The case of CBI v. Kuldeep Singh & Others (2026) represents one of the most significant corruption prosecutions arising out of the Delhi Excise Policy 2021–22, popularly known as the Delhi Liquor Policy Case. The Special Court at Rouse Avenue delivered a detailed order on charge examining whether a prima facie case existed against several
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SpicyIP Weekly Review (February 23 – March 1)
Entering March with a post on whether unjust enrichment act as a residual measure for claiming compensation for the use of biological resources? Another post on the working of the National IP Pendency Elimination Karma-Mission (NIPEKM). Case summaries and IP developments from the country and the globe in this week’s SpicyIP Weekly Review. Anything we
... Continue Reading.The Evasion Principle and Piercing the Corporate Veil in the Execution of Arbitral Awards
[Chiranth Mukunda is a 3nd Year B.A., LL.B. (Hons.) student at National Law School of India University, Bengaluru] In IMAX Corporation v. E-City Entertainment Pvt Ltd (‘IMAX’) (30 December 2025), a division bench of the Bombay High Court held that non-parties to an arbitration agreement may be impleaded at the stage of enforcement and execution of an arbitral award by piercing the corporate veil.
... Continue Reading.DVT and the MSME Protection Gap: Rethinking India’s Merger Control Framework
[Harsh Jain is a 3rd year B.A., LL.B. (Hons.) student at National Law Institute University, Bhopal] The introduction of the Deal Value Threshold (DVT) through the Competition (Amendment) Act, 2023, marked a watershed moment in India’s merger control regime. Presently, section 5(d) of the Act mandates scrutiny by the Competition Commission of India (CCI) for transactions exceeding
... Continue Reading.Homemaker’s Contribution Must Be Respected: Delhi High Court Grants ₹50,000 Monthly Maintenance
The Delhi High Court in Rakesh Ray v. Priti Ray (2026), delivered an important judgment recognising the economic value of homemakers and reaffirming that non-earning spouses cannot be denied maintenance merely because they are educated or capable of employment. The Court upheld the grant of ₹50,000 per month as interim maintenance to the wife and
... Continue Reading.RPNLU Prayagraj Hosts International Colloquium on Legal Systems and the Digital Revolution
Dr. Rajendra Prasad National Law University (RPNLU), Prayagraj organized an International Colloquium on the theme “Legal Systems in Transition: Global Responses to the Digital Revolution”, bringing together eminent academicians, legal scholars, policymakers, and professionals from India and abroad. The colloquium focused on examining the evolving relationship between law, technology, and governance in an increasingly digitalized
... Continue Reading.Supreme Court Deprecates Practice of Remanding Matters for Mere Consideration
The Supreme Court of India, in Mahendra Prasad Agarwal v. Arvind Kumar Singh & Ors. (2026 INSC 175), passed an important order criticising the growing judicial practice of remanding cases to authorities merely for “consideration” or “reconsideration.” The Court observed that such directions often prolong litigation without providing effective relief to litigants. Although the matter
... Continue Reading.Can a Married Daughter Be Denied Ex-Gratia and Leave Encashment After Her Father’s Death? MP High Court Clarifies
Madhya Pradesh High Court emphasised that retirement benefits and service-related dues form part of constitutional and statutory rights and cannot be denied arbitrarily. The order arose from a writ petition in Prasanna Namdev (Soni) v. High Court of Madhya Pradesh and Others, Writ Petition No. 37546 of 2024 (decided on 18 February 2026), challenging the
... Continue Reading.No Relief for Contractors in Biker Death Case Due to Uncovered Road Pit: Delhi HC
In a significant decision emphasising accountability in public infrastructure works, the Delhi High Court refused anticipatory bail to contractors accused of the death of a young motorcycle rider who fell into an uncovered excavation pit on a public road. The Court held that contractors entrusted with public works cannot evade responsibility by blaming subcontractors or
... Continue Reading.Limitation Period Linked to Identification of Offender, Not Filing of Complaint
The law of limitation in criminal proceedings ensures that prosecutions are initiated within a reasonable time so that evidence remains reliable and accused persons are not subjected to indefinite uncertainty. However, determining the starting point of limitation often raises complex legal questions, particularly where the offence is discovered first, and the identity of the offender
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