INTRODUCTION
In Maria Martins v. Noel Zuzarte & Ors., 2026 INSC 376, decided on 16 April 2026, the Supreme Court of India, comprising Justice J.K. Maheshwari and Justice Atul S. Chandurkar, clarified the approach to be
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REAFFIRMATION OF PRINCIPLES ON MINOR DISCREPANCIES IN TESTIMONY AND STRICT ENFORCEMENT OF VICTIM ANONYMITY IN RAPE CASES.
INTRODUCTION
In State of Himachal Pradesh v. Hukum Chand Alias Monu., 2026 INSC 290,
decided on 24 March, 2026, the Supreme Court of India, comprising Justice Sanjay
Karol and Justice Nongmeikapam Kotiswar Singh, the Supreme Court undertook a
comprehensive examination
FORGERY BEYOND SIGNATURE: EXPANDING THE SCOPE OF DOCUMENTARY FRAUD
INTRODUCTION
In CBI v. Shivaji Yadav [Case No. CBI/20/2021] (Judgment dated 30 March
2026), delivered by the Court of the Additional Chief Judicial Magistrate, Rouse
Avenue Courts, New Delhi, the Court examined the true scope of the offence of
forgery
CUSTODIAL TORTURE AND DEATH: A JUDICIAL RECKONING IN CBI VS. SRIDHAR & 9 OTHERS (2026)
INTRODUCTION
In CBI v. Sridhar & 9 Others [SC No. 470 of 2020], decided on 6 April 2026 by the
First Additional District and Sessions Court, Madurai, the Court delivered a
powerful Judgment addressing the issue of custodial violence and
LETTER OF INTENT IS NOT A CONTRACT: SUPREME COURT REFUSES ARBITRATION IN ABSENCE OF CONCLUDED AGREEMENT
INTRODUCTION
In Maharashtra State Electricity Distribution Company Ltd. (MSEDCL) & Ors. v.
R.Z. Malpani, 2026 INSC 342, decided on 9 April 2026, the Supreme Court of
India, comprising Justice J.K. Maheshwari and Justice Atul S. Chandurkar,
clarified a crucial principle
GENDER EQUALITY IN ARMED FORCES: PERMANENT COMMISSION FOR WOMEN OFFICERS
INTRODUCTION
In Lt. Col. Pooja Pal & Ors. v. Union of India & Ors 2026 SCC OnLine SC 468.,
decided on 24 March 2026, the Supreme Court of India delivered a significant
judgment addressing the persistent issue of gender inequality
RIGHT OF AN AFFECTED THIRD PARTY TO BE IMPLEADED IN WRIT PROCEEDINGS CHALLENGING BUILDING RULES
INTRODUCTION
In M/S Chopra Hotels Private Limited v. Harbinder Singh Sekhon and Ors., 2026
INSC 335, decided on 08 April, 2026, the Supreme Court of India, comprising Justice
Vikram Nath and Justice , the Supreme Court examined the scope of
FRESH SECTION 11 APPLICATION BARRED AFTER ABANDONMENT OF EARLIER ARBITRATION: SUPREME COURT CLARIFIES LAW
INTRODUCTION
In Rajiv Gaddh v. Subodh Prakash, 2026 INSC 302, decided on 1 April 2026, the Supreme Court of India, comprising Justice Pamidighantam Sri Narsimha and Justice Alok Aradhe, the Supreme Court examined whether a party can file a fresh
JUDICIAL SAFEGUARDS AGAINST ABUSE OF 498A IPC AND DOWRY LAWS
INTRODUCTION
In Charul Shukla v. State of U.P. and Ors., 2026 INSC 297, decided on 25 March 2026, the Supreme Court of India, comprising Justice B.V. Nagarathna and Justice Ujjal Bhuyan, the Supreme Court examined the misuse of Section 498A
SHOW CAUSE NOTICE CANNOT SURVIVE WITHOUT FOUNDATIONAL FACTS: SUPREME COURT INTERVENES IN FEMA PROCEEDINGS
INTRODUCTION
In J. Sri Nisha v. Special Director, Directorate of Enforcement & Ors., 2026 INSC 309, decided on 1 April 2026, the Supreme Court of India, comprising Justice Vikram Nath and Justice Sandeep Mehta, examined the validity of proceedings initiated