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special leave petition
Supreme Court of India holds miscellaneous application not maintainable after dismissal of special leave petition — “Court becomes functus officio,” recall plea rejected
March 25, 2026
retirement
Supreme Court of India: Post-retirement disciplinary penalty valid if proceedings began in service — “Deemed continuation allows pay reduction affecting pension,” appeal dismissed
March 25, 2026
trademark
Delhi High Court — Volkswagen fails to block Maruti Suzuki’s ‘TRANSFORMOTION’ trademark — Court finds no deceptive similarity with ‘4MOTION’
March 25, 2026
contractual dispute
Supreme Court of India holds state cannot be judge in its own cause in contractual disputes — “Clause barring arbitration and courts read down, arbitral award restored”
March 25, 2026
merit list
Supreme Court of India holds reserved category candidates can migrate to open category despite TET relaxation — “Eligibility relaxation does not dilute merit,” merit list exclusion quashed
March 25, 2026
SEZ trade policy
Delhi High Court holds supplies to SEZ qualify as deemed exports under foreign trade policy — “SEZ fiction cannot override export incentive scheme,” review petition dismissed
March 25, 2026
accident
Supreme Court of India holds state liable for accident involving requisitioned vehicle — “Control determines liability, not ownership,” insurance company absolved
March 25, 2026
indian olympic associaito
Delhi High Court holds Indian Olympic Association cannot control independent sports bodies — “Power to form committees limited to own affairs,” ad hoc panel dissolved, elections upheld
March 25, 2026
Legal ruling on mechanical summoning
Bombay High Court holds magistrate must show application of mind before issuing process — “Mechanical summoning is illegal,” criminal proceedings remanded
March 25, 2026
kiosk tender
Delhi High Court holds courts cannot interfere with tender conditions absent arbitrariness — “Commercial wisdom of authority prevails,” kiosk tender challenge dismissed
March 25, 2026
Supreme Court ruling on appointment limits
Supreme Court of India holds no right to appointment from select list beyond notified vacancies — “Select list is not an endless reservoir,” High Court order set aside
March 25, 2026
petrol pump
Supreme Court of India holds National Green Tribunal cannot abdicate adjudicatory powers to committees — “Expert bodies assist, they do not decide,” petrol pump project revived
March 25, 2026
town vending committee
Bombay High Court holds hawkers have no automatic right to vote in Town Vending Committee elections — “Eligibility to hawk ≠ right to vote,” election process upheld
March 25, 2026
substance over form
Bombay High Court: Arbitral award valid even without formal counterclaim — “Substance over form prevails in investor compensation dispute”
March 21, 2026
local manufacturing
Delhi High Court: Bail granted in NDPS case despite commercial quantity— “Defective sampling and doubtful ganja composition weaken prosecution case”
March 21, 2026
ganja composition
Delhi High Court: Approval of dismissal under Industrial Disputes Act not res judicata — “Absence of inquiry makes termination illegal, reinstatement upheld”
March 21, 2026
res judicata
Delhi High Court: Uttar Pradesh tender conditions upheld — “Local manufacturing mandate valid, courts won’t rewrite policy unless arbitrary”
March 21, 2026
compensation
Bombay High Court: Academic marks irrelevant to future income — “Compensation for deceased medical student enhanced to ₹46 lakh”
March 21, 2026
media criticism
Delhi High Court: Media criticism crosses into defamation — “Derogatory remarks like shit reporters not protected speech, interim takedown ordered”
March 21, 2026
consumer complaint
Supreme Court of India: Fixed deposit earning interest not automatically a ‘commercial purpose’ — “Consumer complaint still not maintainable due to fraud dispute”
March 21, 2026
insolvency misuse
Bombay High Court: Misuse of insolvency law to stall secured asset recovery condemned — “IBC cannot be shield for chronic defaulters, writ allowed”
March 21, 2026
covid duty death
Bombay High Court: Covid duty death benefits cannot be denied on technical cut-off — “Families entitled if infection linked to service, ₹50 lakh ex-gratia granted”
March 21, 2026
article 22
Delhi High Court: Failure to supply written grounds of arrest violates Article 22 — “NDPS accused granted bail despite commercial quantity”
March 21, 2026
e-dossier
Delhi High Court: E-dossier rejection invalid without proof of communication— “Website notice alone insufficient, majority of cancellations quashed”
March 21, 2026
title
Bombay High Court: Probate cannot be revoked by those disputing title— “Strangers to succession lack caveatable interest,” revocation plea dismissed”
March 21, 2026
