Mallika v. R. Nallathambi: Supreme Court Reaffirms the Heavy Burden on Parties Claiming “Loan Security” over Registered Sale Deeds
The Supreme Court’s judgment delivered on 22 May 2026 in Mallika v. R. Nallathambi & Ors. (Civil Appeal No. 9837 […]
Supreme Court Clarifies Bail Principles in Murder Cases: Important Judgment for Bail Lawyers in Delhi
On 22 May 2026, the Supreme Court delivered a significant and much-needed judgment in Bhagat Singh v. State of Uttar
Termination of Commercial and Public Contracts in India: Statutory Framework, Constitutional Safeguards, and Available Remedies
Introduction Termination of commercial contracts in India is a critical area that balances contractual freedom with statutory limitations and constitutional
Supreme Court of India’s Jurisprudence on Breach of Contract Claims (2016–Present): A Disciplined, Evidence-Led Approach Anchored in the Indian Contract Act, 1872
Introduction Over the past decade, the Supreme Court of India has consistently reinforced a principled, statutory, and evidence-based framework for
Order XXXVII CPC: The Summary Suit Procedure for Recovery of Liquidated Debts and Unpaid Invoices in India
Introduction Order XXXVII of the Code of Civil Procedure, 1908, remains one of the most powerful and creditor-friendly tools in
ED Raids, Provisional Attachment and Property Freezing under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act, 2002: Statutory Powers, Judicial Safeguards and Defence Strategies
In the landscape of economic offences, the Enforcement Directorate’s (ED) powers under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act, 2002 (PMLA)
Mutual Exclusivity of Sections 409 and 420 IPC: A Criminal Law Perspective on Entrustment versus Inducement
In the realm of economic offences under the Indian Penal Code, 1860 (IPC), Sections 409 and 420 [316(5) and 318(4)
Filing Discharge Applications in Summons Cases: A Game-Changing Yet Ambiguous Reform under BNSS 2023
The Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023 (BNSS) has introduced several progressive procedural reforms aimed at streamlining criminal trials and strengthening
Section 143-A and Section 148 of the Negotiable Instruments Act: A Critical Analysis of Discretion vs. Mandate
The Negotiable Instruments Act, 1881, particularly Section 138, was enacted to instill faith in the banking system and curb the