Case Summary: Bhagyalaxmi Co-Operative Bank Ltd. v. Babaldas Amtharam Patel (D) through LRs & Others (2026) | Overdrawing Beyond Sanctioned Limit and Surety Liability

The Supreme Court of India in Bhagyalaxmi Co-Operative Bank Ltd. v. Babaldas Amtharam Patel (D) through LRs & Others (2026 INSC 205) examined the extent of liability of a guarantor when a creditor allows the principal debtor to withdraw funds beyond the sanctioned limit without the consent of the surety. The case primarily involved the

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India’s Defining Moment on SEPs: The Supreme Court’s Decision Opens the Door for Policy Leadership

The Supreme Court’s disposal of CCI v. Ericsson has triggered significant debate over the respective roles of patent law and competition law in regulating SEPs. Brian Scarpelli explains how this decision creates a crucial policy moment for India to clarify the role of its legal framework in addressing anticompetitive SEP licensing practices. Brian Scarpelli is

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Case Summary: Dhruv Varma & Anr. v. J.K. Varma & Anr. (2026) | Section 138 of the Negotiable Instruments Act

The Delhi High Court in Dhruv Varma & Anr. v. J.K. Varma & Anr. (2026) examined the scope of revisional jurisdiction in cheque dishonour cases under Section 138 of the Negotiable Instruments Act, 1881. The Court upheld the conviction of the accused for cheque dishonour while modifying the sentence imposed by the appellate court and

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Re-Anchoring Law Making in Parliamentary Democracy

Re-Anchoring Law Making in Parliamentary Democracy A Statesmanlike Reflection for Public Debate and Consideration by Lawmakers By re-anchoring law making in enduring principles while remaining responsive to contemporary realities, parliamentary institutions can continue to serve as instruments of justice, stability and enlightened progress for generations to come Opening Perspective The earlier paper on re-anchoring law

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‘Sacrosanct Bond of Mother and Child’: Delhi High Court Quashes Attempt to Murder Case

In a remarkable decision emphasising compassion, reconciliation, and the unique dynamics of family relationships, the Delhi High Court quashed criminal proceedings in an attempt to murder case after the complainant forgave the accused. The Court recognised that the dispute arose within a relationship akin to that of a mother and child and held that continuing

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