The Supreme Court has reaffirmed that High Courts can quash FIRs at the nascent stage of investigation under Section 482 CrPC/ Section 528 BNSS if the allegations do not disclose a prima facie offence. In a recent judgment, the Court quashed an FIR against Congress MP Imran Pratapgarhi, stating that the case was a clear abuse of the legal process.

The Delhi High Court, in 𝑭𝒂𝒊𝒕𝒉 𝑪𝒐𝒏𝒔𝒕𝒓𝒖𝒄𝒕𝒊𝒐𝒏𝒔 𝒗𝒔. 𝑵.𝑾.𝑮.𝑬.𝑳 𝑪𝒉𝒖𝒓𝒄𝒉 (𝑨𝑹𝑩.𝑷. 1318/2024), ruled that when an arbitration agreement does not specify a seat or venue, the court's jurisdiction under Section 11 of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996, must be determined based on Sections 16 to 20 of the Civil Procedure Code, 1908. The ruling, delivered by Justice Manoj Kumar Ohri on March 20, 2025, emphasized that 𝗷𝘂𝗿𝗶�...

In a significant ruling, the Supreme Court of India in Disortho S.A.S. v. Meril Life Sciences Pvt. Ltd. held that Indian courts have jurisdiction to appoint an arbitrator even if the arbitration venue is in a foreign country, provided the contract specifies Indian law as the governing law.

The Supreme Court Collegium has recommended the transfer of Justice Yashwant Varma from the Delhi High Court back to the Allahabad High Court, his parent institution. This decision follows reports of a significant amount of unaccounted cash discovered at Justice Varma's official residence after a fire incident. Firefighters, responding to the blaze, reportedly found substantial cash in various rooms of his bungalow.

The Supreme Court of India has directed that all district bar associations in Karnataka reserve the position of Treasurer exclusively for women lawyers and allocate 30% of the seats in their Executive Committees or Governing Councils to women. The Supreme Court Bench comprising of Justices Surya Kant and N Kotiswar Singh passed the order on March 24, 2025

The recent allegations of unaccounted money recovered from Justice Yashwant Verma's residence have ignited a critical discussion about judicial accountability. The legal framework, as established in K. Veeraswami v. Union of India, mandates a specific protocol before criminal proceedings can be initiated against a sitting judge. This protocol, known as the "In-House Procedure" necessitates consultation with the Chief Justice of India (CJI).

In a recent judgment, the Supreme Court held that a consumer retains the choice to opt for either consumer forum or arbitration even when the agreement explicitly provides forarbitration as the dispute resolution mechanism. The court further clarified that the consumer has the exclusive right to decide whether to pursue arbitration or approach the consumer forum. To arrive at this conclusion, the court relied on its previous rulings Emaar MGF Land Lt. v. A...

The Supreme Court has ruled that a retention order under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA) remains valid even if the person is not named as an accused. The Court held that as long as a complaint under Section 3 is pending, the retention of seized electronic items, documents, and cash continues. This decision, arising from an order dated April 4, 2018, shifts the focus from the naming of an accused to the progress of proceedings, reinforcing inv...

The Supreme Court of India, in its March 17, 2025 order in Gopal Pradhan vs. State of Chhattisgarh & Ors. (SLP No. 3649/2025), clarified that a Magistrate cannot direct the police to include a person as an accused in a charge-sheet. Instead, if the court wishes to take cognizance of an individual not named in the police report, it must issue a summons after a careful and reasoned judicial analysis, rather than altering the charge-sheet.

The Supreme Court has directed High Courts to give adequate priority to criminal appeals where the accused are on bail, especially in cases involving elderly individuals and long-pending matters.

In a recent ruling, the Supreme Court has observed that an advocate cannot be expected to verify the genuineness of a power of attorney (POA) unless there exist reasonable doubts of its genuineness.

The Supreme Court has issued a notice in 𝘚𝘢𝘵𝘩𝘺𝘢𝘯 𝘕𝘢𝘳𝘢𝘷𝘰𝘰𝘳 𝘷. 𝘜𝘯𝘪𝘰𝘯 𝘰𝘧 𝘐𝘯𝘥𝘪𝘢 (𝘞.𝘗.(𝘊) 𝘕𝘰. 182/2025), highlighting the dire conditions of persons with disabilities (PwD) in Indian prisons and calling for the strict implementation of the Rights of Persons with Disabilities Act, 2016. The petition underscores the systemic neglect of PwD inmates, who are denied basic accommodations such as wheelchair-friendly spaces, accessible ...

