De minimis non curat lex- In law and equity
The equitable maxim de minimis non curat lex, signifying that the law does not concern itself with trifles, serves as a cornerstone within Indian jurisprudence. By establishing that trivial or inconsequential infractions do not warrant the mobilization of formal judicial machinery, the Supreme Court of India has consistently deployed this doctrine to filter out frivolous […]
Scope of Writ Jurisdiction in Commercial Arbitration- Supreme Court clarifies
The intersection of commercial arbitration and state-level stamp duties continues to be a hotbed for litigation in Indian corporate law. In a significant development for alternative dispute resolution, the recent judgment in Tarini Prasad Mohanty versus Sunflag Iron and Steel Company Limited (2026 INSC )clarifies the exact limits of judicial intervention under Articles 226 and […]
Supreme Court on Indian Succession Act: Procedural gaps in Examination-in-Chief are not fatal to a Will
In a recent ruling clarifying the evidentiary standards for proving a Will, the Supreme Court of India in K.S. Dinachandran v. Shyla Joseph (2025 INSC 1451) held that material omissions in an examination in chief can be effectively cured during cross examination. The Bench noted that answers elicited through leading questions posed by an adverse […]
Summary Judgment in Commercial Suits: Supreme Court defines the scope of Order XIII-A CPC
In a milestone decision delivered on April 29, 2026, the Supreme Court of India clarified the strict procedural standards governing summary judgment under Order XIII-A of the Commercial Courts Act. As frequently reported by major financial outlets, this ruling emphasizes that commercial disputes require accelerated resolution mechanisms to maintain business efficiency. The Court explicitly observed […]