India - Supreme Court

Supreme Court Grants Bail in Murder Case Citing 41-Year Appellate Delay at Allahabad High Court

41 Years in the Shadow: Supreme Court Grabs the Reins on AppellatePendencyIn a significant intervention addressing the staggering backlog of the Indian judiciary, theSupreme Court of Indiahas grantedbailto a 72-year-old man whosemurder conviction appeallanguished before theAllahabad High Cour...

08 Jun 2026

India - High Court of Delhi

Delhi High Court Clarifies Scope of Section 14 Limitation Act in Arbitration Appointments under Section 11(6)

Navigating Through Legal Hurdles: Delhi High Court Clarifies Timelines for Arbitrator Appointment In a significant ruling for commercial arbitral disputes, the Delhi High Court has underscored the importance of a liberal interpretation concerning the Limitation A...

06 May 2025

India - High Court of Delhi

Breach of Promise to Marry is Not Rape: Delhi HC Sets Aside Conviction Under Section 376 IPC

Courts Clarify the Thin Line Between Romance and Criminality in Rape Cases In a significant ruling that provides clarity on the application of consent within intimate relationships, the Delhi High Court has set aside the conviction of a man found guilty of rape under

13 Feb 2025

India - High Court of Delhi

Delhi High Court Rules on Application of Section 14 Limitation Act in Arbitration Appointments Under Section 11(6)

Bridging the Gap: Delhi High Court Clarifies Limitation and Notice Requirements in Arbitration In a significant ruling for commercial arbitrations, theDelhi High Courthas clarified the boundaries of the Limitation Act, 1963, when applied to arbitration proceedings. Hon’ble Mr. Justice Jasmeet...

06 May 2025

India - High Court of Delhi

Section 14 Limitation Act Applies to Mistaken Legal Remedies in Arbitration Petitions: Delhi High Court

Navigating the Limitation Maze: Delhi High Court Clarifies Section 14 Relief in Arbitration In a significant ruling for commercial contract disputes, the High Court of Delhi has reiterated that the pursuit of a "mistaken remedy" does...

06 May 2025

India - High Court of Delhi

Section 14 Limitation Act Applies to Mistaken Remedies in Arbitration: Delhi High Court

Beyond the Limitation Bar: High Court Clears Pathway for Arbitration In a significant ruling that provides clarity on the application of the Limitation Act in arbitration proceedings, the Delhi High Court has held that parties pursuing a "mistaken remedy" are entitled to the pr...

06 May 2025

India - High Court of Delhi

Distinguishing Breach of Promise from False Pretext: Delhi HC Acquits Appellant in Rape Case Under Section 376 IPC

Beyond the Breach: Delhi HC Clarifies Consent in Sexual Offences Based on Marriage Promises In a significant judgment delivered on February 13, 2025, theHigh Court of Delhihas overturned the conviction of a young man sentenced to ten years of rigorous imprisonment for rape. The case serves as...

13 Feb 2025

India - High Court of Delhi

Liberal Interpretation of Section 14 Limitation Act Applies to Arbitration Disputes Under Section 11(6): Delhi High Court

Bridging the Gap: Delhi High Court Clarifies Limitation Periods for Arbitration Appointments In a significant ruling, the High Court of Delhi has reaffirmed the liberal interpretation of the Limitation Act, 1963, within the context of arbitration proceedings. Dealing with a pet...

06 May 2025

India - High Court of Delhi

Delhi High Court Clarifies Section 14 Limitation Exclusion for Mistaken Legal Remedies in Arbitration: NRDC v. Ardee Hi-Tech

A Second Chance at Justice: Navigating the "Mistaken Remedy" Doctrine In a significant ruling for commercial dispute resolution, the High Court of Delhi has clarified the scope of Section 14 of the Limitation Act, 1963, within the context of arbitration. ...

06 May 2025

India - High Court of Delhi

Delhi HC Clarifies Section 14 Limitation Act Application and Validates Arbitral Notice in Section 11(6) Arbitration Petition

Breaking the Deadlock: Delhi HC Streamlines Arbitrator Appointment and Limitation Periods In a significant ruling for commercial arbitration, the High Court of Delhi has clarified the application of Section 14 of the Limitation Act, 1963, in the context o...

06 May 2025