September 19, 2026 In Advovacy, Blog

WHEN SERVICE ENDS BUT THE BATTLE FOR DISABILITY PENSION CONTINUES

INTRODUCTION In Union of India & Ors. v. Col. NC Isaac (Retd.), 2026 INSC 993, (decided on 15 September 2026), the Supreme Court of India, speaking through Justices Pamidighantam Sri Narasimha and Alok Aradhe, considered a…

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September 19, 2026 In Advovacy, Blog

NO RAILWAY TICKET FOUND AFTER AN ACCIDENT? CAN THE FAMILY STILL CLAIM COMPENSATION? HIGH COURT EXPLAINS

INTRODUCTION The Hon’ble High Court of Andhra Pradesh recently clarified the legal standards for granting compensation in railway accidents, specifically addressing the rights of passengers who lose their journey tickets in the aftermath of a…

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September 19, 2026 In Advovacy, Blog

CAN A FINANCE COMPANY TAKE YOUR VEHICLE WITHOUT NOTICE? SUPREME COURT EXPLAINS THE LAW ON REPOSSESSION

INTRODUCTION The Hon’ble Supreme Court of India recently reiterated the crucial distinction between the legitimate recovery of secured debts and the arbitrary, forceful seizure of assets by financial institutions. In Hari Dutta Sharma v. State…

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September 19, 2026 In Advovacy, Blog

BRIBE PAID THROUGH AN INTERMEDIARY: WHAT MUST THE PROSECUTION PROVE AGAINST THE ACCUSED? SUPREME COURT EXPLAINS

Bharat Raj Meena v. Central Bureau of Investigation, Criminal Appeal Nos. 4732 and 4733 of 2024 In corruption prosecutions where a public servant is alleged to have collected bribes through a subordinate or intermediary rather…

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September 19, 2026 In Advovacy, Blog

CAN THE INCOME TAX DEPARTMENT REOPEN A CASE AFTER A SETTLEMENT COMMISSION ORDER? SUPREME COURT CLARIFIES THE INTERPLAY BETWEEN SECTION 148 AND SECTION 245

Assistant Commissioner of Income Tax & Another v. M/s. Omaxe Limited, Civil Appeal No. 9190 of 2013   A recurring question in tax litigation is whether the finality attached to an order of the Income…

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September 19, 2026 In Advovacy, Blog

SUPREME COURT ON THE IMPORTANCE OF CHAIN OF CUSTODY IN NDPS CASES

INTRODUCTION In Abdul Rajik v. State of M.P. and connected matter Govind v. State of M.P., 2026 INSC 1001, the Supreme Court of India delivered an important Judgment on 16 September 2026 concerning the evidentiary requirements in…

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September 19, 2026 In Advovacy, Blog

SUPREME COURT ON SECTION 29 OF POCSO: PRESUMPTION OF GUILT CANNOT REPLACE PROOF

INTRODUCTION In Deepak in JC v. State Govt. of NCT Delhi, 2026 INSC 1008, the Supreme Court of India delivered an important Judgment on 17 September 2026. The Judgment was delivered by Justice Prashant Kumar Mishra…

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September 11, 2026 In Advovacy, Blog

A CAREER CUT SHORT AND JUSTICE RESTORED BY THE SUPREME COURT

INTRODUCTION In S.S. Das v. Union of India, 2026 INSC 980, (decided on 09 September 2026), the Supreme Court of India, speaking through Justices Sheel Nagu and Dipankar Datta, considered the compulsory retirement of a senior Indian…

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September 11, 2026 In Advovacy, Blog

KERALA AND ALLAHABAD HIGH COURTS HOLD: POCSO AND PCMA OVERRIDE PERSONAL LAW ON AGE OF MARRIAGE

Rubi & Ors. v. State of U.P. & Ors. 2026 (PIL) No. 746 of 2020, Allahabad High Court, Justice J.J. Munir and Justice Achal Sachdev And Crime No. 461 of 2022 Mannarkkad Police Station (now…

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September 11, 2026 In Advovacy, Blog

VALUATION OF PARTNERSHIP ASSETS ON DISSOLUTION: SUPREME COURT CLARIFIES THE RIGHTS OF AN OUTGOING PARTNER

Sumitra Reddy & Anr. v. K. Ranganadha Reddy & Ors.Civil Appeal No. 8167 Overview A Bench of Justice Ujjal Bhuyan and Justice Vipul M. Pancholi has settled the date on which an outgoing partner’s share in partnership…

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