April 18, 2026 In Advovacy, Blog

SUBSEQUENT EVENTS CANNOT ECLIPSE BONA FIDE NEED WITHOUT PROPER EVALUATION: SUPREME COURT REMANDS EVICTION SUIT

        INTRODUCTION In Maria Martins v. Noel Zuzarte & Ors., 2026 INSC 376, decided on 16 April 2026, the Supreme Court of India, comprising Justice J.K. Maheshwari and Justice Atul S. Chandurkar,…

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April 11, 2026 In Advovacy, Blog

REAFFIRMATION OF PRINCIPLES ON MINOR DISCREPANCIES IN TESTIMONY AND STRICT ENFORCEMENT OF VICTIM ANONYMITY IN RAPE CASES.

INTRODUCTION In State of Himachal Pradesh v. Hukum Chand Alias Monu., 2026 INSC 290, decided on 24 March, 2026, the Supreme Court of India, comprising Justice Sanjay Karol and Justice Nongmeikapam Kotiswar Singh, the Supreme…

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April 11, 2026 In Advovacy, Blog

FORGERY BEYOND SIGNATURE: EXPANDING THE SCOPE OF DOCUMENTARY FRAUD

INTRODUCTION In CBI v. Shivaji Yadav [Case No. CBI/20/2021] (Judgment dated 30 March 2026), delivered by the Court of the Additional Chief Judicial Magistrate, Rouse Avenue Courts, New Delhi, the Court examined the true scope…

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April 11, 2026 In Advovacy, Blog

CUSTODIAL TORTURE AND DEATH: A JUDICIAL RECKONING IN CBI VS. SRIDHAR & 9 OTHERS (2026)

INTRODUCTION In CBI v. Sridhar & 9 Others [SC No. 470 of 2020], decided on 6 April 2026 by the First Additional District and Sessions Court, Madurai, the Court delivered a powerful Judgment addressing the…

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April 11, 2026 In Advovacy, Blog

LETTER OF INTENT IS NOT A CONTRACT: SUPREME COURT REFUSES ARBITRATION IN ABSENCE OF CONCLUDED AGREEMENT

INTRODUCTION In Maharashtra State Electricity Distribution Company Ltd. (MSEDCL) & Ors. v. R.Z. Malpani, 2026 INSC 342, decided on 9 April 2026, the Supreme Court of India, comprising Justice J.K. Maheshwari and Justice Atul S….

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April 11, 2026 In Advovacy, Blog

GENDER EQUALITY IN ARMED FORCES: PERMANENT COMMISSION FOR WOMEN OFFICERS

INTRODUCTION In Lt. Col. Pooja Pal & Ors. v. Union of India & Ors 2026 SCC OnLine SC 468., decided on 24 March 2026, the Supreme Court of India delivered a significant judgment addressing the…

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August 30, 2025 In Advovacy, Blog

SUPREME COURT CLARIFIES THAT SUBSTITUTION OF PROPRIETOR FOR BUSINESS NAME DOES NOT DEFEAT CAUSE OF ACTION IN SUIT PROCEEDINGS

The Supreme Court of India rendered a significant Judgment on August 26, 2025, in the case titled Dogiparthi Venkata Satish and Another v. Pilla Durga Prasad & Others. (SLP(C) No. 25938 of 2023). The Bench…

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August 30, 2025 In Advovacy, Blog

RULE 102 ORDER XXI CPC: SUPREME COURT CLARIFIES PROTECTION FOR BONA FIDE PURCHASERS WITH INDEPENDENT TITLE CHAIN AGAINST TRANSFEREE PENDENTE LITE BAR

Introduction The Supreme Court of India delivered its Judgment in Tahir V Isani vs. Madan Waman Chodankar (Since Deceased) Now Through His Legal Representatives & Others (SLP(C) No. 15167 of 2022). The Two Judges Bench…

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August 30, 2025 In Advovacy, Blog

WHEN DELAY ISN’T DISOBEDIENCE: SC ON LIMITS OF CONTEMPT JURISDICTION

INTRODUCTION The Supreme Court of India in the case of A.K. Jayaprakash (Dead) through LRs v. S.S. Mallikarjuna Rao & Anr. Contempt Petition (Civil) Nos. 1002–1003 of 2023 in Civil Appeal Nos. 6732–6733 of 2009…

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August 30, 2025 In Advovacy, Blog

SUPREME COURT REITERATES REQUIREMENT FOR PROOF BEYOND REASONABLE DOUBT IN CIRCUMSTANTIAL EVIDENCE CASE

The Supreme Court, in a powerful judgment in the case of Putai v. State of Uttar Pradesh [Criminal Appeal Nos. 36-37 of 2019 with 154 of 2025], rigorously examined the evidentiary standards required in criminal trials, particularly…

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