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
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
Civil Imprisonment in Execution Proceedings under the Code of Civil Procedure, 1908: Statutory Safeguards, Judicial Principles, and Practical Considerations
Civil imprisonment remains one of the most stringent yet tightly regulated modes of executing decrees under the Code of Civil
Director’s Liability in Cheque Bounce Cases (Section 138 r/w Section 141 NI Act): Complete Guide for Directors (2026)
When a company issues a cheque that bounces, the company is primarily liable. However, directors and other officers can also