Amit Kumar vs Union Of India

insc-2026-62 Supreme Court of India 15 January 2026 • CRIMINAL APPEAL NO. 1425 OF 2025 • 25 min read

2 cases cited (0 SG, 2 foreign) Cited by 1 case

Practice Areas

Constitution of India Mental Healthcare Act, 2017 National Trust Act, 1999 Rehabilitation Council of India Act, 1992 Rights of Persons with Disabilities Act, 2016 Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes (Prevention of Atrocities) Act, 1989 Transgender Persons (Protection of Rights) Act, 2019

Judges (2)

J.B. Pardiwala Delivered R. Mahadevan Coram

Parties (2)

Union of India Respondent Amit Kumar Appellant

Case Significance

Amit Kumar vs Union Of India is a Supreme Court of India decision dated January 15, 2026 (citation: insc-2026-62). Order in a criminal appeal concerning mandatory FIR registration upon disclosure of a cognizable offence and the duty of educational institutions regarding student safety. The Court reminded institutional administrations of their obligations under the law. The bench comprised Justices J.B. Pardiwala and R. Mahadevan. The judgment was delivered by Justice J.B. Pardiwala.

This case has been cited by 1 subsequent judgment. The judgment references 2 case citations.

Summary

Order in a criminal appeal concerning mandatory FIR registration upon disclosure of a cognizable offence and the duty of educational institutions regarding student safety. The Court reminded institutional administrations of their obligations under the law.