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Gayatri Balasamy v. ISG Novasoft: Supreme Court's Landmark Ruling on Arbitral Award Modification

In a historic 4:1 majority decision, the Supreme Court held that courts possess limited power under Section 34 and 37 of the Arbitration Act to modify arbitral awards, reshaping India's arbitration landscape.

Adv. Rajesh Kumar

Senior Partner, Arbitration & ADR

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Varshatai v. State of Maharashtra: Supreme Court Upholds Use of Urdu as Additional Language

Constitutional Law

April 20, 20257 min read

Varshatai v. State of Maharashtra: Supreme Court Upholds Use of Urdu as Additional Language

The Supreme Court affirmed that using Urdu as an additional language on government signboards in Maharashtra does not violate the state's official language laws, celebrating India's linguistic diversity.

Adv. Priya Sharma

Imran Pratapgadhi v. State of Gujarat: Supreme Court Quashes FIR, Upholds Freedom of Expression

Criminal Law

March 30, 20258 min read

Imran Pratapgadhi v. State of Gujarat: Supreme Court Quashes FIR, Upholds Freedom of Expression

The Supreme Court quashed an FIR against a Rajya Sabha MP for reciting a poem, holding that poetry promoting sacrifice and non-violence cannot attract criminal offences under BNS.

Adv. Vikram Joshi

Sunil Kumar Singh v. Bihar Legislative Council: Supreme Court on Proportionality of Legislative Punishment

Constitutional Law

February 28, 20259 min read

Sunil Kumar Singh v. Bihar Legislative Council: Supreme Court on Proportionality of Legislative Punishment

The Supreme Court quashed the expulsion of a Bihar MLC as disproportionate, holding that while legislative immunity exists, judicial review of administrative actions is permissible.

Adv. Suresh Gupta

Vihaan Kumar v. State of Haryana: Supreme Court Reinforces Arrest Rights Under Article 22

Criminal Law

February 10, 20258 min read

Vihaan Kumar v. State of Haryana: Supreme Court Reinforces Arrest Rights Under Article 22

The Supreme Court declared an arrest illegal due to non-communication of grounds, emphasizing that constitutional violations at arrest stage cannot be cured by subsequent procedures.

Adv. Anita Singh

Urmila Dixit v. Sunil Sharan Dixit: Senior Citizens' Right to Reclaim Transferred Property

Family Law

January 5, 20257 min read

Urmila Dixit v. Sunil Sharan Dixit: Senior Citizens' Right to Reclaim Transferred Property

The Supreme Court upheld the cancellation of a gift deed under Section 23 of the Senior Citizens Act, affirming that authorities can order eviction when maintenance conditions are breached.

Adv. Meera Patel

All India Judges Association v. Union of India: Three Years Bar Practice Now Mandatory for Civil Judge Exam

Constitutional Law

May 25, 20256 min read

All India Judges Association v. Union of India: Three Years Bar Practice Now Mandatory for Civil Judge Exam

The Supreme Court mandated that candidates for Civil Judge (Junior Division) examination must have practiced law for a minimum of three years, reshaping judicial recruitment.

Adv. Rajesh Kumar

Pinky Meena v. High Court of Rajasthan: Supreme Court's Call for Greater Gender Representation in Judiciary

Constitutional Law

June 1, 20257 min read

Pinky Meena v. High Court of Rajasthan: Supreme Court's Call for Greater Gender Representation in Judiciary

The Supreme Court reinstated a tribal woman judge discharged during probation and made a powerful case for greater gender representation in India's judicial system.

Adv. Priya Sharma

Supreme Court Affirms One Rank One Pension for Judges: Birthmarks Must Disappear

Constitutional Law

May 30, 20256 min read

Supreme Court Affirms One Rank One Pension for Judges: Birthmarks Must Disappear

The Supreme Court ruled that once a person assumes the constitutional office of High Court Judge, their pension must reflect the stature of the office, not the route taken to reach it.

Adv. Vikram Joshi

K.P. Tamilmaran v. State: Supreme Court's Landmark Judgment on Honour Killings

Criminal Law

April 28, 20258 min read

K.P. Tamilmaran v. State: Supreme Court's Landmark Judgment on Honour Killings

The Supreme Court delivered a decisive verdict on honour killings, clarifying the evidentiary value of hostile and related witnesses in such cases.

Adv. Suresh Gupta

Kamal Dev Prasad v. Mahesh Forge: Supreme Court on Workplace Injury Compensation

Labour & Employment

April 30, 20256 min read

Kamal Dev Prasad v. Mahesh Forge: Supreme Court on Workplace Injury Compensation

The Supreme Court reconsidered statutory disability percentages under the Employees' Compensation Act when multiple injuries cumulatively affect functionality.

Adv. Anita Singh

Royal Sundaram v. Honnamma: Supreme Court Clarifies Chain Collision Insurance Liability

Insurance Law

May 5, 20255 min read

Royal Sundaram v. Honnamma: Supreme Court Clarifies Chain Collision Insurance Liability

The Supreme Court held that in chain collisions, the vehicle which was the root cause bears liability for the entire accident sequence.

