Sansa Law Desk

In April 2026, the Bombay High Court issued an order directing the Central Government to decide by May 4, 2026, on whether to confer the Padma Vibhushan, one of India's highest civilian honors, on the late wrestler Khashaba Dadasaheb Jadhav posthumously. The case presents an interesting intersection of sports law, national honors, and the scope of judicial review of government decisions. This article explains the legal principles governing national honors, the Padma Vibhushan

The Supreme Court of India recently overturned a decision by the Punjab and Haryana High Court that had reduced compensation awards for land acquired under the Land Acquisition Act, 1894. The Supreme Court restored the enhanced compensation determined by the Reference Court, reaffirming principles of equitable valuation and the potentiality principle. This article explains the legal framework governing land acquisition compensation, the Supreme Court's reasoning, and the prac

In February 2026, the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) mandated that all IRDAI-regulated entities must switch to 1600-series telephone numbers for service and transactional calls by February 15, 2026. This directive represents a coordinated effort among financial regulators to reduce spam and fraudulent calls targeting consumers. This article explains the regulatory background, the technical requirements, and the implications for financial institutions and consume

In April 2026, India's National Green Tribunal issued significant orders addressing pollution of the Ganga River by industrial effluents. The NGT, acting on inspection reports documenting violations by industries in Uttar Pradesh, ordered remediation measures and directed regulatory agencies to accelerate sewerage infrastructure. This article explains the legal framework governing industrial water pollution, the NGT's enforcement mechanism, and the intersection of industrial

On April 16, 2026, the Indian Parliament considered the Delimitation Bill 2026, accompanied by the Constitution (131st Amendment) Bill 2026 and the Union Territories Laws Amendment Bill 2026. These bills propose a historic expansion of the Lok Sabha from 543 to 815 seats and a restructuring of parliamentary representation based on the 2011 census. This article explains the constitutional mechanics, the rationale, and the implications of this unprecedented expansion. The Cons

Effective April 1, 2026, all Alternative Investment Fund (AIF) units must be held in dematerialised form. This directive from the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) represents a significant shift in how fund units are issued, held, and transferred. This article explains the regulatory requirement, its implications for fund managers and investors, and the practical compliance steps required. What is Dematerialisation? Dematerialisation is the process of converting

In April 2026, the J&K and Ladakh High Court reaffirmed a cardinal principle of criminal law: bail is the rule and imprisonment the exception. This article explains the legal foundation of the bail principle and what the court's recent decision means for criminal defendants and practitioners. The High Court granted bail to two prominent Ladakh residents who were arrested in connection with the Leh riots, despite serious allegations. The decision did not minimize the gravity

In April 2026, India's National Green Tribunal (NGT) delivered a significant judgment examining the environmental compliance obligations of major real estate developers. This article explains what the NGT's Dwarka decision means for the real estate sector and how environmental clearances operate under Indian law. The NGT Principal Bench, in OA 137/2025 (Renu Bala vs. Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change), investigated allegations that 'The Omaxe State' project

The Tripura state government has published draft Social Security Rules 2026 and Industrial Relations Rules 2026, implementing the national Labour Codes at the state level. These draft rules represent a major development for employers and workers operating in Tripura and the Northeast region. The Tripura notification brings the northeast state into alignment with the national Labour Code framework while allowing for state-specific adaptations. Employers operating in Tripura sh

The Reserve Bank of India has issued comprehensive amendments consolidating various directions regarding investments by Non-Resident Indians in debt instruments and provisions relating to their use as collateral for exchange traded derivative contracts on recognized stock exchanges in India. This consolidation represents an important clarification of NRI investment rules, making the regulatory framework more coherent and accessible. Non-Resident Indians seeking to invest in I

On April 15, 2026, the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Board of India announced a significant regulatory update by issuing discussion papers proposing amendments to six core insolvency regulations. The proposed amendments cover the Corporate Insolvency Resolution Process Regulations, Liquidation Process Regulations, Pre-Packaged Insolvency Resolution Process Regulations, Information Utilities Regulations, Inspection and Investigation Regulations, and Grievance Handling Procedure. T

On April 10, 2026, the Delhi High Court delivered an important judgment in First Appeal FAO-IPD 46/2021 (Flipkart India v. Marc Enterprises) that upheld an interim injunction restraining Flipkart from using the mark 'MARQ' in its commerce. The Court held that 'MARQ' is deceptively similar to the respondent's registered trademark 'MARC' and would likely cause confusion among consumers. This decision is a significant development in trademark law, particularly for e-commerce pla

The Supreme Court has dismissed a Rs 2.92 crore insolvency petition against GLS Films, holding that a pre-existing dispute between the parties barred the petition's admission under Section 9 of the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code. The decision clarifies that when operational creditors and debtors have an existing dispute regarding the debt itself, the IBC is not the appropriate forum to resolve that dispute. The creditor must first establish the legitimacy of the debt through

On April 12, 2026, the National Company Law Appellate Tribunal delivered a significant decision in the appeal by Navin M Raheja that clarifies a crucial principle for corporate insolvency: when homebuyers initiate a Corporate Insolvency Resolution Process against a developer, that CIRP must be confined to the specific project where the default occurred and cannot extend to other projects of the same corporate debtor. This ruling provides much-needed clarity for real estate de

On April 20, 2026, the Supreme Court issued a critical order highlighting severe delays in the National Company Law Tribunal's approval of resolution plans under the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code. Justices J B Pardiwala and K V Viswanathan heard a case where NCLT approval of a resolution plan had been pending for nearly two years, an unacceptable timeline that undermines the entire purpose of the IBC. The Court directed the NCLT Principal Bench and the Insolvency and Bankrup