When Excellence Is Not Enough: Ruth Bader Ginsburg and Structural Equality By examining the assumptions embedded within rules governing authority, dependency, and opportunity, Ginsburg demonstrated that equality requires more than identical treatment under existing systems. It demands scrutiny of the institutional architecture that shapes how those systems operate Abstract The promise of meritocracy is rooted
... Continue Reading.Case Summary: Canara Bank v. Kavita Chowdhary (2026) | Bank Liable for Delay in Cheque Clearance
This judgment is important as it clarifies: The duty of banks in cheque collection, The scope of “deficiency in service” under consumer law, The principles governing compensation for negligence. The Court balanced liability with practical realities and modified the compensation awarded by the consumer forum. Title of the Case: Canara Bank v. Kavita Chowdhary Citation:
... Continue Reading.Repair, Remove, Replace: DHC saves the Repair Industry
The question of whether a refurbisher, after repairing a product, can remove the affixed mark and replace it with his own has generated a lot of discussion on this blog. Last year, in a post, I had showed how the Delhi HC went from initially injuncting further sale of repaired goods u/s. 30(4) to allowing such
... Continue Reading.COURTS ARE REQUIRED TO FRAME POINTS FOR DETERMINATION EVEN IN EX- PARTE SUITS
INTRODUCTION In PRAMOD SHROFF vs MOHAN SINGH CHOPRA 2026 INSC 378 decided on 16 April 2026, the Supreme Court of India, comprising of Justice SANJAY KAROL and Justice AUGUSTINE GEORGE MASIH clarified a crucial principle related to whether failure to frame issues in an ex parte proceeding destroys the trial and what constitutes a
... Continue Reading.DNLU Inaugurates International Conference on India’s Green Economy & Trade Policy in Jabalpur
Jabalpur, April 18, 2026: Dharmashastra National Law University (DNLU) inaugurated a two-day interdisciplinary international conference titled “From Regulations to Revenue: India’s Green Economy & Trade Policy”, bringing together leading jurists, policymakers, academicians, and industry experts to deliberate on India’s sustainability-driven economic transition. High-Profile Inauguration Marks Strong Institutional Push The conference commenced with a distinguished inaugural
... Continue Reading.SUBSEQUENT EVENTS CANNOT ECLIPSE BONA FIDE NEED WITHOUT PROPER EVALUATION: SUPREME COURT REMANDS EVICTION SUIT
INTRODUCTIONIn Maria Martins v. Noel Zuzarte & Ors., 2026 INSC 376, decided on 16 April 2026, the Supreme Court of India, comprising Justice J.K. Maheshwari and Justice Atul S. Chandurkar, clarified the approach to be adopted in landlord-tenant disputes involving bona fide requirement and subsequent events. The Court held that a writ petition cannot be
... Continue Reading.Is It Lawful to Proceed Departmentally After Criminal Trial Ends in Discharge?
The intersection between criminal proceedings and departmental or disciplinary action has long been a complex and evolving area of service jurisprudence in India. A recurring legal question is whether an employee, particularly a government servant, can be subjected to departmental proceedings after criminal proceedings on the same set of facts have concluded, especially where the
... Continue Reading.5 IMPORTANT PIECES OF EVIDENCE TO GATHER AFTER A REAR‑END IMPACT
Rear end collisions are among the most common roadway accidents, yet their consequences are often underestimated. While these crashes may seem straightforward, the aftermath can involve serious injuries, disputed liability, and complex insurance discussions. The strength of any claim following a rear end impact often hinges on the quality and completeness of evidence gathered in
... Continue Reading.IRRETRIEVABLE BREAKDOWN AND ABUSE OF PROCESS: SUPREME COURT ENDS DECADE-LONG MATRIMONIAL LITIGATION
INTRODUCTION In XXX v. YYY, SLP (Civil) No. 28311 of 2024), decided on 7 April 2026, the Supreme Court of India, comprising Justice Vikram Nath and Justice Sandeep Mehta, exercised its extraordinary powers under Article 142 of the Constitution to dissolve a marriage that had become unworkable due to prolonged litigation and acrimony. The Court
... Continue Reading.Can a Dowry Complaint Backfire on the Wife and Her Family Legally?
The law relating to dowry in India has long sought to strike a delicate balance between protecting victims of dowry harassment and preventing misuse of legal provisions. A recurring concern raised in matrimonial disputes is whether a dowry complaint filed by a wife can legally backfire, particularly when her own statements admit that dowry was
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