In commercial transactions, particularly in the sale of goods, the concepts of lien and the right of stoppage in transit serve as vital mechanisms to safeguard the interests of unpaid sellers. These legal principles enable a seller to either retain possession of the goods until payment is made or reclaim them while they are in
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The Binding Nature of Court Undertakings on Contempt and Legal Ethics The Supreme Court of India, in Smt. Lavanya C & Anr. v. Vittal Gurudas Pai & Ors. 2025 INSC 325, delivered a landmark judgment addressing issues of undertaking violations and contempt of court. The case involved Smt. Lavanya C and another as Appellants against
... Continue Reading.Striking the Right Chord: How the New MoU and Proposed Standard Agreement Aim to Give Screenwriters, Lyricists, and Composers Their Due Credit
Images from here and here [This post has been co-authored with SpicyIP Intern Suhani Chhaperwal. Suhani is a third year law student at NLSIU who loves to write on IP and tech issues.] The recently signed Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between the Screen Writers Association (SWA) and the Music Composer Association of India (MCAI), along
... Continue Reading.The Power of She: A Tribute to International Women’s Day
International Women’s Day (IWD), celebrated annually on March 8, is a global event highlighting women’s social, economic, cultural, and political achievements. It also serves as a call to action for accelerating gender equality. “Here’s to the women, strong and bold, Who carry the weight of stories untold. Mothers, daughters, sisters, friends, A strength that breaks,
... Continue Reading.Case Summary: State of Goa & Anr. v. Namita Tripathi (2025) | Laundry & Dry Cleaning under the Factories Act
The Supreme Court of India in State of Goa & Anr. v. Namita Tripathi (2025 INSC 306) examined whether the operation of a professional laundry service constituted a “manufacturing process” under Section 2(k) of the Factories Act, 1948, thereby bringing the premises under the purview of “factory” as defined in Section 2(m). The appeal was
... Continue Reading.DELHI HIGH COURT HOLDS THAT MERE DESIGNATION AS DIRECTOR IS INSUFFICIENT FOR LIABILITY UNDER NI ACT
DELHI HIGH COURT HOLDS THAT MERE DESIGNATION AS DIRECTOR IS INSUFFICIENT FOR LIABILITY UNDER NI ACT A Single Judge Bench of the High Court of Delhi comprising of Justice Amit Mahajan in CRL.M.C. 4497/2019 & CRL.M.A. 35347/2019 passed a Judgment dated 24-02-2025 in the matter Adarsh Saran & Anr.(Petitioners) vs. Central Bank of India (Respondent)
... Continue Reading.Supreme Court Upholds Consumer Protection: No Stay on Execution Proceedings Despite Insolvency Moratorium
Supreme Court Upholds Consumer Protection: No Stay on Execution Proceedings Despite Insolvency Moratorium The Supreme Court of India, in its recent judgment in Saranga Anilkumar Aggarwal v. Bhavesh Dhirajlal Sheth & Ors. 2025 INSC 314, has provided a significant ruling clarifying the relationship between insolvency proceedings under the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code, 2016 (IBC) and
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SUPREME COURT OVER RULES CONVICTION IN ABETMENT OF SUICIDE CASE DisclaimerThis article discusses topics related to suicide, which may be distressing to some readers. If you or someone you know is struggling with thoughts of self-harm or suicide, please seek help immediately. You can contact KIRAN (24/7 Mental Health Helpline) at 1800-599-0019 or reach out
... Continue Reading.Revisiting the Significance of Sanctions for Suing Public Servants
Revisiting the Significance of Sanctions for Suing Public Servants A Division Bench of Supreme Court consisting of Judges B.V. Nagarathna and Shri Satish Chandra Sharma passed a judgment dated February 25,2025 in Suneeti Toteja vs State of U.P. & Anr. SLP (Crl.) No. 6898 of 2023 wherein the Court determined that the notion of a
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SUPREME COURT HOLDS RESERVATION OF PLOT CAN LAPSE BY EFFLUX OF TIME A two Judge Bench of the Hon’ble Supreme Court of India comprising of Justice J. B. Pardiwala and Justice R. Mahadevan passed a judgement dated 25.02.2025 in the matter of Nirmiti Developers through its Partners and Anr. Vs The State of Maharashtra and
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