In a notable judgment, the Supreme Court has held that a document can produced during cross-examination in a civil trial to confront a party to the suit or a witness. The Court also held that there is no distinction between a party to a suit and a witness in this regard.A bench comprising Justices BR Gavai and Sanjay Karol set aside a judgment of the Bombay High Court which held that...
Defending the Centre, ASG argued that the contract in the case stands on a different footing as it is entered into in the name of the President.The Union of India cannot demand an immunity from the operation of pertinent legal ...
The Supreme Court, while granting custody of a minor child to the her aunt despite opposition from the father, held that the personal law or statute couldn't override the welfare of the child while deciding the custody of the child. ...
As global business transactions increase, so do the risks of cross-border disputes. When parties from different countries find themselves in conflict, traditional litigation can be slow, costly, and fraught with jurisdictional complexities. This is where Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR)—specifically, international ...
Buying property is one of the biggest financial decisions in India.But are you sure you are not making a mistake that could cost you years of litigation or financial loss? Many buyers focus only on location and price, while ignoring ...
Why Legal Due Diligence Is Critical In India, when you acquire a business or startup — whether through share purchase, asset purchase, merger, or strategic investment — you may also inherit: Undisclosed tax liabilities Pending litigation Regulatory non-compliance Hidden shareholder ...
The 𝐒𝐮𝐩𝐫𝐞𝐦𝐞 𝐂𝐨𝐮𝐫𝐭 of India has recently delivered a judgment of far-reaching significance in the context of corruption prosecutions involving Central Government employees. Although the matter was argued on behalf of the petitioner and the decision ultimately went against us, ...