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Res Judicata and Subsequent Purchasers: Supreme Court Draws the Line Between Order I Rule 10 and Order XXII Rule 10 CPC

Introduction In a detailed ruling on civil procedure, the Supreme Court has clarified a question that frequently arises in long-running property litigation: when a subsequent purchaser's application for impleadment under…

Supreme Court Judgment on MACPS for Railway Guards: Key Takeaways

Background & Facts Harbans Lal Verma, a retired Mail/Express Guard of Indian Railways, served entirely within the Guard cadre from 1976 to 2009. He received multiple promotions: Goods Guard →…

Supreme Court Dismisses Appeal for Late Production of Documents in Commercial Suit – Strict Adherence to CCA Timelines Reiterated

The Supreme Court upheld the rejection of an application to file additional documents at a belated stage, underscoring the Commercial Courts Act, 2015’s (CCA) emphasis on expeditious resolution of disputes.…