September 26, 2026 In Advovacy, Blog

SUPREME COURT STAYS THE HAND OF DEATH OPTING FOR REFORMATION OF THE ACCUSED

INTRODUCTION In Waris v. The State of Madhya Pradesh, 2026 INSC 1050, (decided on 24 September 2026), the Supreme Court of India, speaking through Justices Vikram Nath, Sandeep Mehta and Vijay Bishnoi, considered the conviction of…

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September 26, 2026 In Advovacy, Blog

CALCUTTA HIGH COURT RESTRAINS COERCIVE ACTION AGAINST ANANDABAZAR PATRIKA EDITOR AND JOURNALIST IN FIR OVER “GERUA GUNDAMI” HEADLINE

Ishani Datta Ray & Anr. v. The State of West Bengal & Ors., WPA 24272 of 2026 The Calcutta High Court, in an order passed by Justice Saugata Bhattacharyya on 24.09.2026, has restrained the Police from…

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September 26, 2026 In Advovacy, Blog

SUPREME COURT HOLDS CONTRACTUAL CLAUSE CAN BAR ARBITRATOR FROM AWARDING PRE-REFERENCE INTEREST IN PUBLIC WORKS DISPUTE

North Eastern Electric Power Corporation Limited v. Astra Construction Private Limited, 2026 INSC 1036 The Supreme Court, in a judgment delivered by Justice Pamidighantam Sri Narasimha and Justice Alok Aradhe on 22.09.2026, has set aside a…

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September 26, 2026 In Advovacy, Blog

SESSIONS COURT CANNOT IMPOSE SPECIAL CATEGORY SENTENCE BARRING STATUTORY REMISSION AND COMMUTATION

INTRODUCTION The Hon’ble Supreme Court of India recently clarified the legal boundaries regarding the sentencing powers of Trial Courts in murder cases. In Naval Kishore & Anr. v. State of Punjab (Criminal Appeal No. of…

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September 26, 2026 In Advovacy, Blog

ADVOCATE-CLIENT ACCOUNTABILITY, WHETHER A LITIGANT CAN RESILE FROM ORDERS PASSED ON THE STRENGTH OF ITS OWN COUNSEL’S SUBMISSIONS BEFORE A LOK ADALAT

INTRODUCTION The Hon’ble High Court of Delhi clarified the legal boundaries of the advocate-client relationship, specifically addressing whether a litigant can back out of a court settlement by blaming their own lawyer. Hon’ble Mr. Justice…

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September 26, 2026 In Advovacy, Blog

WHEN A TECHNICAL OBJECTION CANNOT UNDO A COMPLETED TRIAL

INTRODUCTION In Sanu Varghese v. Shoukkathali, 2026 INSC 1053, the Supreme Court of India considered an important question arising out of a cheque dishonour case under Section 138 of the Negotiable Instruments Act, 1881. The Judgment…

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September 26, 2026 In Advovacy, Blog

PART ACCEPTANCE OR PART REJECTION OF THE PROSECUTRIX’S STATEMENT IS NOT ALLOWED

INTRODUCTION In Paramjit Singh Bedi v. State of Punjab, 2026 INSC 1054, the Supreme Court of India considered an important question about the way evidence of a Prosecutrix should be looked at in a criminal case….

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September 19, 2026 In Advovacy, Blog

WHEN SERVICE ENDS BUT THE BATTLE FOR DISABILITY PENSION CONTINUES

INTRODUCTION In Union of India & Ors. v. Col. NC Isaac (Retd.), 2026 INSC 993, (decided on 15 September 2026), the Supreme Court of India, speaking through Justices Pamidighantam Sri Narasimha and Alok Aradhe, considered a…

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September 19, 2026 In Advovacy, Blog

NO RAILWAY TICKET FOUND AFTER AN ACCIDENT? CAN THE FAMILY STILL CLAIM COMPENSATION? HIGH COURT EXPLAINS

INTRODUCTION The Hon’ble High Court of Andhra Pradesh recently clarified the legal standards for granting compensation in railway accidents, specifically addressing the rights of passengers who lose their journey tickets in the aftermath of a…

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September 19, 2026 In Advovacy, Blog

CAN A FINANCE COMPANY TAKE YOUR VEHICLE WITHOUT NOTICE? SUPREME COURT EXPLAINS THE LAW ON REPOSSESSION

INTRODUCTION The Hon’ble Supreme Court of India recently reiterated the crucial distinction between the legitimate recovery of secured debts and the arbitrary, forceful seizure of assets by financial institutions. In Hari Dutta Sharma v. State…

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