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Navigating Class Actions in Real Estate: High Court Clarifies “Sameness of Interest” for Consumer Complaints

July 27, 2026 No Comments

The present petition under Article 227 of the Constitution of India was filed by DLF Homes Panchkula Pvt. Ltd. challenging an order passed by the National Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission (NCDRC). The NCDRC had dismissed the developer’s application questioning the maintainability of a consumer complaint as a representative (class-action) complaint

Regulatory Authority vs. Appellate Tribunal: Delineating TRAI’s Enforcement Powers from TDSAT’s Adjudicatory Jurisdiction

July 25, 2026

Service Law: Balancing Fairness and Executive Discretion in ITI Instructor Recruitment

July 25, 2026

Navigating Multiple Cyber Fraud FIRs: Jurisdiction, Distinct Transactions, and the Limits of Article 32

July 25, 2026

Dismissal of Criminal Breach and Forgery Complaint Arising From a Commercial Freight Dispute

July 25, 2026

Ensuring Safety in Family Disputes: High Court Disposes of Plea for Police Protection with Practical Safeguards

July 25, 2026

Compassion and Intermediate Quantity: High Court Grants Regular Bail in NDPS Matter

July 25, 2026

Questioning Doubtful Recoveries: High Court Grants Regular Bail in NDPS Case

High Court Addresses Police Visits Stemming from Out-of-State Warrants

Service Law: Delhi High Court Dismisses Plea for Notional Promotion

Enforcing Judicial Mandates: Court Directs Restoration of Possession in Contempt Proceedings

July 25, 2026 No Comments

This contempt petition was filed by Abhishek Gupta alleging non-compliance with orders dated 31st May 2021, 5th August 2021, and 7th September 2021 passed in RSA 55/2020 regarding property bearing no. RZ-1/2, South Extension Part-III, Uttam Nagar, Delhi. The petitioner asserted that Respondent No. 1, who was a lawful tenant

Upholding Protection: Delhi High Court Affirms Conviction in Child Sexual Assault Appeal

July 25, 2026 No Comments

This criminal appeal was filed under Section 374(2) of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973 (Cr.P.C.) by the sole appellant, Ashok, challenging the trial court’s judgment and order on sentence dated 23.08.2018 and 25.08.2018. The trial court had convicted him under Section 376, Part-I of Section 506 of the Indian

Sservice Law: SC Clarifies Applicability of MACPS and Counts Promotional Hierarchy for Financial Progression

July 24, 2026 No Comments

This batch of civil appeals, led by Union of India’s challenge against retired Mail/Express Guard Harbans Lal Verma, addressed whether internal promotions within the Indian Railways Guard cadre should be counted for financial upgradations under the Modified Assured Career Progression Scheme (MACPS). The respondent had advanced through the Guard hierarchy—from

Determining the Yardstick: SC Upholds Anticipated Royalty for Stamp Duty Calculation on Mining Leases

July 24, 2026 No Comments

This civil appeal arose from a dispute over whether the stamp duty for a limestone mining lease granted by the State of Madhya Pradesh should be calculated based on the “dead rent” or the “anticipated royalty”. The appellant, M/S Birla Corporation Limited, challenged a demand notice requiring them to pay

Statutory Shield for Occupants: SC Upholds Redevelopment Entitlements and PAAA Enforcement

July 24, 2026 No Comments

This civil appeal arose from a dispute regarding the enforcement of a Permanent Alternate Accommodation Agreement (PAAA) executed during the redevelopment of a cessed building under the Maharashtra Housing and Area Development Act, 1976 (MHAD Act) and Development Control Regulations for Greater Bombay, 1991 (DC Regulations). The Supreme Court examined

Bus Bomb Blast Case: Acquittal/ Conviction Upheld

July 23, 2026 No Comments

This batch of criminal appeals arises from a protracted legal battle spanning nearly three decades concerning a devastating terrorist bomb blast that occurred on May 22, 1996, inside a Rajasthan Roadways bus near Samleti village. The explosion resulted in the tragic deaths of fourteen innocent passengers, injuries to thirty-seven others,

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Navigating Class Actions in Real Estate: High Court Clarifies “Sameness of Interest” for Consumer Complaints

Regulatory Authority vs. Appellate Tribunal: Delineating TRAI’s Enforcement Powers from TDSAT’s Adjudicatory Jurisdiction

Service Law: Balancing Fairness and Executive Discretion in ITI Instructor Recruitment

Navigating Multiple Cyber Fraud FIRs: Jurisdiction, Distinct Transactions, and the Limits of Article 32

Dismissal of Criminal Breach and Forgery Complaint Arising From a Commercial Freight Dispute

Ensuring Safety in Family Disputes: High Court Disposes of Plea for Police Protection with Practical Safeguards

Compassion and Intermediate Quantity: High Court Grants Regular Bail in NDPS Matter

Questioning Doubtful Recoveries: High Court Grants Regular Bail in NDPS Case

High Court Addresses Police Visits Stemming from Out-of-State Warrants

Service Law: Delhi High Court Dismisses Plea for Notional Promotion

Enforcing Judicial Mandates: Court Directs Restoration of Possession in Contempt Proceedings

Upholding Protection: Delhi High Court Affirms Conviction in Child Sexual Assault Appeal

Sservice Law: SC Clarifies Applicability of MACPS and Counts Promotional Hierarchy for Financial Progression

Determining the Yardstick: SC Upholds Anticipated Royalty for Stamp Duty Calculation on Mining Leases

Statutory Shield for Occupants: SC Upholds Redevelopment Entitlements and PAAA Enforcement

Bus Bomb Blast Case: Acquittal/ Conviction Upheld

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