Adv. Meera Patel

Vaibhav v. State of Maharashtra: Supreme Court Cautions Against Overreliance on Circumstantial Evidence

Criminal Law

June 5, 20257 min read

Vaibhav v. State of Maharashtra: Supreme Court Cautions Against Overreliance on Circumstantial Evidence

The Supreme Court overturned a murder conviction citing insufficient circumstantial evidence, emphasizing that prosecution must establish an unbroken chain of circumstances.

Adv. Vikram Joshi

Kamla Nehru Memorial Trust v. UPSIDC: Supreme Court Upholds Public Trust Doctrine in Land Allotment

Real Estate & Property

June 8, 20256 min read

Kamla Nehru Memorial Trust v. UPSIDC: Supreme Court Upholds Public Trust Doctrine in Land Allotment

The Supreme Court upheld cancellation of industrial land allotment, reaffirming the Public Trust Doctrine in matters of public resource allocation.

Adv. Rajesh Kumar

S. Rajaseekaran v. Union of India: Right to Emergency Medical Treatment During Golden Hour

Medical & Health Law

January 15, 20256 min read

S. Rajaseekaran v. Union of India: Right to Emergency Medical Treatment During Golden Hour

The Supreme Court emphasized that denying timely medical treatment during the golden hour violates the right to life under Article 21.

Adv. Anita Singh

Om Prakash v. Union of India: Supreme Court Upholds Juvenile Rights in Delayed Justice Cases

Criminal Law

January 20, 20256 min read

Om Prakash v. Union of India: Supreme Court Upholds Juvenile Rights in Delayed Justice Cases

The Supreme Court recognized judicial failure to address juvenility claims, emphasizing reformation and rehabilitation of juveniles in conflict with law.

Adv. Priya Sharma

Dr. Sharmad v. State of Kerala: Supreme Court on Promotion Criteria in Medical Education

Service & Employment Law

March 15, 20255 min read

Dr. Sharmad v. State of Kerala: Supreme Court on Promotion Criteria in Medical Education

The Supreme Court resolved a contentious issue regarding promotion to Associate Professor in medical education, interpreting eligibility criteria under Kerala service rules.

Adv. Suresh Gupta

Dharmendra Kumar Singh v. High Court of Jharkhand: Merit vs Seniority in Judicial Promotions

Service & Employment Law

February 5, 20255 min read

Dharmendra Kumar Singh v. High Court of Jharkhand: Merit vs Seniority in Judicial Promotions

The Supreme Court clarified that promotions under the 65% seniority quota should not be treated as competitive, balancing merit and seniority in judicial services.

Adv. Vikram Joshi

Harshit Jain v. State of Maharashtra: Stamp Duty Refund and Limitation Periods

Real Estate & Property

March 25, 20255 min read

Harshit Jain v. State of Maharashtra: Stamp Duty Refund and Limitation Periods

The Supreme Court addressed the applicability of amended limitation periods for stamp duty refund claims under the Maharashtra Stamp Act.

Adv. Meera Patel

Lalita v. Vishwanath: Supreme Court on Evidentiary Value of FIR in Criminal Cases

Criminal Law

February 1, 20256 min read

Lalita v. Vishwanath: Supreme Court on Evidentiary Value of FIR in Criminal Cases

The Supreme Court examined the evidentiary value of FIR in cases involving allegations of abetment to suicide and cruelty under IPC.

Adv. Anita Singh

Jaya Bhattacharya v. State of West Bengal: Pension Rights and Procedural Fairness

Service & Employment Law

February 15, 20255 min read

Jaya Bhattacharya v. State of West Bengal: Pension Rights and Procedural Fairness

The Supreme Court addressed denial of pensionary benefits due to unauthorized absence allegations, emphasizing procedural fairness in disciplinary matters.

Adv. Suresh Gupta

State of Goa v. Namita Tripathi: Professional Laundry Services Under Factories Act

Labour & Employment

March 5, 20255 min read

State of Goa v. Namita Tripathi: Professional Laundry Services Under Factories Act

The Supreme Court examined whether professional laundry services constitute 'manufacturing process' under the Factories Act, 1948.

Adv. Rajesh Kumar

Kanishk Sinha v. State of West Bengal: Prospective vs Retrospective Application of Judicial Rulings

Criminal Law

February 20, 20255 min read

Kanishk Sinha v. State of West Bengal: Prospective vs Retrospective Application of Judicial Rulings

The Supreme Court examined when procedural safeguards established by judicial precedents apply prospectively or retrospectively.

Adv. Vikram Joshi

Angadi Chandranna v. Shankar: Supreme Court on Doctrine of Blending in Hindu Law

Family & Property Law

April 25, 20257 min read

Angadi Chandranna v. Shankar: Supreme Court on Doctrine of Blending in Hindu Law

The Supreme Court addressed the distinction between ancestral and self-acquired property under Hindu joint family law and the doctrine of blending.

Adv. Priya Sharma

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