In CBI v. Mir Usman @ Ara @ Mir Usman Ali (SLP (Crl.) No. 969 of 2025, decided on 22 September 2025), a Bench of the Supreme Court comprising Justice J.B. Pardiwala and Justice K.V. Viswanathan addressed systemic delays in criminal trials, particularly in sensitive cases involving sexual offences. The Court was deeply concerned with
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SECTION 138 NEGOTIABLE INSTRUMENTS ACT: PRE-COGNIZANCE SUMMONS NOT REQUIRED – SUPREME COURT CHARTS GUIDELINES
Introduction The Supreme Court of India in Sanjabij Tari v. Kishore S. Borcar & Anr. (Criminal Appeal No. 1755 of 2010) addressed critical issues concerning cheque dishonour under Section 138 of the Negotiable Instruments Act, 1881. The case primarily revolved around whether a complainant’s limited financial capacity could rebut statutory presumptions. by the High Court revision jurisdiction.
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It is worth paying attention that in a significant move, the Rajasthan High Court Bench at Jaipur in a most learned, laudable, landmark, logical and latest judgment titled Puran Chander Sen v.
... Continue Reading.CONSUMER PROTECTION AND EQUITABLE RELIEF: SUPREME COURT ENHANCES INTEREST RATE IN REAL ESTATE DELAY CASES
Introduction The Supreme Court of India in Rajnesh Sharma v. M/s. Business Park Town Planners Ltd. (Civil Appeal No. 3988 of 2023) delivered a significant verdict addressing consumer protection in real estate disputes, particularly concerning interest rate parity between builders and buyers. Justice Dipankar Datta and Justice Augustine George Masih heard this Appeal challenging the National Consumer
... Continue Reading.Book Launch: WTO and Digital Trade by DNLU Jabalpur and IIFT
New Delhi, September 25, 2025 – The launch of the much-awaited book WTO and Digital Trade marked a significant academic and policy moment in New Delhi. The event was jointly hosted by the Centre for WTO Studies (CWS), Centre for Research in International Trade (CRIT) at the Indian Institute of Foreign Trade (IIFT), New Delhi,
... Continue Reading.SpicyIP Tidbit: Delhi High Court to WOW Momo: No Monopoly Over “WOW”
Image from here [This post is authored by Anushka Kamabar. Anushka is a fourth-year B.A., LL.B. (Hons.) student at the National Law School of India University. Her previous posts can be accessed here.] In its decision on September 12, 2025 , the Delhi High Court declined to grant an interim injunction to WOW Momo Foods Pvt.
... Continue Reading.SpicyIP Tidbit: Before the Box Office: Analyzing the Pre-Release Dynamic Injunction for Jolly LLB 3
Image from here [This post is authored by Riddhi Yogesh Bhutada. Riddhi is a final-year law student at School of Law, CHRIST (Deemed to be University), with a focused interest in Intellectual Property Law and Media and Entertainment Law. She enjoys reading and writing on how intellectual property interacts with other disciplines. Her previous posts can
... Continue Reading.Latham & Watkins Advised GTCR In C$2.2 Billion Acquisition Of Dentalcorp
Latham & Watkins advised GTCR in C$2.2 billion acquisition of Dentalcorp The leading Global Law Firm Latham & Watkins LLP advised GTCR LLC in connection with its all-cash acquisition of Dentalcorp Holdings Ltd. (TSX: DNTL), Canada’s largest and one of North America’s fastest-growing networks of dental practices. The transaction values Dentalcorp at approximately C$2.2 billion
... Continue Reading.Can Parents Lawfully Evict Children Who Fail in Maintenance Duties?
The relationship between parents and children carries not just emotional and moral obligations but also legal responsibilities. As parents grow older, the duty to maintain them shifts significantly towards their children. Recognising the growing neglect of senior citizens, the Indian legislature enacted the Maintenance and Welfare of Parents and Senior Citizens Act, 2007 (“the Act”),
... Continue Reading.Men Cannot Escape Responsibility of Maintenance: Madras HC on Duty to Wife and Mother
The obligation of a husband to maintain his wife and of children to support their aged parents lies at the heart of Indian family law. These duties, rooted in moral values and social expectations, have long been reinforced through statutory provisions like Section 125 of the Code of Criminal Procedure (CrPC), now continued under Section
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