February 21, 2026 In Advovacy, Blog

FORGED DEGREES, SUPPRESSED ANTECEDENTS AND PERVERSE BAIL: SUPREME COURT REASSERTS DISCIPLINE IN GRANT OF LIBERTY

INTRODUCTION In Zeba Khan v. State of Uttar Pradesh & Others, reported as 2026 INSC 144, the Supreme Court of India, by Judgment dated 11 February 2026, delivered a significant ruling on the annulment of…

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February 21, 2026 In Advovacy, Blog

SUPREME COURT HOLDS THAT HOMEBUYER CANNOT BE COMPELLED TO ACCEPT POSSESSION WITHOUT OCCUPANCY CERTIFICATE OBTAINED BY BUILDER

Introduction The Supreme Court of India recently delivered a crucial judgment addressing the rights of homebuyers against real estate developers. The decision pertained to a batch of civil appeals, primarily titled Parsvnath Developers Ltd. v….

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February 21, 2026 In Advovacy, Blog

COOPERATION DOES NOT MEAN SELF-INCRIMINATION: SUPREME COURT SHIELDS ARTICLE 20(3) IN NDPS ANTICIPATORY BAIL

INTRODUCTION In Vinay Kumar Gupta v. State of Madhya Pradesh, Criminal Appeal arising out of SLP (Crl.) No. 20215 of 2025, decided on 16 February 2026, the Supreme Court of India, comprising Justice Sanjay Kumar…

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February 14, 2026 In Advovacy, Blog

TERMINATION OF ARBITRATOR’S MANDATE DOES NOT AUTOMATICALLY REQUIRE SUBSTITUTION; SECTION 29A MUST BE APPLIED CONTEXTUALLY

INTRODUCTION In Viva Highways Ltd. v. Madhya Pradesh Road Development Corporation Ltd. & Anr., decided on 6 February 2026, the Supreme Court of India, comprising Justice Sanjay Kumar and Justice Alok Aradhe, clarified an important…

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February 14, 2026 In Advovacy, Blog

CASTE-BASED KNOWLEDGE IS FOUNDATIONAL TO SC/ST ACT CHARGES; ABSENCE OF PRIMA FACIE MATERIAL WARRANTS DISCHARGE

INTRODUCTION In Dr. Anand Rai v. State of Madhya Pradesh & Anr., 2026 INSC 141, decided on 10 February 2026, the Supreme Court of India, comprising Justice Sanjay Karol and Justice Nongmeikapam Kotiswar Singh, delivered…

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February 14, 2026 In Advovacy, Blog

ANTICIPATORY BAIL CANNOT BE TIME-BARRED UNTIL FILING OF CHARGESHEET; PROTECTION CONTINUES ABSENT SPECIAL REASONS

INTRODUCTION In Sumit v. State of Uttar Pradesh & Anr., reported as 2026 INSC 145, the Supreme Court of India, by Order dated 9 February 2026, delivered a significant ruling reaffirming the settled constitutional position…

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February 14, 2026 In Advovacy, Blog

SUCCESSIVE FIRS AFTER BAIL ONLY TO PROLONG CUSTODY ABUSE OF PROCESS; FIT CASE TO INVOKE ARTICLE 32

Introduction In Binay Kumar Singh & Anr. v. State of Jharkhand & Ors. Writ Petition (Criminal) No. 55/2026, along with Criminal Appeal No. 815 of 2026 (SLP (Crl.) No. 20248/2025), the Supreme Court dealt with…

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February 14, 2026 In Advovacy, Blog

SUPREME COURT HOLDS INSOLVENCY AND BANKRUPTCY CODE CANNOT BE GUIDING PRINCIPLE FOR RESTRUCTURING OWNERSHIP AND CONTROL OF TELECOM SPECTRUM

Introduction In State Bank of India v. Union of India & Ors. (Civil Appeal No. 1810 of 2021 along with connected appeals), the Supreme Court addressed whether telecom service providers (TSPs) can invoke the IBC…

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February 14, 2026 In Advovacy, Blog

5 Reasons To Hire A Personal Injury Lawyer

Understanding Complex Legal Procedures Personal injury cases involve detailed rules, deadlines, and procedures that can be difficult to manage without experience. Many people underestimate how much paperwork and evidence gathering is required to build a strong claim. A…

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February 7, 2026 In Advovacy, Blog

ROAD RAGE DE-ESCALATION: STRATEGIES FOR STAYING SAFE WHEN TEMPERS FLARE

In the practice of law, regardless of jurisdiction, we observe a common pattern in vehicular disputes: what begins as a minor traffic infraction often escalates into significant criminal and civil liability. Whether navigating the interstate highways or the…

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