News Supreme Court Clarifies Arbitration Mandate for Bank-to-Bank Disputes Under SARFAESI Act — “Dispute Between Two Banks, Not Bank and Borrower, Must Be Resolved Through Arbitration” – “No Written Arbitration Agreement Required, Section 11 Provides Independent Statutory Mandate for Arbitration” RawlawMay 28, 20254 min read
News Supreme Court Upholds Vicarious Liability in NI Act Proceedings – Respondent No. 2, Who Actively Negotiated the Facility, Executed the Loan and Security Documents, and Provided Personal Guarantees, Held Liable – “Repetition of the Exact Words of the Section 141 Language in the Same Order, Like a Mantra or a Magic Incantation is Not the Mandate of the Law” RawlawMay 28, 20255 min read
News Supreme Court Dismisses Contempt Petitions Against Karnataka Government — Orders Immediate Release of DRCs/TDRs in Favour of Complainants, Rejects Karnataka Government’s Attempt to Delay Compliance – “Judicial Orders Cannot Be Stifled by Procedural Maneuvers” RawlawMay 28, 20255 min read
News Supreme Court Rules Exemption for Goods, Including Vehicles, Imported under Transfer of Residence (ToR) Facility Valid, Rejects Retrospective Application of CBEC Circular — “A Circular Cannot Override or Detract from the Provisions of the Statute or Notifications Issued Thereunder” RawlawMay 28, 20256 min read
News Supreme Court Quashes Discharge of Probationary Civil Judge for Non-Disclosure of Prior Government Job and Pursuing LL.M. While in Service — “Minor Irregularity Should Not Lead to Punitive Action” RawlawMay 28, 20256 min read
News Supreme Court Rules CBEC (Central Board of Excise and Customs) Circular Granting 1% Customs Duty Drawback to Exporters is Clarificatory and Retrospective — Appellant Entitled to 1% AIR Drawback on Exports Since 2008 RawlawMay 28, 20255 min read
News Supreme Court Judgment on Impleadment of Legal Heirs in Property Disputes — “Trial Must Be Fair and Inclusive”: Dismisses Appeal Claiming Exclusive Right Based on Will, Reaffirms Duty to Hear All Interested Parties in Inheritance Litigation RawlawMay 27, 20254 min read
News Supreme Court Ruling: “Contributory Negligence Cannot Be Assumed Without Evidence” — Overturns High Court’s Finding, Restores Tribunal’s Award of ₹1.20 Crore Compensation to Victim’s Family in Fatal Bus Accident Case Based on Verified Income and Future Prospects RawlawMay 27, 20254 min read
News Supreme Court Rules Article 20 of Concession Agreements Between Municipal Corporations in Delhi and Private Contractors Is Not a Valid Arbitration Agreement Under the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996: “Article 20 Lacks the Necessary Judicial Characteristics to Be Considered Arbitration” RawlawMay 27, 20254 min read
News Supreme Court Directs Compliance With Timelines for Investigation (2 Months) and Trial (6 Months) Under POCSO Act Amidst Rising Child Rape Cases: “Trials Must Be Completed Within the Time Frame Contemplated in the Act” RawlawMay 27, 20254 min read
