Explained : Justice Surya Kant Ruling on Land-Acquisition
- Legal
- June 8, 2025

The Supreme Court in Rajendran (2025) held the 2016 SARFAESI Act Amendment is prospective. Pre-2016 loans retain broad redemption rights; post-2016 loans are restricted to auction-notice stage
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The Supreme Court’s ruling on the Waqf (Amendment) Act, 2025 marks a turning point in India’s religious property law. By abolishing the century-old doctrine of “Waqf by User,” mandating formal registration, and expanding State oversight of Waqf Boards, the Court has shifted the balance between community autonomy and government control. With 5.77 lakh properties valued at over ₹1.2 lakh crore at stake, the judgment could unlock economic potential but risks alienating minority institutions and reshaping the governance of all religious endowments in India.
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The Supreme Court in Maniklal Sahu v. State of Chhattisgarh clarified the law of causation in homicide. It ruled that even if death occurs months after an injury due to septicemia or pneumonia, the causal chain remains intact. Injuries sufficient in the ordinary course of nature to cause death must still be punished under Section 302 IPC. Our analysis explains the judgment, its strengths, weaknesses, and how judicial writing can be improved.
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The SC Ruling on Right to Shelter (2025) drew a sharp line between genuine homebuyers and speculative investors. While reaffirming housing as a fundamental right under Article 21, the Supreme Court also issued systemic reforms to strengthen India’s insolvency and housing sector.
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ABC Live unpacks the Supreme Court’s Presidential Reference on Governor & President’s assent powers. Why it matters now, how it affects Centre–State relations, and what the 14 questions mean for India’s democracy.
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n Ramesh Chand vs. Suresh Chand (2025), the Supreme Court clarified that only a registered sale deed transfers valid ownership. The Court rejected GPA, affidavit, receipt, and an unproved Will, and restored intestate succession to protect all heirs. This ABC Live report explains the ruling, its judicial correctness, and its broader impact on Will and Title Disputes in India.
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