June 21, 2025 In Advovacy, Blog

THE DILEMMA BETWEEN ENVIROMENTAL CONSERVATION AND DEVELOPMENT FOR PUBLIC WELFARE BEFORE THE SUPREME COURT

Introduction On May 30th, 2025, a Two Judges Bench of the Supreme Court comprising of Justice Surya Kant and Justice Kotiswar Singh decided the case titled “Municipal Corporation of Greater Mumbai & Ors. v. Pankaj…

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June 21, 2025 In Advovacy, Blog

BEYOND BINARY: THE KERALA HIGH COURT’S STAND FOR TRANSGENDER PARENTAL RECOGNITION

Introduction In Zahhad v. State of Kerala (WP(C) NO. 23763 OF 2023), Justice Ziyad Rahman of the Kerala High Court gave a revolutionary Judgement with respect to the rights of transgender persons, and their recognition…

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June 21, 2025 In Advovacy, Blog

SUPREME COURT UPHOLDS CANCELLATION OF LAND ALLOTMENT TO CHARITABLE TRUST

The Judgment in the Case of “Kamla Nehru Memorial Trust &Anr. v. U.P. State Industrial Development Corporation Ltd. & Ors” Civil Appeal Nos. ________ / 2025 (Arising out of SLP (C) Nos. 31887-88/2017)was delivered by…

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June 21, 2025 In Advovacy, Blog

SUPREME COURT SLAMS UNION BANK FOR ISSUING CHARGE SHEET WITHOUT CVC ADVICE

The Judgment in the Case of “A.M. Kulshrestha v. Union Bank of India and Ors.CIVIL APPEAL NO.7039 OF 2025 (arising out of Special Leave Petition (C) No.26933 of 2019)was delivered by a Division Bench of…

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June 21, 2025 In Advovacy, Blog

SUPREME COURT REAFFIRMS BAR ON FORCED NARCO TEST: VIOLATES ARTICLES 20(3) AND 21

INTRODUCTION In a significant reaffirmation of constitutional rights, a Bench of the Supreme Court comprising Justice Sanjay Karol and Justice Prasanna B. Varale in the case of Amlesh Kumar v. State of Bihar [SLP(Crl.) No….

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June 21, 2025 In Advovacy, Blog

SUPREME COURT QUASHES PREVENTIVE DETENTION UNDER KAAPA: UPHOLDS LIBERTY AS A CONSTITUTIONAL BULWARK

In a landmark decision reinforcing the constitutional mandate of personal liberty, the Hon’ble Supreme Court in Dhanya M. v. State of Kerala (Criminal Appeal No. 2897 of 2025, decided on 06.06.2025) set aside the Judgment…

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June 19, 2025 In Advovacy, Blog

USE OF DECEPTIVELY SIMILAR PACKAGING, FONTS, AND COLORS CONSTITUTES NOT ONLY INFRINGEMENT BUT ALSO PASSING OFF

Introduction: Trademark conflicts in the consumer appliances sector have seen a surge with increasing brand consciousness and aggressive marketing tactics. The case of Maya Appliances Private Limited vs Vibrant Concepts And Designs is a classic…

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June 14, 2025 In Advovacy, Blog

PRESUMPTION CANNOT REPLACE PROOF: SUPREME COURT ON THE LIMITS OF CIRCUMSTANTIAL EVIDENCE IN CRIMINAL TRIALS

The Hon’ble Supreme Court, in the case of Vaibhav v. State of Maharashtra (Criminal Appeal No. 1463 of 2012, decided on 04.06.2025), acquitted a student previously convicted of murdering his friend, holding that the prosecution…

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June 14, 2025 In Advovacy, Blog

IN A 2:1 MAJORITY SUPREME COURT HOLDS THAT AIR FORCE SCHOOLS DO NOT FALL UNDER THE AMBIT OF ‘STATE’ UNDER ARTICLE 12

Introduction On May 21st, 2025, the Bench of the Supreme Court comprising of Justice Masih, Justice Oka, Justice Amanullah, dismissed the appeals arising out of the Decision of a Division Bench of Allahabad High Court,…

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June 14, 2025 In Advovacy, Blog

SUPREME COURT RULES ON LEGALITY OF CORPUS FUND FROM NRI FEES IN KERALA MEDICAL COLLEGES

The Judgment in the Case of “The State of Kerala and Ors. v. The Principal, KMCT Medical College and Ors” Civil Appeal No.  ___ / 2025 (Arising out of Special Leave Petition (C) Nos. 9885…

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