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

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

LEASING A RESIDENTIAL FLAT DOES NOT DEFEAT CONSUMER STATUS; DOMINANT PURPOSE TEST REAFFIRMED

INTRODUCTION In Vinit Bahri and Another v. M/s MGF Developers Ltd. and Another, reported as 2026 INSC 114, the Supreme Court of India, by a Judgment dated 4 February 2026, delivered an important pronouncement on…

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February 7, 2026 In Advovacy, Blog

STATUTORY AUTHORITIES MUST STEP IN WHEN HOUSING SOCIETY STALLS MEMBERSHIP; TENANCY HISTORY CANNOT DEFEAT COOPERATIVE RIGHTS

INTRODUCTION In Shashin Patel & Anr. v. Uday Dalal & Ors., 2026 INSC 125, decided on 5 February 2026, the Supreme Court of India, speaking through a Bench comprising Justice Vikram Nath and Justice Sandeep…

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February 7, 2026 In Advovacy, Blog

POWER OF REVIEW NOT INHERENT; EXECUTIVE AUTHORITIES CANNOT REOPEN CONCLUDED QUASI-JUDICIAL ORDERS

INTRODUCTION In State of West Bengal & Ors. v. Jai Hind Pvt. Ltd., 2026 INSC 132, the Supreme Court of India, speaking through Justice Nongmeikapam Kotiswar Singh, delivered a constitutionally significant ruling restraining executive authorities…

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February 7, 2026 In Advovacy, Blog

CONSENSUAL RELATIONSHIPS CANNOT BE CRIMINALISED AS RAPE; FALSE PROMISE OF MARRIAGE REQUIRES LEGAL POSSIBILITY AND FRAUD AT INCEPTION

INTRODUCTION In Pramod Kumar Navratna v. State of Chhattisgarh & Ors., 2026 INSC 124, decided on 5 February 2026, the Supreme Court of India, comprising Justice B.V. Nagarathna and Justice Ujjal Bhuyan, delivered a crucial…

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February 7, 2026 In Advovacy, Blog

SUPREME COURT HOLDS ARREST UNDER BHARATIYA NAGARIK SURAKSHA SANHITA MUST BE BASED ON FRESH MATERIAL NOT ON GROUNDS IN S.35(3) NOTICE

In a landmark Judgment in the case titled Satender Kumar Antil v. Central Bureau of Investigation (MA NO.2034 OF 2022, that strengthens protections for personal liberty, the Supreme Court of India has tightened the framework…

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