Civil Law

The Supreme Court holds a specific performance decree becomes inexecutable when a buyer misses the court's deposit deadline — no separate Section 28 application is needed to rescind the sale.

The Supreme Court holds a 1996 contract clause barring interest 'in any other respect whatsoever' stripped an arbitral tribunal's power to award pre-reference interest on a ₹3.30 crore award.

Supreme Court awards Rs 10 lakh to a truck owner seized at 1am without notice, rules self-help repossession clauses must be strictly followed, and orders RBI to enforce its recovery guidelines.

The Supreme Court has ordered every state to set up a dedicated SIT after uncovering a 'recurring and organised' fraud pattern in motor accident insurance claims, with UP alone reporting 231 FIRs.

The Supreme Court has introduced a uniform formula for Motor Accident Compensation, bringing consistency to income calculation for salaried and self-employed victims. Here's why the ruling matters for claimants, lawyers, insurers, and the future of compensation law.

The Supreme Court in New India Assurance Company Limited v. Dolly Satish Gandhi held that Mediclaim reimbursements cannot reduce MACT compensation. The ruling draws a clear distinction between private insurance benefits and statutory accident compensation under the Motor Vehicles Act.

The Supreme Court in Urmila Devi v. State of Uttar Pradesh held that once a Prescribed Authority passes a final order in a Panchayat election dispute, it becomes functus officio and cannot subsequently declare a candidate elected after recounting.

The Supreme Court in Kumud Lall v. Suresh Chandra Roy clarified the doctrine of medical negligence claim survival, holding that claims affecting the estate of a deceased doctor can continue against legal heirs, while purely personal claims extinguish upon death.

The Supreme Court in Canara Bank v. Kavita Chowdhary clarifies how bank cheque delay deficiency in service is assessed, emphasizing due diligence, timely presentment, and proportionate compensation.