Death of a Partner in a Firm: Supreme Court on Partnership Dissolution and Business Continuity
Introduction The recent Supreme Court judgment in Indian Oil Corporation Limited & Ors. v. M/s Shree Niwas Ramgopal & Ors. [1] has reaffirmed fundamental principles governi
Forensic Expert Evidence in Cheque Dishonour Cases: Himachal Pradesh High Court Clarifies Limits on Multiple Expert Opinions
Introduction The Himachal Pradesh High Court, in its judgment delivered on July 14, 2025, in Mantesh Kumar v. Shobha Ram [1], has provided important clarification on the limits gov
Supreme Court Clarifies Partner Liability Under Section 138 NI Act: Firm Need Not Be Arraigned
Introduction The Supreme Court of India, in a landmark judgment delivered on July 14, 2025, in Dhanasingh Prabhu v. Chandrasekar & Another, clarified the scope of partner liabi
Supreme Court Clarifies Quashing of Rape Case Under Section 482 CrPC in Exceptional Circumstances
Introduction The Supreme Court of India, in a significant judgment delivered on July 16, 2025, in Prabhakar v. The State of Maharashtra & Anr. [1], has clarified the scope and
Third-Party Motor Insurance Coverage for Vehicle Occupants: Supreme Court Refers Critical Question to Larger Bench
Introduction The Supreme Court of India, in its order dated July 14, 2025, in The Divisional Manager v. Radha Santhosh & Ors. [1], has referred a fundamental question regarding
Supreme Court Upholds Pension Rights: Mandatory Board Consultation for Pension Reduction in Bank Disciplinary Cases
Introduction The Supreme Court of India, in a significant judgment delivered on July 15, 2025, in Vijay Kumar v. Central Bank of India & Ors. [1], has reinforced the fundamenta
Criminal Proceedings in Property Fraud Cases: Supreme Court Clarifies Legal Position on Concurrent Civil and Criminal Remedies
Introduction The intersection of civil and criminal law in property disputes represents one of the most complex areas of Indian jurisprudence. In a landmark judgment delivered on J
Transforming Criminal Justice: Supreme Court’s Landmark DNA Evidence Guidelines in Kattavellai vs State of Tamil Nadu
Introduction The Indian criminal justice system witnessed a significant transformation on July 15, 2025, when the Supreme Court of India delivered a landmark judgment in Kattavella
Bombay High Court’s Admiralty Jurisprudence: Leading Cases on Vessel Presence Requirements
Introduction The Bombay High Court has long stood as the preeminent authority in Indian admiralty law, wielding unparalleled influence over the development of maritime jurisprudenc
The MV Elisabeth Doctrine: Supreme Court’s Foundational Ruling on Indian Admiralty Jurisdiction
Introduction The Supreme Court of India’s landmark judgment in MV Elisabeth v. Harwan Investment & Trading Pvt. Ltd. [1] stands as the most significant and transformative
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