January 10, 2026 In Advovacy, Blog

SUPREME COURT CLARIFIES: WHEN USING THE TERM “ARBITRATION” IS NOT ENOUGH IN ALCHEMIST HOSPITALS VS ICT HEALTH

Introduction On 06.11.2025, the Apex Court n Alchemist Hospitals vs ICT Health Technology Services India Pvt Ltd., 2025 INSC 1289 reiterated that principle of arbitration law and examined whether a clause described as “arbitration” tantamount…

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January 10, 2026 In Advovacy, Blog

POWER TO CONDONE DELAY LIES ONLY WITH COURTS, NOT TRIBUNALS UNLESS STATUTE EXPRESSLY PERMITS: SUPREME COURT

The Supreme Court of India delivered a landmark judgment in The Property Company P Ltd. versus Rohinten Daddy Mazda (Special Leave Petition (Civil) No. 3906 of 2017). This Judgment was delivered by the Two Judge…

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January 10, 2026 In Advovacy, Blog

WHEN THE HIGHEST BID IS STILL NOT ENOUGH: PRESERVING THE SANCTITY OF PUBLIC AUCTIONS

INTRODUCTION In Golden Food Products India v. State of Uttar Pradesh & Ors., 2026 INSC 22, the Supreme Court of India revisited the contours of fairness, arbitrariness and public accountability in State-conducted auctions. The Judgment,…

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December 27, 2025 In Advovacy, Blog

DELHI HIGH COURT HOLDS EMPLOYABILITY ALONE CANNOT DEFEAT A WIFE’S CLAIM TO MAINTENANCE

Introduction The case of A v. State and Anr. CRL.REV.P. 210/2018, CRL.M.A. 4612/2018, decided by the High Court of Delhi on 13 October 2025, was heard by Hon’ble Mr. Justice Sanjeev Narula. The Revision Petition…

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December 27, 2025 In Advovacy, Blog

SUPREME COURT CLARIFIES BACK WAGES NORMS IN WRONGFUL TERMINATION WHEN EMPLOYER FAILS TO PROVE GAINFUL EMPLOYMENT

Introduction The Supreme Court of India in Dinesh Chandra Sharma (Dead) Through LRs v. Bhartiya Paryatan Vikas Nigam Limited & Anr. (Civil Appeal arising out of SLP (C) No. 8180/2020) revisited the principles governing back…

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December 27, 2025 In Advovacy, Blog

LIBERTY, VICTIM’S VOICE AND JUDICIAL DISCIPLINE: RECALIBRATING BAIL JURISPRUDENCE UNDER THE SC/ST (PREVENTION OF ATROCITIES) ACT

INTRODUCTION The Supreme Court of India, in Lakshmanan v. State through the Deputy Superintendent of Police & Others, SLP (Crl.) Nos. 6647–6650 of 2025, reported as 2025 INSC 1483, delivered a significant judgment on 19…

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December 27, 2025 In Advovacy, Blog

A NAME IN THE RECORDS, NOT A TITLE IN LAW: MUTATION, WILLS, AND THE LIMITS OF REVENUE JURISDICTION

INTRODUCTION The Supreme Court of India, in Tarachandra v. Bhawarlal & Another, Civil Appeal No. 15077 of 2025 (arising out of SLP (C) No. 22439 of 2024), reported as 2025 INSC 1485, delivered an important…

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December 27, 2025 In Advovacy, Blog

FROM SEALS TO SIGNATURES: INDIA’S QUIET MUCH NEEDED CHANGE IN TESTAMENTARY SUCCESSION

INTRODUCTION Succession law, though seldom discussed until loss strikes, governs one of the most intimate transitions in human life; the passage of property, responsibility and legacy from one generation to the next. In December 2025,…

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December 20, 2025 In Advovacy, Blog

CHILD TRAFFICKING| SUPREME COURT LAYS DOWN GUIDELINES TO EVALUATE EVIDENCE OF VICTIMS

Introduction The Supreme Court of India’s Judgment in K.P. Kirankumar @ Kiran v. State by Peenya Police, (Criminal Appeal arising out of SLP (Crl.) No. 11287 of 2025) is a significant pronouncement on child trafficking…

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December 8, 2025 In Advovacy, Blog

SUPREME COURT UPHOLDS INCLUSIVITY FOR UPSC EXAMINATIONS; ISSUES DIRECTIONS REGARDING SCREEN READERS, SCRIBES AND SUBSTANTIVE EQUALITY

The Supreme Court of India delivered a significant Judgment in the case titled ‘Mission Accessibility V. Union of India & Ors.’ Writ Petition (Civil) No. 206 of 2025, heard and decided by Justices Vikram Nath…

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