One of the cornerstones of civil justice is that disputes brought before courts must be adjudicated fairly and on the merits. The Code of Civil Procedure, 1908 (CPC) provides litigants with the liberty to abandon or withdraw their suits under certain conditions. Yet, this procedural right raises a critical question: Does the filing of a
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INTRODUCTION The Supreme Court of India, in the case of Gurvinder Singh v. Jasbir Singh @ Jasvir Singh & Anr., SLP (Crl.) No. 3843/2025, decided on 15th September 2025, Coram: Justices Ahsanuddin Amanullah & S.V.N. Bhatti, has addressed a nuanced yet crucial aspect of criminal procedure—the limits on recalling or restoring judicial orders, particularly in
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Delhi High Court Transfers Cases to NCLT for Effective Adjudication Introduction The Delhi High Court has transferred winding-up petitions filed against Vigneshwara Developwell Pvt Ltd to the National Company Law Tribunal (NCLT). The petitions were filed under Sections 433(e), 434, and 439 of the Companies Act, 1956, seeking winding up of the respondent company due
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In a judgment delivered on September 18, 2025, the Supreme Court of India, through a Division Bench of Justices Sanjay Karol and Prashant Kumar Mishra, set aside both an FIR and related High Court order, underscoring the rigorous standards for allowing prosecution under Section 498-A of the Indian Penal Code. The case, Nitin Ahluwalia v.
... Continue Reading.RPNLU Hosts Senior Advocate Vijay Hansaria in Inspiring Second Episode of In Conversation with Legal Luminary
Prayagraj, 20th September 2025 – Dr. Rajendra Prasad National Law University (RPNLU), Prayagraj, successfully hosted the second episode of its flagship interactive series “In Conversation with Legal Luminary”. The distinguished guest for this session was Mr. Vijay Hansaria, Senior Advocate, Supreme Court of India, whose decades-long career and remarkable contributions to the legal profession made
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INTRODUCTION The Supreme Court of India, in Civil Appeal No. 11840/2025 (@ SLP (C) No. 20480 of 2025) – Chakardhari Sureka v. Prem Lata Sureka through SPA & Ors., addressed a critical issue concerning the execution of arbitral awards amidst pending appeals. The Judgement was delivered on 15th September 2025 by Hon’ble Mr. Justice Manoj
... Continue Reading.SUPREME COURT ON TAX ASSESSMENT TIME LIMITS
On September 11, 2025, the Supreme Court of India delivered a significant ruling in Ms. Shiv Steels v. State of Assam & Others (Civil Appeal No. 4440 of 2014). The Judgment, authored by Justices J.B. Pardiwala and Sandeep Mehta, decisively addressed the interplay between different time limitation provisions under the Assam General Sales Tax Act,
... Continue Reading.Right to Integrity in Indian Courts: A Case for an Objective Standard
Proposing a counter to the subjective standard for protecting an author’s right to integrity, Adyasha Samal suggests an objective assessment that considers the context and surrounding factors of the offending act, with the aim of promoting creative freedom. Adyasha is a Researcher at the Institute for European Tort Law, Vienna, and a former SpicyIP Fellow.
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Clyde & Co Welcomes Thomas Jordan and Jonathan Alexander-Mitchell to Strengthen Occupational Disease Practice The global law firm, Clyde & Co, has expanded its occupational disease practice with the appointment of two experienced litigators, Thomas Jordan and Jonathan Alexander-Mitchell. Their arrival strengthens the firm’s capabilities in managing complex disease and personal injury claims across the
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Latham & Watkins Advised on Pattern Group Inc.’s US$300 Million IPO The major global law firm, Latham & Watkins LLP, advised the underwriters on the initial public offering of Pattern Group Inc. (“Pattern”), a leader in accelerating brands on global e-commerce marketplaces using proprietary technology and AI. The IPO consisted of 10,714,286 shares of Series
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