NEWS & INSIGHTS

OVERVIEW OF THE CASE The Supreme Court reaffirmed that a subsequent reversal of law (i.e., a later decision by a higher or larger Bench) is not a valid ground to seek a review of its earlier judgment under Order XLVII, Rule 1 CPC . This principle is rooted in the Explanation to Order XLVII, Rule 1 CPC , which explicitly bars review on the ground that the law on which judgment was based has since changed. The Court emphasised the importance of finality of judgments ; allowi

OVERVIEW OF THE CASE In a landmark observation, the Supreme Court of India flagged an archaic gap in the current legal framework and urged the government to include adult widowed sisters as dependents under compensation statutes.The Court highlighted the need to modernize laws to reflect evolving social realities and ensure gender-equitable justice. Key Highlights: Case Title: XYZ v. Union of India (Civil Appeal No. — /2025) Court: Supreme Court of India Bench: Justice