Featured Case: Upholding Arbitration: Supreme Court Curbs High Court Intervention During Proceedings

In a significant development for the arbitration landscape, the Supreme Court has emphatically reinforced the principles of minimal judicial intervention and the Arbitral Tribunal's autonomy. This landmark ruling highlights the Court's commitment to ensuring expeditious dispute resolution, cautioning against the misuse of extraordinary powers to derail ongoing arbitral processes.

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MANASH KAMAL BEZBORUAH VS M/S BOKAHOLA TEA COMPANY PRIVATE LIMITED & ORS., decided on 14-07-2026

Other Supreme Court Decisions You Might Find Interesting:

Navigating Property Rights: The Strict Limits of Rectification Deeds and Burden of Proof

This judgment from the Supreme Court serves as a crucial reminder for professionals in real estate and property law regarding the precise scope of rectification deeds. The Court affirmed that such deeds are intended solely to correct errors in recording a transaction, not to fundamentally alter the property's identity or substitute one property for another, particularly without the involvement of the original transferor. It underscores the maxim 'nemo dat quod non habet' and places a clear burden of proof on a plaintiff seeking title, especially when survey numbers are disparate. This ruling is vital for ensuring meticulous due diligence and accurate documentation in property transactions.

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VENKATESH A AND ANR. VS. K.M. VENKATAMUNIYAPPA (D) THR. LRS. & Ors., decided on 14-07-2026

Specific Performance: When Earnest Money Doesn't Bar Contractual Obligation

The Apex Court has provided essential clarity on the enforceability of agreements to sell, specifically addressing the interpretation of earnest money clauses. The ruling establishes that an earnest money provision, unless explicitly allowing the defaulting party an option to pay money *in lieu* of performance, serves merely to secure performance and does not automatically bar a suit for specific performance. This decision reinforces the sanctity of contracts and offers critical insights for contractual drafting and litigation strategy, particularly in real estate transactions. It also reiterates the limited scope of High Court intervention in second appeals under Section 100 CPC, upholding concurrent findings of fact unless vitiated by perversity.

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JASPAL SINGH VS ASHWANI KUMAR, decided on 14-07-2026

PMLA Prosecutions: Ensuring Joint Trial for Scheduled and Money Laundering Offences

In a crucial decision concerning the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA), the Supreme Court has underscored the statutory mandate for the joint trial of both PMLA offences and their connected scheduled offences by the *same* Special Court under Section 44(1) of the Act. This ruling clarifies jurisdictional complexities in PMLA cases, particularly where elements of the 'proceeds of crime' might span different geographical areas. For legal professionals handling white-collar crime defense and compliance, this judgment provides vital guidance on procedural requirements and ensures a streamlined legal process.

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Amit Katyal VS Union of India & Anr., decided on 14-07-2026

Second Appeals & Evidence Law: High Court Mandate and Sale Deed Proof Clarified

The Supreme Court, in this judgment, emphasized the critical importance for High Courts to strictly adhere to the mandate of Section 100 of the CPC, requiring the formulation of substantial questions of law before hearing a Second Appeal. More importantly, the Court corrected a prevalent erroneous interpretation of Section 68 of the Indian Evidence Act, clarifying that its proviso (regarding proof by attesting witness) does *not* apply to registered sale deeds, as these are not documents 'required by law to be attested'. This clarification holds significant implications for appellate practice and evidence law, rectifying procedural lapses and legal misinterpretations.

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R. VERONICA & ANR. VS RUDRAYANI DEVAKI(D) THROUGH LRS. S. SATHA KUMAR & ORS., decided on 14-07-2026

Hindu Succession: Preferential Right Extends to Agricultural Land

In a definitive ruling that resolves long-standing ambiguities, the Supreme Court has affirmed that Section 22 of the Hindu Succession Act, 1956 (HSA), which grants a preferential right to Class-I heirs for acquiring interest in inherited property, is indeed applicable to agricultural land. This judgment clarifies Parliament's legislative competence on 'intestacy and succession' for all property types and rejects challenges to the constitutional validity of Section 22 HSA. This is a crucial update for legal practitioners involved in property law, estate planning, and family law, particularly concerning agricultural holdings.

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MAHINDER & OTHERS VS PURAN SINGH, decided on 14-07-2026

Motor Accident Compensation: Supreme Court Directs Apportionment and Disbursement

This decision highlights the Supreme Court's inherent power to rectify omissions in its judgments, specifically concerning the detailed apportionment and disbursement of enhanced motor accident compensation. The Court provided clear directives on how compensation amounts are to be distributed among claimants, including accounting for a claimant's demise during appeal (with their share going to legal heirs) and mandating full disbursement to claimants who have attained majority. This ruling offers practical guidance for personal injury lawyers and insurance companies on the execution of compensation awards.

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M. Sabitha and Ors. VS Brahma Swamulu and Anr., decided on 13-07-2026

Judicial Appointments: Upholding Viva-Voce Marks and Administrative Finality

The Supreme Court, in this ruling, upheld the validity of prescribing minimum qualifying marks in viva-voce for judicial service recruitment, affirming that such benchmarks are rational for assessing essential qualities for high judicial office. Crucially, the Court reiterated the principle of 'estoppel by conduct,' stating that candidates cannot challenge selection rules after participating in the process without protest. This judgment emphasizes the paramount importance of administrative finality in public appointments, cautioning against any attempts to disturb settled seniority or reopen finalized selection lists, thus providing stability to public service recruitment policies.

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Manoj Goyal VS Rajasthan High Court & Ors., decided on 13-07-2026