Missed the 120-Day Limit for Written Statement in a Delhi Commercial Suit
Missed the 120-day limit for written statement in a Delhi commercial suit and the right to defend on merits can be lost. Do not assume the court will take a…
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Supreme Court of India affirms Govt Cannot Resort To Summary Eviction When Bona Fide Title Dispute Exists
The Indian Supreme Court ruled on August 29, 2026, curbing government summary eviction powers when bona fide land title disputes exist, especially those deca…
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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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Supreme Court Blocks Pre-Trial Quashing of Cheque Dishonour Complaints
The Supreme Court of India ruled on April 7, 2026, that a cheque dishonour complaint cannot be quashed at the pre-trial stage if basic conditions are met, re…
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Supreme Court clarifies lis pendens, property sale during suit subject to final
The Supreme Court of India clarified the doctrine of lis pendens on March 30, 2023, ruling that property sales during litigation are not invalid but remain s…
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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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Monetary claims waived in divorce settlement cannot be revived
India’s Supreme Court has ruled that monetary claims voluntarily waived in a divorce settlement cannot be revived in subsequent DV Act proceedings, setting a…
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Supreme Court blocks threshold plaint rejection for ad valorem court fee
The Supreme Court of India ruled on August 21, 2026, that a plaint cannot be rejected for insufficient ad valorem court fees when liability hinges on dispute…
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Documents Can Be Produced During Cross-Examination In Civil Trial To Confront Party To Suit Or Witness: Supreme Court
India’s Supreme Court, in a landmark ruling, clarified civil trial document production. Documents can now confront parties or witnesses in cross-examination,…
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Supreme Court curbs execution court powers, bars unintended reliefs in decree cases
Supreme Court clarifies execution court powers on August 23, 2026, ruling they cannot grant unintended reliefs. This decision impacts civil litigation in India.
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