The Supreme Court in its recent judgment held that the definition of “Legal Representative” under the Motor Vehicle Act should not be interpreted narrowly and i𝘀 𝗻𝗼𝘁 𝗹𝗶𝗺𝗶𝘁𝗲𝗱 𝘁𝗼 𝗮 𝗽𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗼𝗻 𝘄𝗵𝗼 𝗶𝘀 𝗿𝗲𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗱 𝘁𝗼 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗱𝗲𝗰𝗲𝗮𝘀𝗲𝗱 but 𝗶𝗻𝗰𝗹𝘂𝗱𝗲𝘀 𝗮𝗻𝘆 𝗽𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗼𝗻 𝘄𝗵𝗼 𝗶𝘀 𝗱𝗲𝗽𝗲𝗻𝗱𝗲𝗻𝘁 on the deceased and will suffer a loss on account of the death of the person to a motor vehicle accident.

The name 𝗥𝗮𝗺𝗮𝗱𝗮 is instantly recognizable in the hospitality industry. With hotels across the globe, the brand has built a reputation over decades. But when a lesser-known entity—𝗖𝗹𝘂𝗯𝗥𝗮𝗺𝗮𝗱𝗮 Hotels and Resorts Pvt. Ltd.—began using the name ‘Ramada’ to promote its business, a legal battle was inevitable.

When counterfeit fashion or electronics enter the market, consumers suffer financially. But when fake medical devices infiltrate hospitals and surgical rooms, lives are at risk. That’s exactly what happened in the case of Johnson & Johnson vs. Medserve, where counterfeit surgical products bearing the trusted name of ‘SURGICEL’ and ‘ETHICON’ made their way into medical procedures. What started as a routine surgery in the U.S. turned into a global hunt for...

Zepto, the name that has become synonymous with instant grocery deliveries, has been on a rapid rise. With its presence in multiple cities, millions of customers, and an aggressive branding strategy, it seemed like nothing could slow down its expansion. But when it came to securing its trade mark in 𝗖𝗹𝗮𝘀𝘀 𝟯𝟱 (𝗔𝗱𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘁𝗶𝘀𝗶𝗻𝗴, 𝗥𝗲𝘁𝗮𝗶𝗹 & 𝗪𝗵𝗼𝗹𝗲𝘀𝗮𝗹𝗲 𝗦𝗲𝗿𝘃𝗶𝗰𝗲𝘀), Zepto hit an unexpected roadblock.

The Rajasthan High Court has directed the NMC to grant a personal hearing to Dr. Shankar Kumar, a Pakistani national, regarding his admission to an MD Post-Graduate Diploma course for the 2025 academic session. Dr. Kumar had qualified the NEET PG 2024 but was denied admission due to the non-submission of certain non-pre-requisite documents within a 24-hour window.

Historic Legislative Move: The Karnataka Legislative Assembly has passed a motion that recognizes a limited “Right to Die,” allowing patients in terminal or irreversible conditions to opt for passive euthanasia, which includes withdrawing life support after thorough medical evaluation and approval processes. This aligns with the Supreme Court’s earlier rulings on euthanasia and end-of-life care in India.

In a stunning verdict, the Delhi High Court has fined Amazon Technologies Inc. $39 million in a hard-hitting judgment on trademark infringement. The case, filed by Lifestyle Equities CV—𝗼𝘄𝗻𝗲𝗿𝘀 𝗼𝗳 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗕𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗿𝗹𝘆 𝗛𝗶𝗹𝗹𝘀 𝗣𝗼𝗹𝗼 𝗖𝗹𝘂𝗯 (𝗕𝗛𝗣𝗖) 𝗯𝗿𝗮𝗻𝗱—accused Amazon of deliberately hijacking its brand identity by 𝘂𝘀𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗮𝗻 𝗶𝗱𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗶𝗰𝗮𝗹 𝗵𝗼𝗿𝘀𝗲-𝗮𝗻𝗱-𝗿𝗶𝗱𝗲𝗿 𝗹𝗼𝗴𝗼 𝘂𝗻𝗱𝗲𝗿 𝗶𝘁𝘀 𝗽𝗿𝗶𝘃𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝗹𝗮𝗯𝗲𝗹 ‘𝗦...

While the legislative framework of criminal justice has undergone structural changes, the core principles remain steadfast. These foundational tenets continue to be upheld through judicial precedents, ensuring consistency in legal interpretation and application. The Supreme Court, through its judgments, bridges the transition from IPC/CrPC to BNS/BNSS, reinforcing that while the nomenclature and procedural aspects may evolve, the essence of justice remains...