19 year old married woman allowed to live with lover
Case BriefsHigh Courts

The Woman informed the Court that she was a major and was living with Respondent 4 by choice as her husband was much older and ill-treated her.

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5th ICA International Conference
DomesticEvents & CollaborationsICA International Conference

“Institutional arbitration in India must continue to expand its reach, strengthen professional capacity, and deepen engagement with global best practices. Encouraging parties, particularly public sector bodies and large commercial entities, to adopt institutional rules more frequently, will play an important role in this transition”.

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mens rea for abetment of suicide
Case BriefsHigh Courts

The High Court noted that to attract Section 306 IPC, suicide must be a direct consequence of instigation by the accused.

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Second marriage contracted by Muslim male
Case BriefsHigh Courts

“A second marriage contracted by a Muslim male during the lifetime of his first wife is not treated as void merely on the ground that the first marriage is still subsisting.”

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Rs. 22 lakh cash-for-job & fake PhD degree scam
Case BriefsHigh Courts

“The allegations are very serious in nature and disclose a very chilling trend in society, where the common man has developed a perception that anything can be done by the payment of a bribe.”

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Amika Arbitration and Mediation Council
Events/WebinarsNews

Hyderabad-based ADR institution, Amika Arbitration and Mediation Council (AAMC) has been recognised by the UNCITRAL thereby becoming one of only four Indian arbitration institutions to have received such recognition.

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Illegal encroachment of gram sabha land by mosque
Case BriefsHigh Courts

“With regard to the imposition of penalty, this Court is of the view that there was no material to link the petitioners to either the construction or the occupation of the mosque the same cannot be sustained and is accordingly set aside.”

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2026 SCC Vol. 3 Part 1
Cases ReportedSCC Weekly

Explore the latest Supreme Court Cases in 2026 SCC Vol. 3 Part 1 on challenge to execution of award, breach of contract, and customs duty on electrical energy.

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Mother can sell minor's share
Case BriefsHigh Courts

The Court noted that while an appointed guardian had to take prior permission from the Court to deal with the minor’s property, in the present case, the Hindu minor’s property was an interest in the undivided joint family property protected by the management of an adult family member, i.e. her mother.

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2026 SCC Vol. 2 Part 5
Cases ReportedSCC Weekly

Explore the latest Supreme Court Cases in 2026 SCC Vol. 2 Part 5 on arbitrability of dispute, Polluter Pays Principle, Registration of documents, detention and seizure of goods, and more.

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Rewa Bar Association elections
Case BriefsHigh Courts

A woman advocate challenged the Rewa Bar Association Elections claiming that there was no reservation of 30 per cent for women candidates in violation of the Supreme Court’s directions.

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NHAI Tiger Corridor Case
Case BriefsHigh Courts

A petition was filed against widening of NH 46 as it passes through an important tiger and wildlife corridor, and any construction was likely to affect the movement of wild animals.

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miscarried foetus in Court
Case BriefsHigh Courts

“Justice is administered strictly in accordance with law and on the basis of legally admissible material placed on record, and not on emotional considerations or theatrical conduct in the Courtroom.”

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freezing of bank accounts
Case BriefsDistrict Court

The Rouse Avenue Court underscores that freezing of bank accounts requires a direct link to the alleged offence and strict compliance with BNSS procedures.

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Legal Developments This Week
Legal RoundUpWeekly Roundup

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

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2026 SCC Vol. 2 Part 4
Cases ReportedSCC Weekly

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.

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personal expertise of arbitrator
Case BriefsHigh Courts

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.

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Siddharth Varadarajan
Case BriefsHigh Courts

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

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preventing man from offering Namaz
Case BriefsHigh Courts

“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.”

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2026 SCC Vol. 2 Part 3
Cases ReportedSCC Weekly

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.

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