Lucid Law

Scandalising allegations against a sitting judge through public statements can constitute contempt; grievances must be pursued through legal channels, not media.

Denial or withdrawal of subsidy without justification, despite compliance and repeated follow-up, is arbitrary and unsustainable

Use of the word “can” in an arbitration clause denotes mere possibility, not a binding obligation to arbitrate

Supreme Court intervenes to curb illegal sand mining in Chambal Sanctuary, mandating tech-driven enforcement and strict accountability

Failure of a bank to re-present cheques within validity, without justification, constitutes deficiency in service

Once criminal court jurisdiction is chosen and results in discharge, subsequent administrative dismissal on same facts is impermissible and arbitrary.

Consent award obligation to “ensure no liability is recovered” creates an immediate, absolute liability upon crystallisation, not contingent on final appellate confirmation.

High Court cannot quash criminal proceedings at the threshold merely because a dispute has civil elements; investigation must proceed if allegations disclose cognizable offences.

A party cannot resile from a mediated settlement without just cause

Sri M.V. Ramachandrasa (D) v. M/s. Mahendra Watch Company & Ors.

State of Kerala v. M. Vijayakumar & Ors.

Kamal Prasad Dubey v. State of Madhya Pradesh & Ors.

Poonam Dwivedi & Ors. v. State of U.P. & Ors.