nfsg
Bombay High Court: Uncommunicated “good” ACR gradings cannot deny NFSG— “Rejection of promotion held arbitrary, officer entitled to reconsideration with benefits”
March 20, 2026
highway land
Bombay High Court: Section 29A time limit inapplicable to highway land acquisition arbitration — “Delayed award upheld, no patent illegality in compensation”
March 20, 2026
award
Bombay High Court: Unconditional stay of arbitral award denied — “Deposit of entire award justified as no exceptional case” made out
March 20, 2026
recruitment
Bombay High Court: Changing selection criteria after recruitment begins is arbitrary— “Weightage method struck down, candidates with higher marks ordered to be appointed”
March 20, 2026
Bombay High Court arbitration ruling summary
Bombay High Court: Arbitral award set aside upheld — “Lack of proof of membership renders arbitration under cooperative law without jurisdiction”
March 20, 2026
wage arrear
Delhi High Court: Wage arrears from 1997 upheld — “Arbitral tribunal within jurisdiction, limited scope of court interference reaffirmed”
March 20, 2026
reserved fsi
Bombay High Court: Owner cannot be restrained from using reserved FSI— “Society has no prima facie right, injunction set aside for ignoring contractual limits”
March 20, 2026
railway death
Bombay High Court: Railway death compensation granted — “Co-passenger testimony sufficient to prove bona fide travel and untoward incident”
March 20, 2026
railway compensation
Bombay High Court: No eyewitness, no proof of trespass — “Railway death treated as untoward incident, compensation granted to family”
March 20, 2026
cheating
Supreme Court of India: Failed film investment not cheating — “Absence of dishonest intent at inception makes dispute purely civil, criminal case quashed”
March 20, 2026
functional disability
Supreme Court of India: Functional disability must reflect real loss of earning—100% disability applied, compensation enhanced to ₹97.7 lakh
March 20, 2026
prima facie
Delhi High Court: Prolonged incarceration and weak prima facie nexus justify bail under UAPA —“Pre-trial detention cannot become punitive”
March 20, 2026
sale deed, time bar
Delhi High Court — “Suit challenging 1996 sale deed filed after 25 years is time-barred”, appeal dismissed under Order VII Rule 11 CPC
March 18, 2026
foreign arbitration
Delhi High Court — “Indian courts can restrain foreign arbitration when proceedings are oppressive”, interim anti-arbitration relief granted against London arbitration
March 18, 2026
sale deed
Delhi High Court — “Unregistered family settlement cannot override registered sale deed”, possession decree against brother upheld
March 18, 2026
visa extension
Delhi High Court — “Foreign student cannot claim visa extension as a right after failing to complete course”, writ seeking restoration of study visa dismissed
March 18, 2026
loan
Delhi High Court — “Plaintiff need not prove admitted loan; burden to prove repayment lies on borrower”, ₹4.9 lakh recovery decree restored
March 18, 2026
bribery, conviction
Delhi High Court — “Bribery conviction cannot stand without clear proof of demand and acceptance”, DESU clerk acquitted in ₹500 trap case
March 18, 2026
private employment
Delhi High Court — “Fixed-term private employment can be terminated for valid reasons”, former museum director entitled only to notice-period damages
March 18, 2026
medical test
Delhi High Court – “Courts cannot order repeated medical tests after DME and RME confirm unfitness”, CAT order for fresh medical board set aside
March 18, 2026
negligence
Delhi High Court — Truck driver liable for toddler’s death after vehicle swerved off road — “Circumstances themselves prove negligence”
March 18, 2026
pocso, family property
Delhi High Court — POCSO case based on false allegation amid family property dispute quashed, “Continuing trial would serve no purpose”
March 18, 2026
discharge voucher
Delhi High Court — “Signing discharge voucher without protest bars further insurance claims”, insurer succeeds in appeal
March 18, 2026
railway compensation
Delhi High Court — “No railway compensation where injuries caused by man run over, not fall from train”,— appeal dismissed
March 18, 2026
evidence
Bombay High Court — “Conviction based solely on weak circumstantial evidence unsustainable”, driver acquitted of murder as prosecution fails to prove complete chain of circumstances
March 17, 2026
Calcutta High Court Rejects Plea to Quash Proceedings in Alleged Electricity Theft Case Under Section 135(1)(a), Emphasizes Need for Trial to Verify Claims of Domestic Use and Assess Evidence
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Calcutta High Court Rejects Plea to Quash Proceedings in Alleged Electricity Theft Case Under Section 135(1)(a), Emphasizes Need for Trial to Verify Claims of Domestic Use and Assess Evidence

