Section 31(7)(a) of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 is subject to party autonomy.
Supreme Court of India · 24 Sept 2026
Anti-suit injunctions are an exceptional equitable remedy and cannot be granted as a matter of routine.
Supreme Court of India · 24 Sept 2026
Talaq recognised under Muslim Personal Law can constitute a recognised mode of dissolution of marriage for the relevant passport purpose.
Kerala High Court · 24 Sept 2026
The accused has a valuable right to prior disclosure of the material upon which the prosecution seeks to rely, enabling adequate preparation for trial.
Orissa High Court · 24 Sept 2026
An accused's liberty cannot be made conditional upon fulfilment of a monetary settlement with the complainant.
High Court of Delhi · 24 Sept 2026
A Sessions Court can impose life imprisonment where the governing penal provision authorises such punishment.
Supreme Court of India · 24 Sept 2026
“Final arguments” do not automatically mean “no further documents”; the Court must balance procedural discipline with the requirements of fair and effective adjudication.
High Court of Allahabad · 23 Sept 2026
The power of arrest under Section 19 is discretionary and drastic and must be exercised only after satisfying the statutory requirements of the provision.
High Court of Bombay · 23 Sept 2026
The alleged description of the husband as “black complexioned” or “fatty shaped”, without more and without sufficient evidence demonstrating matrimonial cruelty, was not treated as an adequate ground for divorce.
High Court of Chhattisgarh · 23 Sept 2026
A child's attainment of majority does not automatically terminate maintenance entitlement where the child suffers from physical or mental abnormality or injury and remains unable to maintain himself.
Calcutta High Court · 23 Sept 2026
An inter-religious marriage may be considered for benefits under an inter-caste/mixed-marriage appointment category where the applicable scheme and the circumstances of the case support such entitlement.
High Court of Kerala · 23 Sept 2026
Recovery may corroborate a bribery case, but recovery alone cannot replace proof of demand and acceptance.”
Supreme Court of India · 23 Sept 2026
Where an electronic communication such as an email is disputed, cyber-forensic examination may be necessary to establish its authenticity and reliability.
High Court of Tripura · 23 Sept 2026
Failure to communicate the grounds of arrest in writing constitutes a violation of Article 22(1) of the Constitution.
High Court of Madhya Pradesh · 23 Sept 2026
