Rigorous Bail Standard in Large‑Scale Corruption: Discretion under Section 483 BNSS Introduction This commentary examines the Jammu and Kashmir High Court’s order of March 25, 2025, in Bail...
Limits on Time‑Bound Directives by Constitutional Courts: Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel Institute of Technology v. Kirti H Niralgikar Introduction In the Letters Patent Appeals filed before the Gujarat...
Mandatory Disqualification for Non‑Disclosure of Pending Criminal Proceedings in Police Recruitment 1. Introduction Manisha v. State of Haryana and Others (2025 PHHC 040488) is a writ petition under...
Mandatory Notice Protocol in Land Acquisition: Upholding Procedural Fairness and Transparency Introduction The judgment in the case of Rattan Chand and Others v. U T of J and K Principal Secretary,...
Establishing Evidentiary Adequacy in Motor Accident Claims: The Karnataka High Court’s Stand on Compensation Introduction The judgment in the case of Divisional Controller, Karnataka State Road...
Ensuring Judicial Adjudication by RERA Authority: Registry’s Administrative Limits in Complaint Maintainability 1. Introduction This commentary examines the Karnataka High Court’s decision in Amit...
Inadmissibility of Police‐Custodial Confessions and Bail Standards Under Section 37 of the NDPS Act Introduction The present commentary deals with the judgment delivered by the High Court of Jammu &...
IBC Resolution Plan Does Not Extinguish Statutory Duties in Slum Rehabilitation: Upholding SRA’s Section 13(2) Power Introduction This case arises from Writ Petition No. 2065 of 2025 (and connected...
New Precedent on Withdrawal of Arbitrated Claims: Limiting Judicial Interference and Upholding Arbitral Finality Introduction This commentary provides an in-depth examination of the recent Bombay...
Specific Deduction under Section 40A(7)(b) Prevails over Section 43B for Approved Gratuity Fund Contributions 1. Introduction The case of M/s Sanmar Speciality Chemicals Limited v. The Assistant...
Denial of Conjugal Rights on Grounds of Superstitious Beliefs Constitutes Mental Cruelty under Section 13(1)(ia) of the Hindu Marriage Act Introduction In Arun K.R. v. Arunima T.S. (Mat.A.No.1037 of...
Active Litigation Role of State Departments: Preventing Procedural Anomalies and Delays Introduction This commentary examines the March 24, 2025 order of the Gujarat High Court in District...
Judicial Overreach in Discharge Orders Under Sections 227 & 239 Cr.P.C.: A Comprehensive Analysis of Sanction, Evidence, and Procedural Integrity Introduction This commentary provides an in-depth...
Venue Designation as Seat: Exclusive Jurisdiction in Domestic Arbitration Agreements Introduction This commentary examines the Patna High Court’s decision in M/s Pramila Motors Pvt. Ltd. v. M/s...
Ensuring Expeditious Detention and Language Access Under the MPDA Act Introduction The case of Mohammad Yusuf v. The State of Maharashtra and Ors. was decided by a Division Bench of the Bombay High...
Guiding Principles for Exercise of Section 482 Cr.P.C. in Quashing FIRs for Cheating in Real‑Estate Transactions Introduction This commentary examines the judgment in Khursheed Ahmad Mahajan & Anr....
Unique Citizenship Pathways under Section 5(1)(c): S. Ramya v. Union of India 1. Introduction In S. Ramya v. Union of India (2025:MHC:804), the Madras High Court addressed a previously unencountered...
Calcutta Mint Workers Union v. National Industrial Tribunal: Compensation Entitlement for Working-Hours Increase 1. Introduction In Calcutta Mint Workers Union & Ors. v. National Industrial Tribunal,...
Mandatory Arbitration Referral upon Failed Conciliation under Section 18(3) MSME Act 1. Introduction This commentary examines the Karnataka High Court’s decision in M/S Enmas GB Power Systems...
Agency Liability and Evidentiary Burden in KVAT Reassessment: Accountability of Assessee for Agent’s Fraudulent Returns Introduction M/S Yellalinga Electricals (“the Assessee”) appeals under...