Court’s Decision The Calcutta High Court dismissed the petition to quash proceedings under Section 135(1)(a) of the Electricity Act, 2003, affirming the necessity of proceeding with the trial to ascertain…
Posted by Rawlaw November 8, 2024
"Supreme Court Urges Government Reassessment on LMV License Interpretation in Light of Road Safety Concerns: Seeks Policy Clarity on Mukund Dewangan Decision"
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“Supreme Court Urges Government Reassessment on LMV License Interpretation in Light of Road Safety Concerns: Seeks Policy Clarity on Mukund Dewangan Decision”

Court’s Decision: The Supreme Court deferred its decision on whether a driver holding a Light Motor Vehicle (LMV) license can legally operate a transport vehicle without additional authorization. The Court…
Posted by Rawlaw November 8, 2024
Supreme Court Upholds Tribunal’s Acquittal, Citing Lack of Conclusive Evidence of Assault or Intent to Harm in Air Force Officer’s Alleged Wrongful Confinement Case
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Supreme Court Upholds Tribunal’s Acquittal, Citing Lack of Conclusive Evidence of Assault or Intent to Harm in Air Force Officer’s Alleged Wrongful Confinement Case

Court’s Decision The Supreme Court upheld the Armed Forces Tribunal’s decision to acquit the respondent, an Air Force officer, on charges related to the wrongful confinement and death of a…
Posted by Rawlaw November 8, 2024
Supreme Court Dismisses Challenge to Royalty Computation Mechanism, Affirms Legislative Discretion and Directs Expedited Review on Compounding Impact
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Supreme Court Dismisses Challenge to Royalty Computation Mechanism, Affirms Legislative Discretion and Directs Expedited Review on Compounding Impact

Court's Decision The Supreme Court, while dismissing the writ petition challenging the validity of royalty computation under Rule 38 of the Mineral (Other than Atomic and Hydrocarbons Energy Minerals) Concession…
Posted by Rawlaw November 8, 2024
Supreme Court Holds Sanction under Section 197 CrPC Necessary for Prosecution of Public Servants under PMLA; Special Court's Cognizance Invalid without Prior Sanction
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Supreme Court Holds Sanction under Section 197 CrPC Necessary for Prosecution of Public Servants under PMLA; Special Court’s Cognizance Invalid without Prior Sanction

Court's Decision The Supreme Court upheld the High Court’s decision, quashing the cognizance taken by the Special Court against the respondents, two public servants, under the Prevention of Money Laundering…
Posted by Rawlaw November 8, 2024
Supreme Court Reinstates FIR Against Teacher Accused of Sexual Assault, Emphasizes Child Protection and Public Interest Over Private Compromise
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Supreme Court Reinstates FIR Against Teacher Accused of Sexual Assault, Emphasizes Child Protection and Public Interest Over Private Compromise

Court's Decision: The Supreme Court quashed the Rajasthan High Court’s order that had dismissed an FIR against a teacher accused of sexually assaulting a minor student. The Court emphasized that…
Posted by Rawlaw November 8, 2024
Supreme Court Affirms Concurrent Jurisdiction in Arbitration Under the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996, Citing Ambiguity in Seat Determination and Non-Exclusive Jurisdiction Clause Despite Dubai Venue
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Supreme Court Affirms Concurrent Jurisdiction in Arbitration Under the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996, Citing Ambiguity in Seat Determination and Non-Exclusive Jurisdiction Clause Despite Dubai Venue

Court’s Decision The Supreme Court concluded that the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996, Part I, applies only where the place of arbitration is explicitly within India unless explicitly excluded by…
Posted by Rawlaw November 8, 2024
Supreme Court of India Invalidates Unilateral Appointment of Arbitrators by Government Entities in Public-Private Contracts, Emphasizing Impartiality and Equality under Arbitration and Conciliation Act
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Supreme Court of India Invalidates Unilateral Appointment of Arbitrators by Government Entities in Public-Private Contracts, Emphasizing Impartiality and Equality under Arbitration and Conciliation Act

Court’s Decision: The Supreme Court examined whether a party in a public-private contract can unilaterally appoint an arbitrator or control the selection of the arbitral panel, which raises issues of…
Posted by Rawlaw November 8, 2024
Supreme Court Denies Compensatory Seats for Vacant Admissions, Emphasizes Caution in Interim Orders Impacting College Admissions; Permits Fee Adjustments to Mitigate Financial Loss
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Supreme Court Denies Compensatory Seats for Vacant Admissions, Emphasizes Caution in Interim Orders Impacting College Admissions; Permits Fee Adjustments to Mitigate Financial Loss

Court’s Decision The Supreme Court addressed whether compensatory seats should be granted for vacancies caused by interim judicial orders, affecting the admissions and finances of two medical colleges. The Court…
Posted by Rawlaw November 8, 2024
Supreme Court Limits Section 11 Jurisdiction to Existence of Arbitration Agreement in Shareholder Dispute; Appoints Arbitrator to Decide Timeliness and Entitlement of Claims
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Supreme Court Limits Section 11 Jurisdiction to Existence of Arbitration Agreement in Shareholder Dispute; Appoints Arbitrator to Decide Timeliness and Entitlement of Claims

Court’s Decision: The Supreme Court allowed the petitioner’s application for arbitration under Section 11(6) of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996, concerning disputes over share entitlements in a shareholder agreement.…
Posted by Rawlaw November 8, 2024

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