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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August 1, 2026 In Advovacy, Blog

SUPREME COURT HOLDS WITNESS TESTIMONY RECORDED WITHOUT S.299 CrPC ORDER CAN NOT BE LATER USED AGAINST ACCUSED WHO ABSCONDED

INTRODUCTION The Hon’ble Supreme Court of India recently tackled a crucial question regarding the procedural strictness of admitting past evidence against an accused person who evaded the law for years. In Mahendra Singh v. The…

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August 1, 2026 In Advovacy, Blog

THE SUPREME COURT ON STRAY CATTLE, PUBLIC SAFETY AND STATE ACCOUNTABILITY

INTRODUCTION In Nisha v. Municipal Council Sangrur & Ors. (decided on 31 July 2026), the Supreme Court of India, speaking through Justices Sanjay Karol and Nongmeikapam Kotiswar Singh, not only granted compensation to the Widow of the…

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July 29, 2026 In Advovacy, Blog

When Should You Hire a Lawyer? Common Situations Explained

Introduction Many people associate hiring a lawyer with dramatic courtroom battles or major legal disputes. In reality, lawyers provide valuable guidance in a wide range of everyday situations. From reviewing contracts to handling estate matters,…

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July 25, 2026 In Advovacy, Blog

DELHI HIGH COURT: DISTINCTIVENESS UNDER SECTION 9(1)(A) MUST BE TESTED QUA THE GOODS, NOT ON A STANDARD OF “UNIQUENESS”

INTRODUCTION The Delhi High Court, in the case of ADS Spirits Pvt. Ltd. v. The Registrar of Trade Marks, C.A.(COMM.IPD-TM) 8/2026 on 21.07.2026 has allowed a statutory Appeal filed under Section 91 of the Trade…

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July 25, 2026 In Advovacy, Blog

JHARKHAND HIGH COURT DIRECTS JUDICIAL INQUIRY INTO CUSTODIAL DEATH, DECLINES TO RECORD CONTEMPT FINDING AT THIS STAGE

BACKGROUND A Division Bench of the Jharkhand High Court in the case of Saida Khatoon & Ors. v. Smt. Vandana Dadel & Ors., Cont. Case (Civil) No. 571 of 2025 on 18.06.2026, comprising Justice Sujit…

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July 25, 2026 In Advovacy, Blog

Stamp Duty on Mining Leases Based on Anticipated Royalty, Not Dead Rent: Supreme Court

INTRODUCTION The Hon’ble Supreme Court of India examined a dispute regarding the appropriate metric for calculating stamp duty on a mining lease agreement, specifically addressing whether the determinant should be the fixed “dead rent” or…

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July 25, 2026 In Advovacy, Blog

Supreme Court Guidelines on Preliminary Assessments by Juvenile Justice Boards Under Section 15

  INTRODUCTION The Hon’ble Supreme Court of India recently delivered a crucial judgment addressing the precise methodology Juvenile Justice Boards (JJBs) must follow while conducting a preliminary assessment under Section 15 of the Juvenile Justice…

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