October 24, 2026 In Advovacy, Blog

Trademark Infringement Suits and the Impact of Pending Rectification Proceeding

s INTRODUCTION The Hon’ble High Court of Judicature at Bombay recently delivered a comprehensive Judgment clarifying the procedural boundaries and statutory prerequisites governing applications under Section 124 and Section 125 of the Trade Marks Act,…

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October 24, 2026 In Advovacy, Blog

Delhi High Court Can Execute Commercial Decrees Below ₹2 Crore

Introduction The Delhi High Court held in the case of Ozone Spa Pvt Ltd v. Co-Incept Hospitality Pvt Ltd & Ors., EX.P. 56/2022 that it may execute a decree whose amount falls below its pecuniary…

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October 24, 2026 In Advovacy, Blog

THE LIMITS OF APPELLATE POWER: WHEN A DIFFERENT VIEW IS NOT ENOUGH

INTRODUCTION In R. Saravanan v. Periyar University, represented by its Registrar & Ors., 2026 INSC 1136, the Supreme Court of India, comprising Justice Shree Chandrashekhar and Justice Prashant Kumar Mishra, delivered its Judgment on 16…

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October 24, 2026 In Advovacy, Blog

When a Plaint Can Be Amended After Trial Has Begun: Supreme Court on Order VI Rule 17 CPC

In Haramani Sahoo & Others v. Lalita Nayak & Others (2026 LiveLaw (SC) 1041), a Bench of Justice B.V. Nagarathna and Justice R. Mahadevan restated the principles governing amendment of a plaint after the commencement…

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October 24, 2026 In Advovacy, Blog

WHEN PROCEDURE PREVAILS IN SHAREHOLDER DISPUTES

INTRODUCTION In Mehul Vyas v. Fiba Shipping Agency & Ors., Company Appeal (AT) No. 342 of 2026, decided on 6 October 2026, the National Company Law Appellate Tribunal (NCLAT), Principal Bench, New Delhi, comprising Justice…

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October 24, 2026 In Advovacy, Blog

Prior Approval Under Section 17A of the Prevention of Corruption Act and Its Applicability to Corruption Investigations

Prior Approval Under Section 17A of the Prevention of Corruption Act and Its Applicability to Corruption Investigations INTRODUCTION The Hon’ble Supreme Court of India recently delivered an important Judgment clarifying the distinct statutory boundaries governing…

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October 24, 2026 In Advovacy, Blog

THE HIGHEST BID IS NOT ALWAYS THE LAST WORD: PUBLIC INTEREST AND PRICE DISCOVERY IN E-AUCTIONS

INTRODUCTION In Satinder Pal Singh & Ors. v. Bedi Hospital & Ors., 2026 INSC 1142, the Supreme Court of India, comprising Justice Pamidighantam Sri Narasimha and Justice Alok Aradhe, delivered its Judgment on 16 October…

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October 24, 2026 In Advovacy, Blog

ORDER VI RULE 17 CPC: AMENDMENT OF A PLAINT IS PERMISSIBLE WHERE THE ADDITIONAL FACTS AND RELIEFS HAVE A DIRECT NEXUS WITH THE EXISTING CONTROVERSY

Introduction On 12 October 2026, a Bench of Justice B.V. Nagarathna and Justice R. Mahadevan of the Supreme Court held in Haramani Sahoo and Others v. Lalita Nayak and Others, 2026 LiveLaw (SC) 1041, that…

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October 16, 2026 In Advovacy, Blog

LIMITATION FOR A SECTION 62 IBC APPEAL STARS FROM PRONOUNCEMENT OF NCLAT ORDER, NOT FROM RECEIPT OF CERTIFIED COPY

Introduction On 14 October 2026, a Bench of Justice S.V.N. Bhatti and Justice N.V. Anjaria of the Supreme Court held that the limitation period for an appeal under Section 62 of the Insolvency and Bankruptcy…

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October 16, 2026 In Advovacy, Blog

SECTION 161 CRPC STATEMENTS CANNOT BE RELIED ON AT TRIAL BUT CAN BE CONSIDERED AT COGNIZANCE STAGE

INTRODUCTION The Hon’ble Supreme Court of India recently delivered an important Judgment clarifying the distinct evidentiary boundaries governing police closure reports, revisional powers and the stage of taking cognizance under criminal procedure. In the case…

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