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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August 30, 2025 In Advovacy, Blog

SUPREME COURT UPHOLDS EXPORTERS’ RIGHTS: PROCEDURAL ERRORS CANNOT DEFEAT MEIS BENEFITS

INTRODUCTION On 19 August 2025, the Supreme Court of India delivered a significant ruling in M/s Shah Nanji Nagsi Exports Pvt. Ltd. v. Union of India (2025 INSC 1032) (Justice NV Anjaria and Justice Aravind…

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August 30, 2025 In Advovacy, Blog

SUPREME COURT CLARIFIES SCOPE OF RECALL/REVIEW UNDER SECTION 362, CrPC IN CRIMINAL PROCEEDINGS

The Supreme Court, in a recent decision in Vikram Bakshi & Ors. v. R.P. Khosla & Anr [SLP (Crl.) No. 3425 of 2022], has dealt in detail with the limits of criminal courts’ powers to…

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August 16, 2025 In Advovacy, Blog

SUPREME COURT STRIKES DOWN GENDER-BASED QUOTA IN ARMY’S JAG RECRUITMENT: MERIT MUST PREVAIL OVER GENDER

In a landmark judgment reinforcing gender equality in the armed forces, the Supreme Court of India delivered a significant ruling on August 11, 2025, in case of Arshnoor Kaur & Anr. v. Union of India &…

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May 17, 2025 In Advovacy, Blog

SUPREME COURT QUASHES CHARGESHEET IN ABETMENT OF SUICIDE CASE FOR LACK OF PROXIMATE INSTIGATION

The Judgment in the Case of Shenbagavalli And Ors. Vs.The Inspector Of Police, Kancheepuram District And Anr. Criminal Appeal No. 4268 and 4269 of 2024 was delivered by a Division Bench of the Supreme Court…

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May 10, 2025 In Advovacy, Blog

NO REFUGE FOR UNAUTHORIZED BUILDINGS: SUPREME COURT UPHOLDS STRICT DEMOLITION AND EVICTION TIMELINES

BACKGROUND OF THE CASE The case of  Kaniz Ahmed v. Sabuddin&Ors. (SLP(C) No. 12199-12200/2025) originated from a public interest litigation addressed by the High Court, which tackled unauthorized constructions. The High Court, in its impugned judgment,…

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