February 7, 2026 In Advovacy, Blog

SUPREME COURT HOLDS WELFARE OF CHILD PARAMOUNT BUT NOT SOLE CONSIDERATION IN CUSTODY DISPUTES

Introduction In Mohtashem Billah Malik v. Sana Aftab, (SLP (C) No. 28934 of 2025), the Supreme Court of India dealt with a cross-border custody dispute involving two minor sons of the parties. The Judgment was…

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February 7, 2026 In Advovacy, Blog

SUPREME COURT HOLDS ARREST UNDER BHARATIYA NAGARIK SURAKSHA SANHITA MUST BE BASED ON FRESH MATERIAL NOT ON GROUNDS IN S.35(3) NOTICE

In a landmark Judgment in the case titled Satender Kumar Antil v. Central Bureau of Investigation (MA NO.2034 OF 2022, that strengthens protections for personal liberty, the Supreme Court of India has tightened the framework…

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February 2, 2026 In Advovacy, Blog

UNION BUDGET 2026-27: PAVING THE WAY FOR INDIA’S GROWTH THROUGH FISCAL STRATEGY

INTRODUCTION The Union Budget 2026–27 reflects a continued vision of Viksit Bharat. The Budget prioritises structural reforms, domestic capacity building and maintain Fiscal discipline to survive the challenges of global environment. The Budget adopts a…

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February 2, 2026 In Advovacy, Blog

SUPREME COURT HOLDS STATE CANNOT DENY REGULARISATION OF LONG-SERVING CONTRACT STAFF APPOINTED ON SANCTIONED POST BY DUE PROCESS

Introduction In a decision that fundamentally reshapes the discourse surrounding contractual public sector employment, the Supreme Court of India, through a Judgment delivered by Justice Vikram Nath and Justice Sandeep Mehta, has pronounced a substantial…

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February 2, 2026 In Advovacy, Blog

MENSTRUAL HEALTH RECOGNISED AS A FUNDAMENTAL RIGHT BY THE SUPREME COURT

INTRODUCTION In a significant constitutional adjudication, the Supreme Court of India, by its Judgment dated 20 January 2026, in Dr. Jaya Thakur v. Government of India & Ors., Writ Petition (Civil) No. 1000 of 2022,…

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February 2, 2026 In Advovacy, Blog

AN ADVOCATE’S MERE PRESENCE OR PROFESSIONAL ADVICE DOES NOT CONSTITUTE CRIMINAL INTIMIDATION

INTRODUCTION In its Judgment dated 20 January 2026, the Supreme Court of India, speaking through a Division Bench of Hon’ble Mr. Justice Aravind Kumar and Hon’ble Mr. Justice Prasanna B. Varale in Beri Manoj v….

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January 23, 2026 In Advovacy, Blog

SUPREME COURT HOLDS WHILE DECLINING TO QUASH FIR, HC SHOULD NOT DIRECT POLICE TO FOLLOW S.41A CRPC PROCEDURE

Introduction The Supreme Court of India’s Judgment in Practical Solutions Inc. v. The State of Telangana & Others (Special Leave Petition (Criminal) No. 953 of 2026, decided on January 19, 2026) addresses a critical dimension…

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January 23, 2026 In Advovacy, Blog

SUPREME COURT SUGGESTS GOVERNMENTS TO DIGITIZE LAND RECORDS USING TAMPER-PROOF TECHNOLOGY LIKE BLOCKCHAIN

The Supreme Court of India’s decision in Hemalatha (D) by Legal Representatives v. Tukaram (D) by Legal Representatives & Others Civil Appeal No. 6640 of 2010, serves as a landmark pronouncement on the threshold required…

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January 23, 2026 In Advovacy, Blog

FROM UPLOAD TO OBLIGATION: WHEN DOES DELEGATED LEGISLATION TRULY BECOME LAW?

INTRODUCTION The Supreme Court of India, in Viraj Impex Pvt. Ltd. v. Union of India, reported as 2026 INSC 80, delivered a constitutionally significant ruling on 21 January 2026, clarifying when delegated legislation acquires the…

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January 17, 2026 In Advovacy, Blog

WHEN SUSPICION OVERREACHES PROOF: RESTORING THE SANCTITY OF ACQUITTAL IN CRIMINAL APPEALS

INTRODUCTION In Tulasareddi @ Mudakappa & Anr. v. State of Karnataka & Ors., 2026 INSC 67, decided on 16 January 2026, the Supreme Court of India revisited core principles governing appeals against acquittal, circumstantial evidence…

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