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Foreign Arbitral Award Upheld, Promoters’ Challenge Rejected: Supreme Court
The Supreme Court of India has upheld the enforcement of a foreign arbitral award worth more than ₹1400 crore, reinforcing India’s pro-arbitration stance. The Court refused to interfere with the findings of the arbitral tribunal and the High Court, holding that objections raised by the promoters could not block…
Transfer of Matrimonial Cases Based on Wife’s Convenience Under Section 24 CPC and Hindu Marriage Act Explained
In an important judgment delivered on 27 March 2026, the High Court of Judicature for Rajasthan at Jodhpur, presided over by Justice Rekha Borana, decided multiple transfer applications together. These cases involved matrimonial disputes where wives requested transfer of cases filed by their husbands to courts nearer…
ECI’s Power to Transfer Top Officials Ahead of Elections Examined: Calcutta High Court
The Calcutta High Court has heard a Public Interest Litigation (PIL) challenging the large-scale transfer orders issued by the Election Commission of India (ECI) ahead of elections. The petition alleges that these transfers were arbitrary, lacked proper justification, and could disrupt governance during a crucial…
“Poverty Cannot Be Ground for Incarceration,” Convict Released for Non-Payment of Costs Despite Cheque Bounce Settlement: Rajasthan High Court
In a crucial judgment dated 31 March 2026, the Rajasthan High Court held that an accused cannot be kept in jail merely for failure to pay compounding costs after settlement of a cheque dishonour case. The Court emphasized that personal liberty under Article 21 of the Constitution cannot be made dependent on a person’s…
Exaggerated Income Claims in Maintenance Cases Not Sufficient for Perjury Action: Allahabad High Court
The Allahabad High Court has dismissed a husband’s appeal seeking initiation of perjury proceedings against his wife over alleged false statements about his income in a maintenance case. The bench, presided over by Justice Raj Beer Singh, observed that income disputes in such cases should be resolved through evidence…
Government Can Withdraw Tax Concessions Granted to Industry in Public Interest: Supreme Court
The Supreme Court of India has clarified that recipients of government-granted tax concessions have no vested right to claim that such concessions must continue indefinitely. A bench comprising Justices PS Narasimha and Alok Aradhe held that concessions are defeasible rights, and the government can withdraw them in…
Can Foreign Arbitral Award Be Challenged in India on Grounds Rejected by Seat Court? Supreme Court Explains ‘Transnational Issue Estoppel’
The Supreme Court of India has held that enforcement of a foreign arbitral award under Section 48 of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 cannot be blocked on the ground of public policy if the issue has already been finally decided by the seat court. The bench, comprising Justices Sanjay Kumar and K. Vinod…
Principle of Subsistence of Rights Inapplicable When Basis of Engagement is Displaced by Administrative Restructuring: Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh High Court
In a significant judgment dated 31 March 2026, the High Court of Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh clarified that the principle of subsistence of rights cannot be applied where the very basis of employment ceases to exist due to administrative restructuring or relocation. The Court emphasized that a fresh recruitment process…
Acquittal Of Employee In Criminal Case Does Not Automatically Entitle Him To Full Pay & Back Wages For Suspension Period: Bombay High Court
In an important ruling dated 30 March 2026, the Bombay High Court clarified that an employee’s acquittal in a criminal case does not automatically entitle him to full salary and back wages for the suspension period. The Court emphasized that such entitlement depends on the discretion of the competent authority under…
One-Day Escort Bail Granted to NIA Accused for Father’s Funeral, Trial Court Ignored Customary Ceremony Material: Telangana High Court
In a significant judgment dated 30 March 2026, the Telangana High Court granted limited relief to an accused involved in a case investigated under the National Investigation Agency Act. The Court emphasized that even in serious criminal matters, humanitarian considerations and customary practices must be respected…
