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Major Supreme Court Rulings of February 2025: A Comprehensive Overview
The Supreme Court of India delivered several landmark judgments in February 2025, addressing critical legal issues such as arrest procedures, child custody, alimony, compassionate appointments, and constitutional rights. The apex court also passed significant rulings related to bail, domestic violence, tax laws, and narcotics regulations. This article highlights some of the most impactful Supreme Court verdicts of the month.
1. Police Must Inform Grounds of Arrest: Vihaan Kumar vs. State of Haryana
✔ Judgment Date: February 7, 2025
✔ Bench: Justice Abhay S Oka & Justice N Kotiswar Singh
✔ Relevant Laws: Article 22 (Constitution of India), IPC Sections 409, 420, 467, 468, 471, and 120-B
📌 Key Ruling:
The Supreme Court ruled that failure to inform an arrested individual about the grounds of arrest is unconstitutional. It emphasized that informing an arrestee of the reason for detention is not a mere formality but a fundamental right under Article 22(1). The court further criticized the police’s inhumane treatment of the accused and directed the State Government to ensure compliance with constitutional safeguards.
2. Compassionate Appointments Only in Extreme Financial Hardship: Canara Bank vs. Ajithkumar G.K.
✔ Judgment Date: February 11, 2025
✔ Bench: Justice Dipankar Datta & Justice Prashant Kumar Mishra
✔ Relevant Laws: Articles 226 and 142 (Constitution of India)
📌 Key Ruling:
The court held that compassionate employment should only be granted in cases of extreme financial distress. It ruled that the benefit applies only to families below the poverty line struggling for basic sustenance, not merely to those facing a decline in their standard of living due to the death of the breadwinner.
✔ Judgment Date: February 12, 2025
✔ Bench: Justice Abhay S Oka, Justice Ahsanuddin Amanullah & Justice Augustine George Masih
✔ Relevant Laws: Hindu Marriage Act (Sections 24 & 25), Hindu Adoption & Maintenance Act (Section 18)
📌 Key Ruling:
The Supreme Court ruled that a spouse is entitled to claim permanent alimony or maintenance even if their marriage is declared void. The judgment clarified that the grant of maintenance is at the discretion of the court, and pending final disposal of marriage annulment cases, courts can grant interim maintenance under Section 24 of the Hindu Marriage Act.
Conclusion
February 2025 witnessed critical legal pronouncements shaping Indian jurisprudence, particularly concerning personal rights, employment policies, and criminal procedures. These rulings reinforce constitutional protections, regulate state actions, and ensure legal clarity in matters affecting citizens' lives.
As legal developments continue to unfold, these judgments set important precedents for law enforcement agencies, the judiciary, and individuals seeking justice in India.
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