Supreme Court of Indiacorporatecivil
Death of Partner Doesn't Abate Firm's Appeal: SC
Supreme Court rules that a partnership firm's pending appeal survives the death of a partner; legal heirs must be impleaded.
Nov 6, 2026Read more →
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Delhi High Courtintellectual_propertycivil
DHC Allows Disclosure of Regulatory Data in Cadila-Hetero Suit
Delhi HC permits rival’s expert to inspect Cadila’s regulatory filings in sealed cover, overriding confidentiality claims. SC to hear SLPs on 3 Nov 2026.
Nov 6, 2026Read more →
Chhattisgarh High Courtcivilconstitutional
Chhattisgarh HC Upholds Tax Inspector Exam Cancellation
Over 500 candidates affected as Chhattisgarh High Court upholds cancellation of State Tax Inspector exams citing large-scale irregularities, orders fresh recruitment.
Nov 5, 2026Read more →
Karnataka High Courtconstitutionalcivil
Karnataka HC Quashes Land Panel Led by Defeated Politician
The Karnataka High Court struck down a land regularisation committee chaired by a losing Congress candidate, calling the appointment a misuse of public office. The ruling reinforces neutrality in administrative appointments.
Nov 4, 2026Read more →
Calcutta High Courtcivilbanking
Uncorroborated GD Entry Cannot Rebut Presumption Under NI Act: Calcutta HC
The Calcutta High Court ruled that an uncorroborated GD entry reporting a lost cheque is insufficient to rebut the statutory presumption of issuance under Section 139 of the NI Act.
Nov 3, 2026Read more →
Jharkhand High Courtcorporatecivil
Invalid Demand Notice Quashes NI Act Complaint
Jharkhand HC quashed a premature Section 138 complaint due to an invalid and defective demand notice.
Nov 3, 2026Read more →
Supreme Court of Indiacorporatecivil
Compassionate Appointment Void After Full Gratuity Taken
Supreme Court ruled that opting for full gratuity bars compassionate appointment, as benefit cannot be availed twice.
Nov 3, 2026Read more →
Orissa High Courtcorporatecivil
Minor Penalty Doesn't Bar IAS Promotion Reconsideration
Orissa High Court ruled a minor penalty does not automatically disqualify an IAS officer from promotion reconsideration.
Nov 3, 2026Read more →
Supreme Court of Indiacorporatecivil
Compassionate Appointment Governed by Rules at Time of Application
The Supreme Court held that compassionate appointments are governed by the rules in force at the time of application, not the date of the employee's death.
Nov 3, 2026Read more →
Delhi High Courtintellectual_propertypharmaceutical
DHC Orders Disclosure of Regulator's Data in Cadila-Hetero Suit
The Delhi High Court allowed a rival expert access to confidential regulatory data in a sealed cover in the ongoing Cadila-Hetero biosimilar dispute ahead of the Supreme Court hearing. The order raises critical questions about the scope of discovery and confidentiality in IP litigation.
Nov 3, 2026Read more →
Calcutta High Courtcivilbanking
GD Entry Alone Can’t Rebut Presumption Under NI Act
The Calcutta High Court held that an uncorroborated general diary entry reporting a lost cheque cannot rebut the statutory presumption under Section 139 of the Negotiable Instruments Act.
Nov 2, 2026Read more →
Delhi High Courtintellectual_propertymedia
Re. 1 Fine for Misusing IP Jurisdiction in Trademark Suit
Delhi HC imposed nominal costs of Re. 1 in Niva Bupa case, finding misuse of special jurisdiction. Signals judicial scrutiny of strategic IP filings aimed at leveraging favorable forums.
Nov 1, 2026Read more →