India - High Court of Jammu and Kashmir

Voluntary Settlement in Lok Adalat is Binding: High Court of Jammu and Kashmir Upholds Award under Section 138 NI Act

High Court Affirms Finality of Lok Adalat Settlements in NI Act Disputes In a significant ruling clarifying the scope of alternative dispute resolution, theHigh Courtof Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh has underscored the sanctity of settlements reached through theLok Adalat. Justice Wasim Sadiq Na...

28 Apr 2026

India - Latest News

Failure to Complete Essential Infrastructure Under PEG Scheme Justifies Recovery of Rentals: J&K&L High Court

Beyond the Contract: Why J&KHigh CourtBackedFCI’s Rental Recovery Over Delayed Road WorksIn a significant ruling forpublic-private partnerships, theHigh Courtof Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh has reaffirmed thesanctity of contractual infrastructure obligationsunder thePrivate Entrepreneur Guarant...

12 Jun 2026

India - High Court of Calcutta

Clean Hands Mandatory in Writ Jurisdiction: Calcutta HC Mandates Transfer Fee Payment Post-IBC Resolution

Clean Hands Mandatory: Calcutta High Court Upholds Transfer Fee Demand for Resolution Applicant In a significant ruling regarding the boundaries of the "clean slate" doctrine under the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code (IBC), the Calcutta High Court has dismissed an...

18 Mar 2025

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Consensual Separation Agreement Bars Maintenance Claims Under Section 488 CrPC: High Court of J&K and Ladakh

Separation by Consent: The End of the Road for Maintenance Claims? In a significant ruling addressing the limitations of maintenance claims, the High Court of Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh at Jammu has clarified that while a private separation agreement cannot legally dissolve a...

06 Mar 2026

India - Supreme Court

Commercial Wisdom of CoC in Approving Resolution Plans Is Non-Justiciable: Supreme Court

Commercial Wisdom Reigns Supreme: The Supreme Court’s Verdict on Insolvency ResolutionIn a landmark ruling that reinforces the core philosophy of the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code (IBC), the Supreme Court of India has emphatically declared t...

10 Jun 2026

India - High Court of Patna

Absorption Effective After NPS Cut-Off Date Constitutes Fresh Appointment, Denying Old Pension Scheme: Patna High Court

Shift to New Pension System Upheld: Patna High Court Rejects Claim of Regularised Employees In a significant ruling addressing the boundaries of the Old Pension Scheme (OPS), the Patna High Court has dismissed an appeal by former casual employees of the Cent...

17 Mar 2026

India - High Court of Madras

Admission of Boundary in Registered Sale Deed Supersedes Lack of Title Deeds: Madras High Court

When Deeds Speak Louder Than Documents: Madras HC Upholds Property Rights via Boundary Admission In a significant ruling concerning land ownership and revenue records, the Madurai Bench of the Madras High Court has reaffirmed that admissions made in registered do...

05 Jun 2026

India - High Court of Madras

Madras High Court: Lawful Termination of Lease Essential Before Suit for Recovery of Possession Under TP Act

Madras High Court: Lawful Termination of Lease Essential Before Suit for Recovery of Possession Under TP Act TheMadras High Courthas reaffirmed a fundamental principle of property law: a landlord cannot bypass the statutory requirements of lease termination when seeking to recover possession ...

03 Jun 2026

India - High Court of Punjab and Haryana

Adherence to Statutory Recruitment Norms Mandatory for Service Benefits: Punjab and Haryana High Court

Navigating the Maze of State Employment: Lessons from Gurtej Singh vs. State of Punjab In the intricate landscape of government employment, the line between administrative discretion and statutory adherence is often fragile. The recent proceedings before theHigh Courtof Punjab and Haryana in ...

19 Mar 2026

India - High Court of Patna

Court Quashes Denial of Appointment Approval: Rejects 'Promotional Post' Plea in Patna High Court

Held to Account: High Court Rejects Arbitrary Withdrawal of Appointment Approval In a significant ruling for public employees, the Patna High Court has set aside an administrative order issued by the Bihar Education Department that sought to invalidate the appointments of Upper Division Clerk...

05 May 2026