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 →
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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 →
Delhi High Courtintellectual_propertypharmaceutical
Delhi HC Allows Rival Access to Regulatory Data in Cadila-Hetero Case
The Delhi High Court permitted a party to inspect regulatory approvals in a sealed cover, overriding confidentiality claims. The order precedes a Supreme Court hearing on November 3, 2026, and raises questions about the balance between discovery and proprietary data protection in IP litigation.
Nov 1, 2026Read more →
Gujarat High Courtconstitutionalcivil
Gujarat HC Restores Non-Veg Food Ban Near Somnath Temple
The Gujarat High Court has reinstated a ban on sale and storage of non-vegetarian food near Somnath Temple, staying a single-judge order that had lifted it hours earlier. The stay came in response to a state appeal, citing religious sentiments and temple sanctity.
Oct 31, 2026Read more →
Calcutta High Courttaxcivil
Calcutta HC: No Written Loan Agreement? Modest Cash Loans Still Valid
The Calcutta High Court held that absence of a written loan agreement or ITR entries does not automatically invalidate modest cash loans, especially in close relationships or rural settings.
Oct 31, 2026Read more →
Calcutta High Courttaxcivil
GD Entry Alone Can't Rebut Presumption Under NI Act: Calcutta HC
The Calcutta High Court held that an uncorroborated GD entry reporting loss of a cheque does not rebut the statutory presumption under Section 139 of the Negotiable Instruments Act, as it amounts to a unilateral statement lacking independent evidence.
Oct 30, 2026Read more →
Delhi High Courtintellectual_propertymedia
Delhi HC Imposes Re. 1 Costs in Niva Bupa Misuse Case
The Delhi High Court imposed Re. 1 in notional costs on Niva Bupa for misusing the special jurisdiction of the Intellectual Property Division, finding the trademark suit was an attempt to suppress adverse publicity.
Oct 30, 2026Read more →
Supreme Court of Indiapropertycivil
Property Tax Receipts Don’t Prove Ownership: Supreme Court
SC rules property tax receipts alone cannot establish title; execution courts must adjudicate third-party claims under Order XXI CPC.
Oct 29, 2026Read more →