Sonali Ahuja, Author at SCC Times

2026 SCC Vol. 2 Part 4: Key Supreme Court Cases on Arbitration and Criminal Law

Explore the latest Supreme Court Cases in 2026 SCC Vol. 2 Part 2 on international commercial arbitration, limited scope of interference under Section 37, and registration of FIR.

Case Briefs High Courts

Can Arbitral Tribunal reject expert evidence and rely on its own expertise? Calcutta High Court answers

The Calcutta High Court Court delved into whether substituting expert analysis with opinions based on personal expertise of the arbitrator amounts to breach of fundamental policy of Indian law.

Case Briefs High Courts

Explained | Why Allahabad HC stayed criminal proceedings against The Wire MD Siddharth Varadarajan in Barabanki Mosque Demolition Case

“Despite more than two and a half years have passed, the State has not filed any counter affidavit.”

Case Briefs High Courts

“Resign or seek transfer if not competent to enforce rule of law”; Allahabad HC pulls up police over preventing man from offering Namaz

“If the local authorities, i.e., Superintendent of Police and Collector, feel that the law and order situation could arise because of which they want to limit the number of worshipers within the premises. They should either resign from their post or seek transfer outside Sambhal if they feel they are not competent enough to enforce the rule of law.”

Cases Reported SCC Weekly

2026 SCC Vol. 2 Part 3: Key Supreme Court Cases on Criminal Law, Constitution, Competition Act, & NDPS

Explore the latest Supreme Court Cases in 2026 SCC Vol. 2 Part 3 on vesting of private forests, road safety, professional communication, and Aravalli Hills & Ranges.

Events & Collaborations

Contracts, Investment Disputes, ESG, and AI: Inside the Power-Packed Day 4 India International Disputes Week 2026

India International Disputes Week 2026 dove deep into various aspects of commercial disputes ranging from cross border trade to investment disputes, from infrastructure arbitrations to ESG compliances, and from commercial AI to data breaches.

Case Briefs High Courts

Explained | Why Kankar Munjare’s Vote-Mismatch Petition against BJP MP Bharti Pardhi Did Not Stand Before the MP High Court

BSP Candidate Kankar Munjare approached the High Court alleging irregularities in the vote count at Polling Station 88, prompting judicial scrutiny of the 2024 parliamentary election process in Balaghat.

Case Briefs High Courts

Madhya Pradesh HC directs Enquiry against Trial Court Judge for Non-Compliance with its Orders

“Although the Trial Court might be right in obtaining spot inspection report, but that report should have been considered after recording evidence of witnesses and the trial Court should have come to a conclusion as to whether temporary injunction order was breached by any of the parties or not, but nothing of that sort has been done.”

Weekly Roundup

TOP LEGAL DEVELOPMENTS THIS WEEK [2nd- 8th Mar, 2026] | Delhi Excise Policy Scam; Sharbat Rooh Afza; India International Disputes Week; and more

A quick roundup to cover all the important legal developments and cases this week.

Cases Reported SCC Weekly

2026 SCC Vol. 2 Part 2: Key Supreme Court Cases on Environment Law, Constitution, BNS & IBC

Explore the latest Supreme Court Cases in 2026 SCC Vol. 2 Part 2 on vesting of private forests, road safety, professional communication, and Aravalli Hills & Ranges.

Case Briefs High Courts

“Sad commentary on our criminal justice delivery system”: Allahabad HC acquits man after 23 years in jail for wife, children’s murder

“It is sad commentary on our criminal justice delivery system and requires introspection and real remedial measures like increasing number of Judges, their supporting staff and infrastructure. There is not shortcut to hard work required for deciding criminal appeals. Just holding conferences and meetings can never ameliorate the situation.”

Case Briefs District Court

Akasa Air breached contract by cancelling 640 festive season bookings; Delhi Court awards travel agency ₹1.08 crore damages

“In commercial transactions, especially in the travel industry, group bookings for festive periods are made precisely to capitalize on predictable seasonal demand.”

Hot Off The Press News

Supreme Court Lawyers Welfare Trust announces 3 persons selected for JS Verma Fellowship 2026

The Supreme Court Lawyers Welfare Trust has selected 3 people for the JS Verma Fellowship 2026 Edition, namely, Archita Nigam, Surabhi Vaya, and Mallika Agarwal.

Case Briefs High Courts

“Ensure No Damage to Jal Jeevan Mission Infrastructure”: MP High Court directs protection of pipelines during optical fibre cable work

Larsen And Toubro Limited filed the present petition aggrieved by the inaction on the damage caused to the water pipelines laid down by them under the Jal Jeevan Mission.

Case Briefs High Courts

“Form of oppression against girls”: Chhattisgarh HC flags lack of girls’ toilets in government schools, seeks response from School Education Secretary

“There is not even washrooms or toilets for female students, making it difficult for them to spend even five to six hours in school. This system is a form of oppression against girls. This could be a major reason for many female students dropping out or not attending school at all.”

Wife's convenience matrimonial transfer petitions

Case Briefs High Courts

Wife’s convenience no longer paramount in matrimonial transfer petitions: Madhya Pradesh HC

“Now the convenience of the wife/lady is not the paramount consideration for deciding the transfer applications and alternatives to transfer proceedings have been provided.”

Cases Reported SCC Weekly

2026 SCC Vol. 2 Part 1: Key Supreme Court Cases on Constitution, Disabilities Act, & Surrogacy

Explore the latest Supreme Court Cases in 2026 SCC Vol. 2 Part 1 on power of Parliament to enact a statute, reservation, and surrogacy age restrictions.

Case Briefs High Courts

Ex gratia, leave encashment cannot be denied to sole legal heir married daughter: Madhya Pradesh HC grants relief to District Court driver’s daughter

“Ex gratia is not a legally mandatory payment like gratuity, it is discretionary, based on employer policy. The purpose of ex gratia is to provide immediate financial relief to the family of the deceased employee.”

Case Briefs High Courts

Interfaith live-in relationships are legal, right to choose partner covered under Art. 21: Allahabad HC grants relief to 12 interfaith live-in couples

“The right to human life is to be treated on a much higher pedestal, regardless of a citizen’s religious belief. The mere fact that the petitioners are living in an interfaith relationship would not deprive them of their fundamental right as envisaged in the Constitution, being citizens of India.”

Case Briefs High Courts

Madhya Pradesh HC directs audit of facilities for women, disabled, chronically-ill and elderly across all Court complexes

The present writ petition was filed by an advocate seeking provision of amenities for specially abled persons to access the Court premises.