November 9, 2025 In Advovacy, Blog

SUPREME COURT RULES WRITTEN GROUNDS OF ARREST MUST BE FURNISHED IN LANGUAGE ARRESTEE UNDERSTANDS; OTHERWISE ARREST & REMAND ILLEGAL

Introduction The Supreme Court in the case titled Mihir Rajesh Shah v. State Of Maharashtra and Another (Criminal Appeal No.2195 Of 2025), examined whether grounds of arrest must be communicated in writing to comply with…

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November 8, 2025 In Advovacy, Blog

THE CLOUDED WILL: WHEN POSSESSION PREVAILS OVER PAPER OWNERSHIP

In S. Santhana Lakshmi & Ors. v. D. Rajammal, 2025 INSC 1197, the Supreme Court of India, comprising Justice Ahsanuddin Amanullah and Justice K. Vinod Chandran, delivered a nuanced judgment on 7 October 2025, exploring…

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November 8, 2025 In Advovacy, Blog

THE SEVEN-YEAR SILENCE: WHEN PRESUMPTION OF DEATH MEETS COMPASSIONATE APPOINTMENT

In The Commissioner, Nagpur Municipal Corporation & Ors. v. Lalita & Ors., 2025 INSC 1280, a Division Bench of the Supreme Court of India, comprising Justice Pankaj Mithal and Justice Prasanna B. Varale, delivered a…

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November 8, 2025 In Advovacy, Blog

ECHOES BEYOND THE GRAVE: WHEN DEAD LITIGANTS NULLIFY JUSTICE INTRODUCTION

In Vikram Bhalchandra Ghongade v. The State of Maharashtra & Ors., 2025 INSC 1283, the Supreme Court of India, through a Bench comprising Justices Pamidighantam Sri Narasimha and Atul S. Chandurkar, examined a striking question…

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November 1, 2025 In Advovacy, Blog

HIGH COURTS MUST KEEP THEIR HANDS AWAY WHEN SUPREME COURT IS SEIZED OF A MATTER’: SUPREME COURT PULLS UP UTTARAKHAND HIGH COURT

Introduction Environmental protection and constitutional governance intersect significantly when judicial proceedings encounter administrative delays and procedural complications. The Supreme Court of India, in the matter titled ‘In Re: T.N. Godavarman Thirumulpad v. Union Of India…

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November 1, 2025 In Advovacy, Blog

SIGNIFICANT GAPS IN CIRCUMSTANCIAL EVIDENCE: SUPREME COURT ACQUITS MAN ACCUSED OF RAPE, MURDER AND ROBBERY OF 85 YEAR OLD WOMAN

The Supreme Court of India delivered a significant Judgment in the case titled ‘Mohamed Sameer Khan v. State Represented by Inspector of Police (Criminal Appeal No. 2069 of 2024), presided over by the Two Judge…

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November 1, 2025 In Advovacy, Blog

THE TESTAMENT OF READINESS: UPHOLDING CONTRACTUAL SANCTITY IN SPECIFIC PERFORMANCE

INTRODUCTION In the recent Judgment of Annamalai v. Vasanthi & Others, 2025 INSC 1267, delivered on 29 October 2025, a Two-judge Bench comprising Justice J.B. Pardiwala and Justice Manoj Misra of the Supreme Court of…

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November 1, 2025 In Advovacy, Blog

WHEN MEMORY FALTERS, JUSTICE MUST NOT: THE SUPREME COURT ON WITNESS CREDIBILITY

WHEN MEMORY FALTERS, JUSTICE MUST NOT: THE SUPREME COURT ON WITNESS CREDIBILITY INTRODUCTION The credibility of witnesses forms the backbone of every criminal trial. Yet, in many cases, witnesses are hastily branded as “hostile” for…

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November 1, 2025 In Advovacy, Blog

WHEN FLAMES TEST FAITH: UPHOLDING FAIRNESS IN FIRE INSURANCE CLAIMS

WHEN FLAMES TEST FAITH: UPHOLDING FAIRNESS IN FIRE INSURANCE CLAIMS INTRODUCTION The Supreme Court’s Judgment in Orion Conmerx Pvt. Ltd. v. National Insurance Co. Ltd., 2025 INSC 1271 (Civil Appeal Nos. 3806 & 3855 of…

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November 1, 2025 In Advovacy, Blog

WHEN LAW LISTENS TO THE HEART: A COMPASSIONATE TURN IN CRIMINAL JUSTICE

INTRODUCTION In the Judgment of K. Kirubakaran v. State of Tamil Nadu, 2025 INSC 1272, delivered on October 28, 2025, the Supreme Court of India, comprising Justice Dipankar Datta and Justice Augustine George Masih, invoked…

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