April 11, 2026 In Advovacy, Blog

REAFFIRMATION OF PRINCIPLES ON MINOR DISCREPANCIES IN TESTIMONY AND STRICT ENFORCEMENT OF VICTIM ANONYMITY IN RAPE CASES.

INTRODUCTION In State of Himachal Pradesh v. Hukum Chand Alias Monu., 2026 INSC 290, decided on 24 March, 2026, the Supreme Court of India, comprising Justice Sanjay Karol and Justice Nongmeikapam Kotiswar Singh, the Supreme…

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April 11, 2026 In Advovacy, Blog

FORGERY BEYOND SIGNATURE: EXPANDING THE SCOPE OF DOCUMENTARY FRAUD

INTRODUCTION In CBI v. Shivaji Yadav [Case No. CBI/20/2021] (Judgment dated 30 March 2026), delivered by the Court of the Additional Chief Judicial Magistrate, Rouse Avenue Courts, New Delhi, the Court examined the true scope…

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April 11, 2026 In Advovacy, Blog

CUSTODIAL TORTURE AND DEATH: A JUDICIAL RECKONING IN CBI VS. SRIDHAR & 9 OTHERS (2026)

INTRODUCTION In CBI v. Sridhar & 9 Others [SC No. 470 of 2020], decided on 6 April 2026 by the First Additional District and Sessions Court, Madurai, the Court delivered a powerful Judgment addressing the…

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April 11, 2026 In Advovacy, Blog

LETTER OF INTENT IS NOT A CONTRACT: SUPREME COURT REFUSES ARBITRATION IN ABSENCE OF CONCLUDED AGREEMENT

INTRODUCTION In Maharashtra State Electricity Distribution Company Ltd. (MSEDCL) & Ors. v. R.Z. Malpani, 2026 INSC 342, decided on 9 April 2026, the Supreme Court of India, comprising Justice J.K. Maheshwari and Justice Atul S….

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April 11, 2026 In Advovacy, Blog

GENDER EQUALITY IN ARMED FORCES: PERMANENT COMMISSION FOR WOMEN OFFICERS

INTRODUCTION In Lt. Col. Pooja Pal & Ors. v. Union of India & Ors 2026 SCC OnLine SC 468., decided on 24 March 2026, the Supreme Court of India delivered a significant judgment addressing the…

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April 11, 2026 In Advovacy, Blog

RIGHT OF AN AFFECTED THIRD PARTY TO BE IMPLEADED IN WRIT PROCEEDINGS CHALLENGING BUILDING RULES

INTRODUCTION In M/S Chopra Hotels Private Limited v. Harbinder Singh Sekhon and Ors., 2026 INSC 335, decided on 08 April, 2026, the Supreme Court of India, comprising Justice Vikram Nath and Justice , the Supreme…

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April 4, 2026 In Advovacy, Blog

FRESH SECTION 11 APPLICATION BARRED AFTER ABANDONMENT OF EARLIER ARBITRATION: SUPREME COURT CLARIFIES LAW

INTRODUCTION In Rajiv Gaddh v. Subodh Prakash, 2026 INSC 302, decided on 1 April 2026, the Supreme Court of India, comprising Justice Pamidighantam Sri Narsimha and Justice Alok Aradhe, the Supreme Court examined whether a…

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April 4, 2026 In Advovacy, Blog

JUDICIAL SAFEGUARDS AGAINST ABUSE OF 498A IPC AND DOWRY LAWS

INTRODUCTION In Charul Shukla v. State of U.P. and Ors., 2026 INSC 297, decided on 25 March 2026, the Supreme Court of India, comprising Justice B.V. Nagarathna and Justice Ujjal Bhuyan, the Supreme Court examined…

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April 4, 2026 In Advovacy, Blog

SHOW CAUSE NOTICE CANNOT SURVIVE WITHOUT FOUNDATIONAL FACTS: SUPREME COURT INTERVENES IN FEMA PROCEEDINGS

INTRODUCTION In J. Sri Nisha v. Special Director, Directorate of Enforcement & Ors., 2026 INSC 309, decided on 1 April 2026, the Supreme Court of India, comprising Justice Vikram Nath and Justice Sandeep Mehta, examined…

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April 4, 2026 In Advovacy, Blog

COURTS CANNOT ALLOW PARTIES TO CURE EVIDENTIARY DEFECTS IN ELECTION DISPUTES

INTRODUCTION In Rakam Singh v. Amit & Ors., SLP (C) No. 25100 of 2025, decided on 20 March 2026, the Supreme Court of India, comprising Justice Vikram Nath and Justice Sandeep Mehta, held that courts…

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