August 23, 2025 In Advovacy, Blog

SUPREME COURT CLARIFIES COGNIZANCE BAR UNDER SEC. 195, CrPC FOR OFFENCES AGAINST PUBLIC SERVANTS

In a significant judgement in the case of Devendra Kumar v. State (NCT of Delhi) & Anr [SLP (Criminal) No. 12373 of 2025], the Supreme Court of India adjudicated on the scope and application of…

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August 23, 2025 In Advovacy, Blog

SUPREME COURT DENIES DEEMED EXPORT BENEFITS – HOLDS POWER PLANT IS NOT ‘GOODS’ UNDER FOREIGN TRADE POLICY

Introduction On August 19, 2025, the Supreme Court dismissed appeals by Nabha Power Limited (NPL) and Talwandi Sabo Power Limited (TSPL) in the case titled Nabha Power Limited v. Punjab State Power Corporation Limited and Others (Civil Appeal No. 8694 of…

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August 23, 2025 In Advovacy, Blog

SUPREME COURT’S APPROACH TO STRAY DOG MANAGEMENT: A CAUTIOUS STEP FORWARD

Introduction The Supreme Court of India recently delivered a landmark Judgment in the suo moto case titled In Re: “City Hounded By Strays, Kids Pay Price” (Suo Moto Writ Petition (Civil) No(s). 5 of 2025)…

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August 23, 2025 In Advovacy, Blog

THE TOLL OF INCONVENIENCE: SUPREME COURT ON CITIZENS’ RIGHTS AND ROAD CONCESSIONAIRE DUTIES

INTRODUCTION The Hon’ble Supreme Court of India, in the case of National Highways Authority of India & Anr. v. O.J. Janeesh & Ors. (Civil Appeal No. 22579 of 2025, decided on 18.08.2025)( Justice K. Vinod Chandran…

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August 23, 2025 In Advovacy, Blog

FROM MESSENGER TO MIDDLEMAN: THE SUPREME COURT’S REAFFIRMATION OF JUDICIAL LIMITS IN DEPARTMENTAL INQUIRIES

FROM MESSENGER TO MIDDLEMAN: THE SUPREME COURT’S REAFFIRMATION OF JUDICIAL LIMITS IN DEPARTMENTAL INQUIRIES   INTRODUCTION The Hon’ble Supreme Court of India in the case of State Bank of India & Ors. v. Ramadhar Sao…

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August 16, 2025 In Advovacy, Blog

SUPREME COURT RE-AFFIRMS STRICT PLEADING REQUIREMENT FOR ADVERSE POSSESSION CLAIMS

In a pivotal judgment, the Supreme Court of India rejected a plea based on adverse possession in the case of Kishundeo Rout & Ors. v. Govind Rao & Ors., holding that such a claim cannot be…

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August 16, 2025 In Advovacy, Blog

TELANGANA HIGH COURT MANDATES OCCUPANCY CERTIFICATE FOR ELECTRICITY CONNECTIONS IN MULTI-STOREY BUILDINGS

In a significant ruling reinforcing urban regulatory compliance, the Telangana High Court in the matter of ‘Mohammed Arif Rizwan vs. State of Telangana (W.P. No. 22672 of 2025)’, directed that electricity supply for multi-storeyed buildings…

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August 16, 2025 In Advovacy, Blog

SUPREME COURT STRIKES DOWN GENDER-BASED QUOTA IN ARMY’S JAG RECRUITMENT: MERIT MUST PREVAIL OVER GENDER

In a landmark judgment reinforcing gender equality in the armed forces, the Supreme Court of India delivered a significant ruling on August 11, 2025, in case of Arshnoor Kaur & Anr. v. Union of India &…

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August 16, 2025 In Advovacy, Blog

SUPREME COURT REINFORCES ARBITRATION AUTONOMY: NO ROLE FOR NON-SIGNATORIES, NO JUDICIAL INTERVENTION POST APPOINTMENT

On August 13, 2025, the Supreme Court of India delivered an important Judgment in Kamal Gupta & Anr. v. M/s L.R. Builders Pvt. Ltd. & Anr. (SLP (Civil) Nos. 4775-4779/2025), addressing two fundamental questions in arbitration law….

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August 16, 2025 In Advovacy, Blog

EX PARTE INJUNCTIONS AND THE RULE OF LAW: THE SUPREME COURT’S REAFFIRMATION OF PROCEDURAL SANCTITY

INTRODUCTION The Hon’ble Supreme Court of India, in the case of Time City Infrastructure and Housing Limited Lucknow v. State of Uttar Pradesh & Ors. (SLP (Civil) No. 21747 of 2025)( Justices JB Pardiwala and…

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