Informational articles on Indian law — court rulings, statutory rights, and practical guidance across civil, criminal, consumer, RERA, and business matters.
The Supreme Court quashed 10+ criminal cases including POCSO and rape allegations filed as tactical weapons in a matrimonial dispute, and warned advocates against advising such filings.
The Supreme Court held that 15 years of complete separation with no cohabitation amounts to mental cruelty and grounds for divorce. What this means for those trapped in dead marriages.
A materially altered cheque is void under Section 87 NI Act. The Supreme Court set aside a conviction where the amount was visibly changed — and no expert evidence was needed to see it.
Second wife and daughters from the first wife each inherit an equal 1/5th share in intestate succession. And no co-heir can sell the entire property acting as Karta.
Courts must adopt a minimum intrusion approach when ordering psychological evaluation of children. Comprehensive guidelines issued — what parents and family courts must now follow.
The Supreme Court set aside the death sentence of a Rajasthan convict who had no legal representation through his trial — and ordered a fresh trial. A landmark ruling on the right to fair trial.
Insurance is a personal contract between insurer and insured. A financier or third party cannot claim under the policy — Supreme Court reaffirms the rule of privity.
The seat of arbitration determines exclusive court jurisdiction — not the venue where hearings happened. The Supreme Court reaffirms a critical distinction for all businesses.
Yes — an arbitration clause in a consumer agreement does not bar the Consumer Forum. The Supreme Court confirms that consumer protection remedies cannot be contractually excluded.
MACT judgments must have clear and reasoned findings on negligence, compensation heads, and multiplier. What this means for claimants and how to ensure you get what you are entitled to.
Bail conditions requiring accused persons to clean police stations or perform menial tasks are declared void. What Article 21 says about dignified bail conditions.
The Supreme Court's 297-page order in Prajwala v. Union of India — distinguishing trafficked persons from voluntary adult sex workers and establishing rehabilitation as a fundamental right.
The Supreme Court's July 2026 ruling that states cannot oppose bail while simultaneously failing to conduct trials. What this means for undertrial prisoners.
The strict limits of revisional jurisdiction — what qualifies as a jurisdictional error and what does not. Essential reading for civil litigants considering a revision petition.
CCPA guidelines prohibit restaurants from levying mandatory service charges. What the law says, why restaurant arguments fail, and how to file a complaint.
Essential clauses every contract must include to be enforceable — offer, consideration, termination, IP, force majeure, indemnity and more. For businesses, startups and individuals.
A complete guide to RERA Authority proceedings and AO proceedings in Rajasthan — what to file, where, and what to expect at each stage.
Step-by-step legal remedies when police refuse to register an FIR — application to SP, Magistrate complaint under Section 175 BNSS, High Court writ, and Zero FIR explained.
What a legal notice means, whether you must reply, timelines for cheque bounce notices, and what a proper reply should contain.
The full Section 138 process — demand notice, 15-day window, where to file, trial, punishment, and the recognised defences available to the drawer.
A bank that allows a cheque to become stale through its own failure to act is liable for deficiency in service under the Consumer Protection Act.
The Hon'ble Supreme Court set aside a conviction where the only evidence was thirteen days of silence. What the law requires — and what it does not.
Not raising a legal ground in an earlier case can permanently bar you from raising it later — even if the omission was due to negligence.
The highest court's sharp observations on RERA's functioning — what the law still provides, and steps homebuyers in Rajasthan can take.
The doctrine of promissory estoppel can protect businesses that invested on government promises — but it has clear limits.
The limits of the doctrine of promissory estoppel in industrial incentive disputes and what businesses must know before relying on government policy promises.
Beyond welfare of the child — parental conduct, financial capacity, and living standards must all be assessed. What this means for custody proceedings.
A High Court ruling holds that misrepresentation on matrimonial websites can attract fraud liability. What details matter legally and what remedies are available.
Section 479 of the BNSS and the Supreme Court's directions on long-detained undertrials. When prolonged incarceration becomes a constitutional violation.
RERA mandates that builders facilitate formation of Residents' Welfare Associations. What happens when they don't — and what rights flat buyers have in the interim.
Many contracts have arbitration clauses that are poorly drafted and unenforceable. What a valid arbitration agreement requires and how courts interpret ambiguous clauses.
How anticipatory bail under Section 482 BNSS compares to the earlier Section 438 CrPC — key changes, procedural aspects, and grounds courts examine.
What constitutes an unfair claim rejection, how to approach the consumer forum, and the time limits that apply to insurance disputes in India.
What Section 18 RERA entitles you to, how to calculate the interest due on delayed possession, and which forum to approach for your specific situation.
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