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INTRODUCTION Supreme Court of India has held that a trial court must first condone any delay in filing a complaint under Section 138 of the Negotiable Instruments Act, 1881 (NI Act) before taking cognizance of the offence in cases where the complaint is filed beyond the prescribed limitation period. This ruling was delivered on January 6, 2026.  Facts and Background of the Case The respondent, and her husband had lent Rs. 5,40,000/- as financial assistance to the appellant for the purchase of a house. Cheques issued by the appellant in repayment/discharge of this liability were dishonored. A complaint under Section 138 NI Act was filed, but it was belated (delayed by two days in presentation/filing). The Magistrate took cognizance of the offence on the very day the complaint was filed without first addressing/condoning the delay. Proceedings continued, but the appellant challenged this, eventually leading to the Supreme Court. Observations   The Supreme Court referred to the p...

Facts and Background The case involved a minor child aged about 2 years at the time of application whose mother applied for her passport on January 17, 2025. Despite completing all required formalities, the passport authorities kept the application pending indefinitely. The reason cited was the ongoing matrimonial dispute and criminal cases between the child's parents (the natural guardians). The authorities essentially treated these parental conflicts as a ground to withhold progress on the minor's passport application. The mother approached the Allahabad High Court via a writ petition, seeking directions for expeditious processing and issuance. Observations of the Court   Section 6 is Exhaustive and Mandatory   Section 6 of the Passports Act, 1967, provides the complete and exclusive list of grounds on which a passport authority may refuse to issue a passport or travel document.      - These grounds include matters like:       ...

Introduction  US Supreme Court restricts nationwide implementation of EO concerning reinterpret the 14th amendment Citizenship Clause.  Facts and Background President Trump issued the EO shortly after inauguration, aiming to reinterpret the 14th Amendment's Citizenship Clause. It would deny automatic US citizenship to children born in the US after February 19, 2025, if their parents were: Undocumented immigrants, or Lawfully present but on temporary/non-immigrant visas (e.g., tourists, students, H-1B workers). This would require at least one parent to be a US citizen or lawful permanent resident for the child to automatically gain citizenship. The order faced immediate legal challenges from states, immigrant rights groups (e.g., ACLU, CASA), and individuals, who argued it violated the 14th Amendment and long-standing precedent like the 1898 case. Multiple federal district courts (in Maryland, Washington state, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, etc.) issued preliminary injunctions ...

Facts and Background    The case originated from matrimonial disputes between husband and his wife. Multiple criminal proceedings and related cases were pending between the parties, stemming from allegations typically associated with matrimonial discord including proceedings under Section 498A IPC and other related provisions, as well as other collateral cases. The appellants filed a petition under Section 482 CrPC before the Allahabad High Court seeking to quash the criminal proceedings. The High Court rejected the application, leading to the appeal before the Supreme Court. The marriage between the parties had irretrievably broken down. The parties reached a full and final settlement, including a payment of Rs. 30 lakhs. Both parties mutually agreed to dissolve the marriage and sought closure of all pending litigations to enable them to move on with their lives. There was a clear expression of mutual consent for quashing the proceedings and dissolving the marriage. Observati...

INTRODUCTION  Division Bench of Chhattisgarh High Court recently upheld a family court's 2019 decree granting divorce to a husband on grounds of mental cruelty and desertion by his wife. Facts and Background    The couple married on June 28, 2009.  A son was born on June 5, 2010. Soon after marriage, the wife allegedly began provoking the husband against his parents and repeatedly insisted on living separately from them (i.e., abandoning the joint family setup). She sent messages pressuring the husband such as one stating: "Leave your parents and stay with me". When he refused (prioritizing his duty towards his parents), she insulted him by calling him a "paaltu chuha" (pet rat), implying he was subservient to his parents. Additional allegations included her attempting self-harm during pregnancy, assaulting him in front of his mother, disrespecting elders, creating quarrels, and refusing to adjust in the joint family. The wife largely stayed at her parental home...

