August 8, 2026 In Advovacy, Blog

WHEN A DEFECTIVE COMPLAINT CANNOT BE RESURRECTED: THE LIMITS OF SECTION 319 IN CHEQUE DISHONOUR PROCEEDINGS

INTRODUCTION The Supreme Court of India, in Manjula Kapoor v. State of Himachal Pradesh & Anr., 2026 INSC 789, examined whether a company, which had not been arraigned as an accused in a complaint under…

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August 8, 2026 In Advovacy, Blog

Supreme Court Narrows “Criminal Antecedents” to Grave and Heinous Offences, Clears Way for Withdrawal of FIRs Against NEET Protesters

The Supreme Court, on August 3, 2026, clarified its July 28, 2026 interim Order in Shailendra Mani Tripathi v. Union of India, 2026 SCC OnLine SC 1409, holding that the expression “criminal antecedents” used in…

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August 8, 2026 In Advovacy, Blog

THE LIMITS OF REVISIONAL JURISDICTION IN CHEQUE DISHONOUR CASES

INTRODUCTION In Kuntegowda v. Thurubaiah (decided on 04 August 2026), the Supreme Court of India, speaking through Justices B.V. Nagarathna and Ujjal Bhuyan, reinforced two important legal principles. First, once the execution of a cheque…

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August 8, 2026 In Advovacy, Blog

WHEN INTERIM RELIEF MEETS CONSTITUTIONAL FINALITY

INTRODUCTION The Supreme Court of India, in Government of India & Anr. v. Sri Devraj Urs Medical College, 2026 INSC 799, decided on 04 August 2026, revisited an important question concerning the effect of interim…

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August 8, 2026 In Advovacy, Blog

Understanding Your Legal Rights After an Insurance Claim Denial

Introduction That denial letter arrives — and suddenly everything feels stuck. Whether you filed for property damage, a vehicle accident, a business loss, or a medical bill, most people assume the denial ends it. Done….

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August 8, 2026 In Advovacy, Blog

COMPREHENSIVE/ PACKAGE MOTOR INSURANCE COVERS VEHICLE OCCUPANTS: SUPREME COURT EXPLAINS DIFFERENT TYPES OF POLICIES

INTRODUCTION The Hon’ble Supreme Court of India examined crucial legal questions regarding compliance with Section 146 of the Motor Vehicles Act, 1988 (MVA), the classification of motor vehicle insurance policies and the extent of coverage…

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August 8, 2026 In Advovacy, Blog

SUPREME COURT EXPLAINS PARAMETERS ON RECALL OF WITNESS UNDER ORDER 18 RULE 17 CPC

INTRODUCTION The Hon’ble Supreme Court of India recently tackled a critical procedural question regarding the scope and limits of recalling a witness and reopening evidence at the fag end of a civil trial. In K….

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August 1, 2026 In Advovacy, Blog

SUPREME COURT: WIFE CAN BE DENIED INTERIM MAINTENANCE IF HUSBAND EX FACIE ESTABLISHES HER ADULTEROUS RELATIONSHIP UNDER SECTION 125(4) CrPC

Himanshu Chordia v. State of Rajasthan and Anr. Criminal Appeal arising out of SLP (Crl.) No. 3171 of 2025 | 2026 INSC 778 Supreme Court of India | Coram: Sanjay Karol, J. (authoring) and Vipul…

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August 1, 2026 In Advovacy, Blog

SUPREME COURT HOLDS COMPASSIONATE APPOINTMENT POLICY CAN NOT EXCLUDE MARRIED DAUGHTERS

INTRODUCTION The Hon’ble Supreme Court of India recently tackled a crucial question regarding gender equality in employment policies. In Sayara Khatoon @ Shayara Khatoon & Anr. v. The State of Bihar & Ors., decided on…

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August 1, 2026 In Advovacy, Blog

SUPREME COURT: NO APPEAL UNDER SECTION 374 CrPC/415 BNSS AGAINST A SESSIONS COURT’S REVERSAL OF ACQUITTAL

Vishnu Kumar Gupta v State of Madhya Pradesh and ANR. Criminal Appeal arising out of SLP (Crl.) No. 13891 of 2025| 2026 INSC 770 Supreme Court of Indian| Coram: Aravind Kumar, J. and Prasanna B….

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