July 18, 2026 In Advovacy, Blog

SUPREME COURT REAFFRIMS PUBLIC INTEREST REMAINS A PRIORITY WHEN THE STATE IS IN THE PROCESS OF AQCUISITION OF A PROPERTY

INTRODUCTION On 11 July 2026, the Supreme Court of India delivered a significant Judgment in Alok Kotahwala & Ors. v. Jaipur Metro Rail Corporation Ltd. & Ors., 2026 INSC 682. The Judgment was authored by…

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July 18, 2026 In Advovacy, Blog

SCOPE AND DUTY OF THE FIRST APPELLATE COURT UNDER ORDER XLI RULE 31 CPC

INTRODUCTION In Lakshmi v. Gopi & Ors., 2026 INSC 709 (decided on 15 July 2026), the Supreme Court of India, speaking through Justices Sanjay Karol and Vipul M. Pancholi, although the dispute originated from the…

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July 18, 2026 In Advovacy, Blog

SUPREME COURT HOLDS PROPERTY CONVEYED IN SALE DEED CANNOT BE CHANGED THROUGH RECTIFICATION DEED WITHOUT ORIGINAL TRANSFEROR’S CONSENT

INTRODUCTION In Venkatesha and Anr. v. K.M. Venkatamuniyappa (D) Thr. Lrs. & Ors. (decided on 14 July 2026), the Supreme Court of India, speaking through Justices Dipankar Datta and Vipul M. Pancholi, the Supreme Court…

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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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