When a lawyer’s mistake delays a challenge to an ex parte decree Can a litigant lose the opportunity to challenge an ex parte decree because the lawyer engaged by them failed to advise them about the appropriate remedy? In Deepak Afle v. Dharam Developers and Finvest Limited, the Madhya Pradesh High Court at Indore answered […]
When a non-signatory’s rights depend on the dispute Can a person who never signed an arbitration agreement nevertheless be treated as a party to the arbitration? The answer depends on the person’s legal connection to the agreement and the dispute, not simply on whether the eventual decision may affect them. In Hemant D. Shah HUF […]
How to Apply for a Gun Licence in Delhi | Eligibility, Documents, Forms, Police Verification, Timeline, Renewal, Rejection & Legal Remedies Obtaining an arms licence in Delhi involves much more than submitting an online application. The process is governed by the Arms Act, 1959, the Arms Rules, 2016, subsequent amendments and the procedures administered through […]
How to Apply for a Gun Licence in Delhi | Eligibility, Documents, Forms, Police Verification, Timeline, Renewal, Rejection & Legal Remedies Obtaining an arms licence in Delhi involves much more than submitting an online application. The process is governed by the Arms Act, 1959, the Arms Rules, 2016, subsequent amendments and the procedures administered through […]
Anand Singh Rawat v. The State and Another & Anr. | 2026:DHC:8211 | Hon’ble High Court of Delhi | 22 September 2026 Can a settlement between an accused and the family of a child victim bring criminal proceedings under the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences Act, 2012 (“POCSO Act”) to an end? The Hon’ble […]
Delhi Court Grants Sharjeel Imam Interim Bail to Attend Cousins’ Wedding The grant of interim bail to an accused facing prosecution under a stringent special statute brings into focus an important intersection between personal liberty, judicial discretion and the need to preserve the integrity of criminal proceedings. A Delhi Court has granted interim bail to […]