In N.N. Global Mercantile Pvt. Ltd. v M/s Indo Unique Flame Ltd. & Ors, the Supreme Court initially ruled that an unstamped arbitration agreement is separate from the underlying contract, and the lack of stamp duty is a curable defect. However, on April 25, 2023, a five-judge Cons

It is well known and widely accepted that, in today's commercially oriented world, a litigant is typically not limited to seeking only one kind of relief from the Court. This is made possible by the emergence of multiple legal disciplines outside of the traditional criminal and civil domains, su

In the banking system, having a joint bank account for saving’s purpose is quite popular with the general public as it gives the liberty to persons who wish to share financial responsibilities with their known people. This kind of scheme is generally used by married couples in India. What h

Building up to a framework to regulate accessible modes of justice dispensation The recently passed Mediation Bill of 2023 is a significant piece of legislation that has the potential to transform how access to justice is perceived in India. Over the past two decades, policies promoting and manda

Nawabuddin vs. State of Uttarakhand Facts: The case involved an appeal by the accused who was convicted under the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act. The accused had lured a four-year-old girl (the victim) to a secluded area and attempted to sexually assault her. The accu