August 30, 2025 In Advovacy, Blog

SUPREME COURT CLARIFIES THAT SUBSTITUTION OF PROPRIETOR FOR BUSINESS NAME DOES NOT DEFEAT CAUSE OF ACTION IN SUIT PROCEEDINGS

The Supreme Court of India rendered a significant Judgment on August 26, 2025, in the case titled Dogiparthi Venkata Satish and Another v. Pilla Durga Prasad & Others. (SLP(C) No. 25938 of 2023). The Bench…

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August 30, 2025 In Advovacy, Blog

RULE 102 ORDER XXI CPC: SUPREME COURT CLARIFIES PROTECTION FOR BONA FIDE PURCHASERS WITH INDEPENDENT TITLE CHAIN AGAINST TRANSFEREE PENDENTE LITE BAR

Introduction The Supreme Court of India delivered its Judgment in Tahir V Isani vs. Madan Waman Chodankar (Since Deceased) Now Through His Legal Representatives & Others (SLP(C) No. 15167 of 2022). The Two Judges Bench…

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August 30, 2025 In Advovacy, Blog

WHEN DELAY ISN’T DISOBEDIENCE: SC ON LIMITS OF CONTEMPT JURISDICTION

INTRODUCTION The Supreme Court of India in the case of A.K. Jayaprakash (Dead) through LRs v. S.S. Mallikarjuna Rao & Anr. Contempt Petition (Civil) Nos. 1002–1003 of 2023 in Civil Appeal Nos. 6732–6733 of 2009…

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August 30, 2025 In Advovacy, Blog

SUPREME COURT REITERATES REQUIREMENT FOR PROOF BEYOND REASONABLE DOUBT IN CIRCUMSTANTIAL EVIDENCE CASE

The Supreme Court, in a powerful judgment in the case of Putai v. State of Uttar Pradesh [Criminal Appeal Nos. 36-37 of 2019 with 154 of 2025], rigorously examined the evidentiary standards required in criminal trials, particularly…

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August 30, 2025 In Advovacy, Blog

SUPREME COURT UPHOLDS EXPORTERS’ RIGHTS: PROCEDURAL ERRORS CANNOT DEFEAT MEIS BENEFITS

INTRODUCTION On 19 August 2025, the Supreme Court of India delivered a significant ruling in M/s Shah Nanji Nagsi Exports Pvt. Ltd. v. Union of India (2025 INSC 1032) (Justice NV Anjaria and Justice Aravind…

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August 30, 2025 In Advovacy, Blog

SUPREME COURT CLARIFIES SCOPE OF RECALL/REVIEW UNDER SECTION 362, CrPC IN CRIMINAL PROCEEDINGS

The Supreme Court, in a recent decision in Vikram Bakshi & Ors. v. R.P. Khosla & Anr [SLP (Crl.) No. 3425 of 2022], has dealt in detail with the limits of criminal courts’ powers to…

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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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