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
... Continue Reading.FRESH SECTION 11 APPLICATION BARRED AFTER ABANDONMENT OF EARLIER ARBITRATION: SUPREME COURT CLARIFIES LAW
INTRODUCTIONIn Rajiv Gaddh v. Subodh Prakash, 2026 INSC 302, decided on 1 April 2026, the Supreme Court of India, comprising Justice Pamidighantam Sri Narsimha and Justice Alok Aradhe, the Supreme Court examined whether a party can file a fresh Section 11 Arbitration Application after abandoning earlier proceedings on the same cause of action. BRIEF FACTS1.
... Continue Reading.Agentic AI Practical Approaches to Liability under Indian Law
Agentic AI Practical Approaches to Liability under Indian Law The ability to delegate tasks to a system that acts independently and effectively is a significant benefit of agentic AI. However, it can also give rise to liability scenarios Understanding Agentic AI AI agents are systems that can autonomously perform sophisticated, iterative tasks based on user
... Continue Reading.Sovereignty Without Foreclosure: Arguing for a Reconciliatory Framework After SBI v. Union of India
[Soumya Dubey is a 3rd year B.A., LL.B. (Hons.) student at National Law University Odisha] Recently, the Supreme Court delivered its judgment in State Bank of India v. Union of India 2026 INSC 153 (13 February 2026) clarifying that spectrum licences allotted to telecom service providers (‘TSPs’) cannot be treated as ‘assets’ within insolvency proceedings. While the judgment
... Continue Reading.Delhi High Court Grants Interim Protection To Pookie Baba, Orders Takedown Of AI Deepfakes And Misleading Persona Misuse
Delhi High Court Grants Interim Protection To Pookie Baba, Orders Takedown Of AI Deepfakes And Misleading Persona Misuse Introduction The Delhi High Court granted interim protection to the personality rights of spiritual preacher Aniruddhacharya Ji Maharaj, popularly known as “Pookie Baba”, restraining the unauthorised use of his persona, voice, image, and distinctive discourse style. The
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