June 13, 2026 In Advovacy, Blog

Kerala High Court Upholds Award to Unmarried Sister on the Ground Of “Loss Of Dependency”

Introduction In a significant ruling titled The New India Assurance Company Limited v. Devaki and Ors. (2026) for motor accident compensation jurisprudence, the Kerela High Court has reaffirmed that the right to claim compensation under…

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June 13, 2026 In Advovacy, Blog

Sabarimala Ashtabhishekam Case: Kerala High Court Casts a Decade-Long Net Over Temple Finances

Introduction Sabarimala, one of the largest Hindu pilgrimage centres in the world, draws millions of devotees each year. Its administration falls under the Travancore Devaswom Board (TDB), a statutory body charged with managing temples and…

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June 13, 2026 In Advovacy, Blog

SUPREME COURT HOLDS THAT CIVIL AND CRIMINAL REMEDIES CAN BE INVOKED FOR SAME CAUSE PROVIDED THERE IS NO UNREASONABLE TIME GAP

INTRODUCTION The Hon’ble Supreme Court of India examined a case concerning a 23-year delay in starting criminal proceedings after a long-standing civil dispute, namely Nazibul Rahim Khan & Ors. v. State of Uttar Pradesh &…

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June 13, 2026 In Advovacy, Blog

SUPREME COURT HOLDS PANCH WITNESS TURNING HOSTILE IS NOT FATAL IF RECOVERY PROVED BY THE OTHER EVIDENCE

INTRODUCTION On May 25, 2026, the Hon’ble Supreme Court of India delivered a crucial judgment in Upendra Khare v. The State of Madhya Pradesh 2026 INSC 538 dealing with the reliability of evidence when independent…

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June 13, 2026 In Advovacy, Blog

THE SUPREME COURT ON CHILD WELFARE AND PSYCHOLOGICAL SAFETY

INTRODUCTION In XXXX v. XXXX, 2026 INSC 638, decided on 11 June 2026, the Supreme Court of India Division Bench, comprising Justice Sanjay Karol and Justice Nongmeikapam Kotiswar Singh, examined the slight intersection between child…

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June 13, 2026 In Advovacy, Blog

SUPREME COURT RECOGNISES THE INVISIBLE LABOUR OF HOMEMAKERS, INTRODUCES ₹30,000 UNDER ‘LOSS OF DOMESTIC CARE’

INTRODUCTION In Shishu Pal @ Shish Ram & Ors. v. Surjeet & Ors., decided on 11 June 2026, the Supreme Court delivered a Judgment that goes beyond the usual exercise of calculating compensation in a…

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June 13, 2026 In Advovacy, Blog

SUPREME COURT SUMMARISES LAW ON APPROVER’S TESTIMONY

INTRODUCTION The Apex Court’s recently passed Judgement in the case of Gopi Chand @ Pappu v. State (NCT of Delhi) on 29.05.2026 is a decision that brings clarity to the domain criminal jurisprudence, which is…

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June 6, 2026 In Advovacy, Blog

SUPREME COURT URGES TO BRING ‘ROMEO-JULIET’ CLAUSE IN POCSO ACT TO SHIELD CONSENSUAL ADOLESCENT RELATIONSHIPS FROM PROSECUTION

INTRODUCTION Adolescence is a budding period in the life of a human being, marked by profound physical, emotional and psychological developments that are crucial for growth and education, ultimately shaping a well-rounded individual. This formative…

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June 6, 2026 In Advovacy, Blog

ROYALTY HIKE UNDER MINES AND MINERALS (DEVELOPMENT AND REGULATION) ACT, 1957 OVERRIDES CONTRACTUAL TERMS

Introduction The Apex Court in the case of Director of Mines and Geology v. M/s BMM Ispat Ltd. & Anr. 2026 INSC 627, decided on June 4, 2026, by Justice Sanjay Karol and Justice Nongmeikapam…

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June 6, 2026 In Advovacy, Blog

SUPREME COURT REITERATES WELFARE OF A CHILD IS MANDATORY

INTRODUCTION In Shephali Chakrabotry v. The State of West Bengal, 2026 INSC 621, decided on 3 June 2026, the Supreme Court of India Bench, comprising Justice Sanjay Karol and Justice Nongmeikapam Kotiswar Singh, the Supreme…

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