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Bridging the Digital Divide: Supreme Court Affirms Right to Accessible Digital Services for Persons with Disabilities

Bridging the Digital Divide: Supreme Court Affirms Right to Accessible Digital Services for Persons with Disabilities

Introduction The rapid digitization of public and private services in India has increased efficiency and convenience but also highlighted critical gaps in accessibility. For persons with disabilities, particularly those with visual impairments or facial disfigurements,

The Operational Creditor's Battle for Justice and the Significance of Valid Service in Insolvency Proceedings

The Operational Creditor’s Battle for Justice and the Significance of Valid Service in Insolvency Proceedings

The Supreme Court of India recently dealt with a significant issue concerning the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code, 2016 (IBC) in the case of VISA Coke Limited versus M/S MESCO Kalinga Steel Limited (Civil Appeal No.

No Legal Authority: Supreme Court on 'Sharia Courts' and 'Kazi Courts

No Legal Authority: Supreme Court on ‘Sharia Courts’ and ‘Kazi Courts

Introduction Religious adjudicatory bodies have a long history in the Indian subcontinent, dating back to the medieval period when Islamic rulers appointed Qazis (judges) to administer justice according to Sharia law. During the Mughal era,

Clear Title Can Stand Without Cancelling Another’s Deed, Says Supreme Court

Clear Title Can Stand Without Cancelling Another’s Deed, Says Supreme Court

Introduction In a significant ruling that clarifies the procedural requirements for declaratory suits, the Supreme Court has held that a plaintiff seeking declaration of title to property is not obligated to pray for cancellation of

Breaking New Ground: Supreme Court's Consensual Resolution in Negotiable Instruments Act Case

Breaking New Ground: Supreme Court’s Consensual Resolution in Negotiable Instruments Act Case

Introduction The Supreme Court of India has recently resolved a significant dispute under the Negotiable Instruments Act, 1881, highlighting the role of consent in criminal revisions in the matter of Vinod Boob (Petitioner) vs. Dodballaur

Supreme Court Upholds Validity of Exclusive Jurisdiction Clauses in Employment Contracts

Supreme Court Upholds Validity of Exclusive Jurisdiction Clauses in Employment Contracts

The Supreme Court of India recently delivered a judgment in the cases of Rakesh Kumar Verma v. HDFC Bank Ltd. and HDFC Bank v. Deepti Bhatia, addressing the enforceability of exclusive jurisdiction clauses in employment

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