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The doctrine of lis pendens, codified under Section 52 of the Transfer of Property Act, 1882, has traditionally been associated with suits directly seeking declaration, partition, or possession of immovable property. However, evolving commercial realities, complex mortgage transactions, and strategic pendente lite transfers have consistently tested the doctrine’s boundaries. In Danesh Singh & Ors. v.

Maternity benefits are not a matter of administrative discretion but a statutory and constitutional guarantee rooted in dignity, equality, and social justice. Despite this settled legal position, women engaged on a temporary, contractual, or ad hoc basis in public employment frequently face denial of maternity benefits on hyper-technical grounds such as artificial or “technical” breaks

Clarity on the legal effect of delayed renewal of driving licences has long been elusive, often leading to conflicting outcomes in employment, insurance, and regulatory matters. In Telangana State Level Police Recruitment Board v. Penjarla Vijay Kumar & Ors., the Supreme Court of India put this ambiguity to rest by ruling that a driving licence

INTRODUCTIONThe Supreme Court of India delivered an important ruling on 19 December 2025 in M/s Sri Om Sales v. Abhay Kumar @ Abhay Patel & Anr., Criminal Appeal No. 5588 of 2025. The Judgment was pronounced by a Division Bench consisting of Justice Manoj Misra and Justice Ujjal Bhuyan.The Judgment reaffirms the settled limits on

INTRODUCTIONThe Supreme Court of India, in Danesh Singh & Ors. v. Har Pyari (Dead) through LRs & Ors., Civil Appeal No. 14761 of 2025 (arising out of SLP (C) No. 14461 of 2019), reported as 2025 INSC 1434, delivered a comprehensive and authoritative judgment on 15 December 2025. The decision was authored by Justice J.B.

IntroductionThe Supreme Court of India’s Judgment in K.P. Kirankumar @ Kiran v. State by Peenya Police, (Criminal Appeal arising out of SLP (Crl.) No. 11287 of 2025) is a significant pronouncement on child trafficking and commercial sexual exploitation. The Two Judge Bench comprising Hon’ble Mr. Justice Joymalya Bagchi and Hon’ble Mr. Justice Manoj Misra delivered

King & Spalding advised Multiplex Subsidiary on Sale of Accommodation Assets in Dubai Investments Park The global law firm, King & Spalding has advised MTECH Construction Solutions LLC, a member of the Multiplex Middle East Group, on the sale of leased land in Dubai Investments Park (DIP), together with the accommodation buildings located on the

INTRODUCTIONIn M.K. Ranjitsinh & Others v. Union of India & Others, Writ Petition (Civil) No. 838 of 2019, along with connected matters, reported as 2025 INSC 1472, the Supreme Court of India delivered a far-reaching Judgment on 18 December 2025. The decision was rendered by a Bench comprising Justice Manoj Misra and Justice Ujjal Bhuyan.This

IntroductionIn a significant ruling reaffirming the sanctity of personal liberty against bureaucratic rigidity, the Supreme Court of India has paved the way for the renewal of passports for individuals facing criminal charges, provided they have secured appropriate judicial clearances. The Judgment was delivered in the case of Mahesh Kumar Agarwal v. Union of India &

Dreny and Partners advised Valu on EGP 1,111,500,000 Securitization Transaction The leading law firm in Egypt, Dreny and Partners advised Valu on the successful closure of its 20th securitization transaction for their consumer finance portfolio, amounting to EGP 1,111,500,000. This transaction forms part of a wider three-year multi-issuance program with a total value of EGP