Ambalal Sarabhai Enterprises vs KS Infraspace: Supreme Court Commercial Judgments on Commercial Courts Act India, Commercial Dispute Resolution, Section 2(1)(c), and Immovable Property
Introduction to the Legal Framework The landscape of business litigation has undergone a massive transformation in recent years. Designed to accelerate the resolution of high stakes business disputes, the specialized legal framework aims to enhance the ease of doing business. Before these dedicated tribunals were established, corporate entities faced immense challenges with traditional civil litigation […]
Admiralty Suits-Calcutta High Court Rules on Binding Nature of Consent Decrees: Arbitration Act
In a significant legal development regarding maritime law and arbitration, the High Court at Calcutta recently delivered a comprehensive judgment clarifying the binding nature of consent decrees in admiralty disputes and Admiralty Suits. The decision highlights the critical distinction between actions in rem and actions in personam, especially when dealing with vessel arrests and charter […]
Unlocking the Legal Aspects of Trade Credit Insurance in India
Trade credit insurance serves as a critical safety net for businesses engaging in domestic and international trade. By protecting suppliers against the risk of default in payment by buyers, this financial tool fosters economic growth and provides stability to supply chains. Given the complexities of modern commerce, understanding the legal framework governing trade credit insurance […]
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 […]
When AI creates, who gets the Credit? Understanding Copyright Laws
A few years ago, the question was whether AI could create anything meaningful. In 2026, the question is far more uncomfortable. Who owns what your AI produces? The answer depends less on the technology and more on how the law sees creativity. India’s intellectual property framework, anchored in the Copyright Act, 1957 and the Patent […]
Why India needs a predictable Cross Border Insolvency regime.
India is finally moving toward a formal framework for cross-border insolvency. The Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code (Amendment) Bill, 2025, expected in the second half of the Budget Session, in March, signals a shift from today’s ad-hoc, territorial approach to a universalist model aligned with global standards. The current system leaves multinational restructurings in uncertainty: • […]
Trademark vs. Copyright vs. Patent
In a competitive market, IP is often a company’s most significant intangible asset. Failure to differentiate between the statutory protections afforded by Indian law can lead to irreversible loss of market exclusivity and brand equity. From the Trade Marks Act to the Patents Act, each framework serves a distinct strategic purpose in securing your commercial interests. Navigating […]