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When Does Termination for "Loss of Confidence" Amount to Stigmatic Dismissal?
The Supreme Court treats termination for "loss of confidence" as stigmatic when it rests on misconduct allegations, requiring a prior inquiry; where objective facts are already on record the inquiry may be dispensed with. Either way, compensation, not reinstatement, is the usual remedy.
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What Do the Landmark and Recent Judgments Say About Bail in India?
From Balchand and Moti Ram to Kapil Wadhawan, Manish Sisodia and Gulhasan Gulsher Khan: a survey of the landmark and recent judgments that shape bail under the BNSS 2023 and the special regimes of the PMLA and the NDPS Act.
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Can a Defective Remand Order Be a Ground for Bail Under Section 483 BNSS?
Written grounds of arrest, a reasoned remand order and a produced arrest memo are not formalities. Under Prabir Purkayastha and Pankaj Bansal, their absence vitiates the arrest and remand, and the Sessions Court may grant bail under Section 483 BNSS (formerly Section 439 CrPC).
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Case Study: Delhi Metro Rail Corporation Ltd. v. Delhi Airport Metro Express Pvt. Ltd.

The Supreme Court allowed DMRC’s curative petition, setting aside a "patently illegal" arbitral award. The Court ruled that conflating "curing defects" with "taking effective steps" and ignoring vital CMRS safety evidence caused a grave miscarriage of justice, creating an undeserved windfall.
2026 · 11 min read Held
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Recusal, Necessity, and Structural Conflict: Re-examining Judicial Impartiality in Constitutional Adjudication.

When a Chief Justice steps aside from a constitutionally significant case, it raises foundational questions about judicial impartiality and institutional duty. Examining the doctrine of recusal, necessity, and structural conflicts in India's apex judiciary.

Anish Sinha
Contributor
Mar 31
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How does Censorship in Films affect the Right to Freedom of Speech and Expression?
Understand film censorship in India through the lens of the CBFC, the Cinematograph Act 1952, and Article 19(1)(a). Explore how courts balance free speech with reasonable restrictions, key cases like K.A. Abbas and S. Rangarajan, and the evolving film certification framework including U/A grades.
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Case Study: Rejanish K.V. v. K. Deepa

The Supreme Court in Rejanish K.V. v. K. Deepa (2025) held that judicial officers with seven years of prior advocacy are eligible for direct recruitment as District Judges under Article 233(2), overruling Dheeraj Mor and affirming equality in eligibility.
2025 · 6 min read Held
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Registration Is Not Ownership: The Supreme Court’s Gopi Verdict and the Future of Property Law in India

The Supreme Court in K Gopi v. Sub-Registrar struck down Tamil Nadu’s Rule 55-A(i) for overstepping the Registration Act, reaffirming that Sub-Registrars can’t assess title—only courts can. It’s a landmark on delegated power and property rights.

Nishant Singh Rawat
Contributor
Jun 17
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Reinstating Practice: Evaluating the Judicial Entry Framework in India and Comparative Jurisdictions

The Supreme Court of India reinstated a 3-year legal practice requirement for entry-level judicial posts, emphasizing the need for real-world experience to enhance judicial competence. This aligns India with common law traditions, prioritizing practical wisdom.

Anish Sinha
Contributor
May 20
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Case Study: Vihaan Kumar v. State of Haryana & anr.

The Supreme Court in Vihaan Kumar v. State of Haryana (2025) ruled the arrest unconstitutional, citing violations of Article 22(1). It held that merely informing the accused’s wife does not fulfill legal requirements, reinforcing safeguards against unlawful detention.
2025 · 12 min read Held
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Case Study: Smt. N. Usha Rani and Anr. v. Moodudula Srinivas

The Supreme Court in Smt. N. Usha Rani & Anr. v. Moodudula Srinivas (2025) upheld maintenance under Section 125 Cr.P.C., ruling that even in a void marriage, a woman is entitled to financial support if separation from her first husband is evident and prevents destitution.
2025 · 11 min read Held
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Intellectual Property as a Caste Atrocity: A Legal Breakthrough in Social Justice

The Supreme Court upheld the Bombay High Court’s ruling that intellectual property loss qualifies for compensation under the SC/ST Act. This landmark decision expands the definition of property, ensuring greater protection for marginalized scholars facing caste-based discrimination.

Anish Sinha
Contributor
Jan 31
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Case Study: Shri Mukund Bhavan Trust and Ors v. Shrimant Chhatrapati Udayan Raje Pratapsinh Maharaj Bhonsle and Anr.

The Supreme Court in Shri Mukund Bhavan Trust v. Shrimant Chhatrapati Udayan Raje Bhonsle (2024) held that courts must confidently reject plaints under Order VII Rule 11(d) CPC if barred by limitation, stressing that clever drafting can't bypass statutory deadlines.
2025 · 13 min read Held
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Case Study: The Animal Welfare Board of India & Ors. v. Union of India & Anr.

The Supreme Court upheld the 2017 Amendment Acts permitting Jallikattu, Kambala, and bullock-cart races, citing cultural significance and compliance with animal welfare laws. It overruled A. Nagaraja, affirming states’ legislative competence and balancing heritage with cruelty prevention.
2025 · 12 min read Held
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Nipping frivolous litigation in the Bud: Supreme Court’s landmark decision on Limitation

The Supreme Court’s landmark decision in Shri Mukund Bhavan Trust v. Shrimant Chhatrapati Udayan Raje Bhonsle reaffirms Order VII Rule 11(d)'s power to reject plaints barred by limitation, emphasizing procedural discipline to curb frivolous litigation and uphold judicial efficiency.

Anish Sinha
Contributor
Jan 03
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Case Study: Giriyappa & Anr. V. Kamalamma & Ors.

The Supreme Court in Giriyappa & Anr. v. Kamalamma & Ors. reaffirmed that Section 53A of the Transfer of Property Act requires strict compliance with statutory prerequisites, including a valid written contract, lawful possession, and willingness to perform obligations.
2024 · 11 min read Held
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Case Study: Rabindra Kumar Chhatoi v. State of Odisha & Anr.

In Rabindra Kumar Chhatoi v. State of Odisha, the Supreme Court ruled that the backyard of a private house does not qualify as a "public view" under Section 3(1)(x) of the SC/ST Act, discharging the appellant from charges of caste-based abuse and related IPC offences.
2024 · 6 min read Held
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Faith, Identity, and Reservation: Supreme Court on Religious Conversion and Caste

The Supreme Court in C. Selvarani v. The Special Secretary-cum-District Collector ruled that religious conversions made solely to avail reservation benefits are a "fraud on the Constitution." The decision emphasizes the need for genuine conversions to uphold social justice.

Anish Sinha
Contributor
Dec 05
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The Uttar Pradesh Madarsa Education Act: A Legal Tug-of-War between Secularism, Religious Rights, and State Control

The SC upheld the UP Madarsa Act, balancing state regulation with minority rights, emphasizing secularism as coexistence, not negation, ensuring quality education without infringing religious freedoms.

Anish Sinha
Contributor
Nov 17
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Case Study: Y. Narasimha Rao and Ors v. Y. Venkata Lakshmi and Ors

In Y. Narasimha Rao and Ors v. Y. Venkata Lakshmi and Ors (1991), the Supreme Court of India ruled that a foreign court’s decree dissolving a marriage is unenforceable if it lacks jurisdiction under Indian law. The Missouri court’s divorce decree, based on “irretrievable breakdown of marriage,” was
2024 · 5 min read Held
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Case Study: Satya v. Teja Singh

“Indian courts are not bound to recognize foreign divorce decrees
2024 · 6 min read Held
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