October 4, 2025 In Advovacy, Blog

Supreme Court Upholds the Sanctity of Commercial Contracts

In a recent judgement passed by the Supreme Court of India titled SEPCO Electric Power Construction Corporation v. GMR Kamalanga Energy Ltd.,  (Citation: 2025 SCC OnLine SC 2088 (or 2025 INSC 1171).) the Supreme Court,…

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October 4, 2025 In Advovacy, Blog

HIGH COURTS SHOULD DISCOURAGE DIRECT FILING OF ANTICIPATORY BAIL PLEAS, ASK PARTIES TO APPROACH SESSIONS COURT FIRST: SUPREME COURT

Introduction The Supreme Court of India's recent decision in Jagdeo Prasad v. State of Bihar (SLP (Crl.) No.17805 of 2024) has reinforced judicial principles governing anticipatory bail applications, particularly in cases involving serious criminal charges. Decided on…

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October 4, 2025 In Advovacy, Blog

SUPREME COURT RULES TRIAL COURTS CANNOT ADD CHARGES SOLELY BASED ON PRIVATE AFFIDAVITS WITHOUT INVESTIGATION

Introduction In a significant Judgment that reinforces the principle of procedural fairness in criminal trials, the Supreme Court of India in Deepak Yadav and Another versus State of Uttar Pradesh and Another [SLP (Crl.) No.6904 of 2025]…

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October 4, 2025 In Advovacy, Blog

BETWEEN INTIMACY AND ALLEGATION: THE SUPREME COURT ON QUASHING FIRs IN CASES OF PROMISE OF MARRIAGE

INTRODUCTION The Supreme Court of India in the case of Surendra Khawse v. State of Madhya Pradesh & Anr., {SLP(Crl.) No. 3361 of 2025}, delivered its Judgment on 22nd September 2025. The Bench comprised Justice…

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October 4, 2025 In Advovacy, Blog

JUDICIAL DISCIPLINE AND ACCOUNTABILITY: SUPREME COURT’S REBUKE ON IMPROPER SURRENDER OF JURISDICTION

INTRODUCTION The Supreme Court of India in Shiv Kumar Shaw Anr. v. Rekha Shaw (Diary No. 45777/2024) (arising out of Crl.A. No. 2842/2023), passed its Order on 26 September 2025. The Bench consisted of Justice…

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September 30, 2025 In Advovacy, Blog

DELHI HIGH COURT UPHOLDS RIGHT OF SENIOR CITIZENS TO REVOKE GIFT DEEDS ON GROUNDS OF NEGLECT AND BROKEN TRUST

The case of Smt. Varinder Kaur vs. Smt. Daljit Kaur & Ors. (LPA 587/2025) was recently adjudicated by the High Court of Delhi, with judgment delivered on 26th September 2025 by Chief Justice Devendra Kumar…

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September 27, 2025 In Advovacy, Blog

FROM GENSETS TO POWER PACKS: REDEFINING MANUFACTURE UNDER EXCISE LAW

Introduction to the Topic: The Supreme Court of India, in the case of M/S Quippo Energy Ltd. vs Commissioner of Central Excise Ahmedabad – II, Civil Appeal Nos. 9418-9420 of 2016, Coram – Justice J….

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September 27, 2025 In Advovacy, Blog

CONSUMER PROTECTION AND EQUITABLE RELIEF: SUPREME COURT ENHANCES INTEREST RATE IN REAL ESTATE DELAY CASES

Introduction The Supreme Court of India in Rajnesh Sharma v. M/s. Business Park Town Planners Ltd. (Civil Appeal No. 3988 of 2023) delivered a significant verdict addressing consumer protection in real estate disputes, particularly concerning interest rate…

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September 27, 2025 In Advovacy, Blog

SECTION 138 NEGOTIABLE INSTRUMENTS ACT: PRE-COGNIZANCE SUMMONS NOT REQUIRED – SUPREME COURT CHARTS GUIDELINES

Introduction The Supreme Court of India in Sanjabij Tari v. Kishore S. Borcar & Anr. (Criminal Appeal No. 1755 of 2010) addressed critical issues concerning cheque dishonour under Section 138 of the Negotiable Instruments Act, 1881. The…

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September 27, 2025 In Advovacy, Blog

ENDING THE CULTURE OF ADJOURNMENTS: SUPREME COURT ON SPEEDY TRIALS

In CBI v. Mir Usman @ Ara @ Mir Usman Ali (SLP (Crl.) No. 969 of 2025, decided on 22 September 2025), a Bench of the Supreme Court comprising Justice J.B. Pardiwala and Justice K.V….

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