Supreme Court Mandates Time-Barred Suit Dismissal
India’s Supreme Court reaffirms courts must dismiss any time-barred suit, even if not pleaded by the defence. A critical legal principle for civil cases.
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Supreme Court clarifies undue influence in elder property transfers
India’s Supreme Court clarifies that ‘undue influence’ in elder property transfers cannot be inferred solely from caregiving. The ruling sets clear evidentia…
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Jammu & Kashmir High Court backs defective summary suit conversion
The High Court of Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh has ruled that a defective summary suit can be converted into an ordinary recovery action, preserving claims and…
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Supreme Court expands Section 17 CPC scope for multi-jurisdictional property
The Supreme Court of India ruled on February 6, 2019, that Section 17 CPC can apply to multiple properties across different jurisdictions, provided there’s a…
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