Failure To Transfer Khata After Property Possession Breaches RERA: Karnataka RERA

The Karnataka Real Estate Regulatory Authority (K-RERA) has recently directed a Bengaluru-based real estate developer to transfer Khata in the names of homebuyers within 30 days, holding that a prolonged delay after execution of the sale deed and delivery of possession violated the Real Estate (Regulation and Development) Act, 2016. A Khata is an official property record maintained...

Wife Outshines 'Uncle' In 'Closest Legal Heir Test' Under Section 2 (Wa) CrPC: Allahabad High Court

Recently, the Allahabad High Court has held that the wife will outshine 'uncle' in 'closest legal heir test' under Section 2 (wa) of Cr.P.C.Section 2(wa) of CrPC defines 'victim' as a person who has suffered any loss or injury caused by reason of the act or omission for which the accused person has been charged and the expression "victim" includes his or her guardian or legal heir. In...

GST | Mismatch In E-Way Bill Destination Is Substantive Violation, Not Bonafide Error: Madhya Pradesh High Court

The Madhya Pradesh High Court, in a matter where Invoices and Consignment Note mentioned the correct destination address, but E-way Bill mentioned another address, has dismissed the writ petition. In a recent order, a Division Bench comprising Justice Vivek Rusia and Justice Pradeep Mittal emphasized on how during transportation of the goods 'no steps' were taken to correct the mistake...

Round Up 2025| Supreme Court Judgments On Judicial Service

No Quota For Judicial Officers In District Judge Posts : Supreme Court Issues Guidelines On Seniority In Higher Judicial ServiceThe Supreme Court ruled out any special quota/weightage for promotee judges in the posts of District Judges, observing that there is no nationwide pattern of disproportionate representation of direct recruits in the Higher Judicial Service.The Court observed that...

Arbitrator Cannot Disregard Interest Clause In Invoices While Enforcing Arbitration Clause Contained In Them: Delhi High Court

The Delhi High Court has held that once invoices are accepted as binding contractual documents, an arbitral tribunal cannot selectively enforce some clauses while ignoring other clauses contained in the same invoices. Allowing the appeal under section 37 of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act (Arbitration Act), Justice Chandrasekharan Sudha set aside an arbitral award on the ground...

20 Yrs On, Delhi High Court Quashes CISF Officer's Compulsory Retirement Over Unsubstantiated Sexual Harassment Allegations

The Delhi High Court has set aside the compulsory retirement of a CISF Assistant Commandant nearly 25 years after the disciplinary action was taken, holding that the punishment was founded on unsubstantiated allegations.A division bench of Justices Dinesh Mehta and Vimal Kumar Yadav observed,“Having regard to the fact that a period of about 25 years has since passed and the petitioner...

Delhi High Court Upholds Stepfather's POCSO Conviction, Says Child May Have Resiled Testimony Due To Fear Of Losing Shelter

The Delhi High Court has upheld the conviction of a stepfather under the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act, observing that the victim-daughter may have retracted from her testimony due to fear of losing shelter, financial stability, and the desire to preserve the family unit, especially when the accused is a caregiver or breadwinner.Justice Amit Mahajan observed,“A...

Madras High Court Issues Notice On Plea Alleging Story Of Parasakthi Movie Was Stolen, Asks Writers Association To Submit Report

The Madras High Court has asked the South Indian Film Writers Association (SWAN) to examine a complaint alleging that the story of the upcoming movie “Parasakthi” starring Sivakarthikeyan was stolen.Justice SM Subramaniam has also issued notice to director Sudha Kongara, writer Arjun Nadesan, screenwriter Pugazhendi Mathimaran, Dawn Pictures Private Ltd production company, and the...

Homebuyers Cannot Be Forced To Act As Resolution Applicants To Complete Their Own Project: NCLT Kolkata

The National Company Law Tribunal (NCLT) at Kolkata has stepped in on the insolvency resolution of Riverbank Developers Pvt Ltd. It held that homebuyers cannot be forced to step into the shoes of a resolution applicant just because a housing project remains incomplete. The tribunal made it clear that the objective of insolvency proceedings is timely and fair resolution, not the imposition...

IBC Annual Digest 2025- Part 1

Supreme CourtHomebuyers File Review Petition Against Supreme Court Judgment Holding Greater Noida Industrial Authority A 'Secured Creditor' Under IBC Case Title: Blossom Zest Flat Buyers Welfare Association v. Greater Noida Industrial Development Authority and Ors. A plea has been filed before the Supreme Court seeking review of its judgment dated February 12, 2024 which...

Cheque Dishonour Prosecution Barred When Accounts Are Blocked By Insolvency Law: Delhi High Court

The Delhi High Court has quashed three criminal cases linked to cheque dishonour, reiterating that cheques returned with the remark “account blocked” due to insolvency proceedings cannot lead to criminal prosecution.A single bench of Justice Neena Bansal Krishna passed the order while allowing petitions filed by Farhad Suri and Dhiren Navlakha, directors of Sumeru Processors Pvt. Ltd....

Punjab & Haryana High Court Appoints Arbitrator In Shareholder Dispute Over Chairmanship Rotation In KPH Dream Cricket

The Punjab and Haryana High Court, on 23rd December 2025, appointed Justice Harinder Singh Sidhu as the sole arbitrator to resolve a dispute over the "rotational chairmanship" of KPH Dream Cricket Private Limited, the company that owns and administers the IPL franchise - Punjab Kings. Additionally, the Court noted that when appointing an arbitrator under Section 11 of the Arbitration...