January 10, 2026 In Advovacy, Blog

SUPREME COURT CLARIFIES: WHEN USING THE TERM “ARBITRATION” IS NOT ENOUGH IN ALCHEMIST HOSPITALS VS ICT HEALTH

Introduction On 06.11.2025, the Apex Court n Alchemist Hospitals vs ICT Health Technology Services India Pvt Ltd., 2025 INSC 1289 reiterated that principle of arbitration law and examined whether a clause described as “arbitration” tantamount…

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January 10, 2026 In Advovacy, Blog

POWER TO CONDONE DELAY LIES ONLY WITH COURTS, NOT TRIBUNALS UNLESS STATUTE EXPRESSLY PERMITS: SUPREME COURT

The Supreme Court of India delivered a landmark judgment in The Property Company P Ltd. versus Rohinten Daddy Mazda (Special Leave Petition (Civil) No. 3906 of 2017). This Judgment was delivered by the Two Judge…

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January 10, 2026 In Advovacy, Blog

STUDYING IN GOVT INSTITUTE DOESN’T GIVE AUTOMATIC RIGHT TO GOVT JOB: SUPREME COURT REJECTS ‘LEGITIMATE EXPECTATION’ CLAIM

Introduction The Supreme Court in State of Uttar Pradesh and Others v. Bhawana Mishra, Civil (SLP (C) No. 19707 of 2025), examined whether candidates who completed the Ayurvedic Nursing Training Course in a government college…

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January 10, 2026 In Advovacy, Blog

SUMMONED LATE, JUDGED DIFFERENTLY: RECALIBRATING BAIL STANDARDS UNDER SECTION 319 CRPC

INTRODUCTION The Supreme Court of India, in Md. Imran @ D.C. Guddu v. State of Jharkhand, 2026 INSC 36, decided on 7 January 2026, has laid down important principles governing the grant of bail to…

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January 10, 2026 In Advovacy, Blog

WHEN THE HIGHEST BID IS STILL NOT ENOUGH: PRESERVING THE SANCTITY OF PUBLIC AUCTIONS

INTRODUCTION In Golden Food Products India v. State of Uttar Pradesh & Ors., 2026 INSC 22, the Supreme Court of India revisited the contours of fairness, arbitrariness and public accountability in State-conducted auctions. The Judgment,…

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January 10, 2026 In Advovacy, Blog

WHEN A NOTICE SPEAKS LOUDER THAN A PETITION: RE-ANCHORING THE COMMENCEMENT OF ARBITRATION

INTRODUCTION The Supreme Court of India, in Regenta Hotels Private Limited v. M/s Hotel Grand Centre Point & Ors., 2026 INSC 32, Civil Appeal arising out of SLP (C) No. 30212 of 2024, delivered a…

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December 27, 2025 In Advovacy, Blog

DELHI HIGH COURT HOLDS EMPLOYABILITY ALONE CANNOT DEFEAT A WIFE’S CLAIM TO MAINTENANCE

Introduction The case of A v. State and Anr. CRL.REV.P. 210/2018, CRL.M.A. 4612/2018, decided by the High Court of Delhi on 13 October 2025, was heard by Hon’ble Mr. Justice Sanjeev Narula. The Revision Petition…

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December 27, 2025 In Advovacy, Blog

SUPREME COURT CLARIFIES BACK WAGES NORMS IN WRONGFUL TERMINATION WHEN EMPLOYER FAILS TO PROVE GAINFUL EMPLOYMENT

Introduction The Supreme Court of India in Dinesh Chandra Sharma (Dead) Through LRs v. Bhartiya Paryatan Vikas Nigam Limited & Anr. (Civil Appeal arising out of SLP (C) No. 8180/2020) revisited the principles governing back…

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December 27, 2025 In Advovacy, Blog

PATIENT CARE VS MEDICAL NEGLIGENCE: SUPREME COURT RESTORES POWERS OF THE WEST BENGAL CLINICAL ESTABLISHMENT COMMISSION

Introduction The Supreme Court of India has delivered a significant Judgment addressing the jurisdictional boundaries between regulatory commissions and medical councils in healthcare dispute resolution. In Kousik Pal v. B.M. Birla Heart Research Centre &…

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December 27, 2025 In Advovacy, Blog

LIBERTY, VICTIM’S VOICE AND JUDICIAL DISCIPLINE: RECALIBRATING BAIL JURISPRUDENCE UNDER THE SC/ST (PREVENTION OF ATROCITIES) ACT

INTRODUCTION The Supreme Court of India, in Lakshmanan v. State through the Deputy Superintendent of Police & Others, SLP (Crl.) Nos. 6647–6650 of 2025, reported as 2025 INSC 1483, delivered a significant judgment on 19…

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