INTRODUCTION
The Delhi High Court, in the case of ADS Spirits Pvt. Ltd. v. The Registrar of Trade Marks, C.A.(COMM.IPD-TM) 8/2026 on 21.07.2026 has allowed a statutory Appeal filed under Section 91 of the Trade Marks Act, 1999, against an Order dated 30.10.2015 of the Registrar of Trade Marks rejecting Trade Mark Application No. 5514779
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JHARKHAND HIGH COURT DIRECTS JUDICIAL INQUIRY INTO CUSTODIAL DEATH, DECLINES TO RECORD CONTEMPT FINDING AT THIS STAGE
BACKGROUND
A Division Bench of the Jharkhand High Court in the case of Saida Khatoon & Ors. v. Smt. Vandana Dadel & Ors., Cont. Case (Civil) No. 571 of 2025 on 18.06.2026, comprising Justice Sujit Narayan Prasad and Justice Anubha Rawat Choudhary, has disposed of a contempt petition filed for alleged non-compliance with the directions
Stamp Duty on Mining Leases Based on Anticipated Royalty, Not Dead Rent: Supreme Court
INTRODUCTION
The Hon’ble Supreme Court of India examined a dispute regarding the appropriate metric for calculating stamp duty on a mining lease agreement, specifically addressing whether the determinant should be the fixed “dead rent” or the variable “anticipated royalty”. In the case of M/S Birla Corporation Limited v. The State of Madhya Pradesh & Ors.,
Supreme Court Guidelines on Preliminary Assessments by Juvenile Justice Boards Under Section 15
INTRODUCTION
The Hon’ble Supreme Court of India recently delivered a crucial judgment addressing the precise methodology Juvenile Justice Boards (JJBs) must follow while conducting a preliminary assessment under Section 15 of the Juvenile Justice (Care and Protection of Children) Act, 2015 (JJ Act). In the case of X v. State of Bihar (2026 INSC
THE CONSTITUTIONAL LIMITS OF CLUBBING MULTIPLE FIRs
INTRODUCTION
In Rutvij Bhagat Singh Wakhare v. The State of Maharashtra & Ors. (decided on 24 July 2026), the Supreme Court of India, speaking through Justices Sanjay Karol and Augustine George Masih, the Supreme Court reaffirmed that although Article 32 (Remedies for enforcement of rights conferred by this Part) of Constitution remains an important constitutional
WHEN SHOULD YOU HIRE A LAWYER? COMMON SITUATIONS EXPLAINED
Introduction
Many people associate hiring a lawyer with dramatic courtroom battles or major legal disputes. In reality, lawyers provide valuable guidance in a wide range of everyday situations. From reviewing contracts to handling estate matters, legal professionals help individuals protect their rights, avoid costly mistakes, and navigate complex regulations.
While not every situation requires legal
SUPREME COURT HOLDS GOVERNMENT CAN REVISE ROYALTY RATE IN MINING LEASES DESPITE LEASE DEED BEING SILENT ON ROYALTY REVISION
INTRODUCTION
The Hon’ble Supreme Court of India examined a case concerning the power of the State Government to enhance royalty and dead rent rates during the active period of a mining lease, even when the lease deed itself is silent on the matter, namely The State of Haryana & Ors. v. M/s Faridabad Gurgaon Minerals
SUPREME COURT HOLDS ARTICLE 227 CAN NOT BE ORDINARILY INVOKED TO CHALLENGE REJECTION OF S.16 APPLICATION BY ARBITRAL TRIBUNAL
INTRODUCTION
The Hon’ble Supreme Court of India examined a case concerning the extent of a High Court’s supervisory jurisdiction under Article 227 of the Constitution when dealing with an Arbitral Tribunal’s rejection of a jurisdictional challenge, namely Manash Kamal Bezboruah v. M/s Bokahola Tea Company Pvt. Ltd. & Ors., 2026 INSC 701. This decision
SUPREME COURT: ARBITRAL TRIBUNAL’S REJECTION OF SECTION 16 OBJECTION CANNOT BE CHALLENGED UNDER ARTICLE 227, REMEDY LIES UNDER SECTION 34 POST-AWARD
INTRODUCTION
In a significant ruling reinforcing the doctrine of minimal judicial interference in arbitration, the Supreme Court, in the case of Manash Kamal Bezboruah v. Bokahola Tea Company Private Limited, 2026 SCC OnLine SC 1330 has held that a High Court cannot entertain a revision petition under Article 227 of the Constitution against an
SUPREME COURT REAFFRIMS PUBLIC INTEREST REMAINS A PRIORITY WHEN THE STATE IS IN THE PROCESS OF AQCUISITION OF A PROPERTY
INTRODUCTION
On 11 July 2026, the Supreme Court of India delivered a significant Judgment in Alok Kotahwala & Ors. v. Jaipur Metro Rail Corporation Ltd. & Ors., 2026 INSC 682. The Judgment was authored by Justice Dipankar Datta.
The case arose from the acquisition of land for the proposed Jaipur Metro Rail