March 20, 2026 In Advovacy, Blog

FROM BREACH TO CHEATING: SUPREME COURT DRAWS THE LINE BETWEEN CIVIL DISPUTES AND CRIMINAL LIABILITY

INTRODUCTION In V. Ganesan v. State rep. by the Sub Inspector of Police & Anr., 2026 INSC 265, decided on 19 March 2026, the Supreme Court of India, comprising Justice Pamidighantam Sri Narasimha and Justice…

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March 20, 2026 In Advovacy, Blog

SUPREME COURT CLARIFIES CONSUMER STATUS IN FIXED DEPOSITS MADE BY CORPORATES IN BANKING DISPUTES

INTRODUCTION In Sant Rohidas Leather Industries and Charmakar Development Corporation Ltd. v. Vijaya Bank, 2026 INSC 264, decided on 19 March 2026, the Supreme Court of India, comprising Justice Pamidighantam Sri Narasimha and Justice Manoj…

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March 20, 2026 In Advovacy, Blog

MOTHERHOOD BEYOND BIOLOGY: SUPREME COURT EXPANDS MATERNITY RIGHTS FOR ADOPTIVE MOTHERS

INTRODUCTION In Hamsaanandini Nanduri v. Union of India & Ors., 2026 INSC 246, decided on 19 March 2026, the Supreme Court of India, speaking through Justice J.B. Pardiwala, undertook a significant constitutional examination of maternity…

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March 14, 2026 In Advovacy, Blog

AUCTION SALE CONFIRMATION DOES NOT BAR JUDICIAL SCRUTINY OF VALUATION OF RESERVE PRICE

INTRODUCTION In Om Sakthi Sekar v. V. Sukumar & Ors., Civil Appeal No. 3362 of 2026, decided on 13 March 2026, the Supreme Court of India, in a Judgment delivered by Justice R. Mahadevan and…

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March 14, 2026 In Advovacy, Blog

The Court Fees (Delhi Amendment) Act, 2026: Reforming Refund of Court Fees and Strengthening Amicable Dispute Resolution in Delhi

1. Introduction Civil litigation in India often involves substantial financial costs, one of which is the payment of court fees at the time of instituting a suit or filing an appeal. These fees are governed primarily by the…

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March 14, 2026 In Advovacy, Blog

UNLAWFUL ASSEMBLY AND COMMON OBJECT: SUPREME COURT UPHOLDS MURDER CONVICTION UNDER SECTION 149 IPC

INTRODUCTION In Dablu & Ors. v. State of Madhya Pradesh, 2026 INSC 224, decided on 11 March 2026, the Supreme Court of India, comprising Justice Pankaj Mithal and Justice S.V.N. Bhatti, upheld the conviction and…

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March 14, 2026 In Advovacy, Blog

CAUTION IN GRANTING ANTICIPATORY BAIL: SUPREME COURT CANCELS RELIEF IN ALLEGED SC/ST ATROCITIES CASE

INTRODUCTION In Kuldeep Singh & Anr. v. State of Punjab & Anr., Criminal Appeal arising out of SLP (Crl.) Nos. 13439–13440 of 2025, decided on 9 March 2026, the Supreme Court of India, comprising Justice…

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March 14, 2026 In Advovacy, Blog

ARBITRAL AUTONOMY AND WAIVER OF OBJECTIONS: SUPREME COURT UPHOLDS AWARD DESPITE CHALLENGE TO TRIBUNAL’S CONSTITUTION

INTRODUCTION In Municipal Corporation of Greater Mumbai v. M/s R.V. Anderson Associates Ltd., 2026 INSC 228, decided on 11 March 2026, the Supreme Court of India, comprising Justice J.K. Maheshwari and Justice Atul S. Chandurkar,…

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March 14, 2026 In Advovacy, Blog

DIGNITY AT LIFE’S END: SUPREME COURT CLARIFIES PASSIVE EUTHANASIA AND THE “BEST INTEREST” PRINCIPLE

INTRODUCTION In Harish Rana v. Union of India & Ors., 2026 INSC 222, decided on 11th March 2026, the Supreme Court of India, in a Judgment authored by Justice J.B. Pardiwala, delivered a significant ruling…

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March 7, 2026 In Advovacy, Blog

COURT ORDERS MUST BE OBEYED FIRST, CHALLENGED LATER: SUPREME COURT WARNS AGAINST DELAYING COMPLIANCE THROUGH BELATED APPEALS

INTRODUCTION In Israr Ahmad Khan v. Amarnath Prasad & Ors. and Md. Hanif v. Amarnath Prasad & Ors., 2026 INSC 209, decided on 24 February 2026, the Supreme Court of India, comprising Justice Ahsanuddin Amanullah…

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