July 15, 2026 In Advovacy, Blog

THE “RIGHT TO PRIVACY” SHIELDS NO SECRET: THE SHIFTING TIDES OF MATRIMONIAL LAW IN INDIA

For years, the phrase “Right to Privacy” under Article 21 has been wielded as an absolute shield in matrimonial litigation. Husbands and wives routinely invoked it to block the production of crucial electronic records, hotel…

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July 15, 2026 In Advovacy, Blog

Supreme Court Revives POCSO Case Against School Headmistress for Not Reporting Child Sex Abuse, Says Doing Own Verification No Excuse

AAA VERSUS LINDA SEMA & ORS SLP Criminal No. 4772 of 2024 The Supreme Court has restored criminal proceedings against a school headmistress in Arunachal Pradesh who, on receiving an eight-year-old student’s complaint of sexual…

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July 11, 2026 In Advovacy, Blog

Are There Various Legal Rules in Divorce Among Different Countries?

Introduction Divorce is a legal process that formally ends a marriage, but the way that process works can vary significantly from one country to another. While many people assume divorce laws are generally the same…

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July 11, 2026 In Advovacy, Blog

SUPREME COURT REINFORCE STRICT TIMELINES FOR ADDITIONAL DOCUMENTS IN COMMERCIAL SUITS

INTRODUCTION In M/S. Levitate Mobile Technologies Pvt.Ltd. v. M/S. Standard Chartered Bank & Anr. (decided on 09 July 2026), the Supreme Court of India, speaking through Justices Sanjay Karol and Nongmeikapam Kotiswar Singh, addressed the…

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July 11, 2026 In Advovacy, Blog

‘MERE NON-COMMUNICATION WITH WIFE NOT CRUELTY’: SUPREME COURT SETS ASIDE HUSBAND’S S.498A CONVICTION OVER WIFE’S SUICIDE

INTRODUCTION In the significant ruling of Jayesh Kanna v The Assistant Commissioner Law and Order (West) Etc Criminal Appeal Nos. 2382 – 2383 Of 2026, involving the scope of cruelty under Section 498A of the…

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July 11, 2026 In Advovacy, Blog

PREVENTION OF CORRUPTION ACT: MERE PRESENCE OF OFFICER WHEN SUPERIOR ACCEPTED BRIBE NOT ENOUGH TO INFER CRIMINAL CONSPIRACY

INTRODUCTION The Supreme Court has reaffirmed in the case of State of Uttar Pradesh Versus A.K Gaba Etc Criminal Appeal No(S). 3383-3385 Of 2025, a foundational principle of criminal jurisprudence under the Prevention of Corruption…

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July 11, 2026 In Advovacy, Blog

SUPREME COURT HOLDS ATTESTATION DOES NOT PROVE GENUINENESS OF A WILL WHEN THERE ARE SUSPICIOUS CIRCUMSTANCES

INTRODUCTION The Hon’ble Supreme Court of India recently tackled a fascinating question regarding the true value of a registered Will when its surrounding circumstances scream of foul play. In Sardari Lal v. Bishan Dass &…

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July 11, 2026 In Advovacy, Blog

STATUTORY AMALGAMATION DOES NOT DEFEAT A LANDLORD’S RIGHTS UNDER THE RENT ACT

INTRODUCTION On 9 July 2026, the Supreme Court of India delivered an important Judgment in British Motor Car Company (1939) Ltd. v. M/s Hindustan Commercial Bank Ltd. (since merged with Punjab National Bank) & Anr.,…

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July 4, 2026 In Advovacy, Blog

THE SUPREME COURT REDEFINES MAGISTRATE’S ROLE IN SESSION TRIABLE COMPLAINT CASE

INTRODUCTION In Neeraj Gupta v. Pradeep Kumar Bansal & Ors., 2026 INSC 660, decided on 1 July 2026, by a bench comprising Justice Sanjay Karol and Justice Nongeikapam Kotiswar Singh, the principal issue before the…

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July 4, 2026 In Advovacy, Blog

COURTS MUST ORDER PSYCHOLOGICAL ASSESSMENT OF CHILD ONLY IF NECESSARY; MINIMUM INTRUSION SHOULD BE NORM

Introduction In the case of Sheetal Vasant Thakur v. Chirag Arora (2026 INSC 638), decided by Justice Sanjay Karol and Justice Nongmeikapam Kotiswar Singh on 11 June 2026, at the intersection of child custody, the…

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