February 28, 2026 In Advovacy, Blog

ONE DEBT, MANY DOORS: SUPREME COURT SETTLES THE LAW ON SIMULTANEOUS INSOLVENCY PROCEEDINGS AGAINST PRINCIPAL DEBTOR AND GUARANTOR

INTRODUCTION In ICICI Bank Limited v. ERA Infrastructure (India) Limited & Ors. and connected matters, 2026 INSC 201, decided on 26 February 2026, the Supreme Court of India, speaking through Justice Dipankar Datta, conclusively held…

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February 28, 2026 In Advovacy, Blog

LEASE, NOT LICENCE: SUPREME COURT RESTORES A 99-YEAR DEMISE AND REAFFIRMS SANCTITY OF REGISTERED CONVEYANCES

INTRODUCTION In The General Secretary, Vivekananda Kendra v. Pradeep Kumar Agarwalla & Others, reported as 2026 INSC 199, decided on 26 February 2026, the Supreme Court of India, comprising Justice Pankaj Mithal and Justice S.V.N….

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February 14, 2026 In Advovacy, Blog

CASTE-BASED KNOWLEDGE IS FOUNDATIONAL TO SC/ST ACT CHARGES; ABSENCE OF PRIMA FACIE MATERIAL WARRANTS DISCHARGE

INTRODUCTION In Dr. Anand Rai v. State of Madhya Pradesh & Anr., 2026 INSC 141, decided on 10 February 2026, the Supreme Court of India, comprising Justice Sanjay Karol and Justice Nongmeikapam Kotiswar Singh, delivered…

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February 14, 2026 In Advovacy, Blog

ANTICIPATORY BAIL CANNOT BE TIME-BARRED UNTIL FILING OF CHARGESHEET; PROTECTION CONTINUES ABSENT SPECIAL REASONS

INTRODUCTION In Sumit v. State of Uttar Pradesh & Anr., reported as 2026 INSC 145, the Supreme Court of India, by Order dated 9 February 2026, delivered a significant ruling reaffirming the settled constitutional position…

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February 14, 2026 In Advovacy, Blog

SUPREME COURT HOLDS INSOLVENCY AND BANKRUPTCY CODE CANNOT BE GUIDING PRINCIPLE FOR RESTRUCTURING OWNERSHIP AND CONTROL OF TELECOM SPECTRUM

Introduction In State Bank of India v. Union of India & Ors. (Civil Appeal No. 1810 of 2021 along with connected appeals), the Supreme Court addressed whether telecom service providers (TSPs) can invoke the IBC…

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February 14, 2026 In Advovacy, Blog

5 Reasons To Hire A Personal Injury Lawyer

Understanding Complex Legal Procedures Personal injury cases involve detailed rules, deadlines, and procedures that can be difficult to manage without experience. Many people underestimate how much paperwork and evidence gathering is required to build a strong claim. A…

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February 7, 2026 In Advovacy, Blog

ROAD RAGE DE-ESCALATION: STRATEGIES FOR STAYING SAFE WHEN TEMPERS FLARE

In the practice of law, regardless of jurisdiction, we observe a common pattern in vehicular disputes: what begins as a minor traffic infraction often escalates into significant criminal and civil liability. Whether navigating the interstate highways or the…

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February 7, 2026 In Advovacy, Blog

STATUTORY AUTHORITIES MUST STEP IN WHEN HOUSING SOCIETY STALLS MEMBERSHIP; TENANCY HISTORY CANNOT DEFEAT COOPERATIVE RIGHTS

INTRODUCTION In Shashin Patel & Anr. v. Uday Dalal & Ors., 2026 INSC 125, decided on 5 February 2026, the Supreme Court of India, speaking through a Bench comprising Justice Vikram Nath and Justice Sandeep…

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February 7, 2026 In Advovacy, Blog

POWER OF REVIEW NOT INHERENT; EXECUTIVE AUTHORITIES CANNOT REOPEN CONCLUDED QUASI-JUDICIAL ORDERS

INTRODUCTION In State of West Bengal & Ors. v. Jai Hind Pvt. Ltd., 2026 INSC 132, the Supreme Court of India, speaking through Justice Nongmeikapam Kotiswar Singh, delivered a constitutionally significant ruling restraining executive authorities…

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February 7, 2026 In Advovacy, Blog

CONSENSUAL RELATIONSHIPS CANNOT BE CRIMINALISED AS RAPE; FALSE PROMISE OF MARRIAGE REQUIRES LEGAL POSSIBILITY AND FRAUD AT INCEPTION

INTRODUCTION In Pramod Kumar Navratna v. State of Chhattisgarh & Ors., 2026 INSC 124, decided on 5 February 2026, the Supreme Court of India, comprising Justice B.V. Nagarathna and Justice Ujjal Bhuyan, delivered a crucial…

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