An inept investigation or a scripted enquiry, both are fatal to criminal prosecution; but the latter has lethal consequences when there is a possibility of totally innocent persons being crucified.

The question as to whether the driver possessed a valid and effective driving licence is not only relevant for determining the inter se liability between the insurer and the insured but also has a material bearing on the overall adjudicatory exercise

The report pertaining to aggravating and mitigating circumstances shall, as a matter of course, be called for by the trial Court itself once the accused is convicted, prior to the determination of sentence

Whether an application under Section 34 be filed against the Arbitrator’s order under Section 16(2), rejecting the plea that she lacked jurisdiction to continue with the arbitral proceedings?

The judgment in a first appeal shall adhere to the points laid down in Rule 31 and any noncompliance to that extent would render the judgment infirm.

A litigant’s difficulties commence after he obtains a decree.

In order to amount to a stigma, the order must be in a language which imputes something over and above mere unsuitability for the job

While deciding an application seeking amendment of pleadings, courts should not delve into the technicalities of law; rather, a liberal approach should be followed.

Neither there is any statutory requirement for issuing notice to the State Government before any scheme of amalgamation is approved by the Court under the 1956 Act nor such notice was issued.

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Constitution of India - Article 32- Supreme Court, in exercise of its constitutional jurisdiction, cannot create or expand criminal offences or prescribe punishments in the absence of legislative sanction. Any such exercise would…

The power under Section 323 of Cr.P.C. is exercisable where there is any inquiry into an offence or trial pending before a Magistrate.

Howsoever grave the crime may be, but if the accused is denied his right of speedy trial and is languishing in jail for years together and for no fault on his part, he cannot be kept in jail for indefinite period.

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Constitution of India - Article 14- The obligation of the State to act as a model employer is not a mere exhortation but flows directly from the guarantee of equality enshrined in Article 14 of the Constitution. Article 14 strikes…

IRP’s admission of secured financial creditors debt in first CIRP was not an acknowledgement under Section 18 Limitation Act

The need for consistency in bail matters arising out of the same FIR.

Guidelines for considering an application for summary judgment under Order XIII-A of the CPC (Commercial Suits)

Personal liberty of an individual enshrined under Article 21 of the Constitution of India cannot be put to jeopardy lightly.

Supervisory jurisdiction is not to correct every error of fact or even a legal flaw when the final finding is justified or can be supported.

Travelling into the area to adjudicate the titular issues would be a wrongful exercise of public interest jurisdiction

Section 498A IPC is to ensure the safety of women in their marital homes and not to take grudges against all the members of the family even in the absence of any role attributable to them

The High Court is not bound to entertain a writ petition merely because a case of alleged inaction or negligence is made out against a statutory authority.