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Supreme Court sets aside the Punjab and Haryana High Court’s order for hallucination of facts without application of mind
The Court took note of the hallucination of facts in the Punjab and Haryana High Court’s order while setting it aside.

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Published on May 20, 2026May 22, 2026By Editor
Cases Reported Never Reported Judgments

Never Reported Judgment | When five-Judge Bench of SC transferred case to ensure fair trial amid deep seated prejudices and political tension [(1955) 1 SCC 53]
This report covers the Supreme Court’s Never Reported Judgment on power of Supreme Court to transfer cases dating back to the year 1955.

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Published on May 18, 2026May 18, 2026By Arushi
Case Briefs Supreme Court

The Road to Safety: Supreme Court’s Strong Push for Installation of Vehicle Tracking Devices and Emergency Panic Buttons in Public Transits
The Court also directed the Central Government to contemplate with parties concerned as to installation of vehicle location tracking devices in the vehicles at the manufacturing stage.

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Published on May 16, 2026May 20, 2026By Sucheta
Case Briefs Supreme Court

Young Girls Don’t Get Married to Be Killed for Dowry; Supreme Court Cancels Bail Granted in Dowry Death Case
The Court emphasised that dowry death cases carry statutory presumptions under Section 118, Sakshya Adhiniyam, 2023 which cannot be ignored.

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Published on May 8, 2026May 8, 2026By Ritu
Case Briefs Supreme Court

Can Bona Fide Purchaser for Value be Held Criminally Liable for Forged Will-Linked Property? Supreme Court Answers
“Neither the FIR nor the impugned order discloses availability of any tangible material to substantiate the allegation that the appellant had conspired in the preparation of the alleged forged Will, or that the registered sale deed dated 18 December 1998 was executed by him with knowledge that the signatures on the Will were forged.”

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Published on April 30, 2026April 30, 2026By Ritu

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NCLAT refuses to condone 1-day delay beyond statutory 45-day limit under Section 61(2) IBC despite e-filing portal glitches

NCLAT observed that Tribunal cannot clothe itself with a jurisdiction which has not been vested upon it by the legislature. Thus, grant condonation of delay beyond the 15th day even on equitable consideration or on the ground of hardship or technical considerations will amount to jettisoning the intent of the legislature which is impermissible.

Case Briefs

Delhi High Court sentences YouTuber Gulshan Pahuja to 6 months’ imprisonment for scandalising judiciary through “Fight 4 Judicial Reforms” videos

The Delhi High Court sentenced YouTuber Gulshan Pahuja to 6 months’ imprisonment for criminal contempt over derogatory videos targeting Judges and the judiciary on his “Fight 4 Judicial Reforms” channel, holding that malicious attacks on courts are not protected as fair criticism under Article 19(1)(a).

Legislation Updates

IBBI (Insolvency Resolution Process for Corporate Persons) (Second Amendment) Regulations, 2026: Key Changes to Appointment of Professionals

This amendment introduces key changes to Regulation 27 on the appointment of professionals under the CIRP framework with an exception for MSMEs.

Case Briefs

Know why: ITAT Chennai rejects denial of S. 54 exemption based solely on delayed encashment of consideration cheques

Registered conveyance deed carries a strong presumption of validity and genuineness and cannot be lightly disregarded merely because consideration cheques were encashed at a later date. Also, additions under Section 69-A based on suspicion and double taxation of the same funds are unsustainable.

Legislation Updates

Haryana Labour Dept Heatwave Advisory 2026: Employer Guidelines & Worker Safety Measures

The Labour Department of Haryana has issued a heatwave advisory for 2026, directing employers, industries, and construction entities to implement preventive measures to safeguard workers.

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In most cases, no. The law requires fairness, especially when a decision affects your livelihood. Here’s how it works.

Experts Corner

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Supreme Court

Additional Amenity TDR under MRTP Act

MRTP Act | Additional Amenity TDR Cannot Be Defeated by Contractual Conditions or Delay Once Statutory Right to Compensation Crystallises: Supreme Court

Free treatment for economically weaker sections in private Delhi Hospitals

Supreme Court Convenes Policymakers, Hospitals and Land Agencies to Build an SOP for Implementation of Free EWS Treatment in Private Delhi Hospitals

Section 2(c), MPID Act

Can Private Loan Transactions Constitute “Deposits” under Section 2(c), MPID Act? Supreme Court Explained

Wife's career and child welfare not cruelty or desertion

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High Courts

Gulshan Pahuja contempt case

Delhi High Court sentences YouTuber Gulshan Pahuja to 6 months’ imprisonment for scandalising judiciary through “Fight 4 Judicial Reforms” videos

custodial death of a disabled man

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Minimum Guaranteed CENVAT Credit deduction

No Clause, No Deduction: Delhi HC Sets Aside Arbitral Award Allowing MGCC Shortfall Deduction as Patently Illegal

2020 Delhi Riots Conspiracy Case

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Sustainable Trade Law

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Op. Ed.

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Is the Absence of a Statutory Definition of “Harm” under the Digital Personal Data Protection Act, 2023 Likely to Create Interpretational Uncertainty in Privacy Adjudication?

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ITC Hotels acquisition of The Zuri Kumarakom Kerala Resort

Shardul Amarchand Mangaldas & Co. Advises ITC Hotels Limited on Acquisition of ‘The Zuri Kumarakom, Kerala Resort and Spa’

CAM Advises Urban Realtech

Cyril Amarchand Mangaldas advised Urban Realtech on 11-acre Faridabad joint development with Emerald Infrahome

SiCSem Fiscal Support Agreement

Cyril Amarchand Mangaldas advised SiCSem Private Limited on availing fiscal support from the Government of India

Jana Small Finance Bank preferential issue CAM Advisory

Cyril Amarchand Mangaldas advised Jana Small Finance Bank Limited on its preferential issue of warrants key investors on a private placement basis

Jana Holdings Stake Sale CAM Advisory

Cyril Amarchand Mangaldas advised Jana Holdings Limited on the sale of its 5,160,903 equity shares held in Jana Small Finance Bank Limited to TVS Motor Company Limited

SC Collegium recommendation

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Legislation Updates

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Constructing Legal Foundations 2026 construction law conference India

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