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According to the Code of Civil Procedure, in civil cases, the trial judicial process begins with the filing of a plaint wherein the plaintiff lays down the grievances and the prayer sought for.

The Court examined the limitation period applicable to applications seeking revocation of probate under Section 263 of the Indian Succession Act and the application of Article 137 of the Limitation Act.

The Supreme Court of India has applied the doctrine of 'transnational issue estoppel' in a landmark ruling, establishing that parties cannot re-litigate issues already decided by foreign courts when challenging foreign award enforcement in India. This decision addresses the critical intersection of international arbitration, foreign judgments, and domestic enforcement proceedings.

There were several suits filed by the Plaintiff (Crocs) against number of Defendants for design infringement of its footwear.

The Supreme Court through its judgment dated 01.04.2026 in Rajiv Gaddh v. Subodh Parkash , held that a party abandoning earlier arbitral proceedings cannot subsequently file a fresh application under Section 11 of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 (“A&C Act”) on the same cause of action.

Supreme Court through its judgement dated 08.05.2026 in the matter of Sheikh Abedin v Iqbal Ahmed & Another held that final decree under Order XII Rule 6 of the Code of Civil Procedure, 1908 (“CPC”) can be passed, based on admission made in course of criminal proceedings.

SEBI has introduced significant amendments to InvIT, AIF, and REIT regulations, lowering credit risk thresholds for liquid mutual funds and expanding investment flexibility.

In a typical case under sec. 138 of the Negotiable Instruments Act, 1881 following proceedings, which we have tried to explain with the help of a flow chart, take place for the prosecution of the offender:-

The Karnataka High Court examined whether healthcare services provided by a medical enterprise to patients through a contractual arrangement with another hospital qualify for GST exemption. The Revenue department argued for an 18% tax rate, while the assessee claimed exemption under healthcare service provisions. The Court's decision hinged on interpreting the legislative intent behind healthcare exemptions and determining whether service classification should follow contractual form or substantive nature.

The CCI, acting on a leniency application filed by Dentsu India in February 2024 under Section 46 of the Act initiated an investigation into alleged cartelisation in India’s advertising and media-buying industry. The investigation concerns allegations that several global advertising networks operating in India including Wire and Plastic Products plc’s GroupM, Publicis (through its Indian operating entity, TLG India Pvt. Ltd. (‘TLG’)), Dentsu, Omnicom and others, colluded to fix advertising rates, commissions, and discounts charged to advertisers, in contravention of Section 3(3) of the Act.

The Calcutta High Court's Division Bench has ruled on a critical procedural question regarding the appealability of Single Bench decisions in trademark matters.

The CESTAT Mumbai has clarified the customs classification dispute surrounding glucometers, determining whether these portable blood glucose measurement devices belong under medical instruments or chemical analysis apparatus in the Customs Tariff Act, 1975. The Tribunal's decision hinges on the fundamental operational principle of glucometers and establishes important precedent for classifying devices that serve both analytical and medical purposes.

The Bombay High Court's judgment in Warsha Eleekusumchand Javeri v. Rajan Suren Goregaonkar and Others presents significant legal principles that could impact future litigation. This podcast episode examines the court's reasoning and the implications of its decision rendered on 6 May 2026.

The well known dicta of trademarks, deceptive similarity and the akin, have been recounted time and again, to resolve various disputes that appear forth the courts.

The Copyright Board, the pertinent forum to answer appeals filed under the Copyright Act, 1957 as per Section 72(1) of the Act, was witness to proceedings against the order of the Registrar of Copyrights.

The Calcutta High Court has ruled that patent revocation proceedings cannot proceed while a restoration application remains pending, setting aside a Controller's order that effectively rendered the restoration process meaningless. The decision addresses a critical procedural question about the interplay between patent restoration and post-grant revocation challenges when renewal fees have lapsed.

The High Court of Delhi, by way of its judgment dated 23.03.2026 in IDBI Trusteeship Services Ltd. v. Manish Jain & Ors...

A three-judge bench of the Hon'ble Supreme Court ("the Court") in the matter of Suo Moto Writ Petition (Civil) No. 3 / 2020.