ARBITRAL AUTONOMY AND WAIVER OF OBJECTIONS: SUPREME COURT UPHOLDS AWARD DESPITE CHALLENGE TO TRIBUNAL’S CONSTITUTION

INTRODUCTIONIn Municipal Corporation of Greater Mumbai v. M/s R.V. Anderson Associates Ltd., 2026 INSC 228, decided on 11 March 2026, the Supreme Court of India, comprising Justice J.K. Maheshwari and Justice Atul S. Chandurkar, dismissed the Appeal filed by the Municipal Corporation of Greater Mumbai (MCGM) challenging an arbitral award on the ground of improper

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Goa Judicial Services Exam Mains 2023 Paper-I (Civil Law)

Candidates preparing for the Goa Judicial Services Examination should solve the Goa Judicial Services Mains Written Examination 2023 – Paper I (Civil Law) along with other previous years’ question papers before appearing for the Preliminary and Main stages. Practising authentic papers not only familiarises aspirants with the pattern and style of questions but also helps

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UNLAWFUL ASSEMBLY AND COMMON OBJECT: SUPREME COURT UPHOLDS MURDER CONVICTION UNDER SECTION 149 IPC

INTRODUCTIONIn Dablu & Ors. v. State of Madhya Pradesh, 2026 INSC 224, decided on 11 March 2026, the Supreme Court of India, comprising Justice Pankaj Mithal and Justice S.V.N. Bhatti, upheld the conviction and life sentence imposed on several accused for the murder of one Balkishan.The Court reaffirmed the settled principle that members of an

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Hon’ble Justice P. S. Narasimha Launches Book Examining the Origins and Evolution of Indian Contract Law

The book explores the historical foundations of the Indian Contract Act, 1872, examining how its core concepts developed from English jurisprudence and were interpreted by Indian courts over time. NEW DELHI / 13 March, 2026: Scholars and members of the legal fraternity gathered in Delhi for the launch of a new book exploring the historical

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The Court Fees (Delhi Amendment) Act, 2026: Reforming Refund of Court Fees and Strengthening Amicable Dispute Resolution in Delhi

1. IntroductionCivil litigation in India often involves substantial financial costs, one of which is the payment of court fees at the time of instituting a suit or filing an appeal. These fees are governed primarily by the Court Fees Act, 1870 , which prescribes the manner and amount of fees payable on documents filed before

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Is Every Quarrel with a Daughter-in-Law a Case of Cruelty or Dowry Harassment? Supreme Court Clarifies

The misuse and over-application of criminal provisions relating to matrimonial disputes has long been a matter of judicial concern in India. While laws such as Section 498A of the Indian Penal Code (IPC) (Section 85 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita) and the Dowry Prohibition Act, 1961 were enacted to protect women from cruelty and dowry-related

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Magistrate Must Ensure Pre-Arrest Formalities Are Completed Before Ordering Remand: Kerala High Court

In a significant judgment reinforcing procedural safeguards in criminal law, the Kerala High Court emphasised that Magistrates must ensure compliance with mandatory pre-arrest formalities before ordering remand. The Court directed all criminal courts in the State to verify that these requirements are fulfilled and to record an endorsement confirming such compliance before remanding an accused

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Goa Judicial Services Exam Mains 2023 Paper-II (Criminal Law)

Candidates preparing for the Goa Judicial Services Examination should solve the Goa Judicial Services Mains Written Examination 2023 – Paper II (Criminal Law) along with other previous years’ question papers before appearing for the Preliminary and Main stages. Practising authentic papers not only familiarises aspirants with the pattern and style of questions but also helps

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