India - High Court of Tripura

Mere Jail Custody No Excuse to Skip Dept Proceedings When Notices Duly Served: Tripura High Court

Locked Up But Not Excused: Tripura HC Rejects Riflemans Plea Over DismissalIn a firm stance on disciplinary accountability, theHigh Court of Tripuradismissed a writ petition by former Tripura State Rifles (TSR) riflemanSonvir Singh, upholding his dismissal for prolon...

28 Apr 2026

India - Supreme Court

Supreme Court Upholds 304 Part II Conviction But Reduces Sentence for 80-Year-Old Due to Age

Court Shows Compassion: Reduces Sentence for 80-Year-Old in 1992 Homicide Case Introduction In a judgment that balances legal accountability with humanitarian considerations, the Supreme Court of India on January 9, 2026, upheld the conviction of an 80-year-old man under Section 304 Part II o...

12 Jan 2026

India - Supreme Court

Multiple Cheque Dishonours from Same Transaction Allow Separate Section 138 NI Act Complaints: Supreme Court

Supreme Court Rules Multiple Complaints Permissible for Cheque Dishonours Arising from Single Transaction Under NI Act Introduction In a significant ruling for financial and commercial disputes, the Supreme Court of India has held that the dishonour of multiple cheques issued in connection wi...

12 Jan 2026

India - Supreme Court

Promoter's Fund Infusion Undertaking Not Guarantee Under S.126 ICA: Supreme Court

Supreme Court Clarifies: Promoter's Obligation to Infuse Funds Not a 'Guarantee' Under Contract Act; Resolution Plans Don't Auto-Extinguish Third-Party Liabilities Introduction In a significant ruling for corporate lending and insolvency proceedings, the Supreme Court of India has held that a...

12 Jan 2026

India - Supreme Court

Arbitration Clauses in Leave & License Agreements Valid Despite Section 41 of 1882 Act: Supreme Court

Supreme Court Rules Arbitration Clauses in Leave & License Agreements Remain Enforceable Post-Possession Handover Introduction In a significant ruling for commercial tenancy disputes, the Supreme Court of India has held that arbitration clauses in leave and license agreements are not rendered...

12 Jan 2026

India - Supreme Court

Lack of S.21 Notice Not Fatal If Claim Arbitrable: Supreme Court

Supreme Court Clarifies Arbitral Jurisdiction: Lack of S.21 Notice Not Fatal to Valid Claims Introduction In a significant ruling for arbitration practitioners, the Supreme Court of India has held that the absence of a notice under Section 21 of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 (A&C...

12 Jan 2026

India - High Court of Tripura

State Employees Governed by Separate Pension Rules Excluded from Payment of Gratuity Act, 1972 under S.2(e): Tripura High Court

Tripura High Court Clarifies Gratuity Rules for State Employees, Upholds State Pension Rules Over Central Act Agartala:The High Court of Tripura, in a significant judgment, has ruled that State Government employees governed by their own specific pension rules are not entitled to the higher gr...

03 Nov 2025

India - High Court of Tripura

High Court Can Quash Disciplinary Proceedings at Show-Cause Stage in Exceptional Cases of Baseless Allegations: Tripura High Court

Tripura High Court Quashes “Misconceived” Disciplinary Action Against Tax Officer, Citing Exceptional Circumstances Agartala, Tripura– In a significant ruling, the High Court of Tripura, presided over by Hon’ble Mr. Justice Biswajit Palit, has quashed a disciplinary proceeding and revoked the...

03 Nov 2025

India - High Court of Tripura

State Pension Rules Prevail Over Central Gratuity Act for Govt Employees Not Covered by Separate Adoption: Tripura High Court

State Pension Rules Override Central Gratuity Act for Government Employees, Tripura High Court Rules Agartala, Tripura– The High Court of Tripura, in a significant judgment, has ruled that state government employees are governed by the specific pension rules framed by the state, and cannot cl...

03 Nov 2025

India - High Court of Tripura

State Pension Rules Prevail Over Central Gratuity Act for Govt Employees: Tripura High Court

State Pension Rules Override Central Gratuity Act for Government Employees, Tripura High Court Rules Agartala, Tripura- The High Court of Tripura, in a significant ruling on service law, has held that State Government employees' gratuity claims are governed by the specific pension rules frame...

03 Nov 2025