INTRODUCTION Trademark dispute decided in January 2026 between an Indian apparel firm using the mark BLUE-JAY for readymade garments in Class 25) and Major League Baseball Properties Inc. (MLB), which owns the famous BLUE JAYS / TORONTO BLUE JAYS marks associated with the Canadian baseball team in the MLB league. FACTS AND BACKGROUND  The Indian appellants applied for and eventually got registration of the word mark BLUE-JAY in 1998 registered in 2017 after opposition issues. MLB claimed trans-border reputation and goodwill of their BLUE JAYS mark and in use since 1976 for baseball-related merchandise, including apparel. In 2023, MLB filed a rectification petition under Section 57 of the Trade -Marks Act, 1999, seeking cancellation of the Indian BLUE-JAY mark. MLB argued bad faith adoption by the Indian party and that their global fame should prevent similar marks in India. OBSERVATIONS Single Judge Decision (July 1, 2025) A learned Single Judge of the Delhi High Court allowed MLB'...

INTRODCUTION   The District Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission-II, U.T. Chandigarh recently ruled against SBI Cards & Payment Services Pvt. Ltd. in a case involving wrongful reporting to CIBIL FACTS AND BACKGROUND   In this matter, the consumer had fully settled their credit card dues through a full and final settlement agreement. The company issued a 'No Dues' certificate' or acknowledgement confirming the account was cleared. Despite this settlement, the company failed to update the consumer's credit status properly with CIBIL. Years later, the consumer began receiving harassing calls demanding payment for an alleged outstanding amount. Upon checking their CIBIL report, the individual discovered they were still marked as a defaulter or had a negative entry due to the outdated/unresolved reporting. The consumer filed a complaint alleging deficiency in service and unfair trade practice under the Consumer Protection Act. OBSERVATIONS   The Commission, held SBI Ca...

FACTS AND BACKGROUND  This case refers to a recent and widely reported matrimonial dispute in Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh, India  A temple priest (husband) supported his wife's ambition to join the police force by funding her education, coaching classes, and preparation using his earnings from performing religious rituals. The couple lived together for 3 to 4 years after marriage. The wife successfully cleared the required exams and was appointed as a Sub-Inspector in the police department. However, shortly after joining the service (and completing training), her attitude reportedly changed. She began expressing discomfort with her husband's traditional appearance, lifestyle, and profession.   Key Details from the Wife's Divorce Petition (Filed in Bhopal Family Court)   - She cited social embarrassment and feeling uncomfortable in public when seen with her husband.   - Specific objections included:   - His traditional attire (dhoti-kurta).   - Keeping a shi...

FACTS AND BACKGROUND  The case involves medical negligence leading to the delayed diagnosis of an ectopic pregnancy, resulting in the removal of the complainant's fallopian tube and permanent infertility. The judgment was delivered by the District Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission-VIII (Central), Delhi, on December 18, 2025.  Parties Involved  Complainant:   40-year-old woman at the time of reporting).  Opposite Party 1 (OP1): The treating doctor at the nursing home.  Opposite Party 2 (OP2): A private nursing home in Central Delhi. Chronology of Events July 2020 : Complainant tested positive for pregnancy at home and visited the nursing home for confirmation. The treating doctor took charge of her antenatal care. She was identified as a high-risk patient.  Over the next nearly one month (and persisting for about two months total), Complainant repeatedly complained of persistent abdominal pain. The doctor prescribed medicines and injections "b...

INTRODUCTION  In a notable consumer rights case in India, Complainant, a resident of Delhi, filed a complaint against, a hair transplant clinic located in Delhi. The case revolves around allegations of deficient service, negligence, and unfair trade practices related to a hair restoration treatment for baldness that Complainant underwent in 2012. After a prolonged legal battle spanning over a decade, the New Delhi District Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission ruled in favor of complainant in May 2025, awarding him a total compensation of ₹6.3 lakh.  Facts and Background Complainant approached the Hair Transplant Clinic in September 2012, just before his marriage, seeking treatment for baldness. He was drawn to the clinic due to its advertisements portraying it as a "global leader in hair transplant technology." The clinic's doctors assured him that their Direct Hair Implantation (DHI) procedure would restore a natural hair appearance by transplanting 1,621 hairs. The in...