Get access to the U.P. Assistant Prosecution Officer (APO) Prelims Examination 2026 Solved Paper on Legal Bites. Working through this paper allows aspirants to simulate real exam conditions, improve accuracy, and develop a more effective strategy for tackling both law and general knowledge sections. It also helps in understanding the pattern of questions, identifying important
... Continue Reading.Abetment of Rape Punished with 10 Years’ Imprisonment: Delhi High Court Highlights Victim’s Suffering
The Delhi High Court, in State (NCT of Delhi) v. Sweety (CRL.A. 1078/2018, decided on 25 March 2026), emphasised the seriousness of abetment in rape offences and the need for proportionate sentencing. The Court underscored that individuals who facilitate or aid the commission of rape are equally culpable and must face stringent punishment. This order
... Continue Reading.CMS INDUSLAW Hires Partners Abir Lal Dey And Satyadarshi Kunal
CMS INDUSLAW hires Partners Abir Lal Dey and Satyadarshi Kunal CMS INDUSLAW has strengthened its Banking & Finance practice with the addition of Partners Abir Lal Dey and Satyadarshi Kunal from Saraf & Partners. Both bring extensive experience across banking, project finance, structured finance, and debt restructuring, and will be joining with their team, including
... Continue Reading.Tiger Global Case: Can the Supreme Court Ensure Predictability in Taxation?
[Samridhi Singh is a student at National Law University, Patna] On January 15, 2026, the Supreme Court of India pronounced its judgment in Authority for Advance Rulings (Income Tax) (“AAR”) v. Tiger Global International II Holdings (“Tiger Global”), creating a further knot in the rope of predictable taxation when it comes to double taxation avoidance treaties (“DTAA”). While
... Continue Reading.“States Are Not Subordinate to the Centre”: Justice B.V. Nagarathna Highlights Federalism at CNLU Lecture
In a significant address on constitutional governance and institutional integrity, Justice B. V. Nagarathna emphasized that States are coordinate units under the Indian Constitution and not subordinate to the Centre. She delivered this powerful message while addressing the 1st Dr. Rajendra Prasad Memorial Lecture at Chanakya National Law University, Patna, on April 4, 2026. The
... Continue Reading.DELAY BEYOND STATUTORY TIMELINE VITIATES SARFAESI AUCTION: BORROWER’S RIGHT OF REDEMPTION PREVAILS
INTRODUCTIONIn E. Muthurathinasabathy & Ors. v. M/s Sri International & Ors., 2026 INSC 303, decided on 1 April 2026, the Supreme Court of India, comprising Justice Dipankar Datta and Justice Satish Chandra Sharma, held that non-compliance with mandatory timelines under the SARFAESI Rules renders an auction sale legally infirm, especially where the borrower has discharged
... Continue Reading.COURTS CANNOT ALLOW PARTIES TO CURE EVIDENTIARY DEFECTS IN ELECTION DISPUTES
INTRODUCTIONIn Rakam Singh v. Amit & Ors., SLP (C) No. 25100 of 2025, decided on 20 March 2026, the Supreme Court of India, comprising Justice Vikram Nath and Justice Sandeep Mehta, held that courts cannot permit parties to fill evidentiary gaps in election petitions by ordering fresh evidence at the appellate stage.The Court set aside
... Continue Reading.JUDICIAL SAFEGUARDS AGAINST ABUSE OF 498A IPC AND DOWRY LAWS
INTRODUCTIONIn 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 IPC in matrimonial conflicts, highlighting the importance of clear evidence, safeguarding innocent relatives and applying principles
... Continue Reading.SHOW CAUSE NOTICE CANNOT SURVIVE WITHOUT FOUNDATIONAL FACTS: SUPREME COURT INTERVENES IN FEMA PROCEEDINGS
INTRODUCTIONIn 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 under the Foreign Exchange Management Act, 1999 (FEMA).The Court held that where the foundational basis for
... Continue Reading.No Right to Maintenance for Wife Who Chooses to Live Apart Without Cause: Bombay HC
The law of maintenance under Indian jurisprudence serves as a crucial social welfare mechanism aimed at preventing destitution and ensuring financial security for dependents, particularly wives, children, and parents. Section 125 of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973 (now Section 144 of Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023), embodies this principle by imposing a legal obligation
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