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A Decree Holder seeks to execute an arbitral award of ₹385 crore through attachment and sale of properties, while Judgment Debtors argue they are undergoing Personal Insolvency Resolution Process under IBC, 2016. The central question is whether execution proceedings can continue when the statutory moratorium has expired but insolvency proceedings remain active, and whether this would grant preferential treatment disrupting the proposed repayment plan.

Bombay High Court on Society Membership: Basement & Parking Owners Not “Flat” Owners

The Kerala High Court's ruling in Vinu Vikraman v. State of Kerala addresses a critical question about marriage documentation requirements under the Special Marriage Act, 1954. Can a Marriage Officer legally demand an Embassy-issued No Objection Certificate when an Indian citizen seeks to marry a foreign national, or does this requirement exceed statutory authority?

The Hon'ble Supreme Court vide its order dated 23rd March 2020, took suo motu cognizance of the difficulties faced by the country on account of COVID- 19 pandemic by which the litigants are facing challenges in filing ...

In Anwar Hussain v. State of Madhya Pradesh, the Supreme Court of India delivers a strong message on state accountability and protection of personal liberty under Article 21. The Court found that false criminal antecedents were wrongly attributed to the petitioner in a bail matter, rejecting the State’s “computer error” explanation and calling it a serious lapse affecting a citizen’s liberty.

The Calcutta High Court's ruling in Jainco Projects (India) Limited v. UCO Bank examines critical procedural requirements for SARFAESI appeals, specifically addressing the interplay between One Time Settlement orders and mandatory pre-deposit provisions. This decision clarifies when borrowers can challenge debt recovery actions and what financial obligations must be met before appellate tribunals will hear their cases.

The Supreme Court of India in AIR 1974 SC 183 : Prabhu Dayal Deorah vs. District Magistrate, Kamrup, has held that the detenu has a right under Article 22(5) of the Constitution to be afforded...

The Calcutta High Court has ruled on a critical procedural question in GST law: when goods are detained under Section 129 of the CGST Act, must authorities first determine who owns the goods before ordering their release? The Department had challenged the ownership, quality, and authenticity of tax documents for a detained consignment, raising questions about the scope of adjudication required at this stage.

The Karnataka High Court has directed strict implementation of the state's menstrual leave policy, which mandates one day of paid leave per month for women employees across various sectors. While the court has ordered the government to operationalize the policy through administrative guidelines, the matter remains legally contested with pending writ petitions challenging the validity of the menstrual leave order before the Principal Bench.

In Bhopal Municipal Corporation v. Dr. Subhash C. Pandey & Ors., the Supreme Court of India transforms a municipal dispute into a nationwide directive on scientific waste management and environmental compliance. Reaffirming that the right to a clean environment is part of Article 21, the Court highlights India’s growing waste crisis and holds local authorities accountable as constitutional trustees of public health and environmental protection.

This podcast episode examines the intricate legal framework governing the enforcement of foreign court judgments and decrees in Indian courts. Advocate Brian Noronha analyzes the landmark Supreme Court ruling in Griesheim GMBH v. Goyal MG Gases (P) Ltd., exploring the specific procedural requirements and legal mechanisms that international litigants must navigate when seeking enforcement in India.

Submissions were made that the said Interlocutory application is pending for almost two and a half years but same has not been decided by the Hon'ble DRT.

The Supreme Court of India has delivered a landmark ruling on the enforceability of foreign court judgments in India, specifically addressing whether summary judgments rendered without full trial proceedings meet the statutory requirements under the Code of Civil Procedure. This decision has significant implications for cross-border litigation and the recognition of foreign judicial decisions in Indian courts.

The Supreme Court of India has dismissed the Revenue department's appeal against a Gujarat High Court ruling that held assignment of leasehold rights of industrial plots and buildings is not subject to GST. The High Court had determined that such transfers constitute immovable property transactions rather than taxable services, applying principles from the previous service tax regime to the current GST framework.

Certain amendments have been proposed to Regulations 35 (Confidentiality of informants), 37 (Inspection of certified copies of documents submitted during proceedings of the Commission)...

The National Company Law Appellate Tribunal overturned a Competition Commission of India decision that had penalized Grasim Industries approximately INR 300 crore for alleged abuse of dominance in the Viscose Staple Fibre market. The tribunal found that CCI violated natural justice principles by disagreeing with investigation findings without providing notice or hearing to Grasim, leading to a complete remand of the matter.

In this episode, Neha discusses Vineet Pandey v. State of Uttar Pradesh & Ors. and a connected petition before the Allahabad High Court, Lucknow Bench.

The Supreme Court through its judgement dated 10.03.2026 in the matter of Pannalal Bhansali v. Bharti Telecom Limited & Ors.1 held that obtaining a valuation report is not a statutory requirement...