of procedural law in India, specifically with regard to the strict adherence to time limits in judicial proceedings. The Court’s decision also reinforced the legal principle that delays must be justified by more than just the merits of the case.

On 7th April 2025, the Supreme Court of India delivered a pivotal judgment in the case of Krishna Devi v. Union of India (2025 INSC 24), clarifying an important procedural aspect under the Arbitration Act, 1940 - specifically, the starting point of the limitation period for challenging an arbitral award. This ruling has significant implications for arbitration jurisprudence in India, especially regarding how courts interpret procedural timelines in favor of justice and fairness.