May 9, 2026 In Advovacy, Blog

ENSURING JUSTICE BEFORE JUDGEMENT: A NEW FRAMEWORK FOR DEATH PENALTY SENTENCING

INTRODUCTION In Aman Singh & Anr. v. State of Bihar 2026 INSC 424, (decided on 27 April 2026), the Supreme Court of India, speaking through Justices Vikram Nath, Sandeep Mehta and Vijay Bishnoi, passed a…

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May 9, 2026 In Advovacy, Blog

BUYER NOT CRIMINALLY LIABLE FOR PURCHASING PROPERTY BASED ON WILL LATER FOUND FORGED

INTRODUCTION In the intricate domain of Indian real estate and property succession, innocent buyers frequently find themselves entangled in protracted legal battles stemming from fraudulent actions committed by their vendors. The menace of fabricated title…

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May 9, 2026 In Advovacy, Blog

CONSUMERS CANNOT BE BURDENED FOR ELECTRICITY NEVER SUPPLIED: SUPREME COURT RESTORES REGULATORY COMMISSION’S ORDER

INTRODUCTION In Delhi Electricity Regulatory Commission v. Tata Power Delhi Distribution Limited, 2026 INSC 461, decided on 7 May 2026, the Supreme Court of India, comprising Justice Pamidighantam Sri Narasimha and Justice Alok Aradhe, examined…

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May 2, 2026 In Advovacy, Blog

HIGH COURT CANNOT USURP STATUTORY APPELLATE POWERS MERELY DUE TO DELAY: A Case Note on Premal Pratap Joisher & Anr. v. Vikram Jethlal Joisher & Ors., Civil Appeal (2026) (Civil Appeal arising out of SLP (C) Nos. 12819–12820 of 2026, decided on 17 April 2026)  

INTRODUCTION In Premal Pratap Joisher & Anr. v. Vikram Jethlal Joisher & Ors. (2026), the Supreme Court of India delivered a significant ruling delineating the contours of the High Court’s writ jurisdiction under Article 226…

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May 2, 2026 In Advovacy, Blog

CHALLENGE TO ARBITRAL JURISDICTION MUST AWAIT FINAL AWARD: SUPREME COURT REAFFIRMS SCHEME OF ARBITRATION ACT

INTRODUCTION In M/s. MCM Worldwide Private Limited v. M/s. Construction Industry Development Council, 2026 INSC 425, decided on 21 April 2026, the Supreme Court of India, comprising Justice Sanjay Kumar and Justice K. Vinod Chandran,…

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May 2, 2026 In Advovacy, Blog

PREVENTIVE LAWYERING IN THE ERA OF GENERATIVE AI: FORTIFYING CONFIDENTIALITY CLAUSES FOR INDIAN BUSINESSES

INTRODUCTION The High Court of Delhi, in Christian Louboutin SAS & Anr. v. M/s The Shoe Boutique – Shutiq [CS (COMM) 583/2023], issued a historical ruling on 22 November 2023, being one of the first…

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May 2, 2026 In Advovacy, Blog

SHARED FAULT, SHARED JUSTICE: THE DOCTRINE OF CONTRIBUTORY NEGLIGENCE REVISITED

INTRODUCTION In Parmila & Ors. v. Rajender & Ors, 2026 INSC 420, (decided on 23 April 2026), the Supreme Court of India, speaking through Justices Vikram Nath, Sandeep Mehta and Vijay Bishnoi, the Supreme Court’s…

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May 2, 2026 In Advovacy, Blog

SUPREME COURT CLARIFIES: MAGISTRATE DOESN’T REQUIRE PRIOR SANCTION TO DIRECT FIR REGISTRATION UNDER SECTION 156(3) CRPC

INTRODUCTION In Ashwini Kumar Upadhyay v. Union of India & Ors., Writ Petition (Civil) No. 943 of 2021 decided on 29 April 2026, the Supreme Court of India, comprising Justice Vikram Nath and Justice Sandeep…

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May 2, 2026 In Advovacy, Blog

CORPORATE GUARANTEE CONSTITUTES FINANCIAL DEBT: SUPREME COURT RESTORES STATUS OF LENDERS UNDER IBC

INTRODUCTION In State Bank of India & Ors. v. Doha Bank Q.P.S.C. & Anr., 2026 INSC 423, decided on 28 April 2026, the Supreme Court of India, comprising Justice Pamidighantam Sri Narasimha and Justice Alok…

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April 24, 2026 In Advovacy, Blog

SUPPRESSION OF MATERIAL FACTS JUSTIFIES REVOCATION OF PROBATE: SUPREME COURT RESTORES TRIAL COURT’S ORDER

INTRODUCTION In S. Leorex Sebastian & Anr. v. Sarojini & Ors., 2026 INSC 400, decided on 21 April 2026, the Supreme Court of India, comprising Justice Ujjal Bhuyan and Justice Vipul M. Pancholi, examined the…

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