March 29, 2026 In Advovacy, Blog

MORATORIUM MEANS STANDSTILL: SUPREME COURT BARS ADJUSTMENT OF SECURITY DEPOSIT TOWARDS PRE-CIRP DUES

INTRODUCTION In Central Transmission Utility of India Ltd. v. Sumit Binani & Ors., 2026 INSC 284, decided on 23 March 2026, the Supreme Court of India, comprising Justice Sanjay Kumar and Justice K. Vinod Chandran,…

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March 29, 2026 In Advovacy, Blog

NO ARBITRATION WITHOUT CONSENT: SUPREME COURT STRIKES DOWN AWARD IMPOSED BY STATE INTERVENTION

INTRODUCTION In M/s Bharat Udyog Ltd. v. Ambernath Municipal Council, 2026 INSC 288, decided on 24 March 2026, the Supreme Court of India, comprising Justice Pamidighantam Sri Narasimha and Justice Alok Aradhe, reaffirmed a foundational…

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March 29, 2026 In Advovacy, Blog

ABANDONED ONCE, CANNOT REAGITATE LATER: SUPREME COURT BARS EXECUTION ON GROUNDS OF ABUSE OF PROCESS

INTRODUCTION In Sharada Sanghi & Ors. v. Asha Agarwal & Ors., 2026 INSC 292, decided on 25 March 2026, the Supreme Court of India, comprising Justice Dipankar Datta and Justice Augustine George Masih, delivered a…

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March 22, 2026 In Advovacy, Blog

FOREIGN DIVORCE DECREE NOT BINDING WITHOUT COMPLIANCE WITH INDIAN MATRIMONIAL LAW

INTRODUCTION In Kishorekumar Mohan Kale v. Kashmira Kale, Civil Appeal No. 1342 of 2013, decided on 15 January 2026, the Supreme Court of India, in a Judgment delivered by Justice Vikram Nath and Justice Sandeep…

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March 20, 2026 In Advovacy, Blog

FROM BREACH TO CHEATING: SUPREME COURT DRAWS THE LINE BETWEEN CIVIL DISPUTES AND CRIMINAL LIABILITY

INTRODUCTION In V. Ganesan v. State rep. by the Sub Inspector of Police & Anr., 2026 INSC 265, decided on 19 March 2026, the Supreme Court of India, comprising Justice Pamidighantam Sri Narasimha and Justice…

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March 20, 2026 In Advovacy, Blog

SUPREME COURT CLARIFIES CONSUMER STATUS IN FIXED DEPOSITS MADE BY CORPORATES IN BANKING DISPUTES

INTRODUCTION In Sant Rohidas Leather Industries and Charmakar Development Corporation Ltd. v. Vijaya Bank, 2026 INSC 264, decided on 19 March 2026, the Supreme Court of India, comprising Justice Pamidighantam Sri Narasimha and Justice Manoj…

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March 20, 2026 In Advovacy, Blog

MOTHERHOOD BEYOND BIOLOGY: SUPREME COURT EXPANDS MATERNITY RIGHTS FOR ADOPTIVE MOTHERS

INTRODUCTION In Hamsaanandini Nanduri v. Union of India & Ors., 2026 INSC 246, decided on 19 March 2026, the Supreme Court of India, speaking through Justice J.B. Pardiwala, undertook a significant constitutional examination of maternity…

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March 14, 2026 In Advovacy, Blog

The Court Fees (Delhi Amendment) Act, 2026: Reforming Refund of Court Fees and Strengthening Amicable Dispute Resolution in Delhi

1. Introduction Civil litigation in India often involves substantial financial costs, one of which is the payment of court fees at the time of instituting a suit or filing an appeal. These fees are governed primarily by the…

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March 14, 2026 In Advovacy, Blog

UNLAWFUL ASSEMBLY AND COMMON OBJECT: SUPREME COURT UPHOLDS MURDER CONVICTION UNDER SECTION 149 IPC

INTRODUCTION In Dablu & Ors. v. State of Madhya Pradesh, 2026 INSC 224, decided on 11 March 2026, the Supreme Court of India, comprising Justice Pankaj Mithal and Justice S.V.N. Bhatti, upheld the conviction and…

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March 14, 2026 In Advovacy, Blog

ARBITRAL AUTONOMY AND WAIVER OF OBJECTIONS: SUPREME COURT UPHOLDS AWARD DESPITE CHALLENGE TO TRIBUNAL’S CONSTITUTION

INTRODUCTION In Municipal Corporation of Greater Mumbai v. M/s R.V. Anderson Associates Ltd., 2026 INSC 228, decided on 11 March 2026, the Supreme Court of India, comprising Justice J.K. Maheshwari and Justice Atul S. Chandurkar,…

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