Bombay High Court: No Separate Application Needed for Cross-Examination Documents
The Bombay High Court clarifies that no separate application is needed for the production of documents for cross-examination, reinforcing a Supreme Court pre…
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Supreme Court confirms minor EMD shortfall doesn’t invalidate SARFAESI auction sales
The Supreme Court of India ruled that a minor EMD shortfall doesn’t invalidate SARFAESI auction sales if 25% of the sale price is paid on the auction day.
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Supreme Court clarifies Section 14 Limitation Act exclusion
India’s Supreme Court ruled August 12, 2026, that time in winding-up proceedings cannot exclude the limitation period for recovery suits under Section 14 Lim…
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Supreme Court expands suo motu dismissal powers for plaintiff admissions
India’s Supreme Court clarified its suo motu dismissal powers under Order XII Rule 6 CPC on May 6, 2025. Courts can now dismiss suits based on plaintiff’s ad…
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Supreme Court clarifies Order VII Rule 7 CPC: Partition cannot be decreed in title suits
The Supreme Court of India recently clarified Order VII Rule 7 CPC, ruling that courts cannot grant partition in title suits if not explicitly pleaded, reinf…
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Supreme Court clarifies Order VII Rule 11 CPC: prayer appropriateness not grounds for rejection
The Supreme Court recently clarified the scope of Order VII Rule 11 CPC, ruling that the appropriateness of a prayer is not grounds for plaint rejection. Thi…
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Bombay High Court clarifies appealability of plaint orders under Commercial Courts Act
The Bombay High Court clarifies that orders refusing to reject or return a plaint are not appealable under the Commercial Courts Act. This decision, reinforc…
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Supreme Court clarifies cheque dishonour liability
India’s Supreme Court clarified that a cheque dishonour offence under Section 138 NI Act arises only after 15 days of a demand notice, not just dishonour, im…
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Supreme Court extends probation to cheque dishonour offenders in landmark ruling
India’s Supreme Court ruled on September 25, 2025, that accused individuals in cheque dishonour cases under Section 138 NI Act are entitled to the Probation…
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Supreme Court mandates explicit plea for earnest money refund in specific performance suits
The Supreme Court has clarified that courts cannot grant an earnest money refund in specific performance suits unless explicitly prayed for by the plaintiff.
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