Litigation & Dispute Resolution

The recent verdict by the Supreme Court of India establishes a significant legal position that subsequent changes in law cannot justify the delay in filing appeals. This ruling highlights the importance of adhering to prescribed time limits in legal matters, emphasizing the principle that legal rights favour only those who are vigilant. In this context, […]

Article 12 of the Indian Constitution, defines the term “State” which includes the Government and Parliament of India, the Government and Legislatures of each State, and all local or other authorities within the territory of India or under the control of the Government of India, thus encompassing all entities involved in public administration and governance. […]

In the recent ruling of the Gauhati High Court an appeal was preferred under Section 374 of the Criminal Procedure Code, 1973, contesting a previous judgment of conviction from October 1, 2004, issued by the Additional Deputy Commissioner (Judicial) in Phek, Nagaland. This judgment had convicted and sentenced the petitioner-accused under Sections 302 (punishment for […]

In a recent judgement on May 14, 2024, the Supreme Court of India, comprising Justice Hrishikesh Roy and Justice Prashant Kumar Mishra, declared that the sale of a judgement debtor’s entire property is impermissible if the sale of a part of the property is sufficient to satisfy the decree. This decision was rendered in the […]

The High Court of Delhi, in a pivotal decision on December 12, 2022, addressed the contentious issue of whether employers can retain performance bank guarantees after the acknowledged completion of contractual obligations. This ruling came in the case of Union of India vs. RCCIVL-LITL (JV), where the court, presided over by Hon’ble Mr. Justice V. […]